Vacancies: 340 · Gender: 114 for women · Posts: 1 designation(s) · Type: State Govt Department · Group-B Direct Recruitment (probation as prescribed in the recruitment rules) · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹700 (SC/ST/PWD exempt) · Apply: 9 November 2026 to 30 November 2026 (5:00 PM) · Salary: ₹35,400 (Level-9, Cell-1) · Selection: Written Examination + Skill Test · Location: Odisha
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has issued Advertisement No. 15 of 2026-27 for 340 posts of Assistant Section Officer (Group-B) in the Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre under the Home Department. Online applications open on 9 November 2026 and close on 30 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. The posts carry the pay of ₹35,400 in Level-9, Cell-1 of the ORSP Rules, 2017, with Dearness Allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha.
This recruitment is for the secretariat cadre under the Home Department. Not to be confused with the OPSC Office of the Advocate General ASO advertisement (29 posts, last date 9 June 2025). Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised University (or equivalent) and adequate knowledge in Computer Application as specified in the Schedule, plus knowledge of Odia. Selection is by written examination of 400 marks followed by a qualifying computer skills test of 50 marks.
The official notice PDF is available on the OPSC website. Applications are submitted only through the online form on https://www.opsc.gov.in from 9 November 2026. Check the official updates page for the exact registration link once it goes live.
⚠️ Application Alerts: check these before you submit the form.
- 🎯 114 posts are reserved for women; unfilled women vacancies in a category are filled by eligible male candidates of the same category.
- 🎯 25 posts (9 for women) are reserved for Persons with Disabilities whose permanent disability is 40% or more; they are adjusted against the category to which they belong.
- 🎯 19 posts are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (adjusted against their category); children of Ex-Servicemen cannot claim this quota.
- 🎯 3 posts (1 for women) are reserved for Sports Persons (adjusted against their category); only the Sports Identity Card/Certificate issued by the Director of Sports, Odisha is accepted.
- Multiple applications through more than one PPSAN account will be rejected.
- SEBC candidates must upload a caste certificate issued on or after 10 November 2023; an OBC certificate is not accepted in its place.
📋 Official Source Chain: where the facts in this article were confirmed.
- Official notice: Advertisement No. 15 of 2026-27, dated 5 November 2026 — OPSC Assistant Section Officer Advertisement 2026 (PDF)
- Official application route: Online form on the OPSC website from 9 November 2026 to 30 November 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Official updates page: OPSC Official Website
- Last checked: 5 November 2026, 9:21 PM IST
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Also Read: OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 – 89 Group-B Posts
Who Should Apply? (Quick Eligibility Check)
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised University (or equivalent) + adequate knowledge in Computer Application as specified in the Schedule + knowledge of Odia (as specified) → Assistant Section Officer – 340
This is a quick route finder — check the detailed eligibility below before applying.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Application Start | 9 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Written Examination Date | 17 January 2027 (Sunday) (tentative) |
Quick Overview – OPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026
- Organisation: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
- Sector: State Government
- Recruitment / Exam Name: Assistant Section Officer (Group-B) Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre
- Notification / Advertisement No.: 15 of 2026-27
- Post(s): Assistant Section Officer (Group-B)
- Total Vacancies: 340 (114 for women)
- Job Location: Odisha (Secretariat Service Cadre under Home Department)
- Job Type / Nature: State Govt Department · Group-B Direct Recruitment (probation as prescribed in the recruitment rules)
- Salary: ₹35,400 in Level-9, Cell-1 (ORSP Rules, 2017) with usual Dearness and other Allowances
- Apply Between: 9 November 2026 to 30 November 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Apply Online: OPSC Online Application Portal (opens 9 November 2026)
- Notification PDF: OPSC Assistant Section Officer Advertisement 2026 (PDF)
- Official Portal: OPSC Official Website
What Posts Are Available? – OPSC Assistant Section Officer Vacancy 2026
The notice advertises 340 posts of Assistant Section Officer (Group-B) in the Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre under the Home Department. Vacancies include backlog.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit (UR) | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (Group-B) | 340 (114-w) | 21–42 years (as on 1 January 2026) | ₹35,400 (Level-9, Cell-1) |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies (including backlog) | Women |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 144 | 48 |
| SEBC | 38 | 13 |
| S.C. | 81 | 27 |
| S.T. | 77 | 26 |
| Total | 340 | 114 |
Horizontal reservations (adjusted against the category of the candidate):
| Sub-Category | Current | Backlog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Persons | 3 (1-w) | – | 3 (1-w) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| PwD Category-I (Blindness or Low Vision) | 3 (1-w) | – | 3 (1-w) |
| PwD Category-II (Hearing Impairment) | 3 (1-w) | 6 (3-w) | 9 (4-w) |
| PwD Category-III (Locomotor etc.) | 3 (1-w) | – | 3 (1-w) |
| PwD Category-IV & V (Autism, ID, SLD, MI, MD) | 2 | 8 (3-w) | 10 (3-w) |
| Total PwD | 11 (3-w) | 14 (6-w) | 25 (9-w) |
Transgender candidates can apply. If suitable PwD candidates are not available for certain backlog vacancies, they may be filled from other PwD categories or de-reserved as per Government instructions. Unfilled women vacancies in a category are filled by eligible male candidates of the same category. Exchange of reservation between SC and ST is not considered.
