Government jobs in Odisha
Eligibility, age limits and category relaxation for Odisha government recruitment, from the OPSC civil services exam to police constable and staff-selection posts. Students from Odisha can also apply for 48 central government exams.
Before you apply
Odisha recruitment usually requires or tests Odia.
Reservation and age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS usually apply only to Odisha residents.
Odisha government exams
OPSC
OPSC Odisha Civil Services (OCS)
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age (General)
- 21–42 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +5, SC/ST +5, women +5, PwBD +10
Must read, write and speak Odia.
Official website: www.opsc.gov.inOPRB
Odisha Police Constable
- Qualification
- Class 10
- Age (General)
- 18–23 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +5, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10
Some cadres need Class 12. Odia required.
Official website: odishapolice.gov.inOSSC
OSSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL)
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age (General)
- 21–42 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +5, SC/ST +5, women +5, PwBD +10
OSSSC
OSSSC Combined Recruitment (RI, ARI, Amin, Forest Guard)
- Qualification
- Class 12
- Age (General)
- 21–42 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +5, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10
Posts range from Class 10 to graduate level.
Official website: osssc.gov.inState education department
OTET (BSE Odisha)
- Qualification
- D.El.Ed / B.Ed
- Age (General)
- No upper age limit for the test
Eligibility test for state government teacher jobs. Recruitment exams after it have their own age limits.
Official website: www.bseodisha.ac.in
Central government jobs for Odisha students
Central exams are open to candidates from every state, with the same age relaxation everywhere. See the full lists by qualification:
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for OPSC?
For the OPSC Odisha Civil Services (OCS), the age limit for General candidates is 21 to 42 years. Reserved categories get extra years (OBC +5, SC/ST +5, women +5, PwBD +10). You need a bachelor's degree in any subject. Must read, write and speak Odia.
What qualification do I need for Odisha Police Constable?
Class 10 pass, with an age limit of 18 to 23 years for General candidates. Some cadres need Class 12. Odia required. Physical standards and a running test also apply.
Can candidates from other states apply for Odisha government jobs?
Usually yes for General posts, but you must know the state language. Reservation and age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS normally apply only to Odisha residents; candidates from other states are treated as General.
Which exam do I need for a government teacher job in Odisha?
OTET (BSE Odisha) for state government schools (D.El.Ed for primary classes, graduation with B.Ed for upper primary), or CTET for central schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas.
Other states
Rules checked against the latest notifications in October 2026. Exam bodies change age limits and cut-off dates each cycle, so always confirm in the official notification before you apply.