Bhubaneswar, Nov. 11 -- In a major relief for Odisha Civil Services (OCS) aspirants, the state government has decided to remove the cap on the number of attempts candidates can make to clear the competitive examination.

The decision was approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday.

The Cabinet cleared a proposal from the General Administration Department to amend the Odisha Civil Services (Combined Competitive Recruitment Examination) Rules, 1991.

With the proposed amendment, candidates will be allowed to appear for the OCS examination an unlimited number of times, provided they meet the prescribed upper age limit and other eligibility conditions.

Chief Secretary Anu Garg said the move aims to p...