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OPSC OAS Mains Exam Pattern 2023

• There are nine exam sets in the main exam, which is an essay-based test.
• The first and second papers will be qualifying exams for the 10th grade.
• Each paper has a 3 hour time limit.

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OPSC OAS Prelims Syllabus 2023

Paper 1

• 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, and
• General Science.

OPSC OAS Mains Syllabus 2023

• Comprehension;
• Interpersonal Skills, including communication skills;
• Logical Reasoning and Analytic ability;
• Decision-Making and Problem-Solving;
• General Mental Ability;
• Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude) (Class-X level). Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables, Data Sufficiency etc. – Class-X level); and
• English Language Comprehension Skills (Class-X level).

OPSC Mains Detailed Syllabus 2023

Paper 1

Paper II – English

Paper III – English Essay

Candidates will have to submit an essay on a specified subject. There will be a selection of topics. They will be asked to write concisely, organise their ideas clearly, and stick strictly to the essay’s topic. For precise and effective expression, credit will be granted.

Paper IV – General Studies I

History of Modern India and Indian Culture

• The History of Modern India will cover the following :
  • History of India since 1857
  • Important personalities who shaped the Freedom Movements in Odisha and India
  • Social Reform Movements
• Indian culture will cover the following;
  • Indian culture from ancient times to modern times
  • Temple architecture of Odisha.
  • Socio-cultural developments in Odisha

Geography of India

• Geography of India will cover the following-
  • Physical, economic and social geography of India.
  • Odisha’s Physiography and Drainage system
  • Odisha’s Natural Resources – Water, forest and minerals.

Indian Polity

• Indian Polity will include the following-
  • Constitution of India
  • Political system of India
  • Government and politics in Odisha
  • Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Odisha.

Current National issues and topics of social relevance

• Demography & Human Resource Development
• Behavioural & Social issues and Social Welfare problems: Child labour, gender inequality, adult literacy, rehabilitation of the handicapped and other deprived segments of society, drug abuse, public health, education and unemployment.

Legal and environmental issues

• Human Rights
• Corruption in public life
• Communal harmony
• Protection of minorities
• Internal security and related issues
• Environment and ecological issues; ecological preservation, conservation of natural resources and national heritage.
• Role of national institutions, their relevance and need for change

Paper V – General Studies II

India and the World

• Foreign Affairs
• External security and related matters
• Nuclear policy
• Indians abroad

Indian Economy

• Planning, economic development, economic reforms and development of the Corporate Sector in India
• Economic and Trade issues
• Foreign trade
• Role and functions of IMF, World Bank and WTO
• Reserve Bank of India – its role and functions
• Odishan Economy: Development during the post Reform Period
• Regional disparity

International Affairs & Institutions

• Important events in world affairs
• International institutions like UN, ILO, EU, SAARC, WHO, ICJ

Developments in the field of science & technology, communications and space

Questions in this section will assess the candidate’s knowledge of developments in the fields of science and technology, communications, and space, as well as fundamental computer concepts. Statistics, Graphs, and Diagrams.

List of Optional Subjects for OPSC Mains Examination

1. Agriculture
2. Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
3. Anthropology
4. Agricultural Engineering
5. Botany
6. Chemistry
7. Civil Engineering
8. Commerce & Accountancy
9. Economics
10. Electrical Engineering
11. Education
12. Fisheries Science
13. Forestry
14. Geography
15. Geology
16. Home Science
17. History
18. Indian Language & Literature (any 1) – Odia, Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Persian, Urdu.
19. Law
20. Management
21. Mathematics
22. Mechanical Engineering
23. Philosophy
24. Physics
25. Political Science & International Relations
26. Public Administration
27. Psychology
28. Sociology
29. Statistics
30. Zoology

The following combinations of optional subjects are not permitted for candidates to choose.

1. Odia, Hindi, Persian, Sanskrit, Urdu, English
2. Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Agricultural Engineering.
3. Mathematics & Statistics
4. Anthropology & Sociology
5. Political Science & International Relations and Public Administration.
6. Commerce & Accountancy and Management.
7. Agriculture and Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science.
8. Management and Public Administration
9. Education and Psychology
10. Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering.