OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 89 Posts
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released an employment notification (Advt. No. 14 of 2026-27) for the recruitment of 89 Scientific Officer vacancies across 10 specialized disciplines.
Eligible and interested candidates can submit their online applications through the official OPSC portal (opsc.gov.in) starting from 06 November 2026 up to 26 November 2026.
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Organization Name | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack |
| Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 14 of 2026-27 |
| Post Name | Scientific Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 89 Posts (Across 10 disciplines) |
| Job Type | Odisha State Government / Gazetted Officer Job |
| Pay Scale | ₹44,900/- per month (Level-10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix) |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Mode of Application | Online (opsc.gov.in) |
| Online Application Window | 06.11.2026 to 26.11.2026 |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Date: 28 October 2026
- Online Registration & Fee Payment Start Date: 06 November 2026
- Last Date for Online Application Submission: 26 November 2026
- Tentative Date of Written Examination: 17 January 2027
📌 Discipline-wise Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Discipline / Post Name | Vacancies |
| 1 | Physics | 07 |
| 2 | Ballistics | 06 |
| 3 | Chemistry | 10 |
| 4 | Toxicology | 13 |
| 5 | Biology | 14 |
| 6 | Serology | 04 |
| 7 | DNA | 12 |
| 8 | Forensic Psychology | 06 |
| 9 | Other Specialized Disciplines | 17 |
| Total | 89 Posts |
🎓 Educational Qualifications & Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Post Graduate / Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Biology, Mathematics, Applied Physics, etc.) with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized University.
- Note: Please check the detailed notification PDF for exact subject combinations required at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels for each specific discipline.
⏰ Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years (Candidates must not have been born earlier than 02 January 1984 and not later than 01 January 2005).
- Age Relaxations: Upper age limit is relaxable for SC, ST, SEBC, Women, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Odisha State Government rules.
💳 Application Fee
- Candidates other than SC, ST, and PwD categories: ₹700/-
- SC, ST, and PwD Candidates of Odisha: NIL (Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Wallets.
📝 Selection Procedure
The selection process for OPSC Scientific Officer consists of:
- Written Examination (Scheduled tentatively for 17 January 2027)
- Personality Test / Viva Voce
💻 How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission at opsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Apply Online / Recruitment section and click on the notification for Scientific Officer Posts (Advt. No. 14 of 2026-27).
- Complete the initial registration and log in to fill out the application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of your latest passport-size photograph, full signature, and left-hand thumb impression (LTI).
- Pay the required examination fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the final application form and take a printout for your future records.
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