OPSC OCS Mains Exam Date 2026 Revised, Check Official New Schedule Details
October 27, 2026 by Poonam Chand
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced
the revised OPSC OCS Mains Exam Date 2026 for the written examinations of four
posts under different departments. The Assistant Agriculture Engineer,
Veterinary Assistant Surgeon/AVAS, Assistant Public Prosecutor, and Assistant
Executive Engineer exams have been rescheduled due to the OCS Main (Written)
Examination-2025. Candidates can check the revised OPSC exam dates and schedule
below.
OPSC OCS Mains Revised Schedule 2026
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has revised the
schedule for the Odisha Civil Services Main (Written) Examination, 2025,
under Advertisement No. 05 of 2025-26, due to the impending cyclonic storm
“ARNAB”. Candidates can check the revised examination programme below.
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Date |
Forenoon Session |
Afternoon Session |
|
31 October
2026 |
Paper-I: Odia
Language (9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon) |
Paper-II:
English Language (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM) |
|
2 November
2026 |
General
Studies, Paper-I |
General
Studies, Paper-II |
|
4 November
2026 |
General
Studies, Paper-III |
General
Studies, Paper-IV |
|
5 November
2026 |
Paper-I:
Essay |
— |
|
7 November
2026 |
Optional
Subject, Paper-I |
Optional
Subject, Paper-II |
OPSC OCS Mains Exam Subject Code Official Notice Out
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has issued an
official subject code notice for the OCS Main (Written) Examination 2024.
Candidates must correctly mention the prescribed subject codes on their answer
booklets as per the notice dated 15 January 2026. A direct link to the subject
code PDF is provided for reference.
OPSC
OCS Mains Exam Subject Code List Download PDF
OPSC
OCS Mains Question Paper 2026 Out
OPSC OCS Mains Exam Date 2026: Overview
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the
official schedule for the OCS Mains Exam 2026, announcing the detailed dates
and timings for all papers.
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OPSC OCS Mains Exam Date 2026:
Overview |
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OPSC OCS Mains Exam Date 2026: Download PDF
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the
OCS Mains Exam Date PDF, detailing the complete examination schedule. This
document helps candidates plan their preparation and understand the exam
structure clearly.
Candidates can download the official PDF from the
commission’s website. For ease of access, a direct download link is also
provided below.
OPSC
OCS Mains Exam Date 2026 Download PDF
OPSC OCS Mains 2026 Exam Timing & Shifts
Here are the main written exam dates and shift timings for
the OPSC OCS Mains 2026 exam:
|
Date (2026) |
Forenoon Session (9:00 AM –
12:00 PM) |
Afternoon Session (2:00 PM –
5:00 PM) |
|
31 January |
Odia Language
Paper I |
English
Language Paper II |
|
2 February |
Paper I –
Essay Paper |
– |
|
4 February |
General
Studies I / Paper-1 |
General
Studies II / Paper-3 |
|
6 February |
General
Studies III / Paper-4 |
General
Studies IV / Paper-5 |
|
10
February |
Optional
Subject Papers I |
Optional
Subject Papers II |
- The
Mains exam will be held from 31 January to 10 February 2026.
- Each
day typically has two sessions — morning and afternoon.
- Morning
session is 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and afternoon session is 2:00 PM to 5:00
PM
How To Prepare For OPSC OCS Mains Exam 2026?
Preparing for the OPSC OCS Mains Exam 2026 requires a
strategic and focused approach. In this guide, we will outline effective tips
and study strategies to help aspirants succeed in the examination and achieve
their goal of becoming Odisha Civil Service officers.
- Understand
the Exam Pattern & Syllabus: Go through the official syllabus for
your specific post to identify important subjects.
- Revise
Previous Year Papers: Helps you understand question trends and improve
speed and accuracy.
- Create
a Timetable: Allocate daily hours for technical, reasoning, and
general awareness sections.
- Focus
on Accuracy & Time Management: Practice mock tests regularly to
improve performance.
Important Instructions for Exam Day Preparation
OPSC will release the Admission Certificate and Instructions
to Candidates on its website 7 days before the exam.
Candidates must:
- Download
their Admission Certificate (Admit Card) on time.
- Carefully
read all instructions regarding the exam center, reporting time, and
permitted materials.
- PwD
candidates will receive 1 extra hour per session as per the notice.
OPSC OCS Exam Selection Process 2025
The OPSC OCS selection process consists of three major
stages:
- Preliminary
Examination – Objective-type screening test
- Main
Written Examination – Descriptive papers including GS, Essay &
Optional papers
- Personality
Test / Interview – Final stage assessing suitability for administrative
roles