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OES Previous Year Questions: If you are preparing for the Odisha Education Service (OES) exam in 2025, practicing OES previous year questions (PYQs) is one of the best ways in your preparation. This guide will help you accessOES Previous Year Questions (PYQs), understand important topics, and use question papers to improve your study strategy.
What is the OES Exam ?
The Odisha Education Service (School Branch) exam is conducted by the OPSC for recruiting Block Education Officers and headmasters in Odisha’s government schools. The exam structure is:
| Paper | Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 100 | Descriptive |
| General Knowledge | 100 | Objective MCQ |
| Education | 150 | Objective MCQ |
| Viva Voce | 150 | Interview |
Download OES Previous Year Questions (PDF)
Here is the OES Previous Year Question paper of OES exam. Until 2021 this exam was conducted in descriptive pattern only. In 2021 OPSC changed the pattern to Objective type. So In this blog We will only focus on 2021 pattern because OPSC is most likely going to follow the same pattern as of 2021.
| Paper (2021) | PYQ Download Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | Link | ||
| General Knowledge (Objective) | Link | ||
| Education(Objective) | Link | ||
| Viva Voce |
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You can also practice the descriptive type OES Previous Year Questions of 2011 and 2014 for more subject clarity. Comment us if you want 2011 & 2014 PYQs in your inbox.
Subject-Wise Analysis of OES Previous Year Questions
1. General English Paper (100 Marks – Descriptive)
This paper has two parts:
Essay Writing (50 Marks)
Precis + Letter Writing (50 Marks)
Previous Year Essay Topics:
Role of Education in Nation Building.
Importance of Women Empowerment.
Impact of Social Media.
Climate Change and Future of Earth.
National Education Policy 2020.
Letter Writing Topics:
Write a letter to the Editor regarding poor condition of schools.
Write an application to the Collector for village road repair.
Precis Writing:
Summarize a 200-word paragraph in your own words in 1/3rd length.
2. General Knowledge Paper (100 Marks – MCQ)
This paper covers both India and Odisha
Important Topics:-
Indian History: Freedom struggle, dynasties.
Polity: Constitution, Parliament, Panchayati Raj.
Geography: Rivers, mountains, districts of Odisha.
Economy: Budget basics, banking.
Current Affairs: Both national and Odisha-based.
Odisha GK: Fairs, temples, tribes, government schemes.
3. Education Paper (150 Marks – MCQ)
This is the most important paper with the highest weightage. Questions test your concepts rather than rote memory.
| Topic Area | Question Trend (%) |
|---|---|
| Philosophy of Education | 20–25% |
| Educational Psychology | 20% |
| Curriculum & Evaluation | 15–20% |
| Educational Technology | 10–15% |
| Administration & Policy | 10–15% |
| Teaching-Learning Process | 5–10% |
Most Repeated Topics:-
Educational philosophies: Idealism, Pragmatism, Realism.
Famous psychologists and theories: Skinner, Pavlov, Bloom’s Taxonomy.
Evaluation methods: Formative and Summative.
Education policies: NEP 2020, Right to Education Act.
How to Use OES Previous Year Questions for Maximum Benefit
- Solve Topic-Wise:- Pick one topic at a time (e.g., “Philosophy of Education”), → solve all related PYQs → revise the theory → attempt mock tests.
- Keep a mistake Note: Write down errors made while practicing PYQ and their answers with explanations to avoid repeating them.
- Practice Writing Essay: Choose one essay topic every week and write a 300–400 word essay for regular practice and keep a outline note for trending Essay topics for quick exam time preparation.
Related Posts:-
- OES Syllabus 2025- Official
OES Model Practice Paper – Set 1 (Coming Soon)
Final Words
The Odisha Education Service exam is competitive, but with the right material, you can stay ahead of others. Solving OES previous year questions helps you to Understand what kind of questions are asked, Build exam confidence, Improve speed and accuracy. So don’t wait—download the PDFs, study smart, and keep practicing.
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