OPSC Odisha Civil Services Main Exam 2026 Dates Out & Scribe Guidelines Released

OPSC Odisha Civil Services Main Exam 2026 Dates Out & Scribe Guidelines Released

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack, has published a crucial notice regarding the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Main (Written) Examination 2025. This notice, numbered 5015/PSC dated 03.09.2026, pertains to the examination schedule and essential guidelines for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates seeking scribe assistance. Candidates preparing for the OCS Main Examination 2025 (Advertisement No. 05 of 2025-26) should note the updated exam dates and mandatory procedures for scribe engagement.

Overview of OPSC OCS Main Examination 2025 (2026 Cycle)

The Odisha Civil Services Main (Written) Examination, corresponding to Advertisement No. 05 of 2025-26, is scheduled to be held from October 29, 2026, to November 07, 2026. This notice specifically addresses the provision for scribe assistance to eligible PwD candidates, detailing the categories automatically permitted a scribe, those requiring a medical certificate, and the documentation needed for using one's own scribe.

Scribe Assistance for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) - Eligibility

As per the official notice, PwD candidates falling under the following three categories, whose names are listed in the enclosed list, are automatically allowed scribe assistance for the OCS Main Written Examination 2025:

• Blindness
• Locomotor Disability (both arms affected)
• Cerebral Palsy

Candidates with other benchmark disabilities must first obtain an Appendix-I certificate from a Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent of a Government Health Care Institution to be considered for scribe assistance.

Mandatory Documents for Scribe Registration

All eligible PwD candidates utilizing a scribe must furnish the following documents by the stipulated deadline:

• Filled Appendix-II proforma (Letter of Undertaking for Using Own Scribe)
• Scanned photograph of the candidate
• Photocopy of the Scribe's educational qualification
• Scribe's specimen signature
• (For non-auto-eligible categories) Appendix-I certificate

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Submit Scribe Details to OPSC

To register your scribe for the OCS Main Examination 2026, follow these critical steps:

1. Determine Eligibility: Identify if you fall under the three automatically eligible categories (Blindness, Locomotor Disability-both arms affected, Cerebral Palsy) or another benchmark disability category.
2. Obtain Medical Certificate (if applicable): If you fall under another category, secure the Appendix-I certificate from a competent Government Health Care Institution.
3. Complete Undertaking: Fill out Appendix-II, the 'Letter of Undertaking for Using Own Scribe,' ensuring your PPSAN and Date of Birth are clearly mentioned.
4. Prepare Documents: Attach a scanned photograph of yourself, a photocopy of your scribe's educational qualification, and your scribe's specimen signature.
5. Email Submission: Send the complete set of documents via email to the official OPSC email ID (as provided in the official notification) ensuring it reaches the Commission on or before September 17, 2026.

Important Instructions for Scribe Usage

• The educational qualification of the scribe must be one step below that of the candidate taking the examination.
• Candidates must accurately mention their PPSAN (Permanent Public Service Application Number) and Date of Birth while submitting scribe details.
• Failure to furnish the required information by the deadline of September 17, 2026, will result in denial of scribe assistance under all circumstances.
• Only individuals recognized by the OPSC can be engaged as scribes for the examination.
• Candidates are strongly advised to regularly visit the official OPSC website, opsc.gov.in, for further updates and information.