OPSC OCS 2023 Prelims results announced, check details

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) announced the results of the preliminary examination for Odisha Civil Services 2023 (OCS) on Friday. As per the announcement, as many as 4,799  candidates have cleared the exam and are eligible for the Mains exam. 

Out of the 4799 candidates, 1573 are female candidates.

"On the basis of the Odisha Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination-2023, held on 15.12.2024 pursuant to Advt. No.-20 of 2023-24, 4799 (1573-w) candidates have been provisionally qualified for admission to Odisha Civil Services Main (Written) Examination-2023. The detailed programme of OCS (Main) Written Examination-2023 shall be notified later," read the letter from the OPSC. 

The commission advised the candidates to keep in constant touch with the website of the OPSC for further details regarding the exam. 

The Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2023 was held on December 15, 2024.

The examination was earlier scheduled for October 27, 2024. However, the examination was postponed due to the Cyclonic Storm Dana that made landfall in Odisha.

Next Steps for Qualified Candidates

Candidates who have successfully cleared the OPSC OCS Prelims 2023 will now prepare for the Mains examination. The Mains exam is a more comprehensive assessment of candidates' knowledge and skills, typically scheduled a few months after the Prelims results. It consists of both objective and descriptive type questions, covering a wide range of subjects relevant to civil services. Following the Mains examination, shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview round. The final selection and merit list will be based on the combined performance in the Mains examination and the interview.