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OLM Syllabus : The Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM), functioning under the Department of Mission Shakti, Government of Odisha, has advertised contractual posts at State, District and Block levels. Selection starts with a single Computer Based Test (CBT), so knowing the OLM syllabus and exam pattern together helps you plan what to study and how to manage your time. This page covers the CBT structure, marking scheme, selection process and preparation tips, based on the official recruitment advertisement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>OLM Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 -Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Organisation<\/td>Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM)<\/td><\/tr>
Department<\/td>Department of Mission Shakti, Government of Odisha<\/td><\/tr>
Type of Posts<\/td>Contractual<\/td><\/tr>
Post Levels<\/td>State, District and Block<\/td><\/tr>
Selection Stages<\/td>CBT, Provisional Merit List, Document Verification, Final Merit List<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Mode<\/td>Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/td><\/tr>
Number of Papers<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Total Questions<\/td>100 MCQs<\/td><\/tr>
Total Marks<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>
Duration<\/td>90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwD candidates)<\/td><\/tr>
Negative Marking<\/td>0.33 mark per wrong answer<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Language<\/td>English only<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/td>missionshakti.odisha.gov.in<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

According to the recruitment advertisement, candidates move through four stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Computer Based Test (CBT):<\/strong> One objective paper of 100 questions for 100 marks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Provisional Merit List:<\/strong> OLM publishes this after evaluating the CBT, using the applicable normalisation rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Document Verification:<\/strong> Candidates are shortlisted on merit. Roughly three times the number of vacancies in each post are called for verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Final Merit List:<\/strong> Prepared from the normalised CBT marks and document verification, as prescribed in the advertisement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Also Read : <\/mark>BPSC 71st Mains Result 2026<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>OLM Exam Pattern 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>CBT Exam Pattern<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Feature<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Exam Type<\/td>Computer Based Test<\/td><\/tr>
    Number of Papers<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
    Sections<\/td>Domain-Specific Syllabus and Common Syllabus<\/td><\/tr>
    Total Questions<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>
    Total Marks<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>
    Marks per Question<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
    Options per Question<\/td>4 (one correct answer)<\/td><\/tr>
    Duration<\/td>90 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
    Language<\/td>English only<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>Marking Scheme and Negative Marking<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    Response<\/th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Correct answer<\/td>+1<\/td><\/tr>
    Wrong answer<\/td>-0.33<\/td><\/tr>
    Unattempted question<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    With 0.33 marks lost for every wrong answer, blind guessing can lower your score. Skipping a question costs nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/span>Time and Language Rules<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n