Bhubaneswar, Ap 16: The Higher Education Department of the Odisha Government has announced a great opportunity for UPSC aspirants from the state.
Under its UPSC Civil Services Residential Coaching Scheme for 2025–26, the government will provide free coaching with food and accommodation to 200 eligible candidates.
This scheme is specially designed to support students preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Exam. The selected candidates will get 11 months of intensive coaching for both the Prelims and Mains (General Studies and Optional papers) based on the official UPSC syllabus.
*Selection process:*
To choose the 200 final candidates, a pre-qualifying entrance exam will be held on June 8, 2025. Admit cards for the exam will be available on www.ssbodisha.ac.in from June 3, 2025.
*Application process:*
Interested candidates can apply online through the SAMS portal.
Application starts: April 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM
Last date to apply: May 9, 2025, at 11:45 PM
Application fee: Rs. 100 (to be paid online)
*Important dates:*
Submission of applicant data to SSB by OCAC: May 14, 2025
Entrance Exam Date: June 8, 2025
Admit Card Release: June 3, 2025
Selection List & Admission Schedule: To be announced later
Where to Get More Information:
Visit: dhe.odisha.gov.in
Contact Helpline: 0674-2954600
Email: [email protected]
