OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026: 89 Posts
- Last Date
- 26 Nov 2026
- Total Posts
- 89
- Apply Mode
- Written examination and personality test
- Job Type
- Regular
Job Overview
Organization
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack
Post Name
Scientific Officer, Group B
Vacancy
89 (29 for women)
Qualification
A Post Graduate degree with at least 55% marks in the subject of the division.
Age Limit
21 to 42 years on 1 January 2026
Salary
₹44,900 a month (Level 10, Cell 1)
Application Fee
₹700 for candidates other than SC, ST and PwD, paid online.
Application Mode
Written examination and personality test
Selection Process
A written examination and a personality test.
Job Type
Regular
Job Location
10 divisions of the State Forensic Science Organisation, Odisha
Department
Home Department, Government of Odisha (State Forensic Science Organisation)
Last Date
26 November 2026, 5:00 PM
The Odisha Public Service Commission has invited online applications for 89 Scientific Officer posts in the State Forensic Science Organisation. This is the OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 notice, Advt. 14 of 2026-27. Apply from 6 November to 26 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Job Overview
| No. | Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organisation | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack |
| 2 | Advertisement | Advt. No. 14 of 2026-27 |
| 3 | Post name | Scientific Officer, Group B |
| 4 | Total vacancy | 89 (29 for women) |
| 5 | Job type | Regular |
| 6 | Job location | 10 divisions of the State Forensic Science Organisation, Odisha |
| 7 | Pay | ₹44,900 a month (Level 10, Cell 1) |
| 8 | Apply mode | Written examination and personality test |
| 9 | Last date | 26 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| No. | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notice date | 28 October 2026 |
| 2 | Online application opens | 6 November 2026 |
| 3 | Last date to apply and pay the fee | 26 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| 4 | Written exam | 17 January 2027 (Sunday) |
Application Fee
| No. | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other than SC, ST and PwD | ₹700, online |
| 2 | SC, ST and PwD | No fee |
OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| No. | Category | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unreserved (UR) | 45 |
| 2 | SEBC | 8 |
| 3 | SC | 18 |
| 4 | ST | 18 |
| — | Total | 89 |
Note: Out of 89 posts, 29 are for women. 4 posts are reserved for persons with disabilities, adjusted within these categories.
Eligibility: Qualification and Age Limit
Education
- ✓A Post Graduate or Master degree from a recognised university in the subject of the division.
- ✓At least 55% marks in aggregate.
- ✓A candidate can apply for one division only.
Age
- ✓Born not earlier than 2 January 1984 and not later than 1 January 2005.
- ✓Relaxation is as per the Odisha rules.
Salary Details
| No. | Post | Pay |
| 1 | Scientific Officer, Group B | ₹44,900 a month, Level 10, Cell 1 |
Selection Process
- 1A written examination and a personality test.
- 2The written exam is objective type.
- 3The plan and syllabus are in the long advertisement.
- 4The exam schedule and centres will be notified later.
Documents Required
- ✓Proof of date of birth.
- ✓Post Graduate degree and mark sheets.
- ✓Caste, SEBC and disability certificates, if you claim them.
- ✓A scanned photo and signature.
How to Apply: Step by Step
- 1Open https://www.opsc.gov.in from 6 November 2026.
- 2Register and fill the application for the division you choose.
- 3Pay the exam fee online, if not exempt.
- 4Submit it before 5:00 PM on 26 November 2026.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- ✓Four posts are reserved for persons with 40% disability.
- ✓The fee is refunded only to those who appear in both written papers.
- ✓An application without the fee is rejected, except for SC, ST and PwD.
- ✓Read the long advertisement for the division list.
Important Links
| No. | Link Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Official Notification PDF | Download OPSC Scientific Officer notification PDF |
| 2 | Apply Online | Apply online for OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 |
| 3 | Official Website | Visit OPSC Scientific Officer 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 Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date for OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 26 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
Q2. How many posts are there?
There are 89 (29 for women).
Q3. What is the pay?
₹44,900 a month (Level 10, Cell 1).
Q4. What is the qualification?
A Post Graduate degree with at least 55% marks in the subject of the division.
Q5. What is the age limit?
21 to 42 years on 1 January 2026.
Q6. How do I apply?
Apply online at https://www.opsc.gov.in from 6 November to 26 November 2026.
Q7. Where is the job?
10 divisions of the State Forensic Science Organisation, Odisha.
Q8. Is this a permanent job?
Yes. These are regular Group B posts.
Q9. What is the selection process?
A written examination and a personality test.
Q10. Is there an application fee?
₹700 for candidates other than SC, ST and PwD, paid online.
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