The Odisha government on Saturday directed the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) to fill151 additional vacanciesacross major state service cadres. These include14 posts in the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS),113 posts in the Odisha Revenue Service (ORS), and16 posts in the Odisha Treasury Service (OTS).
The increase in vacancies under theOdisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination 2025followed the intervention of Chief MinisterMohan Charan Majhi, who instructed authorities to include posts that were earlier left out of the recruitment process.
The decision came amid strong criticism from aspirants after the earlier OPSC notification excluded vacancies in key cadres such as OAS and ORS, which are among the most sought-after services in the state administration.
Earlier Notification Drew Criticism
On Friday, OPSC had issued the notification for the Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025, announcing recruitment to314 posts across seven services. However, the absence of vacancies in OAS, ORS, and other major cadres led to dissatisfaction and confusion among candidates preparing specifically for these services. Several aspirants pointed out that the notification showed zero vacancies in OAS and ORS, despite the existence of vacancies and previous recruitment patterns.
Government Intervention
Following the backlash, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the matter and directed officials to ensure that vacant posts are filled. Acting on this directive, the state government formally requested OPSC to include the additional 151 posts in the ongoing recruitment process.
OPSC is now expected to complete the necessary procedural steps in line with the government’s request. An official update from the Commission regarding the revised vacancy details is awaited.
