Odisha Public Service Commission
Scientific Officer
Post Graduate, B.Sc, M.Sc
89 Posts
21 – 42 Years
₹44,900 /month
06-11-2026
26-11-2026
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack, has invited applications for 89 posts in 10 roles under Advt No. 14 OF 2026-27. The posts include Physics, Ballistics, Chemistry, Toxicology and 6 more. The online application is open from 6 November 2026 to 26 November 2026.
The posts are for Odisha. Qualification required: Post Graduate or Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks. The pay is Rs. 44,900 in Level 10, Cell -1 of Pay Matrix. The application fee is Rs. 700. Selection is by written Examination and personality Test / Viva Voce. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 26 November 2026
- Vacancies: 89, in 10 roles
- How to apply: Online
- Fee: Candidates other than SC, ST, and PwD category: Rs. 700
- Pay: Rs. 44,900 in Level 10, Cell -1 of Pay Matrix
- 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)
- Place: Odisha
OPSC Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack |
| Post Name | Physics, Ballistics, Chemistry and 7 more |
| No of Posts | 89 |
| Advt No | 14 OF 2026-27 |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Pay | Rs. 44,900 in Level 10, Cell -1 of Pay Matrix |
| Place of Posting | Odisha |
| Qualification | Post Graduate or Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks |
| 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) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 26 November 2026 |
OPSC Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. 14 OF 2026-27 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download OPSC notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
| 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 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| 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 |
Age relaxation for all posts: SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen 5, PwD 10.
Who Can Apply for OPSC Recruitment 2026?
| 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 |
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.
Who Cannot Apply for OPSC Recruitment 2026
- Candidates with temporary disability for PwD category.
- Married candidates having more than one spouse living, unless exempted.
Post-wise Details
Physics (7 posts)
Qualification required: 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. 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. Pay: Rs. 44,900.
Ballistics (6 posts)
Qualification required: Master’s Degree in Physics or Applied Physics or Mathematics or Applied Mathematics or Integrated M.Sc. in Physics or Mathematics or Forensic Science. 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. Pay: Rs. 44,900.
Chemistry (10 posts)
Qualification required: Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Bio-chemistry or Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance or Forensic Science. 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. Pay: Rs. 44,900.
Toxicology (13 posts)
Qualification required: Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry or Applied Chemistry or Forensic Science with Forensic Chemistry or Toxicology. 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. Pay: Rs. 44,900.
Biology (14 posts)
Qualification required: 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. 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. Pay: Rs. 44,900.
Serology (4 posts)
Qualification required: 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. 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. Pay: Rs. 44,900.
DNA (12 posts)
Qualification required: 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. 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. Pay: Rs. 44,900.
Forensic Psychology (6 posts)
Qualification required: Master’s Degree in Psychology or Forensic Psychology with Psychology as Honours or principal subjects at Bachelor’s level. 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. Pay: Rs. 44,900.
Cyber Forensic (11 posts)
Qualification required: 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. 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. Pay: Rs. 44,900.
Document (6 posts)
Qualification required: Master’s Degree in Physics or Chemistry or Forensic Science with Chemistry or Physics as one of the subjects at Bachelor of Science level. 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. Pay: Rs. 44,900.
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.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
How Will OPSC Select Candidates?
- Written Examination
- Personality Test / Viva Voce
- Written Examination consisting of Paper-I (100 marks) and Paper-II (300 marks).
- Personality Test / Viva Voce carrying 50 marks.
OPSC Exam Pattern 2026
| 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.
Documents to Enclose
- 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 in support of claim as S.E.B.Cs./ S.Cs./ S.Ts.
- Odia Test Pass Certificate
- Permanent Disability Certificate
How to Apply for OPSC Recruitment 2026 Online
- 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.
Other Points to Note
- Examination fees paid shall be refunded only to those candidates who actually appear in both the papers of Written Examination.
- A candidate shall apply for one division only.
OPSC Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download OPSC notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply online for OPSC Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit OPSC official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Odisha Public Service Commission, Advertisement No. 14 OF 2026-27, dated 28 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
Q1. What is the last date to apply for OPSC Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 26 November 2026. Applications opened on 6 November 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in OPSC Recruitment 2026?
There are 89 vacancies: 7 Physics, 6 Ballistics, 10 Chemistry, 13 Toxicology, 14 Biology, 4 Serology and 4 more posts.
Q3. How do I apply for OPSC Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the link in the Important Links table, on or before 26 November 2026.
Q4. What is the application fee for this recruitment?
Candidates other than SC, ST, and PwD category: Rs. 700.
Q5. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
The age limit is 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). Relaxation: SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen 5, PwD 10.
Q6. What is the salary for this recruitment?
It depends on the post: Rs. 44,900 for Physics, Rs. 44,900 for Ballistics, Rs. 44,900 for Chemistry, Rs. 44,900 for Toxicology, Rs. 44,900 for Biology.
Q7. What qualification is needed for this recruitment?
Post Graduate or Master’s Degree in relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks. The requirement for each post is in the eligibility table above.
Q8. Are there other conditions for this recruitment besides qualification and age?
Yes. 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.
Q9. Who cannot apply for this recruitment?
Candidates with temporary disability for PwD category. Married candidates having more than one spouse living, unless exempted.
Q10. How will candidates be selected for this recruitment?
Written Examination. Personality Test / Viva Voce. Written Examination consisting of Paper-I (100 marks) and Paper-II (300 marks). Personality Test / Viva Voce carrying 50 marks.
