Vacancy Circular No:
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
invites applications for recruitment of Assistant Section Officer
Assistant Section Officer
P.K. Parija Road, Cuttack, 753001 Odisha
Number of Vacancy: 796 Posts
| OPSC Recruitment 2022 | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Role | Assistant Section Officer |
| Education Requirement | |
| Total Vacancy | 796 Posts |
| Job Locations | Cuttack |
| Age Limit | A candidate must have attained the age of 21 (Twenty-one) years and must not be above the age of 32 (Thirty-two) years as on ISt day of January 2021 i.e., he/ she must have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1989 and not later than ISt January, 2000. |
| Experience | Fresher |
| Salary | 35400(Per Month) |
| Posted on | 03 Jan, 2022 |
| Last Date To Apply | 19 Feb, 2022 |
Educational Qualification: Any Bachelors Degree
On-line applications are invited for recruitment to 796 (Seven Hundred Ninety Six) posts of Assistant Section Officer in Group — B of Odisha Secretariat Service under Home Department in the scale of pay of Rs. 35,400/- in Level 9, Cell I as per the Pay Matrix provided under Rule — 3 of ORSP Rules, 2017 with usual Dearness and other Allowances as may be sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time. The posts are permanent.
1. Post Name: Assistant Section Officer
2. No of Posts: 796 (Seven Hundred Ninety Six) posts
3. Qualification:
A candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or possess such other qualification equivalent there to and must have adequate knowledge in Computer Application as specified
4. ADVERTISEMENT NO. 26 OF 2021-22
Pay Scale:
INR
35400(Per Month)
Age Limit: A candidate must have attained the age of 21 (Twenty-one) years and must not be above the age of 32 (Thirty-two) years as on ISt day of January 2021 i.e., he/ she must have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1989 and not later than ISt January, 2000.
Selection Procedure
(a) The Competitive Examination for recruitment to the posts of Assistant Section Officers will be conducted in the following successive stages:
(i) Written Examination (Objective Type — Multiple Choice Questions)
(ii) Skill Test in Computer (Practical- Qualifying) The details of the Scheme and Syllabus of the Examination are mentioned
(b) Only those candidates who have been short listed after the Written Test shall be called for the Skill Test in Computer (Practical) by the Commission as provided which shall be of qualifying nature. One has to secure at least forty percent (40%) of the total marks in the Skill Test to qualify it.
(c) The Commission shall be competent to fix up the qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the examination.
(d) Final ranking of the candidates shall be on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination.
(e) In case of candidates securing same marks in the aggregate the candidate securing higher marks in General Knowledge shall rank above others,
(f) In case the marks secured in General Knowledge is also the same, final ranking shall be determined on the basis of age i.e., the person older in age shall be placed above the younger.
How to Apply:
1. On-line applications are invited from the prospective candidates through the Proforma application to be made available on the WEBSITE (www.opsc.gov.in)
2. The link for registration/ re- registration & payment of examination fee shall be available from 20.01.2022 to 19.02.2022 (Note: 25.02.2022 is the last date for submission of Registered Online Application)
3. (a) Candidates must go through the details of this Advertisement available in the WEBSITE of OPSC before filling up online application form.
(b) Candidates must apply online through the concerned Website of the OPSC www.opsc.gov.in Applications received through any other mode would not be accepted and summarily rejected.
(c) Before filling up the online application form, the candidates must go through detailed instructions available at OPSC portal.
(d) The online application form is automated and system driven and will guide the candidate seamlessly in filling the application. The requisite options shall be enabled and information shall be asked as per data furnished by the candidate.
Important Dates:
Published on: 03 January 2022
OPSC Assistant Section Officer Result 2022 - Written Exam Result & DV Date Announced Click Here
OPSC Assistant Section Officer Exam Date 2022 - Revised Computer Skill Test Date Announced Click Here
For more details, please refer to official notification at Download Official Notification
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Closing: Feb 11, 2026About Odisha Public Service Commission
About Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) acts as a pivotal recruitment authority under the Department of Personnel & Training, Government of India. For aspirants of SSC, UPSC, and state-level government exams, OPSC represents a gateway to prestigious public sector careers. The Commission is entrusted with the significant responsibility of managing recruitment processes for Group A (Non-Gazetted) and Non-Technical Group B posts. Its scope extends to Railways, Industrial Establishments, and various Subordinate Offices within the Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. Every year, thousands of candidates look forward to the latest OPSC recruitment notifications for stable and rewarding government jobs.Selection Process and MissionOPSC ensures a transparent and merit-based selection system. The Commission handles the complete lifecycle of an examination, from the receipt and processing of applications to the issuance of admit cards, followed by the rigorous conduct of written tests and interviews. Their mission is to identify and recruit capable, competent, and highly skilled individuals. By developing selection procedures that confirm to global standards, the OPSC guarantees a fair selection process, contributing significantly to the nation's administrative strength and providing vital employment opportunities to the youth of Odisha.
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