Who Is Eligible for OPSC Assistant Section Officer 2026? – Education, Age & Domicile
Nationality, Domicile & Basic Requirements
- Nationality: A candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Domicile / local condition: The notice states no domicile or residence condition. Reservation and relaxation for SC/ST by birth and SEBC are admissible only to the Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes and Socially & Educationally Backward Classes of Odisha.
- Category scope: Reservations apply to candidates of Odisha only for SC/ST/SEBC.
Educational Qualification
- Assistant Section Officer (Group-B): A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or such other qualification equivalent thereto, and adequate knowledge in Computer Application as specified in the Schedule.
- Qualification must be held by: Not stated in the notice beyond the closing date of the online application (candidates must possess the qualifications by the closing date of submission of the registered online application form).
What Is the Age Limit? (as on 1 January 2026)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 21 | 42 | — |
| SEBC | 21 | 47 | 5 years |
| SC / ST | 21 | 47 | 5 years |
| Women | 21 | 47 | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 21 | 47 | 5 years |
| PwD (40% or more) | 21 | 52 | 10 years |
| PwD belonging to SEBC/SC/ST | 21 | 57 | 15 years (cumulative) |
A candidate who comes under more than one category is eligible for only one benefit of upper age relaxation, the one most beneficial. Save as provided above, the age limits prescribed can in no case be relaxed. Date of birth in the High School Certificate or equivalent is accepted.
Examples:
- ✅ A 41-year-old UR candidate born on 1 January 1985 — eligible (as on 1 January 2026).
- ❌ A 43-year-old UR candidate born on 1 January 1983 — not eligible (one full year over the limit).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
Additional Requirements
- Knowledge of Odia: able to speak, read and write Odia, and must have passed Middle School examination with Odia as a language subject, or Matriculation or equivalent with Odia as medium of examination in a non-language subject, or Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII or above, or a test in Odia in Middle English School Standard conducted by the School and Mass Education Department. Supporting certificates as listed in the notice must be issued before the last date of application. Manipulation or forgery of Odia certificates is a criminal offence and leads to rejection and debarment.
- Good mental condition and sound health, free from physical defects likely to interfere with duties; medical examination by the Medical Board is required after selection.
- A candidate with more than one spouse living is not eligible unless exempted by the State Government.
- Government servants (temporary or permanent) are eligible if within age and qualification limits; they must inform their Head of Office in writing and furnish NOC at document verification.
- Candidates previously debarred by OPSC, other State PSCs or UPSC are not eligible for the specified period.
- Transgender candidates are eligible and must upload the required identity certificate and name-change document.
Reservation & PwBD Suitability
- Reservation: Vertical: UR 144 (48-w), SEBC 38 (13-w), SC 81 (27-w), ST 77 (26-w). Horizontal: Women 114, PwD 25 (9-w), Ex-Servicemen 19, Sports Persons 3 (1-w). Horizontal categories are adjusted against the vertical category to which the candidate belongs. See Application Alerts for special-seat details.
- PwBD: Permanent disability of 40% or more. Physical requirements: S, ST, W, BN, SE, H, C, R&W. Functional classification: B, LV, OA, BA, BL, OL, OAL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, PD, SLD, MI, MD. Permanent Disability Certificate must be uploaded; temporary disability is not considered. Suitable candidates of other PwD categories may fill certain backlog vacancies if suitable persons are not available in the reserved sub-categories.
