What Accounts and Auditing topics are covered in OPSC OFS?

Accounts & Auditing section covers Government Accounting (CAG, PFMS), Double Entry System, Financial Statements, Depreciation Methods, Reconciliation, Trial Balance, and Auditing Principles. Public Finance concepts including budget preparation, fiscal deficit, expenditure classification, and appropriation accounts in Odisha state budget context are also tested. Questions on Treasury operations and Drawing & Disbursing Officer responsibilities are common.

What Economics topics are important for OPSC OFS?

Economics section focuses on Macro and Microeconomics fundamentals, Indian Economic planning history, Odisha economy (agriculture, industry, services sector), budgetary processes, taxation (direct and indirect), monetary policy, and development economics. Candidates should study Odisha State Finance Commission reports, public debt management, and recent economic reforms affecting state finances. National Accounts and GDP computation methods are also tested.

What is the role of an Odisha Finance Service officer?

Officers selected through OFS are posted in the Finance Department and Treasury offices of Odisha government. They handle budget preparation and management, expenditure control, financial advice to departments, audit coordination, and public fund management. Senior OFS officers may head District Treasury Offices and act as financial advisors to district administration. The service also provides opportunities for central deputation.

How does OPSC OFS Mains differ from Prelims?

OFS Mains is a descriptive written examination with papers in Odia Language, English, General Studies, Accounts & Auditing (Paper I & II), and Economics (Paper I & II). Each paper has 200 marks and tests analytical writing rather than MCQ recall. Candidates must provide structured answers on financial management, economic policy, and Odisha-specific development issues. A viva voce follows for final selection.

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Conducting BodyOdisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)

Exam ModeBoth

Marking Scheme+1 for correct, -0.33 negative marking for wrong answer

SectionsGeneral Studies, Accounts & Auditing, Economics & Finance, Odia Language

FrequencyAnnual

Next ExamMay 2027

RegistrationFebruary 2027

EligibilityGraduate with Economics/Commerce/Mathematics/Statistics from a recognized university; age 21–38 years

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Master Government Accounting principles — study CAG's guidelines, PFMS framework, and Odisha State Budget documents to understand how public finance is managed at the state level.

For Economics, focus on Odisha's economic profile: agriculture sector challenges, mineral-based industrialisation (steel, aluminium), tribal economy, and the state's fiscal consolidation path under FRBM Act.

Practice Auditing questions covering internal audit, concurrent audit, and CAG audit observations — these form a significant portion of the technical section.

Read Odia newspapers daily and study Odia grammar for the language section; also practice writing structured Odia summaries of financial reports and policies.

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The OPSC OFS Preliminary Examination has 150 MCQ questions to be answered in 120 minutes. The four sections cover General Studies (Odisha & Indian GK), Accounts & Auditing, Economics & Finance, and Odia Language. Each correct answer earns 1 mark; a penalty of 1/3 mark is deducted for wrong answers. Candidates with Economics or Commerce backgrounds have a natural advantage in the technical sections.

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