Looking for OPSC recruitment 2026 news? The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) fills senior Odisha government jobs: Odisha Civil Services (OCS) officers, engineers, doctors, college teachers, prosecutors and more. This guide shows which OPSC posts are open, which exams are coming and how to apply, as of 27 October 2026, based on OPSC’s own advertisements, notices and recruitment calendar.
Quick Answer
- Open now: Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) 750 posts and AEE (Mechanical) 8 posts, Advt. No. 13 of 2026-27. Apply online by 11 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Selection is by GATE score and interview, and there is no exam fee.
- OCS-2025 (465 vacancies): the Main written exam runs from 31 October to 7 November 2026 on a revised schedule because of Cyclone “Arnab”. Admit cards are out.
- Next written exams (applications closed): Geologist and Assistant Agriculture Engineer on 15 November, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon on 19 November, and Ayurvedic Medical Officer, Assistant Public Prosecutor (Prelims) and Language Officer on 22 November 2026.
- Where to apply: only online, through “Apply Online” on opsc.gov.in, which opens the e-Chayan portal (opscechayan.in).
- Keep ready: your e-Chayan login, the advertisement number, a scanned photo, signature and left thumb impression (up to 150 KB each), and your certificates.
What Is OPSC?
OPSC is Odisha’s State Public Service Commission. Under Article 320 of the Constitution, its duty is to conduct exams for appointments to the State’s services. OPSC recruits mainly for Group-A and Group-B posts. For example, AEE and Geologist are Group-A posts, while Ayurvedic Medical Officer and Assistant Public Prosecutor are Group-B posts.
OPSC sits at Loka Seva Ayog Bhavan, Kataka (Cuttack). It recommends selected candidates in order of merit, and the department then issues the appointment.
Do not mix OPSC up with the other two commissions. OSSC (Staff Selection Commission) runs state-level exams such as CGLRE and CTSRE, and OSSSC (Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission) fills district cadre Group-B and Group-C posts. For all Odisha job portals in one place, see our Odisha government jobs 2026 guide; school teacher jobs are in our Odisha teacher recruitment 2026 guide.
Current OPSC Recruitment: Status on 27 October 2026
OPSC posts new jobs under Advertisements, exam dates and changes under Notifications, and a tentative Recruitment Calendar 2026 on its website. Here is where things stand.
Open Now: Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil and Mechanical)
| Item | Details |
| Advertisement | No. 13 of 2026-27, dated 9 October 2026 (1st corrigendum on 16 October 2026) |
| Posts | AEE (Civil): 750, including 247 for women, in Water Resources, Works and Housing & Urban Development departments. AEE (Mechanical): 8, including 3 for women, in Water Resources |
| Apply online | 22 October 2026 to 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Age | 21 to 42 years on 1 January 2026 |
| Qualification | Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or AMIE), plus a valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score in the same paper (QR-coded score card) |
| Fee | Not applicable |
| Selection | GATE score (90%) + interview (10%). Document verification from the first week of December 2026 |
Note: You must rank the departments in order of preference in the form, and the choice cannot be changed later. Your GATE mark must be at least the qualifying mark for your category on the score card.
Odisha Civil Services (OCS) 2025
OCS-2025 (Advt. No. 05 of 2025-26) is for 465 vacancies. The Preliminary exam was held on 7 June 2026. On 26 October 2026, OPSC moved two Main exam days because of the cyclone. The revised Main (Written) programme is:
| Date | Forenoon (9 AM–12 noon) | Afternoon (2–5 PM) |
| 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) | Odia Language | English Language |
| 2 Nov 2026 (Mon) | General Studies Paper-I | General Studies Paper-II |
| 4 Nov 2026 (Wed) | General Studies Paper-III | General Studies Paper-IV |
| 5 Nov 2026 (Thu) | Essay | — |
| 7 Nov 2026 (Sat) | Optional Subject Paper-I | Optional Subject Paper-II |
This replaces the schedule attached to the admit card. PwD candidates get one extra hour per sitting. As per the tentative calendar, interviews are planned for March/April 2027 and the final result for April/May 2027.
