OPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 Eligibility Criteria - Check Age Limit, Marks Required, No of Attempts, Important Factor

Eligibility Criteria for OPSC Civil Services Exam 2023

OPSC CSE Eligibility Criteria 2023: The official notification released by OPSC for the Odisha Civil Services Examination 2023 also includes the eligibility criteria. Candidates who satisfy the eligibility norms specified by OPSC for Group A/B services are allowed to apply and appear for the recruitment exam. The eligibility criteria for OPSE CSE 2023 for Group A & B posts can be checked below.

Also Read: OPSC Civil Services Exam 2023 Application Form

OPSC CSE Eligibility 2023 - Nationality and Age Limit

The detailed eligibility criteria for OPSC Civil Services Examination 2023 can be checked below:

Nationality: Candidates who are applying for OPSC CSE 2023 must be a citizen of India.

Age Criteria/ Age Limit: The minimum and upper age limit to appear for the Odisha Civil Services Examination 2023 is as follows:

• The minimum age limit to appear for the exam for all categories is 21 years.
• Candidates belonging to the General category must note that the upper or maximum age limit to appear for the exam is 32 years.
• Candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC/ST/BC/Women must note that the upper age limit for these categories is 37 years.
• Only the Date of Birth available in the High School or Class 10^th Certificate shall be considered.

OPSC CSE Eligibility Criteria 2023 - Educational Qualification

Educational Qualification: The educational qualification required to appear for Odisha Civil Services Examination 2023 is as follows:

• The candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university.
• The candidates should be able to read, speak and write Odia.
• The candidates must have passed Class 10^th or 12^th with Odia as one of the subjects.
• Candidates who have passed Class 10^th or 12^th with Odia as the medium of instruction are also eligible to apply for the recruitment exam.

Number of Attempts in OPSC Civil Services Examination 2023

Number of Attempts: According to OPSC, there is a cap on the number of attempts for the Odisha Civil Services Examination 2023. The details are as follows:

• Candidates belonging to General Category must note that they are eligible for only four attempts.
• Candidates belonging to Socially and Educationally Backward Classes should note that they are eligible for seven attempts. An appearance in the Prelims exam is also termed as an attempt.
• There is no cap/limit on the number of attempts for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD

Apart from all the above eligibility norms, the candidates should have a good moral character.