Good news for all aspiring candidates! The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released the admit cards for the OPSC OCS Prelims 2025. If you’re gearing up for the Odisha Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2024, you can now download your hall ticket from the OPSC’s official website at opsc.gov.in.
The Odisha Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2024 is scheduled to take place on October 12, 2025. The exam will be conducted across six major zones in Odisha, including Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jeypore, and Sambalpur. The examination will be held in two shifts: the first from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the second from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Candidates with disabilities (PwD category) will be granted an additional 40 minutes for each sitting, extending their exam timings.
The preliminary examination consists of two compulsory papers, both of which are objective-type (multiple choice questions) and carry a maximum of 200 marks each. Please note that there is a negative marking system in place for incorrect answers. For every incorrect response, one-third (0.33) of the marks allocated to that question will be deducted as a penalty.
Direct Link to Download OPSC OCS Prelims Admit Card 2025
Candidates can directly download their hall tickets via this link: OPSC OCS Prelims Admit Card 2025
How to Download Your OPSC OCS Prelims Admit Card 2025:
- Visit the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) at opsc.gov.in.
- Locate and click on the OPSC OCS Prelims Admit Card 2025 link on the homepage.
- A new page will appear where you’ll need to enter your login credentials.
- After entering the required details, click on ‘Submit’.
- Your hall ticket will be displayed on the screen.
- Carefully check all the details on your admit card and then download it.
- It’s advisable to keep a hard copy of the admit card for future reference.
For any further details or assistance, candidates are encouraged to visit the official OPSC website.