OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 340 Assistant Section Officer Posts
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released the recruitment notification (Advt. No. 15 of 2026-27) for the recruitment of Assistant Section Officers (Group-B) under the Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre within the Home Department, Government of Odisha. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their online applications through the official OPSC website.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: November 5, 2026
- Online Application Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Last Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment: November 30, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
- Tentative Written Examination Date: January 17, 2027
Vacancy & Salary Details
- Post Name: Assistant Section Officer (Group-B)
- Total Vacancies: 340 Posts
- Scale of Pay: ₹35,400/- in Level-9, Cell-1 of the ORSP Rules, 2017 Pay Matrix, along with usual Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances as sanctioned by the State Government.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Must possess adequate knowledge in Computer Application as specified in the schedule.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia, meeting the prescribed Odia language qualification standards (passed Middle School exam with Odia, Matriculation with Odia as a medium/language, or equivalent test).
2. Age Limit (As on January 1, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
- Upper Age Relaxations:
- 5 years for SEBC, SC, ST, Women, and Ex-Servicemen candidates.
- 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) with 40% or more permanent disability.
- Cumulative relaxation up to 15 years for PwD candidates belonging to SC, ST, or SEBC categories.
Application Fee
- Candidates other than SC, ST, and PwD: ₹700/- payable online while filling out the application form.
- SC, ST, and PwD Candidates: Fully exempted from fee payment.
- Note: The examination fee will be refunded to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the Written Examination, credited back to the original mode of payment.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection of candidates comprises a two-stage process:
- Written Examination (Objective MCQs – 400 Marks):
- Consists of three papers covering General Knowledge and subject-specific modules as per the official syllabus.
- Each question carries 1 mark with a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect response.
- Minimum qualifying marks in each paper are set at 35% for UR/SEBC, 30% for SC/ST, and 28% for PwD candidates.
- Skill Test in Computer (Practical – Qualifying – 50 Marks):
- Shortlisted candidates (roughly 1.5 to 2 times the vacancy count) will be called for the practical computer skill test.
- Candidates must secure a minimum qualifying score of 40% to pass the skill test.
How to Apply
- Visit the official OPSC portal at
www.opsc.gov.in. - Navigate to the online application link for Assistant Section Officer (Group-B) Recruitment 2026.
- Complete the registration/re-registration process to generate your unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN).
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and bank account details (required for fee refunds).
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (such as category certificates, photographs, and signatures).
- Pay the required application fee online through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI (if applicable).
- Submit the final application and download/print a copy of the confirmation page for future records and document verification.