What Is the Salary? – Pay Scale & Benefits
The scale of pay is Rs. 35,400/- in Level-9, Cell-1 as per the Pay Matrix provided under Rule-3 of ORSP Rules, 2017, with usual Dearness and other Allowances as may be sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time.
All persons appointed under the Government of Odisha on or after 1 January 2005 are covered by the defined Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS). Submission of the NPS application is mandatory at the time of joining.
This calculator gives an indicative estimate; the official method in the notification prevails. Use our 7th CPC Salary Calculator for an indicative in-hand figure.
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Application Fee | Other Printed Charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Others (UR, SEBC, Women, ESM, Sports, etc.) | ₹700 | — | ₹700 |
| SC / ST / PWD | Nil | — | Nil |
Payment mode: Online while filling the Online Application Form (Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, Wallet, etc.). Refund: Refunded only to those candidates who actually appear in the Written Examination. Refunds are processed to the original mode of payment. Candidates must furnish bank account details (Account Number, IFSC, Name of Account Holder, Bank branch) in the form in case of refund failure; the account must remain valid. The Commission does not entertain correspondence on incorrect bank details.
Applications without payment of examination fees (except SC/ST/PWD) are incomplete and rejected outright.
How to Apply? (Step-by-Step)
The OPSC Assistant Section Officer online form 2026 is available at https://www.opsc.gov.in from 9 November 2026 to 30 November 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Open the OPSC Online Application Portal (opens on 9 November 2026).
- Register or log in with your PPSAN account. Do not submit more than one application through multiple PPSAN accounts.
- Fill out the online application form carefully. The form is system-driven. Verify the submitted copy. To modify information after submission, cancel the application and apply again within the last date.
- Upload the scanned image of the latest passport-size photograph, full signature and Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI). These must be clearly identifiable; otherwise, the application is liable to rejection. Also upload the required certificates and documents listed in the notice.
- Pay the examination fee of ₹700 online (if applicable). Furnish correct bank account details for possible refund.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the finally submitted online application. Sign under the declaration. Keep the printout for document verification.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting more than one application through multiple PPSAN accounts.
- Uploading an SEBC certificate issued before 10 November 2023 or an OBC certificate instead of SEBC.
- Failing to upload the permanent disability certificate (40% or more) or the valid Sports Identity Card/Certificate issued only by the Director of Sports, Odisha.
- Waiting until the last hour on 30 November 2026 to submit; the link closes at 5:00 PM.
- Not selecting two preferred examination zones (from the 33 listed) in order of preference while filling the form.
What Can Get Your Application Rejected?
| Rule | What the notice says | Clause |
|---|---|---|
| Incomplete form or documents not uploaded | Incomplete online application form, including non-uploading of required documents | 14(a) |
| Hard copy not submitted at verification | Non-submission of hard copy of online application form at the time of verification of original documents | 14(b) |
| Declaration not signed | Declaration not signed (full signature) by the candidate on the hard copy | 14(c) |
| Odia test not passed / evidence not furnished | Not passing the Odia Test (M.E. standard) / not furnishing Odia Test pass evidence by the last date | 14(d) |
| Age limit not met | Not coming within the age limit (no relaxation for PwD with less than 40% permanent disability) | 14(e) |
| Qualification not held by closing date | Not having the prescribed requisite qualification by the date of submission of the online application | 14(f) |
| Fee not paid | Non-payment of examination fee (wherever applicable) | 14(g) |
| Certificates/documents not furnished | Not furnishing copies of certificates/documents as provided under Para-13 | 14(h) |
| Wrong/false/forged certificates | Submission/uploading of wrong/false/forged/fake/manipulated certificates on qualification/age/category/OT etc. | 14(i) |
| Suppression of facts | Suppression of facts/information about eligibility | 14(j) |
| Certificates issued after last date | Any such certificates under Para-13 issued after the last date for submission of Online Application Form | 14(k) |
| Other mode of application | Application received through any other mode (except the Online mode of the OPSC website) | 14(l) |
| Multiple PPSAN | Applications through multiple PPSAN accounts will be rejected | Important Note |
| SEBC certificate validity | SEBC certificate issued more than 3 years before 9 November 2026 or OBC certificate in place of SEBC | Note-2(a) |
| PwD certificate | Failure to upload a valid Permanent Disability Certificate | Note-2(b) |
| Sports certificate | Failure to upload valid Sports Identity Card/Certificate issued by Director of Sports, Odisha | Note-2(c) |
| ESM certificate/children of ESM | Failure to upload valid Ex-servicemen certificate; children of Ex-servicemen cannot apply against ESM vacancy | Note-2(d) |
| Odia certificate forgery | Manipulation/forgery/tampering of Odia Pass Certificates | Note under Para-6 |
| Malpractice | Seeking support by illegal gratification, applying pressure, or any malpractice | 12(iii) |
Application/candidature shall be rejected at any stage of the recruitment process whenever a discrepancy is noticed/detected.
