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OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 89 Posts

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack, has invited online applications for 89 vacancies across 10 roles under Advertisement No. 14 of 2026-27. The posts include positions in Physics, Ballistics, Chemistry, Toxicology and other disciplines. Candidates must hold a postgraduate or Master's degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks. The posts carry a salary of ₹44,900 at Level 10, Cell 1 of the Pay Matrix. The application fee is ₹700. The online application window is open from 6 November 2026 to 26 November 2026. The selection process consists of a written examination followed by a personality test/viva voce.

OPSC Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Organisation	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack
Post Name	Physics, Ballistics, Chemistry and 7 more
No of Posts	89
Advt No	14 OF 2026-27
Job Type	Full Time
Pay	Rs. 44,900 in Level 10, Cell -1 of Pay Matrix
Place of Posting	Odisha
Qualification	Post Graduate or Master's Degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks
Age Limit	Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026 (as on 1 January 2026)
Apply Mode	Online
Start Date	6 November 2026
Last Date	26 November 2026

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Physics	07	Master's Degree in Physics or Applied Physics or Electronics with Physics or Integrated M.Sc. in Physics or Forensic Science with Forensic Physics or Ballistics
Ballistics	06	Master's Degree in Physics or Applied Physics or Mathematics or Applied Mathematics or Integrated M.Sc. in Physics or Mathematics or Forensic Science
Chemistry	10	Master's Degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Bio-chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance or Forensic Science
Toxicology	13	Master's Degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Forensic Science with Forensic Chemistry or Toxicology
Biology	14	Master's Degree in Zoology or Microbiology or Life Science or Genetics or Biotechnology or Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or Forensic Science with Forensic Biology or Serology or DNA
Serology	04	Master's Degree in Zoology or Microbiology or Life Science or Genetics or Biotechnology or Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or Forensic Science with Forensic Biology or Serology or DNA
DNA	12	Master's Degree in Zoology or Biotechnology or Genetics or Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or Microbiology or Life Sciences or Forensic Science with Forensic Biology or Serology or DNA
Forensic Psychology	06	Master's Degree in Psychology or Forensic Psychology with Psychology as Honours or principal subjects at Bachelor's level
Cyber Forensic	11	Master's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Science and Engineering or Information Technology or Cyber Security or Computer Application or Digital Forensic or Forensic Science with Specialization in Cyber Forensics
Document	06	Master's Degree in Physics or Chemistry or Forensic Science with Chemistry or Physics as one of the subjects at Bachelor of Science level

Post Name	Salary
Physics	Rs. 44,900
Ballistics	Rs. 44,900
Chemistry	Rs. 44,900
Toxicology	Rs. 44,900
Biology	Rs. 44,900
Serology	Rs. 44,900
DNA	Rs. 44,900
Forensic Psychology	Rs. 44,900
Cyber Forensic	Rs. 44,900
Document	Rs. 44,900

Important Dates

Event	Date
Opening Date for Registration and Payment of Examination Fees	6 November 2026
Closing Date for Submission of Online Application	26 November 2026
Date of Written Examination	17 January 2027

Category-wise Vacancies

Post	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	PWD	Total
Physics	4	0	1	2	0	0	7
Ballistics	3	1	0	2	0	0	6
Chemistry	4	0	3	3	0	0	10
Toxicology	8	0	3	2	0	1	13
Biology	6	2	4	2	0	1	14
Serology	3	0	1	0	0	0	4
DNA	6	1	2	3	0	0	12
Forensic Psychology	3	1	0	1	1	1	6
Cyber Forensic	5	2	2	2	0	0	11
Document	3	1	0	1	1	1	6

Age relaxation for all posts: SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen 5, PwD 10.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
Candidates other than SC, ST, and PwD category	Rs. 700

Payment mode: online mode through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, Wallet etc. Last date to pay the fee: 26 November 2026.

Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay

Post	Posts	Age Limit	Pay
Physics	7	Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026	Rs. 44,900
Ballistics	6	Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026	Rs. 44,900
Chemistry	10	Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026	Rs. 44,900
Toxicology	13	Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026	Rs. 44,900
Biology	14	Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026	Rs. 44,900
Serology	4	Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026	Rs. 44,900
DNA	12	Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026	Rs. 44,900
Forensic Psychology	6	Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026	Rs. 44,900
Cyber Forensic	11	Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026	Rs. 44,900
Document	6	Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026	Rs. 44,900
Total	89

Who Cannot Apply for OPSC Recruitment 2026

Candidates with temporary disability for PwD category.
Married candidates having more than one spouse living, unless exempted.

How Will OPSC Select Candidates?

Written Examination
Personality Test / Viva Voce
Written Examination consisting of Paper-I (100 marks) and Paper-II (300 marks).
Personality Test / Viva Voce carrying 50 marks.

OPSC Exam Pattern 2026

Part / Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper-I	General English, General Awareness, General Aptitude & Reasoning	100	100	90 minutes
Paper-II	Specific Division Subject	150	300	150 minutes

Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ Pattern).
Negative Marking for each wrong answer/response is deduction of 25% of the marks allotted to each question in both Paper-I & Paper-II.

Documents to Enclose

H.S.C. or equivalent certificate in support of declaration of age
Intermediate/+2 Examination Certificate
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Master's Degree Certificate
Mark-lists in support of all aforesaid examinations
Caste Certificate by birth in support of claim as S.E.B.Cs./ S.Cs./ S.Ts.
Odia Test Pass Certificate
Permanent Disability Certificate

How to Apply for OPSC Recruitment 2026 Online

Candidates must carefully go through the details of this Advertisement available in the Website of OPSC before filling up online application form.
Candidates must apply online through the concerned Website of the OPSC http://opsc.gov.in.
Upload scanned image of latest passport size photograph along with scanned image of full signature and Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI).
Submit the Online Application Form well in advance without waiting for the closing date.
Apply on or before 26 November 2026.

OPSC Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for OPSC Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 26 November 2026. Applications opened on 6 November 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in OPSC Recruitment 2026?

There are 89 vacancies: 7 Physics, 6 Ballistics, 10 Chemistry, 13 Toxicology, 14 Biology, 4 Serology and 4 more posts.

Q3. How do I apply for OPSC Recruitment 2026?

Apply online through the link in the Important Links table, on or before 26 November 2026.

Q4. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

Candidates other than SC, ST, and PwD category: Rs. 700.

Q5. What is the age limit for this recruitment?

The age limit is must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026 (as on 1 January 2026). Relaxation: SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen 5, PwD 10.

Q6. What is the salary for this recruitment?

It depends on the post: Rs. 44,900 for Physics, Rs. 44,900 for Ballistics, Rs. 44,900 for Chemistry, Rs. 44,900 for Toxicology, Rs. 44,900 for Biology.

Q7. What qualification is needed for this recruitment?

Post Graduate or Master's Degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks. The requirement for each post is in the eligibility table above.

Q8. Are there other conditions for this recruitment besides qualification and age?

Yes. Must be able to speak, read and write Odia and have passed M.E. School or higher examination with Odia as a language subject or equivalent. Must be a citizen of India.

Q9. Who cannot apply for this recruitment?

Candidates with temporary disability for PwD category. Married candidates having more than one spouse living, unless exempted.

Q10. How will candidates be selected for this recruitment?

Written Examination. Personality Test / Viva Voce. Written Examination consisting of Paper-I (100 marks) and Paper-II (300 marks). Personality Test / Viva Voce carrying 50 marks.

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