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Recruiting authorityOdisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack
Last successful check15 Nov 2026
Last date26 Nov 2026
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  • Updated November 06, 2026 05:26 PM
  • by J Nandhini Officially Verified

OPSC Recruitment 2026 - Overview

OrganisationOdisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack
Post NamePhysics, Ballistics, Chemistry and 7 more
No of Posts89
Advt No14 OF 2026-27
Job TypeFull Time
PayRs. 44,900 in Level 10, Cell -1 of Pay Matrix
Place of PostingOdisha
QualificationPost Graduate or Master's Degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks
Age LimitMust have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026 (as on 1 January 2026)
Apply ModeOnline
Start Date6 November 2026
Last Date26 November 2026

Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay

PostPostsAge LimitPay
Physics7Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026Rs. 44,900
Ballistics6Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026Rs. 44,900
Chemistry10Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026Rs. 44,900
Toxicology13Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026Rs. 44,900
Biology14Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026Rs. 44,900
Serology4Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026Rs. 44,900
DNA12Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026Rs. 44,900
Forensic Psychology6Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026Rs. 44,900
Cyber Forensic11Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026Rs. 44,900
Document6Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026Rs. 44,900
Total89

Category-wise Vacancies

PostUROBCSCSTEWSPWDTotal
Physics4012007
Ballistics3102006
Chemistry40330010
Toxicology80320113
Biology62420114
Serology3010004
DNA61230012
Forensic Psychology3101116
Cyber Forensic52220011
Document3101116
  • Age relaxation for all posts: SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen 5, PwD 10.

Document (6 posts)

  • Qualification required: Master's Degree in Physics or Chemistry or Forensic Science with Chemistry or Physics as one of the subjects at Bachelor of Science level. Age limit: Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026. Pay: Rs. 44,900.

Application Fee

CategoryApplication Fee
Candidates other than SC, ST, and PwD categoryRs. 700
  • Payment mode: online mode through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, Wallet etc. Last date to pay the fee: 26 November 2026.

Important Dates

EventDate
Opening Date for Registration and Payment of Examination Fees6 November 2026
Closing Date for Submission of Online Application26 November 2026
Date of Written Examination17 January 2027

OPSC Exam Pattern 2026

Part / PaperSubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
Paper-IGeneral English, General Awareness, General Aptitude & Reasoning10010090 minutes
Paper-IISpecific Division Subject150300150 minutes
  • Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ Pattern).
  • Negative Marking for each wrong answer/response is deduction of 25% of the marks allotted to each question in both Paper-I & Paper-II.

Documents to Enclose

  • H.S.C. or equivalent certificate in support of declaration of age
  • Intermediate/+2 Examination Certificate
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • Master's Degree Certificate
  • Mark-lists in support of all aforesaid examinations
  • Caste Certificate by birth in support of claim as S.E.B.Cs./ S.Cs./ S.Ts.
  • Odia Test Pass Certificate
  • Permanent Disability Certificate

How to Apply for OPSC Recruitment 2026 Online

  • Candidates must carefully go through the details of this Advertisement available in the Website of OPSC before filling up online application form.
  • Candidates must apply online through the concerned Website of the OPSC http://opsc.gov.in.
  • Upload scanned image of latest passport size photograph along with scanned image of full signature and Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI).
  • Submit the Online Application Form well in advance without waiting for the closing date.
  • Apply on or before 26 November 2026.

OPSC Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Link DescriptionLink
Official Notification PDFDownload OPSC notification PDF
Apply OnlineApply online for OPSC Recruitment 2026
Official WebsiteVisit OPSC official website

Q2. How many vacancies are there in OPSC Recruitment 2026?

  • There are 89 vacancies: 7 Physics, 6 Ballistics, 10 Chemistry, 13 Toxicology, 14 Biology, 4 Serology and 4 more posts.

Q4. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

  • Candidates other than SC, ST, and PwD category: Rs. 700.

Q5. What is the age limit for this recruitment?

  • The age limit is must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026 (as on 1 January 2026). Relaxation: SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen 5, PwD 10.

Q6. What is the salary for this recruitment?

  • It depends on the post: Rs. 44,900 for Physics, Rs. 44,900 for Ballistics, Rs. 44,900 for Chemistry, Rs. 44,900 for Toxicology, Rs. 44,900 for Biology.

Q7. What qualification is needed for this recruitment?

  • Post Graduate or Master's Degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks. The requirement for each post is in the eligibility table above.

Q8. Are there other conditions for this recruitment besides qualification and age?

  • Yes. Must be able to speak, read and write Odia and have passed M.E. School or higher examination with Odia as a language subject or equivalent. Must be a citizen of India.
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