ODISHA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
NOTICE
No. 1638/PSC, Dated: 07.03.2025
The Commission has decided to conduct the Odisha Civil Services Main (Written) Examination-2023 from 19.04.2025 to 27.04.2025 as per the schedule below:
Programme for Odisha Civil Services Main Written Examination, 2023
| Date of Examination | Forenoon Session (9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.) | Afternoon Session (2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.) |
|---|---|---|
| 19.04.2025 (Saturday) | Paper-I: Odia Language | Paper-II: English Language |
| 20.04.2025 (Sunday) | Paper-I: Essay | - |
| 22.04.2025 (Tuesday) | Paper-II: General Studies, Paper-I | Paper-III: General Studies, Paper-II |
| 24.04.2025 (Thursday) | Paper-IV: General Studies, Paper-III | Paper-V: General Studies, Paper-IV |
| 27.04.2025 (Sunday) | Paper-VI: Optional Subject, Paper-I | Paper-VII: Optional Subject, Paper-II |
Optional Subjects (for Paper-VI & Paper-VII)
- Agriculture / Agriculture Engineering
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
- Anthropology / Botany / Chemistry
- Civil Engineering / Commerce & Accountancy / Economics / Education
- Electrical Engineering / Fishery Science
- Forestry / Geography / Geology / History
- Home Science / Law / Management
- Mathematics / Mechanical Engineering / Medical Science
- Philosophy / Physics
- Political Science and International Relations / Psychology
- Public Administration / Sociology / Statistics / Zoology
- Literature of any one of the following languages: English / Hindi / Odia
Important Notes:
- PwD candidates will get one extra hour per session:
- Forenoon: 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
- Afternoon: 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Additional Information
- The Admission Certificate and Instructions for Candidates will be uploaded soon on the official website.
- Candidates must download their Admission Certificate from http://opsc.gov.in to appear for the exam.
- Candidates are advised to regularly check the website for updates.
By Order of the Commission
Secretary
Dated: 07.03.2025
