OPSC Language Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 3 Prestigious Posts

OPSC Language Officer Vacancy 2026 – Detailed Breakdown

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have completed any one of the following from a recognized university:
• Graduation with Odia as Honours subject; OR
• Graduation with English as Honours subject and Odia as Pass/Compulsory subject; OR
• Post-Graduation in Odia subject and Graduation in Law (LLB).
• Additional Qualification: Candidates with at least 7 years of service or 3 years with 1 year in translation work in any Group ‘C’ or Group ‘B’ post in any Government Department, and not exceeding 45 years of age as on 01.01.2026, are also eligible.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

OPSC Language Officer Selection Process & Exam Pattern

• The selection process for the Odisha PSC Language Officer recruitment involves two stages:
• Written Examination (Subjective Type): Total 300 Marks (2 papers of 150 marks each).
• Viva-Voce Test: 40 Marks.
• Note: Candidates must secure at least 40% marks in aggregate in the Written Test (35% for ST candidates) to be called for the Viva-Voce.

OPSC Language Officer Salary 2026

• Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of Rs. 35,400/- (Level-9 of Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules 2017), along with usual dearness and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha.

How to Apply Online for OPSC Language Officer Recruitment

• Follow these steps to complete your application for the Odisha PSC recruitment:
• Visit the official OPSC website: https://opsc.gov.in
• Click on the "Online Application" link for Advertisement No. 03 of 2026-27.
• Read the detailed instructions carefully.
• Click on "New Registration" and fill in the basic details to generate your unique PPSAN.
• Log in using your PPSAN and fill the complete application form.
• Upload the scanned images of your photograph, signature, and left-hand thumb impression (LTI).
• Pay the application fee of Rs. 700/- (if applicable) through online mode. SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted.
• Verify all details before final submission.
• Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
• Important: The application fee will be refunded only to candidates who appear in both papers of the Written Examination.

• https://opsc.gov.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for OPSC Language Officer 2026?

• Ans. A total of 03 vacancies (01 for Women candidates) have been announced for the Language Officer post under the Law Department.

Q2. What is the selection process for OPSC Language Officer?

• Ans. The selection process consists of a Written Examination (Subjective Type) of 300 marks followed by a Viva-Voce Test of 40 marks.

Q3. What is the application fee for OPSC Language Officer 2026?

• Ans. General/OBC candidates have to pay Rs. 700/-. SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted from fee payment.

Q4. What are the important dates for OPSC Language Officer Recruitment?

• Ans. Online applications start on 3rd July 2026 and close on 3rd August 2026 (5:00 PM). The Written Examination is scheduled for 22nd November 2026.

Q5. What is the salary for the OPSC Language Officer post?

• Ans. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of Rs. 35,400/- (Level-9 of Pay Matrix) along with government allowances.