OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official notification (Advt. No. 02 of 2025-26) for the recruitment of 29 Assistant Section Officers (ASO) in the Office of the Advocate General, Odisha, Cuttack. Interested candidates can apply online from May 9, 2025, to June 9, 2025 on the [official OPSC website](https://www.opsc.gov.in).

Overview of OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025

• Organization Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
• Post:Assistant Section Officer (Group-B)
• Department: Advocate General’s Office, Odisha
• Total Vacancies: 29 (including 10 for women)
• Location: Cuttack, Odisha
• Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400/- (Level 9, Cell 1) + allowances

Vacancy Distribution

Category  /  Total   /  Reserved for Women 

 UR          /    10        /    03                 

SC        /    08         /    03                 

ST     /     11           /     04                

Total  / 29            /      10

Horizontal Reservation:

• Ex-Servicemen: 01 post
• PwD (Category III – OA/OL/BL(MNR)): 01 post

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Adequate knowledge of Computer Applications (Windows, MS Office, Internet, etc.).

Age Limit (as of Jan 1, 2025)

• Minimum: 21 years
• Maximum: 32 years
• Born between: Jan 2, 1993 – Jan 1, 2004

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
• PwD: 10 years (15 years for SC/ST PwD)

Language Proficiency

• Must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and meet any one of the specified Odia language qualification criteria.

Selection Process

1.Written Exam (400 Marks – MCQ Format)

• Paper I (1.5 hrs) General Awareness – 100 marks
•  Paper II (1.5 hrs) Reasoning & Math (10th Level) – 100 marks
• Paper III (2 hrs): English & Odia Language – 200 marks
•  Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
• Qualifying Marks: UR – 35%, SC/ST/PwD – 30%

2. Skill Test in Computer (Qualifying – 50 Marks)

•   Must score at least 20 marks (40%)
•  Covers Windows, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access, and Internet

3. Document Verification

• Required for candidates who qualify the written exam.

4. Final Merit List

•  Based on written exam marks only (out of 400). Skill Test is qualifying.

Key Dates

Event            /.                Date              

Notification Release / May 1, 2025 Online Application Starts         /  May 9, 2025    

Last Date to Apply /          June 9, 2025 (5 PM) 

Written Exam (Tentative) /  July 27, 2025       

Skill Test & Document Check /  To be notified      

Application Process

1. Visit [opsc.gov.in]

2. Register to receive your PPSAN (Permanent Public Service Account Number).

3. Fill Application Form carefully.

4. Upload Documents: Passport-size photo, signature, and left thumb impression.

5. Select Exam Zones: Choose two preferred zones (e.g., Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, etc.).

6. Submit and Print the application for future reference.

Note: There is no application fee for any category

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: \[Download Here] (Link to be updated)
• Apply Online: [Click Here (https://www.opsc.gov.in) (Active from May 9, 2025)
• OPSC Website: [www.opsc.gov.in ]