When Odisha is battling the aftermath of a cyclone, conducting OCS Mains is neither fair nor humane. The Government’s failure to ensure ground-level preparedness, despite claiming that BDOs would take care of the situation, is deeply concerning.
Aspirants’ safety and equal opportunity must come first. I urge the Government and OPSC to immediately postpone the examination.
Youth deserve justice, not distress.
#PostponeOCSMains2026
What about candidates from Ganjam and from other flood-affected areas who are expected to appear for the OPSC examination?
Cyclone-related disruptions to electricity, road connectivity and train services have severely affected normal life in several parts of southern Odisha. Under such circumstances, how can these aspirants be expected to compete on an equal footing with candidates from unaffected regions?
Conducting the examination despite such extraordinary circumstances would reflect a lack of sensitivity towards the difficulties faced by affected candidates. Even if a single aspirant is unable to appear for the examination due to this natural disaster, it should be reason enough for the authorities to reconsider their decision.
Dear CM @MohanMOdisha ji, if flooded roads force you to use a chopper for surveys, how can OPSC aspirants reach exam centres?
Despite appeals by 2 MPs & 100+ students, why this arrogance?
Postpone the exams by a few days. Don't punish flood-hit students! #PostponeOPSCMains
It’s understandable that considerable resources go into conducting exams on schedule, but these are unforeseen circumstances. No examination can be fair without a level playing field. The plight of aspirants from affected districts can't be ignored.
Requesting @CMO_Odisha@MohanMOdisha@SecyChief to kindly intervene and reschedule the OCS Mains🙏
If OPSC conducts the exam despite such conditions, it would be a complete lack of empathy. This is not a personal problem. If even one aspirant is unable to appear for the exam due to a natural disaster,that alone should be a matter of serious consideration. @CMO_Odisha
According to hon'ble chairman
1. It will be clear by tomorrow evening
2. There is no mains aspirant that's going to use it tomorrow or the day after.
3. If anyone is stranded we will airlift them.
#postponeopsc@CMO_Odisha@SecyChief@Naveen_Odisha@drpkpanigrahy
Sir, Odisha Civil Services exam is scheduled from 31st Oct. I humbly request you to please raise concern with OPSC to postpone the exam. Candidates from Jeypore & Berhampur centre will be heavily effected due to cyclone. Your support mean a lot to aspirants. 🙏
@drpkpanigrahy
Urgent appeal to Hon'ble CM @MohanMOdisha: In view of the persistent devastation caused by Cyclone Arnab across Southern Odisha (Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Kandhamal), severe flooding, power/network blackouts & bus cancellations, candidates cannot reach Berhampur exam center.
Govt employees on duty also face leave cancellation till 31st Oct. Requesting immediate postponement of the OPSC OES Mains Exam scheduled for 31st Oct 2026.
@CMO_Odisha@SecyChief@SRC_Odisha@SMEOdisha@DHE_Odisha@IPR_Odisha@Ganjam_Admin@DM_Gajapati
#OPSC #OdishaFloods #CycloneArnab
@drpkpanigrahy@MohanMOdisha@drpkpanigrahy Sir thank you so much for highlighting the issue. But there's a small mistake it's OCS Mains examination not OES. Please correct it
Respected Ma'am, video footage of Nupada village has been attached. I am an OPSC Mains aspirant, and my exam is scheduled for the 31st. In a dire situation like this, without electricity and facing such terrible conditions, how can we study or take the exam?
@AnitaSubhadars1