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Understanding detailed syllabus and exam pattern pf any exam is essential to prepare well. The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the most recent exam pattern and syllabus for the OPSC Civil Service Exam 2023. Candidates preparing for these exams can refer the most recent OPSC OCS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023 for all stages, including the preliminary and main examinations. Check Odisha Civil Service Exam Syallabus PDF and Exam Pattern below.
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Odisha Civil Service Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023: Highlights
| Name Of The Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission |
| Name Of The Post | Odisha Civil Service |
| Category | Govt Job Syllabus |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Vacancy | 683 |
| Selection Process | Prelims ExamMains Exam Personal Interview |
| Article Category | Syllabus |
| Official Site | opsc.gov.in |
OPSC OCS Syllabus 2023: Prelims
Paper 1 General Studies
- Current Events Of National And International Importance
- History of India and Indian National Movement
- History of Odisha and Odisha National Movement
- India and Odisha 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
- General Science
General Studies Paper 2
- Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- General mental ability
- Basic numeracy and data interpretation of class 10th level
- English language comprehension skill of class 10th level
OPSC OCS Syllabus 2023: Mains
Odia Language
- Comprehension of Given Passages
- Precis Writing
- Usage and Vocabulary
- Short Essays
- Translation from English to the Odia language and vice versa
- English Language
- Comprehension of Given Passages
- Precis Writing
- Usage and Vocabulary
- Short Essays
English Essay
General Studies Paper I
- India Heritage and Culture
- Odisha Heritage and Culture
- History and Geography of The World and Society
General Studies Paper II
- Governance
- Constitution
- Polity, Social Justice
- Inter-State Relation
Paper III General Studies
- Technology
- Economics Development
- Bio-Diversity
- Environment
- Security and Disaster Management
General Studies Paper IV
- Ethics
- Integrity
- Aptitude
Optional papers Paper-I
- Agriculture
- Agriculture Engineering
- Animal Husbandary and Veterinary
- Anthropology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Commerce and Accounting
- Electrical Engineering
- Economics
- Education
- Fishery Science
- Forestry
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Science
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science and International Relation
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Zoology
- Literature of any one of the following languages: English, Hindi
Optional papers Paper-II
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- Law science
- Management
- Mathematics
- Odia, Persian, Sanskrit and Urdu
How to check Odisha Civil Service Syllabus 2023?
- Visit the official website opsc.gov.in
- Check Syllabus Tab
- Find Odisha Civil Service Syallabus PDF
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