UPSC Main Oriya Question Paper

The UPSC Oriya Previous Year Question Papers are useful resources for candidates choosing Oriya as an optional language subject in the Civil Services Main Examination. The paper covers both language proficiency and Oriya literature. Section A focuses on grammar, essay writing and translation, while Section B examines prose, poetry and important literary works by eminent Oriya authors.

Analysing previous year papers helps aspirants understand the exam pattern, question structure and important areas of the syllabus. Candidates can identify recurring themes, strengthen their understanding of Oriya literature and develop the ability to critically analyse literary texts. Past papers also provide useful practice for improving language expression and answer presentation.

The question bank contains 13 years of UPSC Oriya question papers, from 2013 to the latest 2026 papers. Regular practice can improve writing clarity, comprehension, analytical skills, literary knowledge and time management. Reviewing these official papers helps candidates assess their preparation and approach the Oriya paper with greater confidence.

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• UPSC Main Oriya - 2013
• UPSC Main Oriya - 2014
• UPSC Main Oriya - 2015
• Oriya - Compulsory Subject [Civil Services (Main) Examination - 2016 Question Paper]
• Oriya Compulsory Subject [Civil Services (Main) Examination - 2017 Question Paper]
• Odia - Compulsory Subject [Civil Services (Main) Examination - 2018 Question Paper]
• Oriya - Compulsory Subject [Civil Services (Main) Examination – 2019 Question Paper]
• Oriya - Compulsory Subject [Civil Services (Main) Examination - 2020 Question Paper]
• Odia - Compulsory Subject [Civil Service (Main) Examination - 2021 Question Paper]
• UPSC Odia - Compulsory Subject [Civil Services (Main) Examination - 2022 Question Paper]
• Odia - Compulsory Subject (Civil Service (Main) Examination 2023 - Question Paper
• Odia - Compulsory Subject (Civil Service (Main) Examination 2024 - Question Paper
• Odia - Compulsory Subject (Civil Service (Main) Examination 2025 - Question Paper
• Odia - Compulsory Subject (Civil Service (Main) Examination 2026 - Question Paper

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