OPSC ASO ନିଯୁକ୍ତି 2026 – 340 ପଦ
ଓଡ଼ିଶା ପବ୍ଲିକ ସର୍ଭିସ କମିଶନ (OPSC) ହୋମ୍ ଡିପାର୍ଟମେଣ୍ଟ ଅନ୍ତର୍ଗତ ଓଡ଼ିଶା ସେକ୍ରେଟାରିଏଟ୍ ସର୍ଭିସ୍ କ୍ୟାଡରରେ ଆସିଷ୍ଟାଣ୍ଟ ସେକ୍ସନ ଅଫିସର (Group-B) ପଦ ପାଇଁ 340 ପଦ (114 ମହିଳା) ବିଜ୍ଞାପନ ଜାରି କରିଛି। ଅନଲାଇନ୍ ଆବେଦନ 9 ନଭେମ୍ବର 2026 ରୁ 30 ନଭେମ୍ବର 2026 (ସନ୍ଧ୍ୟା 5 ଘଟିକା) ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ ଖୋଲା ରହିବ। ବେତନ ସ୍ତର-9, ସେଲ୍-1 ରେ ₹35,400।
ଅନ୍ତିମ ତାରିଖ କେବେ? ଅନଲାଇନ୍ ଆବେଦନ ଶେଷ ତାରିଖ 30 ନଭେମ୍ବର 2026, ସନ୍ଧ୍ୟା 5 ଘଟିକା। ଲିଙ୍କ୍ 9 ନଭେମ୍ବରରୁ ଉପଲବ୍ଧ ହେବ।
କିଏ ଆବେଦନ କରିପାରିବେ? ଯେକୌଣସି ବିଷୟରେ ସ୍ୱୀକୃତ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟରୁ ସ୍ନାତକ ଡିଗ୍ରୀ ଥିବା ଏବଂ କମ୍ପ୍ୟୁଟର ଜ୍ଞାନ ଥିବା ପ୍ରାର୍ଥୀ। ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଜାଣିବା ଆବଶ୍ୟକ। ବୟସ 1 ଜାନୁଆରୀ 2026 ସୁଦ୍ଧା 21 ରୁ 42 ବର୍ଷ (ଶ୍ରେଣୀ ଅନୁସାରେ ଛାଡ଼)।
ଆବେଦନ କିପରି କରିବେ? ops c.gov.in ରେ ଅନଲାଇନ୍ ଫର୍ମ ପୂରଣ କରନ୍ତୁ। ଫଟୋ, ସ୍ୱାକ୍ଷର ଏବଂ ବୁଢ଼ା ଆଙ୍ଗୁଠି ଚିହ୍ନ ଅପଲୋଡ୍ କରନ୍ତୁ। ଫି ₹700 (SC/ST/PWD ମୁକ୍ତ)।
ବେତନ ଏବଂ ଚୟନ କିପରି ହେବ? ବେତନ ₹35,400 (ସ୍ତର-9)। ଲିଖିତ ପରୀକ୍ଷା (400 ନମ୍ବର) ଏବଂ କମ୍ପ୍ୟୁଟର ସ୍କିଲ୍ ଟେଷ୍ଟ (50 ନମ୍ବର, ଯୋଗ୍ୟତାମୂଳକ)। ପରୀକ୍ଷା ତାରିଖ ସମ୍ଭାବ୍ୟ 17 ଜାନୁଆରୀ 2027।
ଅଧିକ ସୂଚନା ପାଇଁ ଅଫିସିଆଲ୍ ୱେବସାଇଟ୍ https://www.opsc.gov.in ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ।
How Are Candidates Selected?
