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OPSC Exam paper consists of Papers 1 and 2, according to the official announcement from OPSC. The OPSC OCS Paper 1 questions include several subjects, including current affairs, Indian history, public policy, the Indian Constitution, biology, and climate change. The OPSC OCS Paper 2 questions cover the concepts of data interpretation, understanding, decision-making, and fundamental arithmetic.
There are two two-hour tests, Paper 1 and Paper 2, that make up the OPSC OCS Prelims Exam 2024. The hiring process consists of two parts, of which this is the second. Candidates who pass the preliminary exam are the only ones invited to take the main exam.
OPSC OCS Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|
| General Studies Paper I | 200 | 2 hours |
| General Studies Paper II | 200 | 2 hours |
| Total | 400 | 4 hours |
OPSC OCS Prelims Syllabus 2024
| Subject | Topic |
|---|
| General Studies Paper 1 | - Current Events Of National And International Importance
- Economic and Social Development- Sustainable Development, Poverty Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc
- India and Odisha Geography- Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
- History of India and the Indian National Movement
- History of Odisha and Odisha National Movement
- Indian Polity and Governance- Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc
- General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-Diversity, and Climate Change
- General Science
|
| General Studies Paper 2 | - Comprehension
- Interpersonal skills including communication skills
- General mental ability
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Basic numeracy and data interpretation of class 10th level
- English language comprehension skill of class 10th level
|
OPSC OCS Mains Exam Pattern 2024
| Part I- Qualifying Papers |
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Paper I-Odia Language | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper II-English Language | 250 | 3 hours |
| Part II- Papers to be Counted for Merit |
| Subject | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Paper I-Essay | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper II-General Studies-I | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper III-General Studies-II | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper IV-General Studies-III | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper V-General Studies-IV | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper VI-Optional Subject Paper I | 250 | 3 hours |
| Paper VII-Optional Subject Paper II | 250 | 3 hours |
| Sub-total | 1750 | – |
OPSC OCS Mains Syllabus 2024
| Subject | Topics |
|---|
| Odia Language | - Comprehension of Given Passages
- Usage and Vocabulary
- Precis Writing
- Short Essays
- Translation from English to the Odia language and vice versa
|
| English Language | - Comprehension of Given Passages
- Usage and Vocabulary
- Precis Writing
- Short Essays
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| English Essay | – |
| General Studies Paper I | - Constitution of India
- Indian Polity
- Legal and Environmental Issues
- History of Modern India and Indian Culture
- Indian Geography
- Operation of the political system of India
- Current national issues and topics which are socially relevant
- Demography and Human Resource Development
- National Institutions:
- Role
- Relevance
- Need for change
- Social, behavioral, and social welfare problems
|
| General Studies Paper II | - Important Indian and Global events
- Indian Economy
- International Affairs and Institutions
- Statistical analysis, including graphs, pie charts and diagrams
- Important events in world and global affairs
- Development of Science & Technology along with communication
- Odisha Economy
- Foreign Affairs
- Regional Disparity
- External Security and other allied matters.
|
| General Studies Paper II | - Technology
- Bio-Diversity
- Environment
- Economics Development
- Security and Disaster Management
|
| General Studies Paper IV | |
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