Heading | Sub Heading |
OPSC OAS Exam Analyser | Details on OPSC Exam, Syllabus, Exam Analysis, Pattern and more |
OPSC OAS Question Bank with Self Assessor | More than 50000 OPSC questions subjectwise, topicwise, chapterwise with facilty to create your own test based on parameters |
OPSC OAS Mock Tests with Test Simulator | -10 PAPER I Prelims MOCK TESTS (Per Month) for OPSC -10 PAPER II Prelims MOCK TESTS(Per Month) for OPSC |
OPSC OAS Report and Analytics | Test History for each attempted test with individual analytics |
OPSC OAS Comparative Study | OPSC Mock Tests taken are compared with Toppers and Average Students |
Number of OPSC OAS Test Per Day (10 Tests) | Self Assessor - 4 Tests Test Simulator/Mock Tests - 6 Tests |
#MARK : EaseToLearn now has exclusive microsite for Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) ODISHA CIVIL SERVICES Exam. Please click on opsc.Easetolearn.com for one stop on everything about OPSC OCS Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Question bank & Online Mock Sample Paper Test Series.
The Odisha Civil Services Examination will consist of the following successive stages :-
(i) Preliminary Examination, (Objective Type-Multiple Choice Questions)
(ii) Main Examination,
(iii) Personality Test or Interviews.
Click Here For Odisha Public Service Commission Online Mock test Series
The preliminary examination shall consist of two papers of objectives types (Multiple Choice Questions) and each paper shall be of two hours duration carrying 200 marks each.
The General Studies Paper-II of the Odisha Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%. A candidate has to secure a minimum of 33% in the Paper-II of preliminary examination so as to evaluate Paper-I of the preliminary examination. (As prescribed in G.A. & P.G. Department Resolution No. 23625/Gen., dt.30.10.2018 which is available at Annexure-III).
(a) General Studies - Paper-I - 200 marks
(b) General Studies - Paper-II - 200 marks
Candidates who will qualify in the Preliminary Examination, shall be called by the Commission, to appear in the Main Examination.
PSC OCS 2023 Preliminary Exam Pattern |
||||
Paper Name |
Questions |
No. of Marks |
Time |
Passing Criteria |
General Studies 1 |
100 |
200 |
2 Hrs |
Cut-off Based |
General Studies 2 |
80 |
200 |
2 Hrs |
Qualifying Paper – 33% marks |
Click Here For Odisha Public Service Commission Online Mock test Series
Paper I -
Total Marks : 200 Marks;
Duration: Two Hours;
Number of Questions: 100
Subject Area :
Current events of national and international importance
History of India and Indian National Movement
Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography of India and the World.
Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj , Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization
General Science.
Paper II -
Total Marks : 200 Marks;
Duration: Two Hours;
Number of Questions: 80
Marking Scheme: Total 80 questions have 200 marks, thus each question is of 2.5 marks.
Subject Area :
Comprehension
Interpersonal skills including communication skills;
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision making and problem solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitudes) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. -Class X level)
Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of science including matters of everyday observation and experience, as may be expected of a well educated person who has not made a special study of any particular scientific discipline. In current events, knowledge of significant national and international events will be tested. In History of India, emphasis will be on broad general understanding of the subject in its social, economic and political aspects. Questions on the Indian National Movement will relate to the nature and character of the nineteenth century resurgence, growth of nationalism and attainment of Independence. In Geography, emphasis will be on Geography of India. Questions on the Geography of India will relate to physical, social and economic Geography of the country, including the main features of Indian agricultural and natural resources. Questions on Indian Polity and Economy will test knowledge of the country’s political system and Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj, Social Systems and economic developments in India. On general mental ability, the candidates will be tested on reasoning and analytical abilities