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

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OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official recruitment notification for 340 posts of Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Group-B, in the Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre under the Home Department, Government of Odisha. The online application window will open on 09 November 2026 and close on 30 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM). Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university. The written examination is scheduled for 17 January 2027. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.

The detailed schedule and centre of the written examination will be notified in due course. Candidates are advised not to wait for the last evening to submit the form.

The fee is paid online while filling the application form. The examination fee is refunded only to candidates who actually appear in the Preliminary Written Examination; the refund is issued to the original mode of payment after the written examination. Applications without the fee (except exempted categories) are treated as incomplete and rejected outright.

Category-wise vacancies: UR 144 (48 women), SEBC 38 (13 women), SC 81 (27 women), ST 77 (26 women). In addition, 25 posts are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (40% or more disability), 19 posts for Ex-Servicemen and 3 posts for Sports Persons — these candidates are adjusted against the category to which they belong.

Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02 January 1984 and not later than 01 January 2005. Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per Government of Odisha rules — check the long advertisement for the exact provisions.

Assistant Section Officer is placed in Level 9, Cell 1 of the Pay Matrix — Rs. 35,400 per month as per Rule 3 of the ORSP Rules, 2017, with usual Dearness Allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification, and must have adequate knowledge in Computer Application as specified in the Schedule to the notification. Candidates must also meet the Odia language condition prescribed in the long advertisement — read the full notification before applying.

  1. Written Examination (Preliminary and Main, as per the long advertisement)
  2. Skill Test

Selection is made on the basis of the Written Examination and Skill Test. The details of the plan of examination, scheme, subjects and syllabus for the Written Examination and Skill Test are given in the Long Advertisement.

The Written Examination will be held on 17 January 2027 (Sunday). The detailed schedule and centre of examination will be notified in due course. The plan of examination, subjects, marks and syllabus are given in the Long Advertisement — candidates must read it before appearing.

  1. Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
  2. Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in.
  3. Open the Assistant Section Officer Advertisement No. 15 of 2026-27 link (available from 09 November 2026).
  4. Complete registration to get your Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN).
  5. Fill the online application form with personal, educational and category details.
  6. Pay the examination fee online, if applicable.
  7. Check every detail carefully and submit the form before 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
  8. Save the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.

Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.

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Q1. What is the last date to apply for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 30 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Q2. How many posts are there in OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
There are 340 Assistant Section Officer (Group-B) posts in the Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre.

Q3. What is the age limit for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be 21 to 42 years old as on 01 January 2026.

Q4. What is the application fee for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
Rs. 700 for all candidates except SC, ST and PwD, who are exempted. The fee is refunded to candidates who appear in the Preliminary Written Examination.

Q5. What is the qualification for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university, with adequate knowledge in Computer Application.

Q6. When is the OPSC ASO written examination?
The written examination is scheduled for 17 January 2027 (Sunday). The detailed schedule and centre will be notified later.

Q7. What is the salary of an OPSC Assistant Section Officer?
Rs. 35,400 per month (Level 9, Cell 1 of the Pay Matrix) plus Dearness and other allowances.

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Sources: OPSC Advertisement No. 15 of 2026-27; opsc.gov.in

We wish all candidates the best for their application.