OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026: 340 Posts
- Last Date
- 30 Nov 2026
- Total Posts
- 340
- Apply Mode
- Apply online
- Job Type
- Regular, Group B
Job Overview
Organization
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack
Post Name
Assistant Section Officer (Group B)
Vacancy
340 posts (114 for women)
Qualification
A Bachelor's degree in any discipline and adequate computer knowledge.
Age Limit
21 to 42 years on 1 January 2026
Salary
Level 9, Cell 1, ₹35,400 plus DA and allowances
Application Fee
₹700 for all except SC, ST and PwD candidates.
Application Mode
Apply online
Selection Process
A Written Examination.
Job Type
Regular, Group B
Job Location
Odisha Secretariat, Bhubaneswar
Department
Home Department, Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre
Last Date
30 November 2026, 5:00 PM
Odisha Public Service Commission has invited online applications for 340 Assistant Section Officer posts in the Odisha Secretariat Service. This is the OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 notice, Advertisement No. 15 of 2026-27. The online link is open from 9 to 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Job Overview
| No. | Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organisation | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack |
| 2 | Advertisement | Advertisement No. 15 of 2026-27 |
| 3 | Post name | Assistant Section Officer (Group B) |
| 4 | Total vacancy | 340 posts (114 for women) |
| 5 | Job type | Regular, Group B |
| 6 | Job location | Odisha Secretariat, Bhubaneswar |
| 7 | Pay | Level 9, Cell 1, ₹35,400 plus DA and allowances |
| 8 | Apply mode | Apply online |
| 9 | Last date | 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| No. | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notice date | 5 November 2026 |
| 2 | Online application opens | 9 November 2026 |
| 3 | Online application closes | 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| 4 | Written examination | 17 January 2027 (Sunday) |
Application Fee
| No. | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All candidates except SC, ST and PwD | ₹700, refunded only to those who appear in the preliminary written exam |
| 2 | SC, ST and PwD | No fee |
OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| No. | Category | Posts (women in brackets) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unreserved (UR) | 144 (48) |
| 2 | SEBC | 38 (13) |
| 3 | Scheduled Caste (SC) | 81 (27) |
| 4 | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 77 (26) |
| — | Total | 340 (114) |
Of the total, 25 posts (9 women) are for persons with 40 percent disability, 19 for ex-servicemen and 3 for sports persons.
Eligibility: Qualification and Age Limit
Qualification
- ✓A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
- ✓Adequate knowledge of Computer Application as specified in the schedule.
Age limit
- ✓The candidate must be at least 21 years and not above 42 years on 1 January 2026.
- ✓The date of birth must be between 2 January 1984 and 1 January 2005.
- ✓Age relaxation is as per Odisha Government rules.
Salary Details
| No. | Post | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Section Officer | Level 9, Cell 1, ₹35,400 plus DA and allowances |
Selection Process
- 1A Written Examination.
- 2A Skill Test.
- 3The plan, scheme and syllabus are in the long advertisement on the OPSC website.
Documents Required
- ✓Proof of date of birth.
- ✓Bachelor’s degree marksheets and certificate.
- ✓Caste, SEBC or disability certificates, if applicable.
- ✓Ex-serviceman or sports certificates, if applicable.
- ✓Photo and signature scans.
How to Apply: Step by Step
- 1Open https://www.opsc.gov.in.
- 2Register and fill the proforma application form.
- 3Pay the examination fee online.
- 4Submit it by 5:00 PM on 30 November 2026.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- ✓Only online applications are accepted.
- ✓The fee is refunded only to those who appear in the preliminary written exam.
- ✓Applications without the fee are rejected, except for SC, ST and PwD candidates.
- ✓Read the long advertisement on the OPSC website.
- ✓Do not trust anyone who promises a job for money.
Important Links
| No. | Link Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Official Notification PDF | Download OPSC ASO notification PDF |
| 2 | Apply Online | Apply online for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 |
| 3 | Official Website | Visit OPSC ASO official website |
| 4 | NaukriPatra App | Download the NaukriPatra job alert app |
| 5 | WhatsApp Channel | Join the NaukriPatra WhatsApp channel for job alerts |
| 6 | Telegram Channel | Join the NaukriPatra Telegram channel for job alerts |
FAQs: OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
Q2. How many posts are there?
There are 340 posts (114 for women).
Q4. What is the qualification?
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and adequate computer knowledge.
Q5. What is the age limit?
21 to 42 years on 1 January 2026.
Q6. How do I apply?
Apply online on https://www.opsc.gov.in between 9 and 30 November 2026.
Q7. Where is the job?
Odisha Secretariat, Bhubaneswar.
Q8. Is this a permanent job?
It is a regular Group B post.
Q9. What is the selection process?
A written examination and a skill test.
Q10. Is there an application fee?
₹700 for all except SC, ST and PwD candidates.
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