Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) OPSC Group B Recruitment 2026, Eligibility, Age Limit, Selection Process, Last Date, Apply Online, OPSC has released an official notification for the recruitment of 44 Assistant Fisheries Officers. Candidates holding a BFSc degree are eligible to apply. All eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official OPSC website.
The application process for the OPSC Group B Recruitment 2026 will commence on July 27, 2026, and applications will be accepted until August 24, 2026. To apply, candidates must be between 21 and 47 years of age.
OPSC Group B Recruitment 2026
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) : Short Details of Notification
Advertisement No. 05 of 2026-27 | Short Details of Notification
Important Date
- Notification Released : 18 July 2026
- Application Start : 27 July 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 24 August 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment : 24 August 2026
- Correction Date : As Per Schedule
- Written Examination Date : 26 September 2026 (Saturday)
- Admit Card Date : Before Exam
- Result : Notify Soon
Application Fees
- No examination fee
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet, etc.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 21 Years
- Maximum Age : 47 Years
- For Age Relaxation Read the Official Notification.
No. of Post
44 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 01 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 43 (13-W) |
| Total | 44 (13-W) |
Sub-Category Reservation
| Category | Sub-Category | Vacancies Reserved |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen | — | 01 |
| Persons with Disabilities | Cat-I (Visually Impaired) | 01 |
| Cat-II (Hearing Impaired) | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria
- A candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Fishery Science (B.F.Sc.) from a recognized University in India or abroad.
- For more details candidates should carefully read the official notification.
Salary
- Pay Scale : Rs 44,900/- (Level-10 of Pay Matrix, ORSP Rules 2017) + usual allowances.
Selection Process
- Competitive Examination
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| A. Written Examination (Objective Type) | 800 Marks |
| B. Interview (Viva Voce Test) | 100 Marks |
Written Examination Pattern
| Paper | Duration | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | 2 hours 30 minutes | 200 | 400 | Objective & Subject-specific |
| Paper-II | 2 hours 30 minutes | 200 | 400 | Objective & Subject-specific |
- Each question carries 2 marks.
- There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
- The Commission will fix qualifying marks for each paper for all categories of candidates.
- Candidates securing the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination will be called for the Viva Voce Test, about two times the advertised vacancies for each category and sub-category, subject to a minimum of 5.
- The merit list will be prepared based on the total marks secured in the Written Examination and Interview (Viva Voce Test).
- Cut-off marks and individual marks will be declared on the OPSC website only after publication of the final result and select list.
OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Syllabus 2026
The written examination consists of two papers of 400 marks each. The broad topics covered are:
Paper-I Topics
- Fresh Water Aquaculture
- Aquaculture in Reservoirs
- Ornamental Fish Production and Management
- Genetics and Breeding
- Finfish Hatchery Management
- Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology
- Coastal Aquaculture and Mariculture
- Taxonomy of Finfish
- Anatomy and Biology of Finfish
- Inland Fisheries
- Physiology of Finfish and Shellfish
- Marine Fisheries
- Information and Communication Technology
- Fisheries Extension Education
- Fisheries Co-operatives and Marketing
- Fisheries Policy and Law
Paper-II Topics
- Fish and Shellfish Pathology
- Microbial and Parasitic Diseases of Fish and Shellfish
- Pharmacology
- Fish Toxicology
- Soil and Water Chemistry
- Limnology
- Marine Biology
- Aquatic Ecology, Biodiversity and Disaster Management
- Fish in Nutrition
- Fish Products and Value Addition
- Fish By-Products and Waste Utilization
- Aquaculture Engineering
- Fishing Craft Technology
- Fishing Gear Technology
The detailed syllabus for each topic is provided in Annexure-A of the official notification.
OPSC Group B Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://opsc.gov.in/) of OPSC. Candidates can apply Between 27 July 2026 to 24 August 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “OPSC Group B Recruitment 2026”.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://opsc.gov.in/ |
| Age Calculator tool | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
| More Recruitments | Click Here |
OPSC Group B Recruitment 2026- Important Questions
When will the application for OPSC Group B Recruitment 2026 start?
The online application for this recruitment has started form 27 July 2026.
What is the last date to submit the Online Application form for this recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application Form is 24 August 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are total 44 vacancies.
What is the selection process for OPSC Group B Recruitment 2026?
Candidates will be selected based on Written Examination + Interview.
What is the official website of OPSC?
The official website of OPSC is https://opsc.gov.in/.
