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OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 Notification Out for 314 Vacancies

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the recruitment notification for 314 Assistant Professors in 24 disciplines of Group A, under the Odisha Medical Education Service Cadre on 15th May 2025 on the official website https://www.opsc.gov.in/.  The link to apply online for the OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 will be activated from 26th May to 26th June 2025.

OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF

Candidates Interested in the OPSC Assistant Professor position are advised to go through the full notification to understand all the key details, such as eligibility criteria, important dates, application fees, age requirements, salary structure, selection process, and other important instructions. Candidates can download the detailed notification PDF from the official website or through the provided link below. Candidates who fulfil the mentioned requirements can move forward with the application process.

OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025- Highlights

The Odisha Public Service Commission has initiated the OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 to recruit eligible candidates for this position. The selection of the Assistant Professor is based on the written test, which will be conducted on 17th August 2025.

OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025- Highlights
Organization Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Post Name Assistant Professor
Vacancies 314 ( 24 Disciplines)
Mode of Application Online
Registration Dates 26th May to 26th June 2025
Exam Date 17th August 2025
Age Limit (as 01/01/2025) 21 to 45 years
Educational Qualification Must have a Post Graduate Degree in the Concerned Discipline or any other Equivalent degree
Selection Process Written Exam
Official Website https://www.opsc.gov.in/.

OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

According to the OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 Notification, the registration process for the post of OPSC Assistant Professor will start from 26th May 2025. Candidates can only apply til 26th June 2025 (5 pm).

Events Dates
Release Date of Notification 15th May 2025
Apply Online Starts 26th May 2025
Apply Online Ends 26th June 2025 (till 5 pm)
Exam Date 17th August 2025

OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment Vacancy 2025

Here, we have shared the discipline-wise and category-wise vacancies for the candidates. Out of 314 vacancies, 116 vacancies are reserved for the General Category candidates of all disciplines, 26 vacancies for EBC, 65 and 107 vacancies for SC and ST candidates.

Sr. No.
Disciplines

Category-wise Vacancies
UR SEBC SC ST Total
1. Anaesthesiology 8 1 5 11 25
2. Anatomy 6 4 5 5 20
3. Bio-chemistry 2 1 5 6 14
4. Ε.Ν.Τ 1 3 04
5. F.M. & T 3 1 1 05
6. General Medicine 10 2 3 6 21
7. Microbiology 4 4 3 11
8. O & G 3 1 5 09
9. Ophthalmology 9 1 2 12
10. Orthopaedic Surgery 5 1 4 2 12
11. Paediatrics 8 1 1 6 16
12. Pathology 10 1 8 10 29
13. Pharmacology 2 2 3 6 13
14. Physiology 1 2 2 4 09
15. Psychiatry 5 1 1 1 08
16. Radio-diagnosis 2 1 3 4 10
17. Radio-Therapy (MKCG) 1 01
18. Community Medicine 10 1 6 16 33
19. Dermatology 3 1 2 1 07
20. General Surgery 15 2 6 9 32
21. Τ.Β. & C.D. 1 1 2 2 06
22. Emergency Medicine 5 1 2 3 11
23. Phy. Medicine & Rehabilitation 1 1 1 2 05
24. Radiation Oncology 1 01
Total 116 26 65 107 314

OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who are willing to apply for the position of Assistant Professor must check the eligibility criteria for that particular discipline. The candidates can check their eligibility, such as educational Qualification, age limit and other criteria, before applying.

  • Candidates must be citizens of India.

Age Limit (As on 01/01/2025)

Those candidates whose age lies between the range of 21 to 45 years. It means candidates have been born between 02/01/1980 to 01/01/2004. Those candidates who are meeting the age limit criteria are eligible to apply for the Assistant Professor position.

Upper Age Limit:

Categories Upper Age Limit
SEBC 5 Years
ST 10 Years
SC 10 Years
Women & Ex-Servicemen 10 Years
PwBD (SC/ST/SEBC) 15 Years

Educational Qualification

Interested candidates can check the educational qualification and experience according to their disciplines from the table below.

