There is a major employment opportunity for job aspirants in Odisha. The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released a recruitment notification for 340 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts.
According to the notification issued on Thursday, a total of 340 vacancies will be filled through the recruitment process, including 114 posts reserved for women candidates.
The application process will be conducted online. Interested and eligible candidates can register from November 9, 2026, to December 30, 2026.
Candidates can visit the official OPSC website, www.opsc.gov.in, for detailed information regarding the recruitment, eligibility criteria and application process.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
The vacancies have been distributed among different categories as follows:
- Unreserved (UR): 144 posts (48 for women)
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 38 posts (13 for women)
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 81 posts (27 for women)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 77 posts (26 for women)
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 25 posts (9 for women)
- Ex-Servicemen: 19 posts
- Sports Category: 3 posts (1 for women)
The PwD, ex-servicemen and sports categories represent additional reservation provisions within the recruitment framework.
Who Can Apply?
Candidates applying for the Assistant Section Officer posts must fulfil the prescribed age and educational qualifications.
Age Limit:
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and not more than 42 years old as of January 1, 2026. Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible reserved categories as per government rules.
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
Additionally, applicants must have basic computer knowledge to be eligible for the posts.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: November 2026
- Online Registration Begins: November 9, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: December 30, 2026
Eligible candidates are advised to read the detailed recruitment notification carefully before submitting their applications.
Official Website: www.opsc.gov.in