OPSC OCS case studies
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The Odisha Civil Services Examination (OCS) is a state-level recruitment examination conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) to select candidates for Group A and Group B posts in the Odisha state government. This page is an independent study resource for candidates preparing for the OCS, not an official OPSC channel, and it does not claim any affiliation with the Commission. The exam is structured in stages: a Preliminary written examination, a Main written examination, and a Personality Test or Interview, as reflected in the written and interview format recorded for this exam. Preparation should begin with the official notification and syllabus published on the OPSC website, since eligibility, vacancy counts, and paper structures are set by the Commission for each cycle and change between cycles. The OPSC OCS case studies are 5 cases and about 3,210 words.
1Cyclone Evacuation Against Local Resistance
You are the Collector of a coastal district in Odisha. The IMD has issued a red alert for a severe cyclonic storm expected to make landfall in 36 hours, with wind speeds up to 130 km/h and a storm surge of 1.5–2 metres.
787 words, about 4 min2Mining Renewal in a Scheduled Area
You are the Sub-Collector of a Scheduled Area district in Odisha. A bauxite mining company has applied to renew a lease over 600 acres adjoining 14 tribal villages.
628 words, about 3 min3Odia Language Deadline with Capacity Gaps
You are the administrative head of a state department in Bhubaneswar. A 45-day deadline has been set to make Odia the language of official correspondence in all district offices.
627 words, about 3 min4Drain Encroachment, Court Deadline and Resettlement
You are the Municipal Commissioner of a city with 1.2 million people. A High Court order requires removal of 1,200 structures encroaching on a natural drainage channel before the monsoon, 60 days away.
617 words, about 3 min5SHG Loan Default, Waiver Pressure and Credit Discipline
You are the Block Development Officer in an Odisha district. Mission Shakti has 320 women's self-help groups with 4,100 members.
551 words, about 3 min