Upcoming OPSC Exams (Applications Closed)
| Post (Advt. No.) | Vacancies | Exam date |
| Geologist (10 of 2026-27) | 5 | Written: 15 Nov 2026 |
| Assistant Agriculture Engineer (08 of 2026-27) | 48 | Written: 15 Nov 2026 (moved from 1 Nov) |
| Veterinary Assistant Surgeon / Addl. VAS (04 of 2026-27) | 436 | Written: 19 Nov 2026 |
| Ayurvedic Medical Officer (11 of 2026-27) | 32 | Written: 22 Nov 2026 |
| Assistant Public Prosecutor (09 of 2026-27) | 172 | Prelims: 22 Nov 2026, 10 AM–12 noon |
| Language Officer, Law Dept (03 of 2026-27) | 3 | Written: 22 Nov 2026 |
| AEE (Civil), OMES cadre (07 of 2026-27) | 46 | Written: 29 Nov 2026; Mains: January 2027 |
| Lecturer, Govt. College of Physical Education (12 of 2026-27) | 5 | Written: 3 and 4 Jan 2027 |
Interviews for Assistant Fisheries Officer (44 posts) and Assistant Horticulture Officer (22 posts) are planned for October/November 2026, and results for Assistant Professor (Stage-I) in Govt. colleges (385 posts) are due from October 2026. The Civil Judge (Junior Branch) recruitment (78 posts) is on hold, pending a government communication after a Supreme Court judgment.
Note: OPSC calls its calendar “tentative”. Dates can change, as the cyclone rescheduling shows, so check Notifications on opsc.gov.in before every exam.
Post-wise Eligibility
Each post has its own qualification, set by its service rules. In the current advertisements:
| Post | Qualification (from the advertisement) |
| AEE (Civil/Mechanical) | Engineering degree in the branch (or AMIE) + valid GATE 2024/2025/2026 score in that paper |
| Ayurvedic Medical Officer | BAMS or an equivalent degree recognised by the Central Council of Indian Medicine, and registration with the Odisha State Council of Ayurvedic Medicine |
| Geologist | At least a second-class Master’s degree in Geology, Applied Geology or Earth Science |
Always read the “long advertisement” of your post for the exact rules.
Age Limit, Odia Knowledge and Category Rules
- Age: the 2026-27 advertisements for AEE, Ayurvedic Medical Officer, Geologist and Lecturer use 21 to 42 years as on 1 January 2026, which means born between 2 January 1984 and 1 January 2005.
- Age relaxation (as stated in the AEE advertisement): 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC, women and ex-servicemen; 10 years for persons with disabilities (40% or more permanent disability); 15 years in total for PwD candidates who are also SC, ST or SEBC.
- Odia: you must read, write and speak Odia, with Odia passed at Class VII, Middle School or matric level (or a recognised Odia test).
- SEBC certificate: must be issued within 3 years before the application date. For AEE, it must be dated on or after 23 October 2023. An OBC certificate is not accepted in place of an SEBC certificate.
- Women (SC/ST/SEBC): the caste certificate must say “daughter of”, not “wife of”. The category you choose cannot be changed later.
How to Apply for OPSC Recruitment Online
- Go to opsc.gov.in and click Apply Online. This opens the e-Chayan portal (opscechayan.in).
- Click Register and create your login with a valid e-mail ID and mobile number.
- Log in and fill the one-time Profile. Save it. The same profile is used for all later OPSC advertisements.
- Upload a recent passport-size photo, your signature and left thumb impression (maximum 150 KB each).
- Open Online Application, find your advertisement and click “Click Here” to apply. The system checks your eligibility first.
- Upload the documents asked for, pay the fee online if your category has to pay, and submit.
Our tip: check every detail before you submit. OPSC says an application once submitted is final, and no changes are allowed. False information or fake documents make the application void at any stage.
OPSC Application Fee
- For posts with a written exam (for example Ayurvedic Medical Officer and Geologist), the fee is ₹700, paid online by card, UPI, net banking or wallet.
- SC and ST candidates are exempt. PwD candidates are also exempt in the Ayurvedic Medical Officer and Geologist advertisements. Check your own advertisement.
- The fee is refunded only to candidates who actually appear in all papers of the written exam. The refund goes back to the same payment mode after the written exam.
- AEE (Advt. No. 13 of 2026-27) has no fee, because selection is through GATE scores.