The competitive examination is conducted in successive stages:
- Written Examination (Objective Type – Multiple Choice Questions) – 400 marks.
- Computer Skill Test (Practical – Qualifying) – 50 marks.
Candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks in each paper of the Written Examination are eligible for shortlisting. The shortlist for the Computer Skill Test is on the basis of aggregate marks out of 400, about 1.5 times the advertised vacancies (rounded up) if vacancies are more than 5 (about 2 times subject to a minimum of 5 if 5 or fewer). For PwD, the Commission may shortlist more candidates at its discretion. Only those shortlisted after the written test are called for the Skill Test. The Skill Test is of a qualifying nature; a candidate must secure at least 40% of the total marks to qualify.
Final ranking of candidates who qualify the Skill Test is on the basis of aggregate marks secured in the Written Examination (400 marks). Tie-break: higher marks in General Knowledge (Paper-I); if still equal, the older candidate ranks above the younger.
| Stage | What It Is | Marks / Weightage | Shortlisting / Qualifying Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 3 Papers, MCQ | 400 | Minimum qualifying marks each paper: UR/SEBC 35%, SC/ST 30%, PWD 28% (ESM & Sports same as their caste category) |
| Skill Test in Computer | Practical | 50 | Qualifying – at least 40% |
Tie-break (as printed): Higher marks in General Knowledge (Paper-I); if equal, the person older in age ranks above the younger.
For the General Awareness paper, revise recent national and international events with our daily Current Affairs digest.
What Is the Exam Pattern?
| Paper / Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I – General Awareness | 100 | 100 | 1½ hours | Merit (MCQ, 1 mark each) |
| II – (A) Test of Reasoning & Mental Ability | 50 | 50 | 1½ hours | Merit (MCQ, 1 mark each) |
| II – (B) Mathematics (10th Standard Level) | 50 | 50 | 1½ hours | Merit (MCQ, 1 mark each) |
| III – (a) English | 100 | 100 | 2 hours | Merit (MCQ, 1 mark each) |
| III – (b) Odia | 100 | 100 | 2 hours | Merit (MCQ, 1 mark each) |
| IV – Skill Test in Computer Application (Practical) | 5 | 50 | 1 hour | Qualifying |
Negative marking: For each wrong answer, 0.25 marks shall be deducted from the marks awarded for correct answers.
Syllabus (from the notice's annexure)
| Paper | Unit | Questions | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Awareness | 100 | Current National events; Current International events; History of British Rules in India and Freedom Struggle; Indian Constitution; Salient features of World Physical Geography; Physical Geography of India & Odisha; Important aspects of Governance, Transparency & Accountability, e-governance, Role of Civil Service in democracy, Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Growth, Development and Employment, Poverty Alleviation, Resource Mobilisation and Inflation; Defence & Indian Armed Forces; Scientific Inventions and use of Science in everyday life, issues of Environmental, Ecology, Biodiversity & Climate change; Important National & International Institutions, Organizations and fora – their Structure, mandate etc. |
| II | (A) Test of Reasoning & Mental Ability – Verbal | 50 (combined with Maths) | Number Series; Alphabet Series; Test of Direction Sense; Coding-decoding; Number Ranking; Arithmetic Reasoning; Problem of Age Calculation |
| II | (A) Non-Verbal | — | Non-verbal series; Mirror Images; Cubes & Dice; Grouping Identical Figures; Embedded figures, etc. |
| II | (B) Mathematics (10th Standard) | 50 | Arithmetic; Algebra; Mensuration (2D & 3D); Statistics & Probability |
| III | (A) English | 100 | Grammar: Verb, Preposition, Adverb, Subject-Verb Agreement, Error Correction/Recognition, Tenses, Fill in the Blanks with Articles, etc., Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms; Comprehension; Sentence Rearrangement |
| III | (B) Odia | 100 | As printed in the notice (grammar, comprehension, sentence rearrangement) |
| IV | Skill Test in Computer Application (Practical) | 5 | Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Access, Usage of Internet Services |
Where Is the Exam Held?
