OPSC OCS 2026 Registration Extended Till 12 March, Apply Now

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has extended the registration deadline for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied can now complete their online application process until 12 March 2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 465 vacancies across Group A and Group B posts in the Odisha state administration. Eligible graduates interested in state civil services are encouraged to complete their applications before the revised deadline

OPSC OCS 2026 Vacancy Details and Posts

The OCS recruitment examination is conducted to appoint candidates to several prestigious state government services. The vacancies announced in the notification cover multiple administrative and allied services.The key posts under the recruitment include:

• Odisha Administrative Service
• Odisha Police Service
• Odisha Revenue Service
• Odisha Taxation and Accounts Service
• Odisha Labour Service
• Odisha Excise Service
• Odisha Tourism Service

In total, 465 vacancies have been announced for the current recruitment cycle, offering opportunities in several departments of the Odisha government.

OPSC OCS 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the civil services examination, candidates must ensure they meet the prescribed eligibility requirements. These include educational qualification and age criteria. The eligibility conditions are:

• Educational qualification: Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
• Age limit: 21 to 38 years as on the specified reference date
• Language requirement: Candidates must have proficiency in the Odia language

Only candidates who meet these criteria will be eligible to appear for the recruitment examination

OPSC OCS 2026 Important Dates and Exam Schedule

The recruitment process follows a multi-stage examination system consisting of preliminary, mains and interview stages. Important dates related to the examination are listed below:

• Application start date: 20 January 2026
• Extended registration deadline: 12 March 2026
• Preliminary examination date: 7 June 2026

Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will be shortlisted for the mains examination, followed by a personality test or interview

Steps to Apply for OPSC OCS 2026

Candidates must complete the application process online through the recruitment portal. Before filling the form, applicants should keep required documents and details ready. The application steps include:

1. Visit the OPSC recruitment portal.
2. Complete online registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill in personal, educational and category details.
4. Upload required documents and photographs.
5. Pay the application fee through online payment mode and submit the form.

Applicants are advised to complete the registration well before 12 March 2026 to avoid technical issues during the final days of the application window.