OPSC OCSE 2025 Candidates Not Considered Under Sports Person & Ex-Servicemen Category – Full List PDF

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) conducts the Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCSE) annually to recruit candidates for various Group A and Group B posts in the state administration. OPSC OCSE 2025 has released a list of candidates who could not be considered under the Sports Person and Ex-Servicemen quota categories despite claiming these benefits during application. This notification clarifies the status of such applications and helps candidates understand their eligibility under general or reserved categories. The OCSE examination is one of the most prestigious state-level competitive exams in Odisha, selecting officers for posts like OAS (Odisha Administrative Service), OPS (Odisha Police Service), OSTS (Odisha Taxation Service), and other key administrative positions. Candidates whose claims were not accepted will be considered under their applicable general or reserved category as per standard eligibility norms.

Important Dates

Vacancy Breakdown (Typical / Indicative)

Note: Exact vacancy numbers vary annually based on departmental requirements. The OCSE typically advertises 200-250 posts across various services including OAS, OPS, OFS, OSTS, and other Group A/B positions.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University
• Candidates appearing in the final year/semester of their degree examination can also apply (subject to completing degree before final selection)
• No specific stream or percentage requirement for most posts
• Specific technical posts may require relevant degrees (as mentioned in detailed notification)

Age Limit

Age as on January 1, 2025:

Note: Age relaxation as per Odisha Civil Services Rules and OPSC guidelines.

Nationality

• Must be a citizen of India
• Domicile of Odisha state is mandatory for applying to OPSC OCSE
• Candidates must produce valid domicile/residential certificate of Odisha

Application Process

1. Visit Official Website: Go to the official OPSC website at www.opsc.gov.in
2. Register Account: Click on 'New Registration' and create an account using valid email ID and mobile number
3. Login: Use registration credentials to login to the applicant dashboard
4. Fill Application Form: Complete all sections including personal details, educational qualifications, category claims, contact information
5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of photograph (50KB, JPG format), signature (20KB), educational certificates, category certificates (if applicable)
6. Pay Application Fee: Make online payment through Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI or generate challan for offline payment
7. Submit Application: Review all details carefully and submit the application form
8. Download Receipt: Save and print the application receipt/confirmation page for future reference
9. Note Application Number: Keep the registration/application number safe for all future correspondence

Application Fees

Note: Application fee is non-refundable. Payment gateway charges extra as applicable.

Selection Process

The OPSC OCSE selection comprises three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): A screening test consisting of two objective-type papers (General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II) to shortlist candidates for Mains examination. Only qualifying in nature; marks not counted for final merit. Approximately 15-20 times candidates of total vacancies are shortlisted.

1. Main Examination (Descriptive Type): Comprises six conventional (essay-type) papers covering Essay Writing, General Studies papers (I, II, III), Odia Language, and English Language. Candidates must score qualifying marks in language papers. Marks of General Studies papers and Essay count toward final merit.

1. Personality Test/Interview: Shortlisted candidates from Mains are called for personality test conducted by OPSC board. Interview carries specific weightage (typically 200-300 marks) and tests candidate's suitability for administrative positions through questions on general awareness, personality traits, and behavioral assessment.

1. Document Verification: Candidates provisionally selected after interview undergo detailed document verification including educational certificates, caste/category certificates, domicile proof, character certificate, and other supporting documents.

1. Medical Examination: Final selected candidates must undergo medical fitness examination as per prescribed standards for civil services posts before appointment issuance.

Examination Pattern

Preliminary Examination (Screening)

Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer in both papers. Paper II is qualifying in nature (33% minimum marks required); only Paper I marks considered for shortlisting.

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Main Examination (Merit Ranking)

Note: Papers V and VI (Odia and English) are qualifying papers requiring minimum 25% marks. Their marks are not counted for merit ranking. Candidates must write Main exam in Odia or English medium (except language papers).

Detailed Syllabus

Preliminary Examination

#### Paper I - General Studies I

• Current events of national and international importance
• History of India and Indian National Movement
• Geography of India and Odisha - Physical, Social, Economic Geography
• Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy
• Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics
• General issues on Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change
• General Science and Scientific developments
• History and Culture of Odisha
• Economy and Development of Odisha

#### Paper II - General Studies II (CSAT)

• Comprehension and Reading Skills
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy and data interpretation (Class X level)
• English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level)

Main Examination

#### Paper I - Essay

• Candidates may be required to write essays on multiple topics
• Topics generally philosophical, social, economic, political, and administrative in nature
• Tests ability to organize thoughts, express clearly, and present balanced views

