OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025: Apply Now for 29 Assistant Section Officer Posts!

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Opsc aso recruitment 2025 notification for 29 assistant section officer posts. Apply online at opsc. Gov. In by june 9, 2025.

Introduction: OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 Overview

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) invites online applications for the recruitment of Assistant Section Officers (ASO) (Group-B) in the Office of the Advocate General, Odisha, Cuttack. This prestigious recruitment drive, announced under Advertisement No. 02 of 2025-26, aims to fill 29 vacancies. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official OPSC website from May 9, 2025, to June 9, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure a government job in Odisha!

Organization Details: OPSC ASO Vacancy 2025

  • Hiring Body: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) 
  • Post Name: Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Group-B 
  • Department: Office of the Advocate General, Odisha 
  • Total Vacancies: 29 (including 10 reserved for women) 
  • Job Location: Cuttack, Odisha 
  • Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400/- (Level 9, Cell-1) + Allowances 

OPSC ASO Vacancy 2025: Detailed Breakdown

The vacancies are distributed across different categories as per the requisition from the Office of the Advocate General, Odisha.

CategoryNo. of VacanciesReserved for Women
Unreserved (UR)1003
Scheduled Caste (SC)0803
Scheduled Tribe (ST)1104
Total2910

Horizontal Reservation:

  • Ex-Servicemen: 01 post 
  • Persons with Disabilities (PwD – Category III, OA/OL/BL(MNR)): 01 post (for those with 40% or more permanent disability) 

Note: Candidates applying under PwD & Ex-Servicemen categories will be adjusted against their respective social categories (UR/SC/ST).

OPSC Assistant Section Officer Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions by the closing date of online application submission (June 9, 2025):

  • Educational Qualification:
    • Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or an equivalent qualification.
    • Must have adequate knowledge in Computer Application as specified in the Schedule (Details likely cover basic office suites like Windows, MS Office etc., as per the Skill Test syllabus ).
  • Age Limit (as on January 1, 2025):
    • Minimum Age: 21 years 
    • Maximum Age: 32 years 
    • Meaning: Candidates must have been born not earlier than January 2, 1993, and not later than January 1, 2004.
  • Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable:
    • By 5 years for SC, ST, Women, and Ex-Servicemen candidates.
    • By 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) with 40% or more permanent disability.
    • By 15 years cumulative for PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST categories.
    • Note: A candidate eligible for multiple relaxation benefits can avail only one, whichever is most beneficial. Ex-servicemen already in government jobs get age relaxation but not reservation benefits for higher posts.
  • Citizenship: Must be a Citizen of India.
  • Odia Language Proficiency: Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and have:
    • Passed Middle School exam with Odia as a language subject; OR
    • Passed Matriculation or equivalent with Odia as the medium of examination in non-language subjects; OR
    • Passed Odia as a language subject in the final exam of Class VII or above; OR
    • Passed a test in Odia in Middle English School Standard conducted by the School and Mass Education Department.
  • Other Conditions:
    • Must be of good mental and physical health.
    • Candidates with more than one spouse living are generally not eligible unless exempted by the government.
    • Government servants must inform their Head of Office and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) during document verification.

OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025: Important Dates

Keep track of these crucial dates:

EventDate
Notification Release DateMay 1, 2025
Online Application Start DateMay 9, 2025
Online Application End DateJune 9, 2025 (5:00 PM)
Tentative Written Exam DateJuly 27, 2025 (Sunday)
Skill Test & Document VerificationTo be notified later

Salary and Benefits for OPSC ASO

Selected candidates will be appointed as Assistant Section Officers (Group-B) in the Office of the Advocate General, Odisha, Cuttack. The position offers:

  • Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400/- per month in Level 9, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix as per ORSP Rules, 2017.
  • Allowances: Usual Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time.
  • Pension: Appointees on or after January 1, 2005, will be covered under the defined Contributory Pension Scheme (New Pension Scheme – NPS). Submission of NPS application is mandatory upon joining.

OPSC ASO Selection Process 2025

The selection process involves two successive stages:

  1. Written Examination (Objective Type – MCQ): 400 Marks 
    • This stage consists of three papers.
    • Paper I: General Awareness (100 Questions, 100 Marks, 1.5 hours).
    • Paper II: Test of Reasoning & Mental Ability (50 Qs) + Mathematics (10th Standard Level) (50 Qs) (Total 100 Questions, 100 Marks, 1.5 hours).
    • Paper III: Language – English (100 Qs) + Odia (100 Qs) (Total 200 Questions, 200 Marks, 2 hours).
    • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
    • Qualifying Marks: Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in each paper (UR: 35%, SC/ST/PwD: 30%) to be eligible for the skill test.
    • Syllabus: Detailed syllabus for each paper is provided in Appendix-I of the official notification.
  2. Skill Test in Computer (Practical – Qualifying): 50 Marks 
    • Candidates shortlisted based on written exam marks (1.5 times the vacancies per category) will be called for the Skill Test.
    • This test is qualifying in nature.
    • Candidates need to secure at least 40% (20 marks) to qualify.
    • Syllabus: Includes Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Access, and Usage of Internet Services.
  3. Document Verification:
    • Candidates qualifying the written exam will undergo document verification before the skill test. They must produce the hard copy of the online application and original certificates/documents.

Final Selection: The final merit list will be prepared based on the aggregate marks obtained in the Written Examination (out of 400 marks) for candidates who qualify the Skill Test. Tie-breaking rules based on Paper-I marks and then age will apply if needed.

How to Apply Online for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025

Eligible candidates must apply online through the official OPSC website. Follow these steps:

  1. Visit Official Website: Go to the OPSC website.
  2. Read Advertisement: Carefully read the detailed Advertisement No. 02 of 2025-26 (provided below) before applying.
  3. Registration: If you are a new user, register on the portal. On successful registration, a unique “Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN)” will be generated.
  4. Fill Application Form: Log in and fill out the online application form accurately. The system will guide you through the process.
  5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned images of your recent passport-size photograph, full signature, and left-hand thumb impression (LTI). Ensure they are clear and identifiable.
  6. Select Exam Zone: Choose two preferred examination zones (from Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jeypore, Sambalpur) in order of preference. Zone allotment is subject to availability and Commission’s discretion.
  7. Review and Submit: Carefully review all entered details before final submission. You can cancel and re-apply within the deadline if modifications are needed after submission.
  8. Print Application: Take a printout of the finally submitted online application form. Put your signature under the declaration. This printout will be required during document verification.
  9. Apply Early: Submit the application well before the closing date (June 9, 2025, 5:00 PM) to avoid last-minute issues.

Direct Link for Online Application (Link will be active from May 9, 2025)

Application Fees

As per the Government of Odisha notification, the examination fee has been exempted for all categories of candidates. No candidate is required to pay any application fee.

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