The written examination will be held at different centres in 33 zones of the State. Candidates must select two zones of their choice in order of preference while filling the online form. Every effort will be made to allot the first choice; the Commission may allot the second preference on a first-come, first-served basis. Request for change of examination zone/centre shall not be entertained.
| State / UT | Exam Centres (every city printed) |
|---|---|
| Odisha | Baleshwar (01), Brahmapur (02), Bhubaneswar (03), Kataka (04), Sambalpur (05), Anugola (06), Baragada (07), Bhadrak (08), Balangir (09), Boudh (10), Debagada (11), Dhenkanal (12), Gajapati (13), Ganjam (14), Jagatsinghpur (15), Jayapur (16), Jajapur (17), Jharsuguda (18), Kalahandi (19), Kandhamal (20), Kendrapada (21), Kendujhar (22), Khordha (23), Malkangiri (24), Mayurbhanj (25), Nuapada (26), Nabarangpur (27), Nayagada (28), Puri (29), Rayagada (30), Raurkela (31), Sonpur (32), Sundaragada (33) |
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst's Take – Is This Recruitment for You?
This is a large secretariat cadre recruitment of 340 Group-B posts. With about 1.5 times the vacancies shortlisted for the skill test (roughly 510 calls for 340 posts), a solid written-exam score out of 400 marks is the main filter. Negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer and the need for minimum marks in every paper (35% for UR/SEBC) mean accuracy matters. The skill test is only qualifying at 40% of 50 marks, so the written aggregate decides the final rank.
Best fit: Graduates with solid Odia and basic computer skills who can score well across three written papers and clear a practical computer test.
Candidates who lack the required Odia certificate or whose SEBC certificate is older than 10 November 2023 should skip this until the documents are in order.
Practical tip: Select your two preferred exam zones carefully while filling the form; change requests are not entertained.
What makes this recruitment different is the combination of a large vacancy count in the secretariat cadre, horizontal reservations for women, PwD, ESM and sports, and a qualifying computer skills test after the written papers.
What Documents Are Required?
At Application
- H.S.C. or equivalent certificate (age)
- Intermediate/+2 Examination Certificate / Diploma Certificate
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
- Mark-lists of H.S.C. and Bachelor’s Degree (including fail marks)
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST by birth / SEBC Non-Creamy Layer), if claiming reservation
- Odia Test Pass Certificate or equivalent as specified in Para-6
- Permanent Disability Certificate (40% or more), if applicable
- Sports Identity Card/Certificate issued by the Director of Sports, Odisha only, if applicable
- Ex-Servicemen Release Certificate and Affidavit (Appendix-II), if applicable
- No Objection Certificate (for government servants)
- Any proof of photo identity (Aadhaar preferred)
- Transgender Identity Certificate/Card and name-change document, if applicable
- Scanned passport-size photograph, full signature and Left-hand Thumb Impression
At Document Verification / Joining
Printout/hard copy of the online application form (signed under the declaration), photocopies and originals of the documents listed above, on the date of verification of original certificates for consideration of eligibility for the Skill Test.
⚠️ Document Alert Specific to This Recruitment
- SEBC certificate must be issued on or after 10 November 2023; older certificates or OBC certificates are not accepted for SEBC vacancies.
- Sports reservation requires only the Identity Card/Certificate issued by the Director of Sports, Odisha; prizes or participation certificates are not accepted.
- Ex-Servicemen must upload the Release Certificate and the Affidavit in the format at Appendix-II; children of Ex-Servicemen cannot claim the quota.
What Are the Service Conditions?
- The period of probation will be applicable as prescribed in the recruitment rules of different services.
- All persons appointed under the Government of Odisha on or after 1 January 2005 shall not be eligible for pension under the Odisha Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1992, but shall be covered by the defined Contributory Pension Scheme in accordance with the Odisha Civil Services (Pension) Amendment Rules, 2005.
- Submission of NPS application is mandatory for all recommended candidates at the time of joining in Government services.
- The number of vacancies is subject to change by the Government without notice.
- This advertisement should not be construed as binding on the Appointing Authority to make an appointment.
- Mere empanelment in the select list shall not confer any right for appointment unless the Appointing Authority is satisfied after enquiry that the candidate is suitable.
What Happens After Selection?
- Document verification of originals and hard copy of the online application for eligibility to the Skill Test.
- Medical examination by the Medical Board.
- Recommendation and appointment subject to the Appointing Authority’s satisfaction.
- Joining, with mandatory NPS application.
✅ Confirmed: medical examination required; NPS mandatory at joining. ❓ Not specified: exact joining timeline or training details.
How Do Answer Keys & Objections Work?
