The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the notification for 340 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Group-B posts in the Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre, Home Department. Online applications will run from 9 November to 30 November 2026 on opsc.gov.in. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for 17 January 2027. Graduates in any discipline can apply.
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| Category | Posts |
| Unreserved (UR) | 144 |
| SEBC | 38 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 81 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 77 |
| Total (114 posts reserved for women) | 340 |
Eligibility: a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline, adequate knowledge of Computer Applications, and the prescribed Odia language requirement. Selection is through a 400-mark objective written examination (General Awareness, Reasoning and Mathematics, English and Odia), followed by a 50-mark qualifying Computer Application Skill Test and document verification. There is negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer. Pay starts at Rs. 35,400 per month in Level-9.
How to Apply:
- Open the official website opsc.gov.in.
- Read the ASO Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. 15 of 2026-27).
- Open the online application link from 9 November 2026 and register.
- Fill in the details and upload your photo, signature and required certificates.
- Pay the fee and submit the application before 30 November 2026, 5 PM.
| Apply Online | opscechayan.in — OPSC Application Portal |
| OPSC Official Website | opsc.gov.in — Odisha Public Service Commission Official Website |
A private information portal (not a government website) — check only the official website for exact information.
How many posts are there in OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
340 posts in total — UR 144, SEBC 38, SC 81 and ST 77; 114 posts are reserved for women.
What is the last date to apply?
30 November 2026, till 5 PM — applications open on 9 November 2026.
What is the age limit?
21 to 42 years (as on 1 January 2026) — relaxation applies for reserved categories as per rules.
When is the examination?
The written examination is tentatively scheduled for 17 January 2027 (Sunday) — the detailed timetable will follow.
What is the salary?
Starting basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month in Level-9 — allowances apply as per government rules.
