OPSC APP preliminary exam 2026 date revised to 22 November

In short

The OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) Preliminary Examination 2026 will now be held on 22 November 2026 (Sunday).
The exam was initially scheduled for 1 November 2026.
This revision is due to the scheduling of the OCS Main (Written) Examination-2025.
The recruitment aims to fill 172 Assistant Public Prosecutor (Group-B) posts under Advertisement No. 09 of 2026-27.
Candidates should check the official OPSC website, opsc.gov.in, for updates on admit cards and examination centers.

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced a revised date for the Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) Preliminary Examination 2026. The examination, which was tentatively scheduled for 1 November 2026, will now be conducted on 22 November 2026 (Sunday).

Official notification screenshot — Screenshot of the official page at www.opsc.gov.in

This change has been implemented to avoid a scheduling conflict with the OCS Main (Written) Examination-2025. The recruitment drive is for 172 Assistant Public Prosecutor (Group-B) posts within the Odisha State Prosecution Service under the Home Department, as per Advertisement No. 09 of 2026-27.

Revised Examination Schedule and Venue

The OPSC APP Preliminary Examination 2026 will take place on 22 November 2026. Both the Preliminary and Main Examinations for these posts are slated to be held in Cuttack, Odisha. The selection process for the Assistant Public Prosecutor positions includes a Preliminary Examination, a Main Written Examination, and a Personality Test/Interview.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official OPSC website, opsc.gov.in, for further updates regarding the release of admit cards and specific examination center details. The OPSC has stated its commitment to a solid, transparent, and merit-based process in all recruitments.

OPSC Assistant Public Prosecutor Exam Date 2026: Overview
Conducting Body	Advertisement No.	Post	Department	Total Vacancies	Earlier Exam Date	Revised Exam Date	Official Website
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)	09 of 2026-27	Assistant Public Prosecutor (Group-B)	Home Department	172	1 November 2026	22 November 2026 (Sunday)	opsc.gov.in

Recruitment Details and Candidate Advisory

The recruitment drive is for 172 Assistant Public Prosecutor (Group-B) posts under the Odisha State Prosecution Service in the Home Department. The OPSC has cautioned against unscrupulous elements offering selection assurance, urging candidates to report such instances to 0671-2304090, 0671-2301107, or via email at opsc@od.gov.in.

The OPSC website also provides information on recommended candidates for various other positions up to December 2023, including Assistant Agriculture Officer, Assistant Director, Assistant Professor in various specialities, Assistant Section Officer, Civil Judges, Dental Surgeon, Insurance Medical Officer, Medical Officer, OCS-2021, Odisha Education Service Officer, Odisha Information Service, and Post Graduate Teacher.

Next Steps for Candidates

With the revised examination date, candidates are encouraged to adjust their preparation strategies accordingly. This includes focusing on completing the remaining syllabus, revising important topics, and regularly practicing mock tests and previous year’s question papers. It is also important to keep application details and required documents ready.

Candidates must carefully read all instructions mentioned on their admit cards before appearing for the examination. Regular checks on the official OPSC website for the admit card and other updates are essential to stay informed.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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