The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has issued the first corrigendum to Advertisement No. 02 of 2026-27 regarding the recruitment of Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the Odisha Judicial Service for the year 2025. As per the notice dated 30 May 2026, the application process has been extended until further instructions, and the Preliminary Examination scheduled for 5 July 2026 has been postponed.
According to the Commission, the decision has been taken in pursuance of the order dated 22 May 2026 passed by the Supreme Court in WP(C) No. 1110 of 2025, Bhumika Trust v. Union of India & Others. Consequently:
- The last date for submission of online applications has been extended until further notice.
- A fresh closing date for applications will be announced later by OPSC.
- The Preliminary Examination, earlier fixed for 5 July 2026, will not be conducted on that date.
- The revised date of the Preliminary Examination will be notified separately.
Candidates aspiring to appear for the Odisha Judicial Service Examination 2025 are advised to regularly check the official notifications of OPSC for further updates regarding the application schedule and examination dates.
Key Takeaways
- OPSC has extended the application deadline for Odisha Judicial Service 2025 until further notice.
- The Preliminary Examination scheduled for 5 July 2026 has been postponed.
- Fresh dates for application closure and examination will be announced separately.
- The decision follows the Supreme Court’s order in Bhumika Trust v. Union of India & Others.