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The OPSC Preparation Guide outlines the structure and requirements for the Odisha Civil Services Examination, which includes Prelims, Mains, and an Interview, totaling 2250 marks. It provides detailed breakdowns of exam papers, subject-wise preparation tips, and a 6-8 month study plan. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of consistency, revision, and focusing on Odisha-specific content in preparation.

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Opsc Prep Guide

The OPSC Preparation Guide outlines the structure and requirements for the Odisha Civil Services Examination, which includes Prelims, Mains, and an Interview, totaling 2250 marks. It provides detailed breakdowns of exam papers, subject-wise preparation tips, and a 6-8 month study plan. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of consistency, revision, and focusing on Odisha-specific content in preparation.

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OPSC (Odisha Public Service Commission) Preparation Guide

1. Introduction to OPSC Civil Services Exam

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) conducts the Odisha Civil Services Examination for
recruitment to Group A and Group B services in the Odisha state government.

Key Services: - Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) - Odisha Police Service (OPS) - Odisha Finance
Service (OFS) - Odisha Cooperative Service, Labour Service, Revenue Service, etc.

2. Exam Structure Overview

Stage Papers Nature Marks

Prelims 2 Papers (GS & CSAT) Objective 400

Mains 9 Papers (including optional) Descriptive 2000

Interview 1 (Personality Test) Oral 250

Total Marks: 2250 (Mains + Interview)

3. Detailed Exam Breakdown

Preliminary Examination (Qualifying)

• Paper I: General Studies (200 marks) – History, Polity, Economy, Environment, Current Affairs
• Paper II: CSAT (200 marks) – Comprehension, Reasoning, Maths, Decision Making

Main Examination

• Odia Language (Qualifying)


• English Language (Qualifying)
• Essay
• GS I – History, Geography, Society
• GS II – Polity, Governance, IR
• GS III – Economy, Environment, Science & Tech
• GS IV – Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude
• Optional Paper I & II (Subject of choice)

Interview (Personality Test)

• Tests mental alertness, leadership, judgement, and values

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4. Subject-wise Preparation Tips

General Studies

• Follow Odisha-specific current affairs and schemes


• Prepare Indian history, geography, polity, and economy in depth
• Use NCERTs and Odisha Board books for basics

Essay & Ethics

• Practice writing essays on social, political, economic issues


• Develop real-life examples and ethical reasoning skills

Optional Subject

• Choose a subject with overlap in GS or prior knowledge


• Refer to past year papers and write answers regularly

5. Resources

• NCERTs (Class 6–12)


• Odisha Economic Survey, Budget, Govt Websites
• The Hindu / Indian Express + Odisha news portals
• Previous Year Question Papers

6. Study Plan (6–8 Months Strategy)

Month Focus Area

Month 1–2 NCERTs + Odisha GK + newspaper reading

Month 3–4 Standard books + answer writing

Month 5 Optional prep + revision

Month 6 Mock tests + Essay + CSAT practice

Month 7–8 Revision + Interview prep (if needed)

7. Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s: - Prepare short notes for quick revision - Revise current affairs weekly - Practice answer writing
and mock interviews

Don’ts: - Don’t ignore Odia and English language papers - Don’t delay optional subject preparation -
Avoid too many resources; stick to limited, effective ones

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8. Final Tips

• Consistency and revision are key


• Make Odisha-specific preparation a priority
• Focus equally on Prelims, Mains, and Interview

“Serve Odisha with Dedication – Begin Your OPSC Journey Today!”

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