OPSC OCS Answer Key 2026 Out, Download GS Paper 1 and 2 Response Sheet PDF

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released the answer key for the Odisha Civil Service Preliminary Examination at its official website www.opsc.gov.in. The answe key PDF for GS Papers 1 and 2 has been released, which includes all the correct options of questions asked in the exam. Candidates who find any incorrect answer can submit an objection till 22nd June 2026. 

OPSC OCS Prelims Answer Key 2026 Out

With the help of the answer key, candidates who have appeared for the exam can cross-check their marked answers with the correct ones to estimate their performance and calculate their tentative score before the results are released. Candidates should use the correct marking scheme of the exam to calculate their tentative scores, i.e., for each correct answer, 1 mark is awarded, and there is a negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.

OPSC OCS Answer Key 2026 PDF

The official link to check and download the OPSC OCS Answer Key has been released at the official website www.opsc.gov.in. For the reference of candidates, the direct answe key link is also shared here so that candidates do not need to visit the official website of OPSC.

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How to Download OPSC OCS Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can follow the steps provided below to download the answer key for the OPSC OCS Exam from the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission.

1. Visit the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) at www.opsc.gov.in.
2. Under the What’s New section on the homepage, click the link that reads “View PDF – Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025 (Advt. No. 05 of 2025-26) – Objection/Suggestion to Questions/Answers Invitation Notice.”
3. The OPSC OCS Answer Key PDF with the correct answer appears on the screen.
4. Open the file and match your answers with the ones provided in the answer key.
5. Download the answer key PDF for future reference.

Raise Objection Window

Along with the release of the answer key, the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has provided an opportunity to raise objections to any discrepancies. Candidates can submit objections from 12th to 22nd June 2026. For each objection, candidates have to submit at least 2 pieces of evidence from original/authentic sources in support of the objection raised.

Steps to Raise Objections for OPSC OCS Answer Key 2026

• After downloading the answer key PDF, candidates have to click on the link for the “Submit Objection”.
• Candidates are redirected to a new page.
• Enter details such as PPSAN and Date of Birth, and select the exam name.
• Submit original/authentic sources in support of the objection.
• Click on the Verify tab.
• Make sure to submit an objection on or before 22nd June 2026.

OPSC OCS 2026 Marking Scheme

Candidates must use the correct marking scheme of the exam to calculate their tentative score by using the answer key. The correct marking scheme for the OPSC OCS 2026 exam is provided below.

• Correct Answer: +1 Mark
• Incorrect Answer: -1/3 mark (0.33 Mark)
• Unattended Answer: 0 Mark

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