OPSC Results / Odisha Civil Services Exam 2023 Results Announced, Priyanshu Pal Tops Merit List

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Final results annunced for the Odisha Civil Services Examination 2023.
Priyanshu Pal secured the top rank in the merit list.
Cuttack, Sep 26: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) released the final results for the Odisha Civil Services Examination 2023, officials said on Friday.
According to to the OPSC notification, a total of 398 candidates have successfully cleared the prestigious examinations, with Priyanshu Pal securing the top rank in the merit list, followed by Ananya Mishra, who secured the second position. Sovan Pattanaik earned the third rank.
Notably, Ananya Mishra stands out as the only woman among the top ten successful candidates.
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✨The top 10 rank holders are as follows:
1.Priyanshu Pal
2.Ananya Mishra
3.Sovan Pattanaiк
4.Mirza Faiz Ahmed Quadri
5.Chinmaya Sahu
6.Antim Swain
7.Shailesh Kumar Bhoi
8.Monommad Nazif Hatif
9.Chinmaya Kumar Padhi
10.Milan Mohapatra
Rigorous Selection Process
The final selection of candidates was selected through two-stage process comprising the Main Written Examination, conducted over multiple dates in April and May 2025, followed by the Personality Test held from September 6 to 18, 2025. The comprehensive evaluation aimed to assess both academic proficiency and personal aptitude, ensuring a fair and merit-based outcome for all aspirants.
However, the Commission has clarified that one unreserved post remains vacant due to an ongoing High Court order, which has temporarily halted its allocation. Furthermore, it emphasized that the appointments of all selected candidates are provisional and contingent upon the verification of their documents by the respective appointing authorities.
The candidates can find their result at the official website of the Commission: http://opsc.gov.in.
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