OPSC ASO Notification 2026 Soon, 350+ Vacancies Expected

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) will held recruitment exam for selecting candidates for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts. As expected, 350+ vacancies can be announced this year. The selection process comprises the written examination and skill test in Computer. Candidates can check the complete details for OPSC ASO Vacancy 2026 from the article.

OPSC ASO Notification 2026

The OPSC will release the detailed OPSC ASO Notification PDF at its official website, www.opsc.gov.in. 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 (when released).

OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026: Overview

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) aims to fill around 350+ vacancies for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts under the salary of Rs. 35,400/- in pay scale 9. Check highlights regarding the OPSC ASO Recruitment from the article.

OPSC ASO 2026- Important Dates

All the important dates, including registration dates for Odisha ASO Recruitment 2026 will be announced with the release of the official notification.

OPSC Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Vacancy 2026

Through the OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026, 350+ vacancies will be announced for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts for both males and females candidates. Check category-wise OPSC ASO Vacancy 2026 from the table below.

OPSC ASO Eligibility Criteria 2026

The candidates who will be applying for the OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 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

A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 32 years.

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 Assistant Section Officer Application Fee 2026

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 2026

The candidates who are interested in applying for the OPSC ASO Vacancy 2026 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 2026: On the notification tab, search for the notification titled “Recruitment to the Posts of Asst. Section Officer” 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 2026 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 Assistant Section Officer Exam Pattern 2026

• 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 2026 Syllabus

The OPSC ASO Syllabus is divided into 3 papers, which include the topics from the subjects mentioned here.

• Paper 1 – General Awareness – This section comprises the topics from the Indian economy, defense, science and technology, environmental issues, national as well as international institutions, national and international events, Indian history, the Indian Constitution, world and Indian geography, governance, etc.
• Paper 2 – Test of Reasoning & Mental Ability and Mathematics – In this section, questions are asked from the Reasoning and Mathematics
• Paper 3 – Language (English/ Odia) – The language paper tests the candidate’s proficiency in English and Odia.

OPSC ASO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Click to Check

OPSC Assistant Section Officer Salary 2026

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