OPSC OCS Answer Key 2026, Download Prelims Response Sheet

OPSC OCS Answer Key 2026 will be released by Odisha Public Service Commission on the official website opsc.gov.in, and is expected by the end of May 2026. Candidates can download the answer key PDF for all question paper sets to check their answers and estimate their probable scores. Along with the answer key, candidates will have the opportunity to raise objections if they find any discrepancies. ​

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How To Download OPSC OCS Answer Key 2026?

To download OPSC OCS Answer Key 2026, candidates need to visit the official Odisha Public Service Commission website once the answer key is officially released. The answer key will be available as a PDF for the OCS Preliminary Exam:

1. Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, look for the “Notifications” or “What’s New” section.
3. Find and click on the link labelled “OPSC OCS Prelims Answer Key 2026.”
4. Select the appropriate paper set (General Studies Paper 1 or Paper 2).
5. The answer key will open in PDF format.
6. Download and save the file for future reference.
7. Use the answer key to cross-check your responses and estimate your score.
8. If you spot any errors, you can raise objections online through the official portal within the given timeframe.

OPSC OCS Marking Scheme 2026

OPSC Odisha Civil Services Prelims Exam consists of two papers, Paper 1 (General Studies I) and Paper 2 (General Studies II - CSAT), each carrying 200 marks.

• Each correct answer gives you 1 mark.
• For every wrong answer, 1/3rd mark (0.33) is deducted as negative marking.
• If a question is left unanswered, no marks are given or deducted.
• Paper 2 is qualifying, and you need to score at least 33% marks in it to qualify for the Mains.
• Total marks for prelims are 400, but these marks are only used to shortlist candidates for the Mains exam.
• The Mains exam has several papers with a total of 1750 marks, plus 250 marks for the interview.
• Marks in the language papers (Odia and English) in Mains are qualifying; candidates must score at least 25% in both.

How to Raise Objections Against OPSC OCS Answer Key 2026?

Candidates who find any mistakes or wrong answers in the provisional OPSC OCS Answer Key 2026 can raise objections through the official Odisha Public Service Commission website by following these steps:

1. Visit the official OPSC website at www.opsc.gov.in.
2. Look for the link to “OPSC OCS Provisional Answer Key Objection” during the objection window.
3. Log in using your registration number and password.
4. Select the question numbers you want to challenge.
5. Provide valid evidence or reference to support your objection.
6. Pay the required objection fee online.
7. Submit the objection form and save the acknowledgment receipt.