OPSC OCS Age Limit 2026 — Check Your Eligibility by Category
The OPSC Odisha Civil Services (OCS) (2026) sets the age limit at 21–42 years for General category candidates, calculated as on 1 January 2025. Reserved categories receive relaxation: OBC candidates get 47 years, SC/ST candidates 47 years, and PwD candidates 52 years upper limit.
Category-Wise Age Limits
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 21 years | 42 years | - |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 21 years | 47 years | +5 yrs |
| SC / ST | 21 years | 47 years | +5 yrs |
| PwD (Persons with Disabilities) | 21 years | 52 years | +10 yrs |
| Ex-Servicemen | 21 years | 47 years | +5 yrs |
Eligible Date of Birth (DOB) Range for OPSC OCS 2026
To qualify for the 2026 cycle, your birth date must fall within the dates specified below for your category (calculated as of the age count date: 1 January 2025).
General / EWS (Unreserved) 21-42 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 January 1983 to 1 January 2004
(Both dates inclusive)
OBC Category (3 Year Relaxation) 21-47 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 January 1978 to 1 January 2004
(Both dates inclusive)
SC / ST Category (5 Year Relaxation) 21-47 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 January 1978 to 1 January 2004
(Both dates inclusive)
PwD Category (10 Year Relaxation) 21-52 Years
📅 Candidate must be born between:
2 January 1973 to 1 January 2004
(Both dates inclusive)
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Check Your Eligibility →Detailed Age Limit Information
📋 Age Criteria
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age (General): 42 years
- Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2025
- Conducting Body: Odisha Public Service Commission
🎯 Attempts Limit
- General: No limit
- OBC: No limit
- SC/ST: No limit
Age Relaxation Rules
Standard Relaxations
- OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- PwD: 10 years relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years after service
Important Notes
- • Relaxations are applied on the upper age limit only
- • Minimum age remains same for all categories
- • Cumulative relaxations apply for eligible candidates
- • Always verify with official notification
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the age limit for OPSC OCS 2026?
A: The OPSC Odisha Civil Services 2026 age limit is 21-42 years for General category, calculated as on 1st January 2025 (per Advertisement No. 05 of 2025-26).
Q: What is the OPSC age count date for OCS 2026?
A: Age for OPSC OCS 2026 is reckoned as on 01-01-2025. Candidates must be born not earlier than 02-01-1983 and not later than 01-01-2004 for General category.
Q: What is the OPSC age limit for OBC candidates?
A: OBC candidates of Odisha get 5 years upper age relaxation, making the maximum age 47 years for OPSC OCS 2026.
Q: What is the OPSC age limit for SC/ST candidates?
A: SC/ST candidates of Odisha get 5 years relaxation with a maximum age of 47 years for OPSC OCS 2026.
Q: What is the age relaxation for PwD in OPSC OCS?
A: Persons with Disabilities (40%+ disability) get 10 years relaxation, up to a maximum of 52 years for OPSC OCS 2026.
Q: Is there an attempt limit for OPSC OCS?
A: There is no attempt limit for OPSC Odisha Civil Services Examination. Candidates can appear unlimited times within the upper age limit.
Q: What is the minimum age for OPSC OCS?
A: The minimum age for OPSC Odisha Civil Services is 21 years as on 1st January 2025.
Q: Why does OPSC OCS 2026 use a 2025 age count date?
A: OPSC specifies the age-as-on date in each notification. For the 2026 OCS cycle (Advt. 05 of 2025-26), the cut-off is 1 January 2025 — our calculator uses this official date.
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Try the Age Calculator →Age limits are based on the 2026 official notification released by Odisha Public Service Commission. Last verified: 2026-06-10. Always check the official notification at Odisha Public Service Commission website