Applications are open. Apply before 24 Aug 2026 — 9 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Odisha Public Service Commission has notified recruitment for 44 posts under Advt. No. 05 of 2026-27. Applications are accepted online from 24 Jul 2026 to 24 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is A Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.), and the age limit is 21 to 47 years before category relaxation is applied.
Selection is made through Written examination and Document verification. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹44,900, Level 10 of the pay matrix, plus dearness and other allowances. The place of posting is Odisha Fisheries Service cadre, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department. The examination is currently scheduled for 26 Sept 2026, which leaves a defined window to work back from when planning preparation.
The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 44 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.)
- Age limit: 21 to 47 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: ₹44,900, Level 10 of the pay matrix, plus dearness and other allowances
- Last date to apply: 24 Aug 2026
- Examination expected on 26 Sept 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Odisha Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- Advt. No. 05 of 2026-27
- Total Vacancies
- 44
- Job Location
- Odisha Fisheries Service cadre, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department
- Qualification
- A Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.)
- Age Limit
- 21 – 47 years
- Salary
- ₹44,900, Level 10 of the pay matrix, plus dearness and other allowances
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- www.opsc.gov.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Written examination | 26 Sept 2026 |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Assistant Fisheries Officer (Group B) — 13 posts for women | 44 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Fisheries Officer (Group B) | A Bachelor of Fisheries Science from a recognised institution. |
- This advertisement is reserved for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates; it is not an open recruitment.
- Thirteen of the 44 posts are for women.
- The written examination falls on 26 September 2026, the same day as the OPSC Veterinary Assistant Surgeon paper — you cannot sit both.
- Applications are accepted online only, through the OPSC portal.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Fisheries Officer | Level 10 | ₹44,900 plus dearness and other allowances under the ORSP Rules 2017 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Written examination
- 2Document verification
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the OPSC portal and register.
- 2Complete the online application for Advertisement 05 of 2026-27.
- 3Upload your B.F.Sc. degree and mark lists, caste certificate, Odia proficiency certificate, photograph and identity proof.
- 4Submit before 24 August 2026.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Odisha Public Service CommissionVisit
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