Odisha Public Service Commission Announces 89
Scientific Officer Vacancies Across 10 Disciplines
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack has released the
official notification for the recruitment of 89 Scientific Officer posts
under Advertisement No. 14 OF 2026-27. The vacancies span 10
different disciplines including Physics, Ballistics, Chemistry, Toxicology,
Biology, Serology, DNA, Forensic Psychology, Cyber Forensic, and Document. The
online application window opens on November 6, 2026, and the last date
to apply is November 26, 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for Post
Graduate and M.Sc. degree holders seeking a prestigious state government
job in Odisha.
Recruitment Summary
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Organization |
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC),
Cuttack |
|
Post Name |
Scientific Officer (Various Disciplines) |
|
Total Vacancies |
89 Posts |
|
Advt No |
14 OF 2026-27 |
|
Job Type |
Full Time |
|
Qualification |
Post Graduate or Master's Degree in Relevant
Discipline with Minimum 55% Marks |
|
Pay Scale |
₹44,900 (Level 10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix) |
|
Age Limit |
21 to 42 Years (As on January 1, 2026) |
|
Application Mode |
Online |
|
Start Date |
November 6, 2026 |
|
Last Date |
November 26, 2026 |
|
Written Exam Date |
January 17, 2027 |
|
Official Website |
Vacancy Details
|
Post Name |
Posts |
Pay |
|
Physics |
7 |
₹44,900 |
|
Ballistics |
6 |
₹44,900 |
|
Chemistry |
10 |
₹44,900 |
|
Toxicology |
13 |
₹44,900 |
|
Biology |
14 |
₹44,900 |
|
Serology |
4 |
₹44,900 |
|
DNA |
12 |
₹44,900 |
|
Forensic Psychology |
6 |
₹44,900 |
|
Cyber Forensic |
11 |
₹44,900 |
|
Document |
6 |
₹44,900 |
|
Total |
89 |
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
|
Post |
UR |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
PWD |
Total |
|
Physics |
4 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
|
Ballistics |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
|
Chemistry |
4 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
|
Toxicology |
8 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
13 |
|
Biology |
6 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
14 |
|
Serology |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
|
DNA |
6 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
|
Forensic Psychology |
3 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
|
Cyber Forensic |
5 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
|
Document |
3 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
|
Post |
Qualification |
|
Physics |
Master's Degree in Physics or Applied
Physics or Electronics with Physics or Integrated M.Sc. in
Physics or Forensic Science with Forensic Physics or Ballistics |
|
Ballistics |
Master's Degree in Physics or Applied
Physics or Mathematics or Applied Mathematics or Integrated M.Sc. in
Physics or Mathematics or Forensic Science |
|
Chemistry |
Master's Degree in Chemistry or Analytical
Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Bio-chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry
or Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance or Forensic Science |
|
Toxicology |
Master's Degree in Chemistry or Analytical
Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Forensic Science with Forensic Chemistry or
Toxicology |
|
Biology |
Master's Degree in Zoology or Microbiology
or Life Science or Genetics or Biotechnology or Biochemistry or Molecular
Biology or Forensic Science with Forensic Biology or Serology or DNA |
|
Serology |
Master's Degree in Zoology or Microbiology
or Life Science or Genetics or Biotechnology or Biochemistry or Molecular
Biology or Forensic Science with Forensic Biology or Serology or DNA |
|
DNA |
Master's Degree in Zoology or Biotechnology
or Genetics or Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or Microbiology or Life
Sciences or Forensic Science with Forensic Biology or Serology or DNA |
|
Forensic Psychology |
Master's Degree in Psychology or Forensic
Psychology with Psychology as Honours or principal subjects at Bachelor's
level |
|
Cyber Forensic |
Master's Degree in Computer Science or
Computer Science and Engineering or Information Technology or Cyber Security
or Computer Application or Digital Forensic or Forensic Science with
Specialization in Cyber Forensics |
|
Document |
Master's Degree in Physics or Chemistry or
Forensic Science with Chemistry or Physics as one of the subjects at Bachelor
of Science level |
Note: Minimum 55% marks required in the relevant Master's Degree.
Other Conditions
- Must
be able to speak, read, and write Odia and have passed M.E. School
or higher examination with Odia as a language subject or equivalent
- Must
be a citizen of India
Age Limit (As on January 1, 2026)
|
Category |
Age Limit |
|
Minimum Age |
21 Years |
|
Maximum Age |
42 Years |
Age Relaxation:
|
Category |
Relaxation |
|
SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen |
5 Years |
|
PwD |
10 Years |
Salary Structure
|
Post Name |
Pay Scale |
|
Scientific Officer |
₹44,900 (Level 10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix) |
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through the following stages:
- Written
Examination
- Personality
Test / Viva Voce
Exam Pattern
|
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 |
- Type:
Objective Type – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ Pattern)
- Negative
Marking: 25% of the marks allotted to each
question will be deducted for each wrong answer in both Paper-I and
Paper-II
- Personality
Test / Viva Voce: 50 Marks
Application Fees
|
Category |
Application
Fee |
|
Candidates other than SC, ST, and PwD |
₹700/- |
|
SC/ST/PwD Candidates |
Exempted |
Payment Mode: Online through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking,
Wallet, etc.
Note: Examination fees paid shall be refunded only to those candidates
who actually appear in both papers of the Written Examination.
Important Documents Required
- H.S.C.
or Equivalent Certificate (in support of declaration of age)
- Intermediate/+2
Examination Certificate
- Bachelor's
Degree Certificate
- Master's
Degree Certificate
- Mark-lists in
support of all aforesaid examinations
- Caste
Certificate by birth (for SEBC/SC/ST candidates)
- Odia
Test Pass Certificate
- Permanent
Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates)
- Scanned
Photograph, Signature, and Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI)
Important Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Opening Date for Registration and Payment of
Examination Fees |
November 6, 2026 |
|
Closing Date for Submission of Online
Application |
November 26, 2026 |
|
Date of Written Examination |
January 17, 2027 |
How to Apply Online
- Carefully
go through the details of the advertisement available on the official
OPSC website before filling up the online application form
- Apply
online through the official OPSC website: opsc.gov.in
- Upload
a scanned image of the latest passport size photograph along with a
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 November 26, 2026
Important Links
|
Link
Description |
Link |
|
Official Notification PDF |
|
|
Apply Online |
|
|
Official Website |
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