Name of Post: Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Preliminary Examination 2024 – Answer Key | Total Posts: 200 | Application Mode: Online
Short Information: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the OCS Preliminary Examination 2024 on 16 October 2025. The exam was held on 12 October 2025. Candidates can download the provisional answer key for both Paper-I (General Studies) and Paper-II (CSAT) from the official website opsc.gov.in and raise objections (with supporting proof and requisite fee) until 22 October 2025.
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
OPSC OCS Prelims 2024 Answer Key
Online Notification Details
Important Dates
- Exam Date: 12 October 2025
- Provisional Answer Key Release: 16 October 2025
- Last Date to Raise Objections: 22 October 2025
Application Fee
- Not Applicable: This notification is for the release of the provisional answer key; downloading the answer key does not require an application fee. (Objection fee, if applicable, to be paid per objection as per OPSC instructions.)
Age Limit (as per original recruitment notification)
- Refer to the original OCS recruitment notification for exact age criteria and relaxations.
Eligibility
- Eligibility conditions (educational qualification, domicile, etc.) are as specified in the original OCS recruitment notification. Candidates should refer to that notification for precise details.
Physical Standards
- Not applicable for this answer key notification. Refer to the main recruitment notification for any physical/other standards (if relevant).
Selection / Pay Scale
- Pay scale and post-wise selection details are governed by the original OCS recruitment advertisement. This update pertains only to the provisional answer key release.
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OPSC OCS Prelims 2024: Vacancy Details
How to Download OPSC OCS Prelims 2024 Answer Key
- Visit the official OPSC website – opsc.gov.in
- Click on the notification link titled “OPSC OCS Preliminary Examination 2024 – Answer Key”.
- Select your paper – Paper I (General Studies) or Paper II (CSAT).
- The PDF answer key will open; download it and match your responses.
- Keep your admit card handy to note your roll number and subject codes while verifying.
How to Challenge the OPSC OCS Answer Key
- Visit opsc.gov.in and click on the Objection/Suggestion link for OCS 2024 (as available on the website).
- Log in using your PPSAN (Permanent Public Service Account Number) and date of birth.
- Select the question(s) you wish to challenge and upload documentary proof or authoritative references supporting your objection.
- Pay the objection fee per question (if applicable) as directed on the portal.
- Submit the objection form before 22 October 2025. Objections submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Note: Each objection must be supported by valid reasoning or evidence. After review by experts, OPSC will publish the Final Answer Key which will be used for result preparation. If an objection is found valid, any fee refund will follow OPSC policy.
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification / Answer Key Before Raising Objections
