OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025, Online Form for 29 Assistant Section Officer Posts

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has come up with a total of 29 vacancies for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts, out of which 10 are reserved for women. The selection process for released vacancies includes the Written Examination and Skill Test in Computer. The online application process for the OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 is ongoing at the official website www.opsc.gov.in. Interested candidates must go through the article to know the complete details about the recruitment drive.

OPSC ASO Notification 2025

The OPSC has released the detailed OPSC ASO Notification 2025 PDF against Advt No. 02 0f 2025-26 at its official website, www.opsc.gov.in, which can also be downloaded below. To be aware of all detailed information provided by the commission regarding the vacancies released for Assistant Section Officer (ASO), the candidates must go through the official notification PDF.

OPSC ASO Notification 2025 PDF- Click to Download

OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025: Overview

Candidates who have completed their Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university and fall in the age group of 21 to 32 years are eligible to apply for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025. After qualifying the two-stage selection process, the selected candidates will get the salary of Rs. 35,400 per month.

OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025- Important Dates

All the important dates, including registration dates and exam dates for Odisha ASO Recruitment 2025, have been announced with the release of the official notification. The apply online link has been activated at www.opsc.gov.in, and the application link will remain active till 9th June 2025 (5 pm). Check important dates from the table below.

OPSC Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Vacancy 2025

Through the OPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2025, 29 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts, out of which 19 are for males and 10 are for women. Check category-wise OPSC ASO Vacancy 2025 from the table below.

OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who will be applying for the OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 must check the eligibility criteria specified by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), as it is essential for candidates to fulfill the eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualifications and age limit. Candidates can read below the educational qualification and age limit required for the post.

Educational Qualification

A candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or possess such other qualification equivalent thereto, and must have adequate knowledge in Computer Application as specified in the Schedule.

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)

A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 32 years on the 1st January 2025, i.e., he/she must not have been born earlier than 2nd January 1993 and not later than 1st January 2004.

Age Relaxation

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has also provided age relaxation in the upper age limit for some categories that have been listed in the table below;

OPSC ASO Application Form 2025

The OPSC ASO Application Form 2025 process has started at the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) official website www.opsc.gov.in. Candidates interested in Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts can start filling their application forms for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 through the official website of OPSC. The application form will be submitted before 9th June 2025 (5 pm); afterward, no application form will be accepted under any circumstances.

OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 Apply Online Link (Active) – Click to Apply

OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 Application Fee

The Odisha Public Service Commission has officially announced that the examination fee has been exempted for all the categories of candidates as per G.A. & P.G. Department Notification No.9897/Gen., dt.11.04.2022.

Steps to Apply for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025

The candidates who are interested in applying for the OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 can follow the steps provided below;

• Visit the official website: Go to the official website of Odisha Public Service Commission, i.e., www.opsc.gov.in.
• Navigate to the notification tab: On the homepage, search for the “Notification” tab on the right side and click on it.
• Find the ASO Notification 2025: On the notification tab, search for the notification titled “Recruitment to the Posts of Asst. Section Officer in the office of the Advocate General, Odisha, Cuttack (Advt. No. 02 of 2025-26)” and read the complete notification.
• Click on the Apply link: After reading out the notification and confirming the eligibility criteria, click on the “Apply Now” link that is available under the notification PDF link.
• Register yourself: If you are a new user, then you have to register yourself by using your email ID, mobile number, etc., and after registering yourself, you will be provided with your login details like registration number and password.
• Fill out the application form: By using your login details, log in to the application form and fill out the form by providing the details that are required, like your personal details, academic details, etc.
• Upload required Documents: Now, upload the scanned copies of your recent passport-size photo, signature, and relevant documents as specified.
• Submit the application form: Recheck the details and documents you have provided and make sure they are correct. Now submit your application by pressing the submit button.
• Download and Print the Form: After applying, download it and take a printout for future reference.

OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

The selection of candidates for the post of Assistant Section Officer will be done through a selection process that will include 2 stages. The candidates who want to be selected for the post of ASO have to qualify for both stages. The stage will be as follows;

1. Written Examination (Objective Type -Multiple Choice Questions) -400 marks
2.  Skill Test in Computer (Practical-Qualifying) -50 marks

OPSC ASO Exam Pattern 2025

• The written examination consists of 400 questions for a total of 400 marks
• Each incorrect answer deducts 0.25 marks.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has fixed the qualifying mark for each of the three papers in the Written Examination (Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III) as follows:

OPSC ASO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025- Click to Check

OPSC Assistant Section Officer Salary 2025

Candidates appointed as Assistant Section Officers (Group-B) in the Office of the Advocate General, Odisha, Cuttack will receive a monthly salary of Rs. 35,400, under Pay Level 9, Cell 1 of the Pay Matrix as outlined in Rule 3 of the ORSP Rules, 2017. In addition to this salary, they will also receive Dearness Allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time.

OPSC ASO Previous Year Question Papers – Click to Check