After completion of the Written Examination, the Provisional Answer Key of the Papers shall be uploaded on the website immediately, inviting suggestions/objections through the applicable online mode. Candidates who do not challenge the Provisional Answer Key through the applicable online mode within the specified date shall forfeit their right to agitate the matter subsequently.
General Instructions & Important Rules
- The provisions of the Odisha Conduct of Examination Act, 1988 and Odisha Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 apply; violations lead to criminal cases.
- Online applications only; any other mode is summarily rejected.
- Admission to the written examination, document verification and skill test is provisional; ineligibility discovered at any stage leads to rejection.
- Community (caste status) once mentioned cannot be changed.
- No request for withdrawal of candidature or change of category will be entertained.
- The Commission reserves the right to change the number of vacancies, criteria or schedule, or to cancel the recruitment, depending on the exigencies of public service.
- Candidates adopting unfair means or submitting forged documents will be debarred.
Contact & Helpline
For technical problems during registration and filling the online form: OPSC Technical Support, Telephone No. 0671-2304707, between 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM and 5:30 PM on Odisha Government working days.
For guidance on the advertisement: OPSC Facilitation Counter, Telephone No. 0671-2304141 / 2305611 & Extn. 205, same timings.
Grievance on conduct of examination: email opsc@od.gov.in within 7 days of completion of the examination.
Visit the OPSC Official Website for detailed information and notices.
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Important Links – OPSC Assistant Section Officer Notification 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | OPSC Online Application Portal (opens 9 November 2026) |
| Notification PDF | OPSC Assistant Section Officer Advertisement 2026 (PDF) |
| Official Recruitment Page | OPSC Official Website |
FAQs – OPSC Assistant Section Officer 2026
What is the last date to apply for OPSC Assistant Section Officer 2026?
30 November 2026 (5:00 PM). The registration link opens on 9 November 2026. No extension has been announced as of 5 November 2026.
What is the age limit for OPSC Assistant Section Officer?
21 to 42 years as on 1 January 2026 for UR candidates. Relaxation of 5 years for SEBC, SC, ST, women, and Ex-Servicemen; 10 years for PwD (40%+); 15 years cumulative for PwD of SEBC/SC/ST. Only the most beneficial single relaxation applies. Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026.
Is there an exam for OPSC Assistant Section Officer, or is it interview-based?
Written Examination (3 papers, 400 marks, MCQ with 0.25 negative marking) followed by a qualifying Computer Skill Test (50 marks, minimum 40%). No interview stage is mentioned.
What is the salary for Assistant Section Officer posts in this recruitment?
₹35,400 in Level-9, Cell-1 of the ORSP Rules, 2017, with usual Dearness and other Allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha. Covered under NPS for appointments on or after 1 January 2005.
Can final-year students apply for this recruitment?
The notice requires the Bachelor’s Degree by the closing date of the online application (30 November 2026). Final-year students whose results are not declared by then cannot apply.
Is this Assistant Section Officer post a permanent government job?
The posts are Group-B in the Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre under the Home Department. Probation applies as prescribed in the recruitment rules of different services. Appointment is subject to the Appointing Authority’s satisfaction after enquiry.
Can candidates from outside Odisha apply?
Yes — the notice states no domicile or residence condition. However, reservation and relaxation for SC/ST by birth and SEBC are admissible only to candidates of Odisha.
Where will selected candidates be posted?
In the Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre under the Home Department. The notice does not print a choice of first posting.
What should I know before applying?
Here’s the catch — the computer skills test is only qualifying, but you must clear minimum marks in every written paper, and the SEBC/sports/PwD certificates have strict issue-date and issuing-authority rules that cause rejection if missed.
Before You Apply: Quick Self-Check
- You meet the age condition as on 1 January 2026 and hold the Bachelor’s Degree by the closing date.
- You meet the condition that decides this recruitment: Bachelor’s Degree + Odia knowledge + computer knowledge as specified.
- You can produce every document and certificate the notice requires at verification.
- You are ready for the selection stage that applies to your post: written examination followed by a qualifying computer skills test.
- You accept the posting terms: Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre under Home Department.
📄 Primary source: Advertisement No. 15 of 2026-27, Odisha Public Service Commission, dated 5 November 2026 (linked under Important Links). The recruitment facts above come from that notice; tips and estimates are labelled where they appear.
