Odisha PCS (OPSC (OAS)) — Exam Pattern ✓ verified

Prelims

OPSC OAS Prelims: Paper I GS (100 Q / 200) + Paper II GS-CSAT (80 Q / 200, qualifying 33%); 2 hrs each (400); negative marking 1/3; Odisha GK weightage; screening only.

Mains

OPSC OAS Mains: 9 papers — Odia (250) & English (250) qualifying (matriculation standard); merit (Part II, 1750): English Essay + GS I-IV + one OPTIONAL subject (2 papers, 500); Interview 250 (~2000).

VERIFIED 2026-08: retains ONE optional subject (2 papers); compulsory Odia. Some older cycles reference two optionals — confirm on the latest OPSC notification.

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