#### Paper II - General Studies I

• Indian Heritage and Culture: Indian culture, ancient to modern times covering Art Forms, Literature and Architecture
• History: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century, Freedom Struggle, Post-independence consolidation
• World History: Events from 18th century, Industrial Revolution, World Wars, Redrawing of National Boundaries, Colonization, Decolonization
• Society: Features of Indian Society, Diversity of India, Role of women, Population and associated issues
• Geography of India and Odisha: Physical, Social, Economic geography, Distribution of key natural resources, Location advantages of India

#### Paper III - General Studies II

• Governance: Constitution of India, Political System, Federal structure, Local bodies, Separation of powers
• Public Policy: Rights Issues, Welfare schemes, Regulatory mechanisms
• Social Justice: Mechanisms for protection and betterment of vulnerable sections
• International Relations: India and its neighborhood relations, Bilateral, regional and global groupings
• Statutory bodies: Their structure, roles and responsibilities

#### Paper IV - General Studies III

• Indian Economy: Economic Development, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Employment, Inclusive Growth
• Agriculture: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies, Food Security, PDS, Technology missions
• Science and Technology: Developments and applications in everyday life, Achievements of Indians in science
• Environment: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment
• Security: Internal Security challenges, External State and Non-State actors, Cyber Security, Money Laundering
• Disaster Management: Vulnerability profile, Response mechanisms

#### Paper V - Odia Language (Qualifying)

• Essay writing in Odia
• Grammar and usage
• Comprehension of Odia passages
• Translation from English to Odia and vice versa
• Odia literature and culture

#### Paper VI - English Language (Qualifying)

• Essay writing
• Précis writing
• Reading comprehension
• Grammar and vocabulary
• Usage and idioms

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative)

For OAS (Odisha Administrative Service) and equivalent Group A posts:

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities for self and dependents, LTC (Leave Travel Concession), Government accommodation or HRA, Pension benefits, Annual increments, Performance-linked bonuses.

Note: Salary varies by specific service allocated (OAS, OPS, OFS, OSTS, etc.). OPS and OFS officers may get additional allowances. Junior-level Group B posts start at Level 7-8 (₹44,900 - 47,600 basic pay).

OPSC OCSE selected officers enjoy excellent career progression within Odisha state administration. OAS officers can rise from Sub-Collector to Collector, and eventually to Principal Secretary and Chief Secretary level through departmental promotions and All India Service deputation opportunities. Promotion timelines are generally based on seniority-cum-merit principle with assessments at regular intervals. Officers also get opportunities for specialized training, foreign assignments, Central Government deputation, and lateral movement across various departments ensuring diverse administrative experience.

Admit cards for OPSC OCSE Preliminary examination are typically released 10-15 days before the exam date on the official OPSC website (www.opsc.gov.in). Candidates must login to their registered account using application number and password/date of birth to download the admit card. The admit card contains exam venue details, reporting time, important instructions, and candidate photograph. No separate communication is sent by post; candidates must regularly check the website and download their e-admit card which is mandatory for exam hall entry along with valid photo ID proof.

OPSC OCSE results are declared in multiple phases - Preliminary result (typically 2-3 months after Prelims exam), Mains result (3-4 months after Mains exam), and Final result after Interview (1-2 months post interviews). Results are published on the official OPSC website with roll numbers of qualified candidates. Detailed scorecards showing subject-wise marks, cutoff marks, and merit position are made available for download. Candidates can check their individual results using registration/roll number. Final merit list includes candidates' names in order of rank with allocated service/post based on preference and performance.

OPSC OCSE cutoff marks vary annually based on exam difficulty, number of vacancies, and candidate performance. For Preliminary examination, General category cutoff typically ranges between 85-100 marks out of 150 (57-67%), while SC/ST cutoffs are 10-15 marks lower. For Mains examination, General category cutoffs generally fall between 850-950 marks out of 1500 (57-63% excluding language papers). Final selection cutoffs (Mains + Interview combined) usually range from 52-58% for General category with proportionate relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms.

Examination Centres

OPSC OCSE examinations are conducted across multiple centres in Odisha state:

Major Exam Cities: Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Berhampur (Ganjam), Sambalpur, Rourkela, Balasore, Puri, Angul, Jharsuguda, Bhawanipatna (Kalahandi), Baripada (Mayurbhanj), Jeypore (Koraput), Dhenkanal, Rayagada, Bolangir

Note: The commission reserves the right to add, delete, or change exam centres based on administrative convenience and number of candidates. Candidates are allotted centres based on their preference and availability. Centre change requests are generally not entertained after allotment.