Sr. No. Disciplines Educational Qualification & Experience
1. Anaesthesiology
  • M.D. /M.S. (Anaesthesiology) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Anaesthesia.
  • Or DNB (Anaesthesia) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognized M.D./M.S. (Anaesthesiology) course with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Anaesthesiology.
  • Or DNB (Anaesthesia) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Anaesthesia in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College.
2. Anatomy
  • M.D./M.S.(Anatomy) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/ Tutorship in Anatomy.
  • Or DNB (Anatomy) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Anatomy.
  • Or DNB (Anatomy) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Anatomy in NMC/MCI recognised/ permitted/ approved Medical College.
3. Bio-chemistry
  • M.D. (Biochemistry) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Biochemistry.
    Or DNB (Bio-chemistry) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Bio-chemistry.
  • Or DNB (Bio-chemistry) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Bio-chemistry in NMC/MCI recognised/ permitted/approved Medical College.
  • Or M.Sc. (Medical Bio-Chemistry) with Ph.D. Medical Bio-Chemistry.
    Provided that in case of non-availability of a candidate with M.D/MS/DNB qualification, a candidate having M.Sc. (Medical Biochemistry) with Ph.D. Medical Biochemistry.
4. Ε.Ν.Τ
  • M.S.(Oto-Rhino-Laryngology/ENT) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in ENT.
  • Or DNB (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology/ENT) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology/ENT.
  • Or DNB (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology/ENT) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology/ENT in NMC/MCI recognised/ permitted/approved Medical College.
5. F.M. & T
  • M.D.(F.M.T.) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in F.M.T.
  • Or DNB (F.M.T.) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in F.M.T.
    Or DNB (F.M.T.) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in F.M.T. in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College.
6. General Medicine
  • M.D. (General Medicine) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in General Medicine.
  • Or DNB (General Medicine) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in General Medicine.
  • Or DNB (General Medicine) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in General Medicine in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/ approved Medical College.
7. Microbiology
  • M.D. (Microbiology) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/ Tutorship in Microbiology.
  • Or DNB (Microbiology) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Microbiology.
  • Or DNB (Microbiology) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Microbiology in NMC/MCI recognised /permitted/ approved Medical College.
8. O & G
  • M.D./M.S.(O. & G.) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in O & G.
  • Or DNB (O. & G) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in O. & G.
  • Or DNB (O. & G.) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in O. & G. in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College
9. Ophthalmology
  • M.S.( Ophthalmology) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Ophthalmology.
  • Or DNB (Ophthalmology) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Ophthalmology.
  • Or DNB (Ophthalmology) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Ophthalmology in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College.
10. Orthopaedic Surgery
  • M.S.(Orthopaedics) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Orthopaedics.
  • Or DNB (Orthopaedics Surgery) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Orthopaedics Surgery.
  • Or DNB (Orthopaedics Surgery) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Orthopaedics Surgery in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College
11. Paediatrics
  • M.D. (Paediatrics) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Paediatrics
  • Or DNB (Paediatrics) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Paediatrics.
  • Or DNB (Paediatrics) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Paediatrics in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College
12. Pathology
  • M.D.(Pathology) With 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Pathology.
  • Or DNB (Pathology) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Pathology.
  • Or DNB (Pathology) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Pathology in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College.
13. Pharmacology
  • M.D. (Pharmacology) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Pharmacology.
  • Or DNB (Pharmacology) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Pharmacology.
  • Or DNB (Pharmacology) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Pharmacology in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/ approved Medical College.
14. Physiology
  • M.D. (Physiology) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Physiology.
  • Or DNB (Physiology) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Physiology.
  • Or DNB (Physiology) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Physiology in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College.
  • Or M.Sc. (Medical Physiology) with Ph.D. Medical Physiology. Provided that in case of non-availability of a candidate with M.D/M.S/DNB qualification, a candidate having M.Sc. (Medical Physiology) with Ph.D. Medical Physiology.
15. Psychiatry
  • M.D.(Psychiatry) With 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Psychiatry.
  • Or DNB (Psychiatry) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Psychiatry.
  • Or DNB (Psychiatry) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Psychiatry in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College.
16. Radio-diagnosis
  • M.D./M.S.(Radio diagnosis/Radiology) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Radio-diagnosis.
  • Or DNB (Radiology) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Radiology.
  • Or DNB (Radiology) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Radiology in NMC/MCI recognised /permitted/approved Medical College.
17. Radio-Therapy (MKCG)
  • M.D./M.S.(Radiotherapy /Radiation Oncology) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/ Tutorship in Radiotherapy /Radiation Oncology.
  • Or DNB (Radiotherapy/Radiation Oncology) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognised M.D/M.S. (Radiotherapy) course with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Radiotherapy.
  • Or DNB (Radiotherapy /Radiation Oncology) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Radiotherapy in NMC/MCI recognised /permitted/approved Medical College.
18. Community Medicine
  • M.D.(Community Medicine), M.D. (Community Health Administration) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Community Medicine.
  • Or DNB (Community Medicine) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Community Medicine.
  • Or DNB (Community Medicine) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Community Medicine in NMC/MCI recognised/ permitted/ approved Medical College.
19. Dermatology
  • M.D. (Dermatology/Dermatology & Venereology/Dermatology Venereology & Leprosy/Skin & V.D.) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Dermatology.
  • Or DNB (Dermatology) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Dermatology.
  • Or DNB (Dermatology) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Dermatology in NMC/MCI recognised/ permitted/approved Medical College.
20. General Surgery
  • M.S.(General Surgery) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in General Surgery.
  • Or DNB (General Surgery) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in General Surgery.
  • Or DNB (General Surgery) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in General Surgery in NMC/MCI recognised/ permitted/ approved Medical College
21. Τ.Β. & C.D.
  • M.D. (Respiratory Medicine/ Pul. Medicine/Tuberculosis/T.Β. & Respiratory Disease/T.B. & Chest Disease) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Respiratory Medicine.
  • Or DNB (T.B. & C.D.) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in T.B. & C.D..
  • Or DNB (T.B. & C.D.) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in T.B. & C.D. in NMC/MCI recognised/ permitted/ approved Medical College.
22. Emergency Medicine
  • M.D.(Emergency Medicine) With 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Emergency Medicine.
  • Or M.D. / M.S. / DNB General Medicine / Anaesthesia / Respiratory Medicine / General Surgery / Orthopaedics with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Emergency Medicine.
  • Or DNB (Emergency Medicine) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Emergency Medicine.
  • Or DNB (Emergency Medicine) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Emergency Medicine in an MCI/NMC recognised/ permitted/approved Medical College.
  • SR ship is not compulsory till 21.02.2027, Special Training for 03 years in the Speciality Subject in a Teaching Institution/Centre of Excellence with dedicated service in that Speciality.
23. Phy. Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • M.D(Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in P.M.R.
  • Or M.D.(Medicine) With a Diploma in P.M.R. and 01 year post PG Senior Resident in P.M.R.
  • Or M.S.(General Surgery)/M.S.(Orthopaedics) with 02 years special training in P.M.R. in any approved institution and 01 year post PG Senior Resident in P.M.R.
  • Or DNB (P.M.R.) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognised M.D. (P.M.R.) course with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in P.M.R.
  • Or DNB (P.M.R.) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in P.M.R. in NMC/MCI recognised/ permitted/approved Medical College.
  • SR ship is not compulsory till 21.02.2027, Special Training for 03 years in the Speciality Subject in a Teaching Institution/Centre of Excellence with dedicated service in that Speciality.
24. Radiation Oncology
  • M.D./M.S. (Radiation Oncology) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Radiation Oncology in an NMC recognized/permitted Institute.
  • Or DNB (Radiation Oncology) Training from an Institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Radiation Oncology.
  • Or DNB (Radiation Oncology) Training from an Institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Radiation Oncology in NMC/MCI recognized/permitted/approved Medical College.

