The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has started the online application process for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 on 9 November 2026. Through this recruitment drive, the commission aims to fill 340 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Group B vacancies under Advertisement No. 15 of 2026โ€“27.

Eligible and interested candidates can submit their application forms online through the official website, opsc.gov.in, until 30 November 2026 (5:00 PM). The recruitment process includes a written examination followed by a qualifying Computer Skill Test.

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OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

The OPSC ASO Notification 2026 was published on 5 November 2026. The notification provides complete information about the recruitment process, including category-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, age requirements, application procedure and examination scheme. Candidates can find all the important information regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, application fees, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, salary and application procedure in this article.

OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026: Overview

The OPSC ASO recruitment drive offers an opportunity for eligible graduates to secure a Group B government job in the Odisha Secretariat Service. Check the important recruitment details below.

Particulars Details
Organisation Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Post Name Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
Service Odisha Secretariat Service
Total Vacancies 340
Job Category Group B
Application Mode Online
Notification Release Date 5 November 2026
Application Start Date 9 November 2026
Last Date to Apply 30 November 2026
Written Exam Date 17 January 2027
Selection Process Written Exam and Computer Skill Test
Salary Pay Matrix Level-9

OPSC ASO Important Dates 2026

Candidates planning to apply for the Assistant Section Officer examination should note the important dates mentioned below.

Events Dates
Notification Release Date 5 November 2026
Online Application Begins 9 November 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 30 November 2026 (5:00 PM)
Written Examination Date 17 January 2027

OPSC ASO Vacancy 2026: Category-Wise Distribution

The Odisha Public Service Commission has announced 340 vacancies for Assistant Section Officer posts under the Odisha Secretariat Service. Out of the total vacancies, 114 posts are reserved for women candidates.

Sl. No. Category Total Vacancies Women (W) Vacancies
1 UR (Unreserved) 144 48
2 SEBC 38 13
3 SC (Scheduled Caste) 81 27
4 ST (Scheduled Tribe) 77 26
Total 340 114  

OPSC ASO Apply Online 2026

The online application process for OPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026 commenced on 9 November 2026. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility requirements can apply through the official OPSC website.

OPSC ASO Apply Online 2026-Active Link

How to Apply for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?

Follow these steps to complete the OPSC ASO online application process:

  1. Visit the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission at opsc.gov.in.
  2. Navigate to the recruitment or online application section.
  3. Find the link for Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026.
  4. Complete the registration process using the required personal details.
  5. Log in with your registration credentials.
  6. Fill in the online application form with your educational and personal information.
  7. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
  8. Pay the applicable application fee, if required.
  9. Review all the details entered in the application form.
  10. Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.

OPSC ASO Application Fee 2026

Candidates applying for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 must check the applicable examination fee before submitting their applications.

Category Application Fee
General (UR) โ‚น700
SEBC โ‚น700
SC Exempted
ST Exempted
PwD Exempted

OPSC ASO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfil the educational qualification, age limit and Odia language requirements prescribed by the Odisha Public Service Commission to be eligible for the Assistant Section Officer posts.

1. Educational Qualification

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.

2. Computer Knowledge

Candidates must have adequate practical knowledge of computer applications. Basic computer proficiency is an essential requirement for the Assistant Section Officer position.

3. Odia Language Proficiency

  • Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Odia fluently.
  • To fulfil the prescribed Odia language requirement, candidates must have passed the relevant Class 10/Middle School examination with Odia as a subject or qualified the M.E. standard Odia language test, as specified in the notification.

4. Age Limit

The prescribed age limit for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 is as follows:

Category ย Age Limit
Minimum Age ย 21 Years
Maximum Age ย 42 Years

OPSC ASO Selection Process 2026

The selection of candidates for Assistant Section Officer posts will be conducted in two stages. Candidates must qualify in the written examination to become eligible for the Computer Skill Test.

The selection process includes:

  • Written Examination: 400 Marks
  • Computer Skill Test: 50 Marks (Qualifying in Nature)

OPSC ASO Exam Date 2027

The Odisha Public Service Commission has scheduled the OPSC ASO written examination for 17 January 2027 (Sunday) under Advertisement No. 15 of 2026โ€“27.

OPSC ASO Exam Pattern 2026

The OPSC ASO written examination will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions covering five major subject areas. The written examination carries a total of 400 marks, while the Computer Skill Test carries an additional 50 marks.

Written Examination Pattern

Paper Subject Marks Questions Duration
Paper I General Awareness 100 100 1.5 Hours
Paper II (A) Reasoning & Mental Ability 50 50 1.5 Hours
Paper II (B) Mathematics (10th Level) 50 50 1.5 Hours
Paper III (A) English Language 100 100 2 Hours
Paper III (B) Odia Language 100 100 2 Hours
Total Written Examination 400 400 โ€”
Paper IV Computer Skill Test 50 โ€” 1 Hour

OPSC ASO Syllabus 2026

The OPSC Assistant Section Officer syllabus covers General Awareness, Reasoning and Mental Ability, Mathematics, English, Odia and Computer Applications

Subject-Wise OPSC ASO Syllabus

Subject Important Topics
General Awareness Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, General Science and Odisha General Knowledge
Reasoning & Mental Ability Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Classification and Relationships
Mathematics Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest, Time and Work, Time and Distance
English Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Synonyms, Antonyms and Error Detection
Odia Odia Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Language Usage and Communication Skills

OPSC ASO Computer Skill Test Syllabus

The Computer Skill Test will carry 50 marks and evaluate candidates’ practical knowledge of basic computer applications.

The important areas include:

  • Windows Operating System
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Access
  • Internet Services

OPSC ASO Written Examination Centres 2026

The written examination is expected to be conducted across 33 examination zones in Odisha. Major examination locations include Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Rourkela and other district headquarters.

OPSC ASO Salary 2026

Candidates selected for the Assistant Section Officer position under the Odisha Secretariat Service will receive salary under Pay Matrix Level-9, Cell-1, as per the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017.

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