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
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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