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ఉచిత OPSC OAS మాక్ టెస్టులు, గత సంవత్సరాల పేపర్ల సాధన — ఇప్పుడే మొదలుపెట్టండి.
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OPSC OAS eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 21 – 38 years (General)21-38 for General. OBC/SC/ST/SEBC +5, PwBD +10. Reference date is 1 January of the exam year.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
- Other
- Odia language paper compulsory at Mains (qualifying).
OPSC OAS cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains)
out of 400 marks (Paper 1 + Paper 2)| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General (UR) | ~210 – 225 |
| 2023 | SEBC / OBC | ~200 – 218 |
| 2023 | SC | ~185 – 200 |
| 2023 | ST | ~170 – 188 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
OPSC OAS salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
OAS Deputy Collector / OPS DySP (entry)
Pay Level 10 (Odisha ORSP 2017)- Basic pay
- ₹56,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹82,000 – ₹92,000 (Bhubaneswar, after probation)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
OPSC OAS — తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు
OPSC OAS సన్నద్ధతకు Shishya ఉచితమా?
Shishyaలో OPSC OAS ప్రాక్టీస్ ప్రశ్నలు ఎన్ని ఉన్నాయి?
OPSC OAS గత సంవత్సరాల ప్రశ్నపత్రాలు అందుబాటులో ఉన్నాయా?
గత సంవత్సరాల పేపర్లు
128 అన్ని సంవత్సరాల్లో ప్రశ్నలుగత సంవత్సరాల ప్రశ్నపత్రాల ప్రాక్టీస్: ప్రతి సంవత్సరం ఒక PYQ-ప్యాటర్న్ ప్రశ్నల సెట్ — ఆ సంవత్సరం పేపర్ ప్యాటర్న్‌లో కొత్తగా రాసినవి, పేపర్ మాత్రం కాదు. అసలు పేపర్‌తో పోలిస్తే ఎన్ని ప్రశ్నలు ఉన్నాయో ప్రతి కార్డు చూపుతుంది.
2025
2025 పేపర్ ప్యాటర్న్‌లో రూపొందించిన 120 PYQ-ప్యాటర్న్ ప్రశ్నలు (ఆ పేపర్‌లో 200 ఉన్నాయి)
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2024
2024 పేపర్ ప్యాటర్న్‌లో రూపొందించిన 2 PYQ-ప్యాటర్న్ ప్రశ్నలు (ఆ పేపర్‌లో 200 ఉన్నాయి)
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2023
2023 పేపర్ ప్యాటర్న్‌లో రూపొందించిన 2 PYQ-ప్యాటర్న్ ప్రశ్నలు (ఆ పేపర్‌లో 200 ఉన్నాయి)
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2022
2022 పేపర్ ప్యాటర్న్‌లో రూపొందించిన 2 PYQ-ప్యాటర్న్ ప్రశ్నలు (ఆ పేపర్‌లో 200 ఉన్నాయి)
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2021
2021 పేపర్ ప్యాటర్న్‌లో రూపొందించిన 2 PYQ-ప్యాటర్న్ ప్రశ్నలు (ఆ పేపర్‌లో 200 ఉన్నాయి)
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మాక్ ప్రారంభించండి →OPSC OAS — 2025 PYQ-pattern set (120 of 200 questions)
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What can I get from OPSC OAS?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Exceptional — top 1-2%
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Exceptional prelims performance — among state toppers
- •Strong contender for top 10 all-Odisha ranks in final merit
- •First choice of service and cadre in OAS/OPS/OFS
- •Premium postings in state capital or developed districts
- •Fast-track career progression potential in Odisha civil services
- •Maintain momentum through Mains and personality test
Outstanding — top 5% range
80–90% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Among top performers in OPSC prelims
- •Prime candidate for OAS with preferred service allocation
- •OPS — Senior cadre positions with choice districts
- •Likely to score high in Mains if preparation continues
- •Potential for all-Odisha top ranks in final merit
- •Consider parallel UPSC CSE preparation given strong aptitude
Top tier prelims score
70–80% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Excellent prelims performance — well above cut-off
- •Strong foundation for securing OAS (direct SDM/Collector track)
- •OPS (IPS-equivalent at state level) — SP cadre potential
- •Odisha Judicial Service (OJS) — if appearing in combined exam
- •Group A services with choice posting potential
- •Focus on Mains essay, GS papers, and interview preparation
Strong prelims performance
60–70% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Comfortably qualified for Mains with good margin
- •Well-positioned for OAS (Collector cadre track)
- •Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) — Group A, Tahasildar cadre
- •Odisha Taxation Service — Group A, Commercial Tax Officer
- •Block Development Officer (BDO) — Group A
- •Build on this foundation for high Mains+Interview score
Safe Mains qualification zone
50–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Likely to clear Prelims across all categories
- •Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) — Group A, pay level 10
- •Odisha Police Service (OPS) — DSP rank, Group A
- •Odisha Forest Service (OFS) — Group A
- •Proceed to focus on Mains preparation (descriptive papers)
- •Typical vacancies: 300-500 posts annually across services
Borderline — category dependent
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.
News & timeline
See older updates →తాజా వార్తలు
The Odisha Public Service Commission released the OCS Prelims Result 2026 on July 10, 2026, for the exam held on June 7. A total of 6,690 candidates qualified for the Mains examination scheduled for October 2026.
The provisional answer key for the OPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025 exam was released on the official website. Candidates can submit objections until June 22, 2026 (12:00 Noon).
The Odisha Public Service Commission released admit cards for the OCS Prelims 2025 examination on May 30, 2026. The exam was conducted on June 7, 2026 in two shifts for General Studies Paper I and II.
The Odisha Public Service Commission released the notification for Civil Services 2025 on January 3, 2026, announcing 465 vacancies for Group A and Group B posts. Applications were accepted from January 20 to February 20, 2026.
ముఖ్యమైన తేదీలు
📍Prelims Examination (GS Paper-I & II)
గడిచిపోయిందిSun, 7 Jun, 2026
నివేదితtestbook.comConducted in two shifts: 10 AM-12 PM and 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
Prelims Answer Key released
గడిచిపోయిందిFri, 12 Jun, 2026
నివేదితfreejobalert.comObjection window closed on June 22, 2026
Prelims Result declared
గడిచిపోయిందిFri, 10 Jul, 2026
నివేదితpw.live5,690 candidates qualified (including 1,905 women)
📍Mains exam (expected)
7 రోజులు మిగిలాయిThu, 15 Oct, 2026
అంచనాExpected in October 2026; consists of 9 papers over multiple days · no key published for this stage
Mains result (expected)
99 రోజులు మిగిలాయిFri, 15 Jan, 2027
అంచనాTypically announced 2-3 months after Mains exam
Interview/Personality test (expected)
144 రోజులు మిగిలాయిMon, 1 Mar, 2027
అంచనాConducted along with document verification; typically in March-April
Syllabus
ఏదైనా టాపిక్‌పై ట్యాప్ చేయండి — నోట్స్ + 10 ప్రశ్నల టాపిక్ టెస్ట్
General Studies (Paper I)
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.
Civil Services Aptitude Test (Paper II — Qualifying)
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.
Basic numeracy
Numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude — Class X level.
Data interpretation
Charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency — Class X level.