Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government’s Higher Education Department on Sunday announced a Free Residential UPSC Civil Services Coaching Programme for the 2026–27 academic session, aimed at supporting 200 aspirants from the state. Online applications for the programme will open on June 8, 2026.
The initiative is designed to provide structured coaching and residential support to selected candidates preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination, including both Preliminary and Main stages.
As per the official notification, the selected candidates will undergo 11 months of intensive training in General Studies and optional subjects prescribed under the UPSC syllabus. The programme aims to equip aspirants with comprehensive academic guidance and exam-oriented preparation.
A key feature of the scheme is its fully residential nature. The state government will bear the cost of accommodation and meals, allowing candidates to focus entirely on their preparation without financial stress.
Admission to the programme will be conducted through a pre-qualifying entrance examination scheduled for June 28, 2026. Eligible candidates, who must be domiciles of Odisha, can apply online through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal. An application fee of Rs 100 will be charged during registration.
The application window will remain open from June 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM until June 19, 2026, at 11:45 PM. Applicants will be allowed to edit their submitted forms on June 20, while admit cards will be made available from June 24 through the HIMS and SAMS portals.
The provisional answer key will be released on June 29, with candidates permitted to raise objections on July 2 and July 3. The revised answer key will be published on July 8.
The Higher Education Department has stated that the schedule for the publication of the final selection list, document verification, admission process, and commencement of coaching classes will be announced later.
Detailed eligibility criteria and guidelines are available on the Higher Education Department and SAMS portals.
