OPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 340 Posts

The post is for Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre under Home Department, Government of Odisha. Qualification required: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent, with adequate knowledge in Computer Application as specified in the Schedule. Candidates must also be able to speak, read and write Odia and meet the prescribed Odia qualification. The pay is Rs. 35,400 in Level-9, Cell-1 of the ORSP Rules, 2017 Pay Matrix, plus DA and other allowances. The application fee is Rs. 700 for Candidates other than SC, ST and PWD. Selection is by written Examination (Objective, MCQ) - 400 marks and skill Test in Computer (Practical, qualifying) - 50 marks. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 30 November 2026
• Vacancies: 340
• How to apply: Online
• Fee: Candidates other than SC, ST and PWD: Rs. 700; SC, ST and PWD: Exempted
• Pay: Rs. 35,400 in Level-9, Cell-1 of the ORSP Rules, 2017 Pay Matrix, plus DA and other allowances
• Age limit: Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years (as on 1 January 2026)
• Place: Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre under Home Department, Government of Odisha

OPSC Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. 15 OF 2026-27 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download OPSC notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or such other qualification equivalent thereto; Adequate knowledge in Computer Application as specified in the Schedule; Ability to speak, read and write Odia, with one of the prescribed Odia qualifications
• Age limit: Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years (as on 1 January 2026)
• Age relaxation: SEBC 5 years, SC 5 years, ST 5 years, Women 5 years, Ex-Servicemen 5 years, PwD (40% or more) 10 years, PwD of SEBC/SC/ST 15 years (cumulative)

Other conditions:

• Must be able to speak, read and write Odia with one of the prescribed Odia qualifications
• Adequate knowledge in Computer Application as specified in the Schedule
• Transgender candidates can apply
• Date of birth in the High School Certificate or equivalent only is accepted

Who Cannot Apply for OPSC Recruitment 2026

• Children of Ex-servicemen cannot apply against Ex-servicemen vacancies
• SEBC certificates issued before 10.11.2023 not considered under SEBC
• OBC certificate in place of SEBC certificate not considered against SEBC vacancies
• Ex-Servicemen already in regular State Government civil employment get no reservation, only age relaxation

Payment mode: Online mode while filling the Online Application Form.

How Will OPSC Select Candidates?

• Written Examination (Objective, MCQ) - 400 marks
• Skill Test in Computer (Practical, qualifying) - 50 marks
• Written exam: three papers, 400 marks, MCQ, one mark per question
• Minimum qualifying marks in each paper: UR/SEBC 35%, SC/ST 30%, PWD 28%
• Shortlisting for Skill Test about 1.5 times vacancies (more than 5 vacancies) or 2 times (5 or less, minimum 5)
• Computer Skill Test qualifying; at least 40% needed
• Final ranking on aggregate written marks out of 400; tie broken by Paper-I General Knowledge marks, then age

OPSC Exam Pattern 2026

• 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
• Multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark
• Written exam held at centres in 33 zones of the State
• Provisional answer key uploaded after the exam for online objections

Documents to Enclose

• SEBC Caste Certificate issued on or after 10.11.2023 (SEBC candidates)
• Permanent Disability Certificate (PwD candidates)
• Sports Identity Card/Certificate issued by the Director of Sports, Odisha (Sports Persons)
• Ex-servicemen certificate (Ex-Servicemen)
• Odia pass certificate where Odia was not passed in HSC/Matriculation
• Bank account details: Account Number, IFSC, account holder name, bank branch

How to Apply for OPSC Recruitment 2026 Online

1. Apply online through the proforma application form on https://www.opsc.gov.in.
2. Registration and online application link open from 09.11.2026 to 30.11.2026 till 05.00 PM.
3. Submit only one online application; multiple applications through multiple PPSAN accounts will be rejected.
4. Pay Rs. 700 examination fee online while filling the form (SC, ST and PWD exempted).
5. Upload the required certificates (SEBC, PwD, Sports, Ex-Servicemen) where reservation is claimed.
6. Furnish bank account details for refund in the online application form.

Other Points to Note

• Fee refunded only to candidates who actually appear in the Written Examination, to the original payment mode
• Number of vacancies is subject to change by the Government without notice
• Unfilled women vacancies go to male candidates of the same category
• No exchange of reservation between SC and ST
• Odisha Conduct of Examination Act, 1988 and Odisha Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 apply
• LSC marks and individual marks declared on website only after Final Result and Select List

OPSC Assistant Section Officer (Group-B) Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of Odisha Public Service Commission, Advertisement No. 15 OF 2026-27, dated 5 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.