OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced 29 job openings for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts, with 10 of them reserved for women. All the details about this recruitment were shared on the official website on 1st May 2025.
Interested candidates can start applying online from 9th May 2025 by visiting www.opsc.gov.in. Before applying, candidates should read the full notification and check if they are eligible.
Overview of OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025
- Recruiting Body: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
- Post Name: Assistant Section Officer (Group-B)
- Department: Office of the Advocate General, Odisha
- Total Vacancies: 29
- Salary: ₹35,400/- in Level 9, Cell 1 under ORSP Rules, 2017
- Application Dates: 09 May 2025 to 09 June 2025 (till 5:00 PM)
- Exam Date (Tentative): 27 July 2025 (Sunday)
- Website: www.opsc.gov.in
Vacancy Details
Total posts: 29 (including 10 for women)
- Unreserved (UR): 10 (3 for women)
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 8 (3 for women)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 11 (4 for women)
- PWD (40 %+ disability): 1 (Category III)
- Ex-Servicemen: 1
PWD and Ex-servicemen candidates will be counted within their respective categories.
Eligibility Criteria for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years
(Born between 2nd Jan 1993 and 1st Jan 2004)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- PwD (40%+): 10 years
- PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Knowledge of computer applications is required
Language Requirement
Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and have passed Odia in one of the approved formats like 10th/ME standard.
Selection Process
The selection for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 will be based on:
- Written Examination (Objective-type MCQs) – 400 marks
- Skill Test in Computer Application (Practical) – 50 marks (Qualifying)
Written Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Awareness | 100 | 100 | 1.5 hours |
| II-A | Reasoning & Mental Ability | 50 | 50 | 1.5 hours |
| II-B | Mathematics (10th level) | 50 | 50 | |
| III-A | English | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| III-B | Odia | 100 | 100 |
Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Skill Test
- Qualifying in nature
- Minimum 40% marks required
How to Apply for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website: www.opsc.gov.in
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for Assistant Section Officer (Group-B)
- Register and create your profile
- Fill out the application form carefully
- Upload required documents:
- Photo
- Signature
- Left-hand thumb impression
- Submit the form and save the confirmation page
Important Note: There is no application fee for any category.
Required Documents at Time of Document Verification
- HSC certificate (age proof)
- Bachelor’s Degree certificate
- Mark sheets
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Odia language proof
- Disability/Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (for Govt.. employees)
Exam Centres
Candidates can choose two zones from:
- Balasore
- Berhampur
- Bhubaneswar
- Cuttack
- Jeypore
- Sambalpur
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025?
A: The last date to apply online is 9th June 2025 till 5:00 PM.
Q2. How many vacancies are there for OPSC ASO 2025?
A: There are a total of 29 vacancies, including reserved categories.