OPSC OAS Syllabus 2027
Odisha Public Service Commission Odisha Administrative Service Exam
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Studies Paper I | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | General Studies Paper II | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | Odia Language | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
Syllabus by Subject
General Studies Paper I
Key topics covered as per the official OPSC OAS syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Studies Paper I.
View General Studies Paper I Syllabus →General Studies Paper II
Key topics covered as per the official OPSC OAS syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Studies Paper II.
View General Studies Paper II Syllabus →Odia Language
Key topics covered as per the official OPSC OAS syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Odia Language.
View Odia Language Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Graduate from any recognized university; age 21–38 years for unreserved
ANumber of Attempts
6 attempts for unreserved; unlimited for SC/ST up to age limit
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Annual
Next Exam Date
April 2027
Registration Opens
January 2027
Preparation Tips
- 1Study Odisha-specific topics deeply — Odisha history from Kalinga era to modern freedom movement, mineral resources (coal, iron ore, bauxite), tribal communities, and major government schemes like KALIA and Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana.
- 2For GS Paper II (Aptitude & Reasoning), practice Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, and Decision-Making questions at CSAT level — clear the cut-off first, then focus on scoring high in GS Paper I.
- 3Revise Odia Language grammar thoroughly; study Odia sandhi, karak, vibhakti, and practice comprehension passages from standard Odia textbooks used in Class IX–X Odisha Board.
- 4Maintain a negative marking strategy — attempt only those questions where confidence is high (above 70%); guessing 50-50 questions leads to net mark loss in OAS Prelims.
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