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OPSC GS Prelims-cum-Mains Foundation

Build strong foundations for the Odisha Civil Services examination with structured General Studies learning, Odisha-specific coverage, regular practice and academic guidance for Prelims and Mains.

700+ HoursLive Classes
1:1 MentorshipPersonal Guidance
PYQ CoverageLearning
Answer WritingEvaluation
RevisionModules
MCQ PracticeLearning
MODEClassroom / LIVE Online / Recorded
MEDIUMEnglish & ଓଡ଼ିଆ
STATUSAdmission Open
Illustrative Odisha civil services aspirants studying with Odisha temple architecture in the background
INSPIRING TO ASPIREFocused preparation. Clear direction.
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UNDERSTANDING THE EXAMINATION

About the Odisha Public Service Commission Odisha Civil Services Examination

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) conducts the Odisha Civil Services Examination to recruit candidates for various state civil services. The examination involves Preliminary and Main written examinations, followed by an Interview or Personality Test.

Read more about the examination

A GS Foundation course introduces the General Studies subjects and helps aspirants move from basic concepts to examination-focused study. RAYACADEMY's integrated OPSC Foundation addresses the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview, including relevant Odisha-specific syllabus components.

Suitable for first-time OPSC aspirants, college students or graduates beginning civil services preparation, and candidates seeking a more structured study plan. Individual batch arrangements and available teaching languages should be confirmed with the academic team.

Read the applicable official OPSC notification and syllabus ↗

THE ACADEMIC ROADMAP

What Are We Covering in This Programme?

Explore each stage of your preparation and the subjects you will study.

1Foundation & Concepts

Build core understanding before examination practice. Include applicable Odisha-related syllabus areas.

  • NCERT foundations
  • Basic General Studies
  • Current affairs
2Preliminary Examination

Study the objective screening stage and develop revision methods.

  • General Studies Paper I
  • CSAT / Aptitude
  • PYQ and MCQ practice
3Main Examination

Develop analytical understanding and written-answer skills.

  • General Studies papers
  • Essay and Ethics
  • Answer writing
  • Odisha-specific GS topics
4Interview / Personality Test

Understand the final evaluation stage and prepare for personality-based assessment.

  • Awareness of current issues
  • Communication
  • Interview orientation
WHAT YOU RECEIVE

Key Offerings & Benefits

Find the learning format that works for you.

Programme FeaturesClassroom / OfflineLIVE OnlineRecorded
Prelims, Mains and Interview Covered✓✓✓
Complete Syllabus✓✓✓
Regular Classes with Recordings✓✓×
Beginner to Advanced✓✓✓
NCERT Concept Classes✓✓✓
Weekly Gurukul Test✓✓×
Prelims Test Series✓✓×
Mains Test Series✓✓×
Study Material✓✓✓
Faculty Class Notes✓✓×
National Current Affairs Magazine✓✓✓
National Current Affairs MCQ Magazine✓✓✓
Odisha Affairs Magazine✓✓✓
1-on-1 Mentorship & Doubt Clearance✓✓×
Toppers Guidance✓✓✓
Find the right preparation pathway.

Explore the programme and speak with our academic team.

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Study Materials & Current Affairs Magazines

Explore our study materials and current affairs resources.

English Medium Study Materials — Sample Covers

English Medium Study Materials — Sample Covers

Illustrative covers from RAYACADEMY's General Studies library; edition and specific course inclusions vary.

Current Affairs Magazines — Sample Covers

Current Affairs Magazines — Sample Covers

A selection of historical RAYACADEMY current affairs and MCQ magazine covers; images do not imply current editions.

Odia Medium Study Materials — Sample Covers

Odia Medium Study Materials — Sample Covers

Illustrative covers of Odia-language academic notes for state and civil services preparation.

MEET THE EDUCATORS

Meet Our Faculty

Learn from experienced educators and subject specialists.

R. Srinivash
Economics

R. Srinivash

7+ Years Experience

Sujata Sethi
Geography, Society

Sujata Sethi

7+ Years Experience

Dr. Stutee
Current Affairs, Technology

Dr. Stutee

6+ Years Experience

Prabhakar Jha
History

Prabhakar Jha

9+ Years Experience

Dr. B. K. Sahoo
Odia

Dr. B. K. Sahoo

28+ Years Experience

Kanhiya Jha
Geography, Env & Eco

Kanhiya Jha

10+ Years Experience

Sankar Ray
Polity, Political Science & IR

Sankar Ray

10+ Years Experience

Dr. A Nanda
History

Dr. A Nanda

30+ Years Experience

RAYACADEMY IAS · REAL EXPERIENCES

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EXPERIENCE OUR TEACHING

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Get a feel for our teaching through demo classes.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP

Frequently Asked Questions & Free Counselling

Does Foundation cover Prelims, Mains and Interview?

The integrated Foundation programme is designed around these three examination stages. Ask the admissions team for the exact current batch inclusions.

Is Optional included in the Foundation programme?

Optional subjects are offered through separate subject-specific pathways unless expressly included in an approved batch.

What are the course fees?

Speak with our team about fees and admission options.

What are Mode and Medium?

Mode is how classes are delivered: classroom, live online or recorded, depending on the programme. Medium is the language of the study materials.

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