The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in Group-B of the Odisha Secretariat Service under the Home Department. This recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 29 vacancies across various categories. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official OPSC website.
The online application process for the OPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2025 will begin on 09 May 2025 and will remain open until 9 June 2025. Applicants must ensure they fulfill all eligibility conditions such as educational qualifications and age limits before applying. The selection will be made through a written examination followed by a skill test.
OPSC Assistant Section Officer Vacancy 2025 Overview
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Advt. No. | 2 of 2024-25 |
| Department | Home Department, Odisha |
| Total Vacancies | 29 |
| Scale of Pay | Rs 35400/- |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.opsc.gov.in |
OPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Starting Date to Apply | 9 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 9 June 2025 |
| Exam Date | 27 July 2025 |
OPSC Assistant Section Officer Vacancy Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Category | Nil |
OPSC Assistant Section Officer Vacancies, Qualification
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 10 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 08 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 11 |
| Total | 29 |
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree + Must Have Adequate Knowledge in Computer Application as specified in the schedule.
OPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21 to 32 years as on 01 January 2025 (i.e., they must have been born between 02 January 1987 and 01 January 2004). Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms for reserved categories.
OPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Written Examination (Objective Type) – 3 Papers
- Skill Test in Computer Application (Qualifying)
Final selection will be made on the basis of performance in the written test, provided candidates qualify the skill test.
OPSC Assistant Section Officer Vacancy 2025 Exam Pattern
Written Examination
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Awareness | 100 | 1½ hours |
| II | Reasoning & Mental Ability | 50 | 45 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 50 | 45 Minutes | |
| III | English | 100 | 1 hours |
| Odia Language | 100 | 1 hours |
- The exam will consist of objective-type questions.
- Each paper has different time durations.
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Skill Test
| Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Application | 50 | 1 hour |
- The skill test is of qualifying nature only.
How to Apply to OPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2025
Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official website of OPSC: www.opsc.gov.in. No other mode of application will be accepted. Candidates should keep ready their scanned documents, signature, and recent passport size photo before applying. The application form must be submitted between 09 May 2025 and 09 June 2025.
OPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2025 Important Links
| Official Notification (PDF) | Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Official Website | OPSC |