OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 44 Group-B Posts

OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Application 2026: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released an official recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. 05 of 2026-27) for a Special Recruitment drive to fill 44 vacant posts of Assistant Fisheries Officer (Group-B) in the Odisha Fisheries Service Cadre.

This special recruitment drive is being conducted under the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Odisha, specifically for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official OPSC portal.

OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates for OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment

• Official Notice Date: 18 July 2026
• Online Registration Start Date: 24 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 24 August 2026 (Until 05:00 PM)
• Written Examination Date: 26 September 2026 (Saturday)
• Exam Centre Location: Kataka / Bhubaneswar

OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Application Fee Details

• All Candidates: NIL (No examination fee is required to be paid for applying or appearing in this recruitment).

OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Age Limit and Relaxations

The Age will be calculated as of 1 January 2026

• Minimum Age Limit: 21 Years
• Maximum Age Limit: 47 Years
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Upper Age Relaxations:

• Persons with Disabilities (PwD) belonging to SC/ST Categories: 10 years relaxation over and above 47 years (Up to 57 Years).
• Note: Age determination is based strictly on the Date of Birth recorded in the High School Certificate (10th) or equivalent certificate.

OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Vacancy Breakup

A total of 44 vacancies are notified under this special recruitment drive. The category-wise distribution is detailed below in the exact sequence as provided in the official advertisement:

Horizontal Sub-Category Reservation

• Ex-Servicemen: 01 Post
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD – 40% or more): 02 Posts (Cat-I Visually Impaired: 01, Cat-II Hearing Impaired: 01)

Note: Candidates belonging to Ex-Servicemen and PwD categories will be adjusted against the respective social categories (SC/ST) to which they belong. In case of non-availability of eligible women candidates, the remaining vacancies will be filled by eligible male candidates of the same category.

OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Educational Qualification Criteria

Candidates must fulfill all specified educational qualifications on or before the closing date of application submission:

• Degree Requirement: Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Fishery Science (B.F.Sc.) from a recognized University in India or abroad.
• Fishery Registration: Must possess a valid Fishery Registration Certificate.
• Odia Language Proficiency: Must be able to read, write, and speak Odia, and must have passed at least Middle School / Class-VII / Matriculation with Odia as a language subject or medium of examination.

OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Pay Scale and Salary Structure

• Pay Scale: ₹44,900/- per month (Level-10 of Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017).
• Allowances: Admissible usual Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time.

OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Selection Process Details

Selection will be conducted through a competitive two-stage examination process:

1. Written Examination: Objective-type Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) examination carrying a total of 800 Marks.
2. Interview (Viva Voce Test): Shortlisted candidates (approx. 2 times the advertised vacancies) will be called for an interview carrying 100 Marks.
3. Document Verification (DV): Verification of original certificates before final appointment.

OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Exam Pattern

The competitive written examination consists of two papers held in separate sittings:

• Marking Scheme: Each question carries 2 marks. There is NO negative marking for wrong answers.

How to Apply Online for OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer 2026

• Visit the official website of OPSC at www.opsc.gov.in.
• Click on “Apply Online” and complete the user registration process on the portal.
• Upon successful registration, a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) will be generated.
• Fill in all personal details, SC/ST category data, B.F.Sc. qualification marks, and Odia test details accurately.
• Upload clear scanned images of your recent passport-size photograph, full signature, Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI), and supporting documents (B.F.Sc. degree, marksheets, caste certificate, etc.).
• Review your entries and submit the online application form before the deadline (24 August 2026, 05:00 PM).
• Print a copy of the completed application form (PPSAN printout) and keep it safe for submission during Document Verification.

Important Links

Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC).

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