Overview
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack has released a recruitment notification for the post of Physics, Ballistics, Chemistry and 7 more (89 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Post Graduate or Master's Degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks can apply online before 26 November 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack
- Qualification
- Post Graduate or Master's Degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks
- Vacancies
- 89
- Advertisement No
- 14 OF 2026-27
- Posted
- 6 November 2026
- Last date to apply
- 26 November 2026
Important Dates
| Start Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 26 November 2026 |
| Opening Date for Registration and Payment of Examination Fees | 6 November 2026 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 26 November 2026 |
| Date of Written Examination | 17 January 2027 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Physics | 7 |
| Ballistics | 6 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| Toxicology | 13 |
| Biology | 14 |
| Serology | 4 |
| DNA | 12 |
| Forensic Psychology | 6 |
| Cyber Forensic | 11 |
| Document | 6 |
| Total | 89 |
Vacancy Details
Post: Posts | Age Limit | Pay Physics: 7 | Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026 | Rs. 44,900 Ballistics: 6 | Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026 | Rs. 44,900 Chemistry: 10 | Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026 | Rs. 44,900 Toxicology: 13 | Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026 | Rs. 44,900 Biology: 14 | Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026 | Rs. 44,900 Serology: 4 | Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026 | Rs. 44,900 DNA: 12 | Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026 | Rs. 44,900 Forensic Psychology: 6 | Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026 | Rs. 44,900 Cyber Forensic: 11 | Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026 | Rs. 44,900 Document: 6 | Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026 | Rs. 44,900 Total: 89
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee Candidates other than SC, ST, and PwD category: Rs. 700 Payment mode: online mode through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, Wallet etc. Last date to pay the fee: 26 November 2026.
Exam Pattern
Part / Paper: Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration Paper-I: General English, General Awareness, General Aptitude & Reasoning | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes Paper-II: Specific Division Subject | 150 | 300 | 150 minutes • Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ Pattern). • Negative Marking for each wrong answer/response is deduction of 25% of the marks allotted to each question in both Paper-I & Paper-II.
How to Apply
• Candidates must carefully go through the details of this Advertisement available in the Website of OPSC before filling up online application form. • Candidates must apply online through the concerned Website of the OPSC http://opsc.gov.in. • Upload scanned image of latest passport size photograph along with scanned image of full signature and Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI). • Submit the Online Application Form well in advance without waiting for the closing date. • Apply on or before 26 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for OPSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 89 Scientific Officer Posts?
Start Date: 6 November 2026; Last Date: 26 November 2026; Opening Date for Registration and Payment of Examination Fees: 6 November 2026; Closing Date for Submission of Online Application: 26 November 2026; Date of Written Examination: 17 January 2027
What is the application fee?
Category: Application Fee Candidates other than SC, ST, and PwD category: Rs. 700 Payment mode: online mode through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, Wallet etc. Last date to pay the fee: 26 November 2026.
What is the age limit?
Must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years on the 1st day of January, 2026 (as on 1 January 2026)