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OPSC OCS Prelims Preparation
Focus on the Preliminary Examination, General Studies, CSAT and meaningful exam practice. The curriculum includes relevant Odisha-specific components.
300+ HoursLive Classes
1:1 MentorshipPersonal Guidance
PYQ CoverageLearning
Answer & ExplanationDetailed Solutions
RevisionModules
MCQ PracticeLearning
MODEClassroom / Live Online
MEDIUMEnglish & ଓଡ଼ିଆ
STATUSUpcoming
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 (OCS) to recruit candidates into Odisha's state civil services. Aspirants prepare for the Preliminary Examination, written Main Examination and Interview/Personality Test according to the applicable OPSC notification.
The state-specific syllabus matters. Preparation should include Odisha-related history, geography, culture, economy, governance and current affairs wherever prescribed. Exact paper requirements, eligibility and vacancies should always be checked against the official OPSC notification.
What does Prelims Preparation mean?
Prelims is an objective screening examination. This course focuses on the Preliminary syllabus, question interpretation, targeted revision and examination practice. RAYACADEMY offers a Test Series and a Comprehensive Prelims Programme, with the latter including tests.
Suitable for aspirants looking for Prelims-focused preparation, revision or dedicated mock-test practice.
Read the applicable official OPSC notification and syllabus ↗
01Preliminary Examination
Objective General Studies and aptitude-related requirements following the applicable OPSC examination rules.
02Main Examination
Written papers including General Studies, Essay and Odisha-specific syllabus components as specified in the applicable notification.
03Interview / Personality Test
An assessment of the candidate's understanding, perspective and suitability for state civil services.
THE ACADEMIC ROADMAP
What Are We Covering in This Programme?
Explore each stage of your preparation and the subjects you will study.
1GS Preparation
Understand the objective General Studies syllabus. Include applicable Odisha-related syllabus areas.
- History and Geography
- Polity and Economy
- Environment and Current Affairs
2CSAT / Aptitude
Prepare for aptitude and comprehension requirements.
- Reasoning
- Comprehension
- Numeracy
3Practice & Revision
Convert subject study into exam performance.
- Previous-year questions
- Practice questions
- Review and revision
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Key Offerings & Benefits
Find the learning format that works for you.
| Programme Features | Classroom / Offline | LIVE Online | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies Paper I | — | — | — |
| CSAT / Aptitude | — | — | — |
| Previous-year question analysis | — | — | — |
| Current affairs | — | — | — |
| Practice tests | — | — | — |
| Revision | — | — | — |
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
General Studies books and resources for exam-focused learning.
Current Affairs Magazines
Explore our current affairs and practice magazines.
Odia Medium Study Materials
Study resources and notes in Odia.
Explore our books, notes and current affairs magazines.
MEET THE EDUCATORS
Meet Our Faculty
Learn from experienced educators and subject specialists.
Sankar Ray
Polity, Political Science & IR
10+ Years Experience
Dr. A Nanda
History
30+ Years Experience
Kanhiya Jha
Geography, Env & Eco
10+ Years Experience
Dr. B. K. Sahoo
Odia
28+ Years Experience
Prabhakar Jha
History
9+ Years Experience
Dr. Stutee
Current Affairs, Technology
6+ Years Experience
Sujata Sethi
Geography, Society
7+ Years Experience
R. Srinivash
Economics
7+ Years Experience
Meet the educators who support your preparation.
EXPERIENCE OUR TEACHING
Watch Our Demo Classes
Explore selected original RAYACADEMY lectures uploaded to YouTube.
Get a feel for our teaching through demo classes.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Frequently Asked Questions & Free Counselling
Can I join only the Prelims Test Series?
The Prelims page distinguishes the Test Series from the Comprehensive Prelims Programme.
Does this programme cover Mains?
This page focuses on Prelims preparation. For integrated preparation see GS Foundation; for descriptive preparation see Mains.
What are the course fees?
Speak with our team about fees and admission options.
What are Mode and Medium?
Mode indicates the language used for instruction; Medium indicates the language of study materials, as specified for the current programme.
How do I request course details?
Have questions? Our team is here to help.
Still have questions? Talk to our academic team.
Discuss OPSC OCS preparation, Mode, Medium, admission details and course fees. We will help you understand the right next step.
Your number is transferred into the existing Wix counselling form; the enquiry is submitted only when you complete that form.