OAS Exam / OPSC OCS Main Exam: Two Papers Rescheduled Amid Cyclone Arnab Threat
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The Odisha Public Service Commission has revised the schedule for two papers of the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Main Written Examination 2025 in view of the threat posed by Cyclone Arnab; the Odia Language and English Language papers, originally scheduled for October 29, will now be held on October 31, 2026.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 27: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has revised the schedule for two papers of the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Main Written Examination 2025 in view of the threat posed by Cyclone Arnab.
According to the revised schedule, the Odia Language and English Language papers, originally scheduled for October 29, will now be held on October 31, 2026. The Essay paper, earlier scheduled for October 30, has been postponed to November 5, 2026.
The dates of the remaining three examination days have not been changed, according to the information provided.
Revised OPSC OCS Main Exam Schedule
According to the revised schedule, the Odia Language and English Language papers, originally scheduled for October 29, will now be held on October 31, 2026. The Essay paper, earlier scheduled for October 30, has been postponed to November 5, 2026.
The dates of the remaining three examination days have not been changed, according to the information provided.
Revised OPSC OCS Main Exam Schedule
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October 31, 2026: Paper I (Odia Language) in the forenoon and Paper II (English Language) in the afternoon.
November 2, 2026: General Studies Paper I in the forenoon and Paper II in the afternoon.
November 4, 2026: General Studies Paper III in the forenoon and Paper IV in the afternoon.
November 5, 2026: Essay paper in the forenoon.
November 7, 2026: Optional Subject Paper I in the forenoon and Paper II in the afternoon.
Also Read: Cyclone Arnab Intensifies Into Very Severe Storm, South Odisha On Alert
November 2, 2026: General Studies Paper I in the forenoon and Paper II in the afternoon.
November 4, 2026: General Studies Paper III in the forenoon and Paper IV in the afternoon.
November 5, 2026: Essay paper in the forenoon.
November 7, 2026: Optional Subject Paper I in the forenoon and Paper II in the afternoon.
Also Read: Cyclone Arnab Intensifies Into Very Severe Storm, South Odisha On Alert
Cyclone Arnab Triggers Schedule Change
The schedule revision comes as Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, with wind speeds of 125-135 kmph and gusts reaching 150 kmph, according to the supplied weather update.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the storm could cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by the forenoon of October 28. Southern Odisha is expected to experience adverse weather, including heavy rainfall in vulnerable districts.
The schedule revision comes as Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, with wind speeds of 125-135 kmph and gusts reaching 150 kmph, according to the supplied weather update.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the storm could cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by the forenoon of October 28. Southern Odisha is expected to experience adverse weather, including heavy rainfall in vulnerable districts.
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