OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 89 Posts

OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the notification for 89 Scientific Officer (Group-B) vacancies under the State Forensic Science Service Organization, Home Department, Government of Odisha. Eligible candidates can apply online from 6 November to 26 November 2026 (5:00 PM) through the official website, opsc.gov.in.

Candidates must hold a relevant postgraduate or Master’s degree with at least 55% marks and meet the prescribed Odia language requirements. The selection process includes a written examination followed by a Personality Test/Viva Voce. The written examination is scheduled for 17 January 2027.

OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026

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OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview

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OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

OPSC Scientific Officer Vacancy 2026

A total of 89 vacancies are available across 10 divisions of the State Forensic Science Service Organization.

Candidates can apply for only one division. Category-wise vacancies and reservation details are provided in the official notification.

OPSC Scientific Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

Applicants must possess a postgraduate or Master’s degree from a recognised university in the relevant discipline, with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. The required qualification depends on the division selected and the details provided in Annexure-A of the official advertisement.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years as of 1 January 2026.

The upper-age relaxation is as follows:

• 5 years: SEBC, SC, ST, women and ex-servicemen.

• 10 years: Eligible persons with disabilities (PwD).

• Up to 15 years: Eligible PwD candidates belonging to SEBC, SC or ST categories.

Odia Language Requirement

Candidates must be able to speak, read and write Odia and satisfy at least one of the language qualification conditions specified in the official notification.

OPSC Scientific Officer Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Written Examination: 400 marks, comprising Paper I and Paper II.

2. Personality Test/Viva Voce: 50 marks.

3. Final Merit List: Prepared division-wise based on the combined marks, subject to applicable recruitment and reservation rules.

OPSC Scientific Officer Exam Pattern 2026

Negative Marking: One-fourth of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer in both papers. The Personality Test/Viva Voce carries an additional 50 marks.

OPSC Scientific Officer Application Fee 2026

• General and other candidates not covered by the exemption:Rs 700

• SC, ST and PwD candidates: Exempted

The fee must be paid online while submitting the application. According to the notification, the examination fee will be refunded only to candidates who appear in both Paper I and Paper II, subject to the prescribed conditions.

OPSC Scientific Officer Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive a pay scale starting at Rs 44,900 under Level 10, Cell 1 of the pay matrix prescribed under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017. Applicable Dearness Allowance and other government-sanctioned allowances will also be provided.

How to Apply for OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to submit your application:

1. Visit the official website: opsc.gov.in.

2. Open the registration link for Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026.

3. Complete the registration and fill in the online application form.

4. Select the division for which you meet the eligibility requirements.

5. Upload the required certificates and documents.

6. Pay the applicable examination fee and provide the required bank details.

7. Review the application carefully and submit it before the deadline.

8. Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

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