- After the final result of a descriptive exam, a mark sheet or a copy of an answer script costs ₹400 each (per paper), if asked for within 60 days.
OPSC Exam and Selection Stages
The selection method depends on the post:
- GATE score + interview: AEE (Advt. 13 of 2026-27), with a 90:10 weightage.
- Written exam only (objective): Ayurvedic Medical Officer.
- Written exam + interview: Geologist, Lecturer, Assistant Agriculture Engineer.
- Prelims + Mains + interview: OCS, Assistant Public Prosecutor, AEE (Civil) OMES.
Document verification is usually held 8 to 10 days before the interview, and the call letter is downloaded from your OPSC login.
OCS Exam Pattern
| Stage | Papers | Marks |
| Preliminary (objective) | General Studies Paper-I and Paper-II, 2 hours each. Paper-II is qualifying (33%). You must appear in both papers. | 200 + 200 |
| Main: qualifying papers | Odia Language and English Language, 25% needed in each. Not counted for rank. | 250 + 250 |
| Main: merit papers | Essay, General Studies I to IV, Optional Subject Paper-I and Paper-II (7 papers, 3 hours each, essay type) | 1,750 |
| Personality Test | Interview | 250 |
| Total for merit | Main merit papers + Personality Test | 2,000 |
OPSC Admit Card and Result
- Admit card (OPSC calls it the Admission Certificate) is only online. Use “Download Admission Certificate” on opscechayan.in or the link in What’s New on opsc.gov.in. Nothing is sent by post.
- The OCS-2025 Main admit card was released on 22 October 2026. Assistant Public Prosecutor Prelims admit cards can be downloaded from 16 November 2026.
- Answer key: e-Chayan has an “Objection to Provisional Answer Key” option. OPSC accepts reports of defects in MCQ questions within 7 days of the exam.
- Results are posted under “Results” on opsc.gov.in as result or recommendation notices. Marks can be checked through “View Your Marks” on e-Chayan once released.
Official Links and Helplines
| Service | Link / number |
| OPSC official website | www.opsc.gov.in |
| Online application (e-Chayan) | opscechayan.in |
| Technical help (portal, application) | 0671-2304707, 0671-2304141; support.opsc@od.gov.in |
| Administrative help | 0671-2305611 |
| Report anyone promising a job for money | 0671-2304090, 0671-2301107; opsc@od.gov.in |
| Office hours | 10 AM to 5:30 PM on working days |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OPSC recruitment 2026?
It means the jobs OPSC is filling in 2026. As of 27 October 2026, AEE (Civil and Mechanical) applications are open, OCS-2025 Mains runs from 31 October to 7 November 2026, and several written exams are due in November 2026.
How can I check or apply for OPSC recruitment 2026 online?
Check Advertisements and Notifications on opsc.gov.in. To apply, click Apply Online, register on e-Chayan, complete your profile and apply against the open advertisement. No other mode is accepted.
What documents are required?
For AEE, OPSC asks for your HSC certificate (age proof), degree certificate and all mark sheets, GATE score card, caste, PwD or ex-servicemen certificate if claimed, Odia test proof if needed, an NOC if employed, and an ID proof such as Aadhaar, PAN or passport. Each certificate must be issued on or before the day you submit the form.
How long does the process take?
It depends on the post. OCS-2025, for example, was advertised on 31 December 2025, Prelims was held in June 2026, Mains is in October–November 2026, and the final result is expected in April/May 2027 as per the tentative calendar.
What should I do if the application or record is not showing?
Log in to e-Chayan and check your application status there. If the form or payment still does not show, call the technical helpline (0671-2304707 or 0671-2304141) or e-mail support.opsc@od.gov.in, keeping your registration details and payment reference ready.
Where can I seek help if there is a problem?
Use the technical helpline for portal problems and the administrative line (0671-2305611) for other questions, 10 AM to 5:30 PM on working days. Never pay anyone who promises an OPSC job; report it to 0671-2304090 or 0671-2301107.
Disclaimer: OdishaJankari is an independent information website and is not affiliated with the Government of Odisha or the Odisha Public Service Commission. Information is based on official sources available in October 2026. Rules, amounts and dates can change, so always confirm on the official website before applying.
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