OPSC OCS-2023 exam: 'Overlap in questions' observed in anthropology, candidates express displeasure

After the recent controversy over the Excise and Traffic subinspector exam question paper, fresh allegations have emerged regarding the Odisha Civil Services-2023 Main Examination conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) on Sunday. 

According to sources, candidates have alleged that questions from Anthropology Paper-II were mistakenly included in the Anthropology Paper-I examination and vice versa.

According to reports, today’s OCS-2023 Main Exam schedule includes two Anthropology papers — Paper I from 9 AM to 12 PM and Paper II from 2 PM to 5 PM. However, during the morning session, candidates alleged that several questions from the second paper appeared in the first paper.

Following the uproar, the OPSC authorities acknowledged the error through an official notice. 

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"The Commission had scheduled the Written Examination in respect of Optional Paper (i.e. Anthropology, Paper-I and Anthropology, Paper-II) in two sessions i.e. 9.00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 02.00 P.M. to 05.00 P.M. respectively on 27.04.2025 in the OCS Main (Written) Examination, 2023. During the Written Examination of Anthropology, Paper-I on 27.04.2025 in the 1st session, it is found that the Question- cum- Answer Booklet of Anthropology, Paper-I contains questions from the Syllabus of Anthropology, Paper-II. The Commission immediately decided to continue the Examination and the concerned candidates were intimated to appear the Question Paper," read the notification issued by POSC.

"After the opening of Question-cum- Answer Booklet packet of Anthropology Paper-II in the 2nd session, a final decision will be taken by the Commission," the notification further read.