What is the OPSC OAS 2027 Prelims exam pattern?

OPSC OAS Prelims has 1 paper with 200 MCQs in 2 hours. Topics: History (Indian & Odisha), Geography (Indian & Odisha), Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs, and Odia Language basics. No negative marking — a significant advantage.

What posts are offered through OPSC OAS 2027?

OPSC OAS (Odisha Administrative Service) and OPS (Odisha Police Service) are the most prestigious posts. Other posts include Block Development Officer, Revenue Officer, Supply Officer, District Handicraft Development Officer, and other Class I and II state posts.

What is OPSC OAS officer salary in 2027?

OPSC OAS officer starts at ₹44,900-₹1,42,400 per month (Odisha Pay Matrix). With DA, HRA, and Odisha government allowances including tribal area allowances for interior district postings, the effective package is ₹65,000-₹85,000 per month.

How many OPSC OAS vacancies are expected in 2027?

OPSC OAS 2027 is expected to have 100-200 vacancies. OPSC OAS 2023 had 145 vacancies while 2022 had 198 vacancies. Odisha's mineral-rich districts and tribal areas create ongoing demand for administrative officers.

What Odisha GK topics are important for OPSC 2027?

Important Odisha GK covers Kalinga War, Sun Temple Konark, Puri Jagannath Temple, Chilika Lake (largest coastal lagoon), tribal communities (Kondh, Juang, Bonda), Odisha's steel & mining industry, famous Odia personalities, and state government's 5T initiative and welfare schemes.

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OPSC OAS Preparation Guide

OPSC (Odisha Public Service Commission)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for OPSC OAS 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks200

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper)

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

October 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate degree, age 21-38 years

ANumber of Attempts

No limit till age

Study Plan by Subject

General Studies & General Knowledge (Odisha-specific GK included)

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

No negative marking is the biggest advantage — attempt all 200 questions; do not leave any blank

Odisha GK about tribal affairs, minerals, and coastal geography should be prepared thoroughly

OPSC Mains has Odia language paper (Essay & Translation) — practice Odia writing for 6 months before Mains

Odisha government flagship schemes (Mission Shakti, KALIA, Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana) are important for current affairs

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Studies & General Knowledge (Odisha-specific GK included)	200	200	120 min
Total	200	200	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

June 2027

Next Exam Date

October 2027

Conducted By

OPSC (Odisha Public Service Commission)

Frequently Asked Questions

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