OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026
Odisha Public Service Commission has posted the OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 notice for 465 open positions in Group A and Group B. The online application window will be open on opsc.gov.in from January 20, 2026, to March 7, 2026.
The main website for the South Indian Bank (southindianbank.com) posted the Public Service Commission (OPSC) OCS Notification 2026 on January 20, 2026. As part of the OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026, 465 job openings have been made public.
Candidates aged 21 to 42 years old with a Bachelor's Degree are eligible to apply for these Group A and Group B openings. Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Group A and Group B Recruitment 2026: The online registration process began on January 20, 2026, and will end on March 7, 2026.
Through the direct links at the end of the article, candidates can get the official notice PDF and apply online.
OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Organisation: Odisha Public Service Commission
- Exam: Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination 2026
- Job Type: State Government
- Vacancies: 314 posts
- Application Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 20 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026 (5.00 PM)
- Final Submission Last Date: 27 February 2026 (5.00 PM)
- Preliminary Exam Date: 7 June 2026
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university
- Job Location: Odisha
This recruitment notification is aimed at graduates who aspire to join Odisha Civil Services and serve the state government in administrative capacities.
OPSC OCS Vacancy Notification 2026 PDF
If you want to apply for the OPSC Recruitment 2026, you should first download the official notice PDF and read it carefully. The notice has full information about the job openings, who can apply, their age limit, the pay or wage, the selection process, important dates, and how to apply. Before you send in the application form, you should read the formal paper to make sure you meet all the requirements.
OPSC OCS 2026 Criteria for Eligibility
Citizenship: Candidates must be Indian citizens
Age Limit: To be eligible, a person must be at least 21 years old and not more than 42 years old on January 1, 2025. They must also have been born between January 2, 1983, and January 1, 2004. The upper age limit can be lowered by 5 years for people from SC/ST/SEBC groups, women, and ex-servicemen. It can be lowered by 10 years for people with permanent disabilities of 40% or more, and people from SC/ST/SEBC groups can get the benefit over time.
Educational Requirements (Essential): A candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree from any University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, an Educational Institution established by an Act of Parliament or deemed to be a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or a Foreign University approved by the Central Government from time to time.
Odia Language Requirement: The candidate must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and must have passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject OR passed High School Certificate or equivalent examination with Odia as medium of examination in non-language subjects OR passed Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class-VII from a recognized school OR passed a test in Odia in Middle English School standard conducted by the Government of Odisha.
Marital Status Condition: A candidate who has more than one living spouse or, in the case of a female candidate, is married to someone who has one live spouse is ineligible unless excused by the State Government.
Government Employees: Eligible are temporary or permanent government employees who meet the age requirements, have the right skills, and get a "No Objection Certificate" from the right authority.
OPSC OCS 2026 Application fees:
Those who are not in the SC, ST, or PWD categories will have to pay a test fee of Rs. 700/-.
Payment Method: Credit cards, debit cards, UPI, net banking, wallets, and other online payment methods can be used to fill out the online application form.
No one will get their test fees back unless they actually show up for both parts of the preliminary examination.
Applications that don't include the test fee (except for SC/ST/PwD students) will be considered unfinished and will be thrown out right away.
In order to get a return if needed, candidates must include information about their bank account in the online application form.
How to Fill Out the OPSC OCS Form 2026
Carefully follow these steps to send in your online OPSC OCS 2026 application form:
STEP 1: Visit the OPSC website, opsc.gov.in.
STEP 2: In the upper right area of the home page, click the "Apply Online" link. After reading the important instructions on how to fill out the application, go ahead and continue.
STEP 3: If you are a new user, you need to sign up on the website first. Type in your name, email address, phone number, and password to finish the signup process. Click on "Create an Account" next.
STEP 4: When you get to the Login page, click "Login." Type in your email address or phone number along with your password to log in.
STEP 5: Make sure you fill out the application form correctly. Add the required files in the style given, along with a picture of yourself and your name.
STEP 6: Pay the application fee online.
STEP 7: Print out the proof page so you can find it again later.
One last reminder for candidates
Candidates who want to work for the Odisha Public Service Commission have been told that the deadline for applications is coming up soon. There has been no formal announcement of a delay. Those who are interested should fill out the application form and send it in by the due date.
One of the biggest government job openings in the state is the OPSC OCS Recruitment 2026. With 465 open positions in important services, this test gives qualified people a great chance to get a job.
If someone really wants to work for the government, they should finish their application right away and start studying hard for the preliminary test that is set for June 2026.
This hiring drive not only gives people safe jobs, but it also gives them the chance to work in important executive roles all over Odisha.
