Laying emphasis on native language, the Odisha government has allowed examinees of Odisha Civil Services (OCS) to appear written examination and face interviews in Odia language.
The State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved a proposal to frame an omnibus rules namely the Odisha Civil Services (Method of Examination in Odia Medium Language) Rules, 2022. Odia has also been made default language in recruitment examinations for Group C and D posts. The decision assume significance when Mr. Patnaik is criticised for his lack of skill in Odia language.
“As per the instructions issued by the government from time to time, the question papers OCS examination in the recruitment examinations are set in both Odia and English language. But, as per practice, the answer papers except the language papers in the recruitment examinations are answered by the candidates in English language only. Besides, the interview wherever prescribed are conducted in English language only,” said Suresh Chandra Mohapatra, Chief Secretary, after the Cabinet Meeting in Bhubaneswar on Friday.
