- OPSC has announced 340 Assistant Section Officer vacancies under Advertisement No. 15 of 2026-27.
- Online applications will be accepted from November 9 to November 30, 2026.
- The basic salary is ₹35,400 under Level 9, and the written examination is tentatively scheduled for January 17, 2027.
Kataka: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 340 Assistant Section Officers (ASOs) under the Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre in the Home Department.
According to Advertisement No. 15 of 2026-27, eligible candidates can apply through the commission’s official website from November 9 to November 30, 2026.
The recruitment offers an opportunity for graduates seeking a Group-B government job in Odisha. The selection process will include a written examination followed by a qualifying computer skill test.
OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Candidates should keep the following dates in mind:
- Notification: November 5, 2026
- Online application begins: November 9, 2026
- Last date to apply: November 30, 2026, up to 5 PM
- Tentative written examination: January 17, 2027
The commission will announce the detailed examination schedule and examination centres separately.
Vacancy Details: 340 ASO Posts
OPSC has announced 340 vacancies, including 114 posts reserved for women candidates.
The category-wise vacancy distribution is:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 144 |
| SEBC | 38 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 81 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 77 |
| Total | 340 |
The notification also provides reservation provisions for persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen and sportspersons as per applicable rules.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants must also have adequate knowledge of computer applications and be able to speak, read and write Odia.
Candidates must satisfy at least one of the prescribed Odia-language qualification conditions mentioned in the official notification.
Age Limit for OPSC ASO Recruitment
The minimum age is 21 years, while the maximum age is 42 years as on January 1, 2026.
Candidates must have been born between January 2, 1984, and January 1, 2005.
Age relaxation will be available to eligible reserved categories as per government rules. The upper-age relaxation is generally five years for SC, ST, SEBC, women and ex-servicemen candidates, while eligible persons with disabilities may receive additional relaxation.
Salary for Assistant Section Officer Posts
Selected candidates will receive a basic salary of ₹35,400 per month under Level 9, Cell 1 of the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay Rules, 2017.
In addition to the basic pay, employees will be entitled to Dearness Allowance and other admissible allowances under government rules.
Application Fee
The examination fee is ₹700 for candidates other than those belonging to the SC, ST and Persons with Disabilities categories.
SC, ST and eligible PwD candidates are exempted from the examination fee.
The fee is refundable to candidates who actually appear in the written examination, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
OPSC ASO Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection process consists of a written examination carrying 400 marks, followed by a qualifying computer skill test carrying 50 marks.
The written examination will cover three papers:
Paper I: General Awareness
- 100 questions
- 100 marks
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Paper II: Reasoning, Mental Ability and Mathematics
- 100 questions
- 100 marks
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Paper III: English and Odia
- 200 questions
- 200 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
The computer skill test will carry 50 marks and have a duration of one hour. It will assess practical knowledge of Windows, MS Office applications, MS Access and internet services.
A negative marking of 0.25 marks will apply for each incorrect answer in the written examination. The computer skill test will be qualifying in nature.
How to Apply for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by following these steps:
- Visit the official OPSC website: https://opsc.gov.in/
- Open the recruitment or advertisement section.
- Find Advertisement No. 15 of 2026-27 for Assistant Section Officer posts.
- Complete the online registration.
- Fill in the application form with the required personal and educational details.
- Upload the necessary documents and certificates.
- Pay the applicable examination fee.
- Submit the application and save a copy for future reference.
Candidates are advised to read the detailed notification carefully before submitting their applications.
Important Advice for ASO Applicants
Applicants should verify their age, educational qualifications, Odia-language eligibility and category certificates before applying.
The commission may reject applications that do not meet the prescribed eligibility conditions or contain incorrect information.
Candidates should regularly visit the official OPSC website for updates regarding the examination schedule, admit cards and other recruitment-related announcements.
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