OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026: There is good news for graduate youth preparing for government jobs. Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the recruitment notification for the posts of Assistant Section Officer i.e. ASO. A total of 340 posts will be filled through this recruitment. The special thing is that eligible candidates who have done graduation in any subject can apply for this recruitment. The online application process will start from 9th November 2026 and interested candidates will be able to fill the form till 30th November 2026.
The selected candidates under this recruitment will be appointed in the Home Department of Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre. Therefore, this is a good opportunity for the youth who want to do government job in Odisha. Before applying, it will be beneficial for you to know the important information related to recruitment.
How many posts are there in OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
According to advertisement number 15/2026-27 issued by OPSC, a total of 340 posts of Assistant Section Officer will be appointed. In these, posts have been earmarked for different categories. 144 posts have been kept for General category, 38 posts for SEBC category, 81 posts for SC category and 77 posts for ST category. Out of total posts, 114 posts are reserved for women candidates. Apart from this, there is a provision of reservation for physically handicapped, ex-servicemen and sports quota candidates as per rules.
Important dates of application
Online applications for this recruitment will start from 9 November 2026. Candidates can submit their applications till 30 November 2026 by 5 pm. The process of depositing the application fee will also have to be completed by this date. The probable date of written examination has been fixed by the Commission as 17 January 2027. Information about examination centers and detailed schedule will be released later.
What should be the educational qualification?
For OPSC ASO Recruitment, a candidate must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Along with this, the candidate must have adequate knowledge of computer applications. Another important condition is that the candidate should know how to speak, read and write Odia language. For this, one of the educational or language related qualifications prescribed in the notification will have to be fulfilled.
Age Limit and Application Fee
The minimum age of the candidate applying for this recruitment should be 21 years and maximum age should be 42 years. Age will be calculated as on 1 January 2026. Reserved category candidates will get age relaxation as per government rules. The application fee for general and other eligible categories of candidates has been kept at Rs 700, while SC, ST and physically handicapped candidates are exempted from the fee.
How much salary will you get?
Candidates selected for the post of OPSC Assistant Section Officer will get the initial basic salary of Rs 35,400 under Pay Level 9. Apart from this, benefits of dearness allowance and other allowances will also be given as per government rules. Because of this, this recruitment can be attractive for those youth who want to get a government job with good salary.
What will the selection process be like?
The selection of candidates will be done mainly in two phases. In the first phase there will be a written examination, in which objective type questions will be asked. The written examination will be of total 400 marks. After this the successful candidates will have to give a computer skill test. The Computer Skill Test will be of 50 marks and will be qualifying in nature. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination. There is also a provision for negative marking for wrong answers.
How to apply for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
To apply, candidates must first visit the official website of OPSC, opsc.gov.in. There click on the application link of Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026. After this, complete the registration process and login. Fill the personal and educational information asked in the application form carefully. After uploading the required documents, deposit the application fee as per your category. Finally, submit the form and keep its printout safe with you.
Overall, OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 is a good opportunity for the graduated youth to get a government job. A total of 340 posts have been kept in this recruitment and the selected candidates will also get a good salary. If you fulfill the prescribed eligibility, you can apply from 9th November. Before filling the form, read the official notification carefully.