OPSC Assistant Section Officer (ASO)

340 Assistant Section Officer posts in the Odisha Secretariat — applications open 9 November, last date 30 November 2026.

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Eligibility & fees

• Posts by category: UR 144, SEBC 38, SC 81, ST 77 — with 114 posts for women. These are Group-B posts of the Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre under the Home Department.
• Education: a Bachelor's degree in any discipline, adequate knowledge of computer applications, and the prescribed Odia language qualification — you must be able to read, write and speak Odia.
• Age 21–42 years as on 1 January 2026 (born between 2 January 1984 and 1 January 2005). Relaxation: SEBC/SC/ST/Women/ESM +5 years, PwD +10 years.
• Selection: a written examination of 400 marks — General Awareness, Reasoning & Mental Ability with Mathematics, English, and Odia — with −0.25 negative marking and per-paper qualifying marks (35% for UR/SEBC, 30% for SC/ST, 28% for PwD), followed by a Computer Skill Test of 50 marks (practical, qualifying at 40%). The final rank is on the written marks only. The written exam is tentatively on 17 January 2027.
• Pay: ₹35,400 (Level-9, Cell-1 under ORSP Rules 2017) plus allowances.
• ₹700 application fee for all candidates other than those exempt below.
• SC and ST candidates of Odisha, and PwD candidates, are exempt from the fee.
• The fee is refunded only to candidates who actually appear in the written examination.

Photo & signature — what the form asks

• The advertisement does not print a fixed KB size for the photo and signature — upload them in the format and size the portal asks for on the upload screen.
• Keep a recent colour photograph and a clear signature scan (signed on white paper) ready before you start.
• Upload only clear, readable scans; a blurred photo or signature can get the form rejected.

Photo & signature — do’s and don’ts

Taiyaari checklist — keep these ready

• Bachelor's degree certificate and marksheets scanned
• HSC certificate (age and Odia proof) scanned
• Computer knowledge certificate scanned
• Caste certificate (SEBC/SC/ST) scanned, if applicable
• PwBD / ESM certificate scanned, if applicable
• Photo and signature scans ready

Documents you will need

• Bachelor's degree certificate and marksheets
• HSC (10th) certificate — for age and Odia language qualification
• Certificate of adequate computer knowledge
• Caste certificate (SEBC/SC/ST), if applicable
• PwBD / Ex-Serviceman certificate, if applicable
• Photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID)

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Common mistakes that get forms rejected

• Assuming the fee is gone for good — it is refunded, but only to candidates who actually appear in the written exam.
• Ignoring per-paper qualifying marks and preparing only for a high total.
• Applying without the prescribed Odia qualification.
• Treating the Computer Skill Test as a formality — failing its 40% qualifying mark ends the candidature.

How to apply — step by step

1. Open opsc.gov.in and read Advt 15 of 2026-27 in full.
2. Register and fill the ASO application from 9 November 2026.
3. Upload photo, signature and certificates.
4. Pay the ₹700 fee online (SC/ST of Odisha and PwD candidates are exempt).
5. Submit before 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM and save the application copy.
6. Prepare for the written examination, tentatively on 17 January 2027, and the Computer Skill Test after it.

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Questions

What is the last date to apply for OPSC Assistant Section Officer (ASO)?

The online form closes on 30 November 2026. The fee can be paid till 30 November 2026.

What size should the photo and signature be?

The advertisement does not print a fixed KB size for the photo and signature — upload them in the format and size the portal asks for on the upload screen. Keep a recent colour photograph and a clear signature scan (signed on white paper) ready before you start.

Is Odia compulsory for OPSC ASO?

Yes. Along with a Bachelor's degree and computer knowledge, the advertisement requires the prescribed Odia qualification — the candidate must be able to read, write and speak Odia.

Is the OPSC ASO fee refundable?

The ₹700 fee is refunded only to candidates who actually appear in the written examination. SC/ST candidates of Odisha and PwD candidates do not pay the fee at all.

Where is the form finally submitted?

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