OPSC Assistant Professor Application Form 2025

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025. Candidates can start filling out the application form from 26th May 2025, after the activation of the online link. The direct link to apply online will be activated here on 26th May 2025.

Steps to Fill the OPSC Assistant Professor Application Form 2025

Follow these simple steps to fill out the OPSC Assistant Professor Application Form 2025  if you are eligible for this position.

  1. Visit the official website of the OPSC https://www.opsc.gov.in/.
  2. Click on the Apply Online button, which is placed on the right side of the homepage.
  3. It redirects to another page of registration.
  4. Click on the notification that says “Recruitment to the Posts of Assistant Professor (Broad Speciality) (Advt. No. 03 of 2025-26)”
  5. Click on the Apply Online link and enter the personal details, educational qualification, attach the certificates and experience letter.
  6. Verify all the information, click on the submit and next button.
  7. Pay the application fees through the official payment portal of OPSC.
  8. After the payment, submit the application form and download it.
  9. Candidates are advised to print the application form for further use.

OPSC Assistant Professor Selection Process 2025

The selection process for the OPSC Assistant Professor is based on the written exam. The candidates who qualify for the written exam will be invited for the document verification round with their original documents of education and experience.

  • Written Exam
  • Document Verification

OPSC Assistant Professor Exam Pattern 2025

  • Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT) or OMR-based (to be confirmed)
  • Medium of Paper: English
  • Total Marks: 200
  • Total Questions: 200 (MCQ format, OMR-based)
  • Each Question carries 1 mark.
  • Negative Marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
  • Duration: 3 hours
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FAQs

What is the starting date to apply online for OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025?

The apply online for OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 will start from 26th May 2025.

What is the age limit to apply for Assistant Professor in Odisha?

Those candidates whose age lies between the range of 21 to 45 years can apply for Assistant Professor in Odisha.

How many vacanices are announced by the OPSC for the post of Assistant Professor 2025?

A total of 314 vacancies are announced for 24 disciplines of Assistant Professor.

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