This document outlines the scheme and subjects for the Orissa Civil Services Examination. It discusses the following:
1) The examination consists of a preliminary exam, main exam, and personality test/interview. The preliminary exam has two objective-type papers testing general studies and an optional subject.
2) Candidates who pass the preliminary exam proceed to the main exam, which consists of papers testing Oriya, English, English essay, general studies, and two optional subjects.
3) Candidates require minimum marks on the main exam papers and personality test/interview to be considered for selection. Final ranking is based on marks from the main exam and interview.
4) Twenty nine optional subjects