The detailed eligibility criteria for OPSC Civil Services Examination 2019 can be checked below -
Nationality: The applicants must be the citizens of India.
Age Criteria/ Age Limit: The minimum and upper age limit to appear for Odisha Civil Services Examination 2019 is as follows -
- The minimum age limit to appear for the exam for all categories is 21 years.
- Candidates belonging to 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 10th Certificate shall be considered.
Educational Qualification: The educational qualification required to appear for Odisha Civil Services Examination 2019 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 10th or 12th with Odia as one of the subjects.
- Candidates who have passed Class 10th or 12th with Odia as the medium of instruction are also eligible to apply for the recruitment exam.
Number of Attempts: According to OPSC, there is a cap on the number of attempts for the Odisha Civil Services Examination 2019. 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.
