Bhubaneswar, Sept 19: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially announced the schedule for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Preliminary Examination, which will be conducted on October 12, 2025.

As per the notification, the examination will be held in six zones across the state-Balasore, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Koraput, Sambalpur, and Berhampur-at various designated centers.

The preliminary exam will be conducted in two shifts on the same day. The General Studies Paper-I will take place in the morning session from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by the General Studies Paper-II in the afternoon session from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

Candidates appearing for the examination will be able to download their admit cards from October 4 through the official website of OPSC. The commission has advised all candidates to regularly check the portal for updates and important instructions related to the examination.