OPSC ASO Salary 2026: Pay Scale, In-Hand Salary, Allowances and Job Profile

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) offers an attractive salary package to candidates appointed as Assistant Section Officers (ASO) in various offices of the Government of Odisha. The candidates who will be selected for the Assistant Section Officer post will receive a starting basic salary of Rs. 35,400 per month under Level 9, Cell 1 of the ORSP Rules, 2017 Pay Matrix.

Along with the basic pay, appointed candidates will be eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA) and other admissible allowances as sanctioned by the Odisha Government. In this article, candidates can check the complete OPSC ASO salary structure, pay scale, allowances, job responsibilities, and other details.

OPSC ASO Salary 2026

The OPSC ASO 2026 post comes under the Group-B category of the Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre. The salary is determined according to the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017. The pay scale ranges from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400.

Candidates joining at the entry level will receive Rs. 35,400 as their basic pay in Cell 1. Their basic pay increases through annual increments, subject to applicable service rules.

Salary Components	Details
Post Name	Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
Service Cadre	Odisha Secretariat Service
Group	Group-B
Pay Level	Level 9
Pay Cell	Cell 1
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 35,400 per month
Pay Scale	Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400
Dearness Allowance (DA)	As applicable under Odisha Government rules
Other Allowances	As sanctioned by the Odisha Government
Pay Rules	ORSP Rules, 2017

OPSC ASO Allowances and Benefits 2026

Apart from the basic pay, candidates appointed as Assistant Section Officers are entitled to Dearness Allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha. The applicable benefits may include:

Allowance/Benefit	Details
Dearness Allowance (DA)	Provided to employees as per the prevailing Odisha Government rates.
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	Admissibility and amount depend on applicable government rules and posting location.
Medical Benefits	Medical facilities or reimbursement as admissible under government rules.
Leave Benefits	Leave facilities as per applicable Odisha Government service rules.
Retirement Benefits	Applicable retirement and pension-related benefits under the rules governing the employee.
Annual Increment	Basic pay increases according to the prescribed pay matrix and increment rules.

OPSC ASO In-Hand Salary 2026

The OPSC ASO in-hand salary is the amount an employee receives after adding applicable allowances to basic pay and deducting mandatory contributions and other recoveries. For a newly appointed Assistant Section Officer, the starting basic pay is Rs. 35,400 per month. The final take-home salary will depend on several factors, including:

Applicable Dearness Allowance.
House Rent Allowance, wherever admissible.
Posting location.
Retirement contributions and other deductions.
Applicable taxes and other recoveries.

OPSC ASO Job Profile and Responsibilities

An Assistant Section Officer is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support in the Odisha Secretariat. The post plays an important role in the smooth functioning of government departments. The major responsibilities of an OPSC ASO include:

File Management: Maintaining official files, records and documents and ensuring their proper organisation.
Drafting and Noting: Preparing official letters, notes, reports and departmental communications.
Processing Government Matters: Examining proposals and files received from different departments and placing them before senior officers.
Correspondence: Handling official correspondence between government departments and other authorities.
Record Maintenance: Updating registers, maintaining important documents and preserving official records.
Administrative Assistance: Supporting Section Officers and other senior officials in routine departmental work.
Office Coordination: Coordinating with different sections to ensure the timely processing of official matters.

OPSC ASO Career Growth and Promotion

The Assistant Section Officer post offers opportunities for career advancement within the Odisha Secretariat Service. Employees can progress to higher positions through departmental promotion, subject to seniority, eligibility, vacancies and applicable service rules.

Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
Group-B | Level 9

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Section Officer (SO)
Group-B | Level 10

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Desk Officer (DO)
Group-B | Level 11

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Under Secretary
Group-A | Level 12

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Deputy Secretary
Group-A | Level 13

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Joint Secretary
Group-A | Level 14

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Additional Secretary
Group-A | Level 15

OPSC ASO Annual Increment and Salary Growth

OPSC ASOs receive annual increments according to the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay Rules, 2017. Each increment moves an employee to the next applicable cell in the Level 9 pay matrix.

Pay Progression	Basic Salary
Initial Basic Pay	Rs. 35,400
After 1 Increment	Rs. 36,500
After 2 Increments	Rs. 37,600
After 3 Increments	Rs. 38,700
After 4 Increments	Rs. 39,900
After 5 Increments	Rs. 41,100