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Odisha PSC Civil Services (OAS) Prelims
Odisha PSC OAS Prelims — Paper 1 (GS) + Paper 2 (CSAT). 100 MCQs each, 2 hours each.
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| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General (UR) | ~210 – 225 |
| 2023 | SEBC / OBC |
2025
2 questions
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2 questions
Take paper →2023
2 questions
Take paper →2022
2 questions
Take paper →2021
2 questions
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Start mock →| ~200 – 218 |
| 2023 | SC | ~185 – 200 |
| 2023 | ST | ~170 – 188 |
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Elite Prelims performance
82–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top-tier Prelims score
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong Prelims performance
62–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Safe Prelims qualification
50–62% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Marginal qualification zone
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
The Odisha Public Service Commission is anticipated to release the official notification for the OAS Prelims examination soon, following the typical annual cycle. Candidates are advised to monitor the official OPSC portal regularly for updates on vacancy details and application procedures.
Source →The Commission has reiterated that candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university and meet age requirements as per Government of Odisha norms. Candidates from reserved categories should verify relaxation provisions in the upcoming notification.
Source →OPSC has published the Mains examination results for the previous recruitment cycle. Shortlisted candidates are being called for personality tests, with final merit list expected before the new cycle's Prelims examination commences.
Source →Given the State PSC nature of the examination, aspirants are encouraged to focus on Odisha's history, geography, economy, and current affairs alongside general knowledge topics. The Prelims paper typically emphasizes state-specific content in Paper-II.
Source →Official notification release (expected)
passedSat, 23 May, 2026
Notification typically released in late May, containing vacancy details and eligibility criteria
Application portal opening
passedMon, 25 May, 2026
Online application submission begins shortly after notification
Last date for online application
29 days awayWed, 24 Jun, 2026
Approximately 30-day application window as per OPSC practice
Application correction window closes
36 days awayWed, 1 Jul, 2026
Brief window for candidates to edit submitted application details
Admit card download begins
70 days awayTue, 4 Aug, 2026
Prelims admit cards available approximately 10-15 days before exam
📌OAS Prelims Examination Date
83 days awayMon, 17 Aug, 2026
Preliminary examination (objective type) typically held in August
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Current events of national and international importance
Government schemes, geopolitics, sports, awards — last 12-18 months.
History of India
Ancient, medieval and modern India; Indus Valley, Mauryas, Guptas, Mughals, British rule.
Indian National Movement
1857 revolt, INC, moderates and extremists, Gandhian phase, Quit India, partition.
World History
Industrial Revolution, World Wars, Cold War, decolonization.
Kalinga and ancient Odisha
Kalinga War (261 BCE), Ashoka's Dhauli and Jaugada edicts, Kharavela's Hathigumpha inscription.
Dynastic history of Odisha
Mahameghavahanas, Bhauma-Karas, Somavamsis, Eastern Gangas, Suryavamsi Gajapatis.
Medieval Odisha
Mukunda Deva, Afghan and Mughal conquests, Maratha and British control of Odisha.
Paika Rebellion (1817)
Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhara led armed revolt against British in Khurda — early uprising before 1857.
Veer Surendra Sai and 1857
Sambalpur uprising; resistance till 1862; imprisonment at Asirgarh.
Odia Language and nationalism movement
Madhusudan Das, Utkal Sammilani 1903, formation of Odisha province on 1 April 1936.
Physical geography of India and World
Landforms, climatic regions, ocean currents, monsoon system.
Economic geography of India
Agriculture, mineral and energy resources, industrial regions.
Location and physiography of Odisha
Eastern coastal state on Bay of Bengal; Eastern Ghats; coastal plains, central highlands, plateaus.
Rivers of Odisha
Mahanadi, Brahmani, Baitarani, Subarnarekha, Rushikulya, Vansadhara — Hirakud dam on Mahanadi.
Odisha coastline and Chilika
480 km coastline; Chilika — Asia's largest brackish-water lake; Bhitarkanika mangroves.
Mineral resources of Odisha
Largest reserves of bauxite, chromite, iron ore, manganese, nickel; coal in Talcher, Ib valley.
Cyclones and disaster management
Super cyclone 1999, Phailin 2013, Fani 2019; OSDMA model of disaster preparedness.
Tribes of Odisha
62 tribes including Santhal, Kondh, Saora, Bonda, Juang, Munda, Paroja, Bondas of Malkangiri.
Indian Constitution
Making, Preamble, salient features, Fundamental Rights and Duties, DPSP.
Union Government and Parliament
President, PM, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Supreme Court.
State Government
Governor, CM, State Legislature, High Court, panchayati raj.
Constitutional and statutory bodies
ECI, UPSC, CAG, Finance Commission, NHRC, Lokpal.
Odisha Legislative Assembly
147-seat unicameral assembly, CM, Council of Ministers, Odisha High Court at Cuttack.
Economic and social development
Sustainable development, poverty, inclusion, demographics.
Budget, banking and taxation
GST, RBI, fiscal deficit, monetary policy, financial inclusion.
Agriculture and food security
MSP, PDS, farm laws, ICAR, e-NAM, irrigation.
Odisha industries and economy
Steel (Rourkela, Kalinganagar), aluminium (NALCO), Paradip Port, MSME, KALIA scheme.
Odisha government schemes
KALIA, BSKY (Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana), Mission Shakti, Mo Sarkar, 5T governance.
Environmental ecology and biodiversity
Ecosystems, food chain, biodiversity hotspots, conservation.
Climate change
UNFCCC, Paris Agreement, IPCC, India's NDCs, Net Zero by 2070.
Protected areas of Odisha
Simlipal Tiger Reserve, Bhitarkanika NP, Nandankanan, Satkosia, Chilika sanctuary, Gahirmatha turtles.
General Science — Physics
Mechanics, electricity, optics, modern physics applications.
General Science — Chemistry
Periodic table, acids/bases, fertilizers, polymers.
General Science — Biology
Cells, human body, diseases, plant biology.
Science and technology
ISRO missions, AI, biotechnology, IT — applications and recent advances.
Jagannath cult and Puri Rath Yatra
Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra; annual Rath Yatra; Sri Mandir built by Anantavarman Chodaganga.
Konark Sun Temple
13th-century Sun temple by Narasimhadeva I — UNESCO World Heritage; chariot of 24 wheels and 7 horses.
Odissi and folk dances
Odissi (one of 8 classical), Chhau (Mayurbhanj), Ghumura, Ranapa, Sambalpuri folk dance.
Festivals and fairs of Odisha
Rath Yatra, Bali Yatra, Konark Festival, Raja Parba, Nuakhai, Chhau festival.
Reading comprehension
English passages — main idea, inference, vocabulary, tone.
Interpersonal and communication skills
Effective communication, listening, persuasion, group behaviour.
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Statement-conclusion, syllogism, deductive reasoning, assumption.
Decision-making and problem-solving
Ethical and managerial decision-making situations — non-negative scoring.
General mental ability
Series, analogy, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, ranking.
Prelims answer key release (provisional)
88 days awaySat, 22 Aug, 2026
Commission releases answer keys for candidate verification
Prelims result declaration (expected)
130 days awaySat, 3 Oct, 2026
Qualified candidates become eligible for Mains examination, typically announced 6-8 weeks post-Prelims
Basic numeracy
Numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude — Class X level.