OPSC OAS Syllabus

Detailed syllabus for Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) examination — Prelims and Mains — strictly aligned with official OPSC notification.

Preliminary Examination

2 Papers • Objective Type
  • Indian History and National Movement
  • Indian & World Geography
  • Indian Polity and Governance
  • Economic & Social Development
  • Environment, Ecology & Climate Change
  • General Science
  • Odisha History, Culture & Geography
  • Current Affairs
  • CSAT: Comprehension
  • CSAT: Logical Reasoning
  • CSAT: Basic Numeracy

Paper I – Odia Language

Qualifying
  • Essay
  • Grammar
  • Comprehension
  • Translation

Paper II – English Language

Qualifying
  • Essay
  • Grammar
  • Precis
  • Comprehension

General Studies I–IV

Core Mains Papers
  • History & Culture
  • Polity & Governance
  • Economy & Environment
  • Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

Optional Subjects (Choose One)

Paper I & II • 500 Marks
  • Anthropology
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Commerce & Accountancy
  • Economics
  • Education
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Odia Literature
  • Physics
  • Political Science & International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • Zoology

Personality Test / Interview

275 Marks
  • Personality & Mental Alertness
  • Leadership & Decision Making
  • Ethical Integrity
  • Administrative Aptitude
  • Awareness of Odisha & National Issues
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