OPSC Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) Mains — Compulsory English (Qualifying)

OPSC Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) Mains — Compulsory English (Qualifying) Practice Test

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) conducts the OAS recruitment process to select eligible candidates for prestigious administrative roles in Odisha. This Compulsory English (Qualifying) test is designed to assess your reading, grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills at a Matriculation Standard level. Practice this mock paper to build confidence and improve accuracy for the OAS Mains English qualifying stage.

Exam Pattern

What This Practice Test Covers

• Grammar & Usage: error spotting, subject-verb agreement, tenses, and basic sentence correction.
• Vocabulary & Word Power: synonyms/antonyms, correct word usage, and meaning-based questions.
• Reading Comprehension: passages followed by inference, central idea, and detail questions.
• Basic Writing & Language Skills: structured understanding of English sentence patterns and tone.

Preparation Tips

Practice daily with short grammar drills and a focused vocabulary list (synonyms, antonyms, common confusions) to improve speed and accuracy. Solve comprehension passages regularly and practice under timed conditions to reduce time wastage. Since there is no negative marking, attempt confidently, but keep an eye on accuracy by re-reading tricky options. Finally, review wrong answers with notes so you don’t repeat the same grammar or word-choice mistakes.