The Odisha Civil Services Examination (Prelims) — Paper II (CSAT) is conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) to assess aptitude for Civil Services roles in Odisha. This practice test helps you build exam-ready speed and accuracy in decision-making, reasoning, comprehension, and basic numeracy—skills that are essential for clearing the Preliminary stage. With 120 minutes and no negative marking, it’s an ideal way to strengthen your CSAT performance before the main examination cycle.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehension | ~13 | ~26 | ~16% |
| Interpersonal Skills & Communication Skills | ~13 | ~26 | ~16% |
| Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability | ~13 | ~26 | ~16% |
| Decision Making | ~13 | ~26 | ~16% |
| Basic Numeracy | ~13 | ~26 | ~16% |
| Data Interpretation | ~13 | ~26 | ~16% |
| Total | 80 | 160 | 100% |
Practice daily with sectional timed sets to improve speed, especially for comprehension and decision-making. Focus on accuracy first, then increase pace—use elimination strategies to reduce guesswork. For numeracy and data interpretation, revise core concepts like percentages, ratios, averages and chart-based computations. Since there is no negative marking, attempt all questions—learn from mistakes using review and topic-wise weak-area notes.
