Odisha Civil Service Exam Syllabus

Exam on : 2021 - 2021

Odisha Civil Service Exam Syllabus

Prelims Syllabus

Prelims Paper I

Current event of National and International importance
General Science
Economic and Social Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Sustainable Development, Social Sector Initiative, etc.
Social, Economic Geography of India and the World, Indian and World Geography-Physical.
History of India and Indian National Movement.
General issues on Bio-diversity, Environmental Ecology and Climate Change, and
Indian Polity, Political System, Governance, Constitution, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.

Prelims Paper II

Comprehension
English Language Comprehension Skills (Class-X level)
Interpersonal Skills including communication skills
Logical Reasoning and Analytic ability
General Mental Ability
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude) of Class-X level.
Data interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables, Data Sufficiency, etc.) of Class-X level; and
Decision Making and Problem Solving

Mains Syllabus

Odia Language

Marks Expansion of an idea
Comprehension of a given passage
Grammar, usage, and vocabulary
Translation from English to Odia
Precis writing
Short Essay

English Language

Comprehension of a given passage
Precis writing
Translation from Odia to English
Grammar, usage, and vocabulary
Short Essay
Marks Expansion of an idea

General Studies I

Legal and environmental issues
Indian Polity
History of Modern India and Indian Culture
Geography of India
Current National events and topics of social relevance

General Studies II

Developments in the field of communications, science & technology, and space
India and the World
International Affairs & Institutions
Indian Economy
Statistical Analysis, Graphs & Diagrams

Optional Subjects

Agriculture

Philosophy

Chemistry

Mathematics

Civil Engineering

Zoology

Mechanical Engineering

Geography

Political Science and International Relation

Indian Language and Literature, Anyone (Odia, Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Persian, Urdu)

Economics

Psychology

Fisheries Science

Home Science

Anthropology

Law

Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science

Physics

Statistics

Electrical Engineering

Botany

Commerce & Accountancy

Geology

Public Administration

Agricultural Engineering

History

Education

Forestry

Management

Sociology

Odisha Civil Service Exam Selection Process

Applied intenders need to qualify in all the selection rounds to get a job in the Odisha Public Service Commission. The selection rounds are as follows:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Personality Test or Viva Voce Test or Interview

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Odisha Civil Service Exam FAQs

What is the age limit for OPSC?

The age limit for OPSC examination for the general category is between 21 years to 32 years.

How many optional subjects are there in OPSC?

Students must choose two optional subjects from the complete list of optional subjects. There are 4 papers, two for each optional subject in the OPSC Mains exam.

What is the salary of OPSC officer?

The salary of an OAS officer in Odisha Administrative Service, Group A (Junior Branch) is approximately ₹56,100 at level 12 in the pay matrix.

Do I need to carry the hard copy of the Odisha Civil Service Exam Hall Ticket 2020 to the exam?

Yes. You need to carry the hard copy of the Odisha Civil Service Exam Hall Ticket 2020 to the exam.

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