OPSC OAS Odia Syllabus Paper-I 2026 – Complete Syllabus & Progress Tracker
OPSC OAS Odia Syllabus – Paper-I (Optional Subject)
Exam: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) – OAS / OCS
Paper: Optional Subject – Odia (Paper-I)
Focus: Odia Language & History of Odia Literature
| Paper Details | |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Descriptive (Mains Optional) |
| Total Marks | 250 Marks |
| Special Note | Answers must be written in Odia. |
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Section-A: Odia Language
- Origin and development of Odia Language; Influence of Austric, Dravidian, Perso-Arabic and English on Odia Language
- Morphology: Morphemes (free, bound and complex), derivational and inflectional affixes
- Syntax: Kinds of sentences and their transformations, structure of sentences
- Semantics – Different types of change in meaning; Euphemism
- Common errors in spellings, grammatical uses and construction of sentences
Section-B: History of Odia Literature
- Historical backgrounds (social, cultural and political) of Odia Literature of different periods
- Ancient epics, ornate kavyas and padavalis
- Typical structural forms of Odia Literature (Koili, Chautisa, Poi, Chaupadi, Champu)
- Impact of renaissance with special reference to poetry, fiction and essay
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