OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 for 89 PostsNotification Out

• A relevant postgraduate or master's qualification with at least 55% marks is required, subject to the division-specific combinations below.
• Physics: Accepted qualifications include a master's in Physics, Applied Physics, Electronics with Physics, or Forensic Science with Forensic Physics or Ballistics; an Integrated M.Sc. in Physics is also listed.
• Ballistics: Accepted qualifications include a master's in Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Forensic Science, or an Integrated M.Sc. in Physics or Mathematics.
• Chemistry: The master's degree must be in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance or Forensic Science.
• Toxicology: The listed master's subjects are Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or Forensic Science with Forensic Chemistry or Toxicology.
• Biology and Serology: The listed master's subjects are Zoology, Microbiology, Life Science, Genetics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Forensic Science with Forensic Biology, Serology or DNA.
• DNA: The listed master's subjects are Zoology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or Forensic Science with Forensic Biology, Serology or DNA.
• Forensic Psychology: A master's in Psychology or Forensic Psychology is required, with Psychology as an honours or principal subject at bachelor's level.
• Cyber Forensic: Accepted master's subjects include Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Application, Digital Forensic, or Forensic Science specialising in Cyber Forensics.
• Document: A master's in Physics, Chemistry or Forensic Science is required, with Chemistry or Physics among the subjects at B.Sc. level.
• Applicants must be Indian citizens and able to speak, read and write Odia. They must have passed an M.E. School or higher examination with Odia as a language subject, or an equivalent examination.
• Temporary disability does not qualify for the PwD category. Married applicants with more than one living spouse are ineligible unless covered by an exemption.

• Read Advertisement No. 14 OF 2026-27 through the official OPSC notification link and check the conditions for your chosen division.
• Use the OPSC website to complete the online application during 6 November to 26 November 2026.
• Select only one division for this recruitment.
• Upload scanned copies of a recent passport-size photograph, full signature and left-hand thumb impression.
• Pay the examination fee online if it applies to your category, no later than 26 November 2026.
• Submit the completed online application by 26 November 2026.

Recruitment overview

Odisha Public Service Commission, Cuttack, has issued Advertisement No. 14 OF 2026-27, dated 28 October 2026, for 89 Scientific Officer posts in Odisha. The recruitment covers 10 divisions spanning physical sciences, biological sciences, psychology, cyber forensics and document examination. The advertised pay is Rs. 44,900 at Level 10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix.

Check your division before applying

Applicants need a relevant postgraduate or master's qualification with at least 55% marks. The accepted degree subjects differ between divisions, so eligibility must be checked against the specific role rather than the general qualification alone. Forensic Psychology also requires Psychology at bachelor's level as an honours or principal subject, while the Document division specifies Chemistry or Physics at B.Sc. level.

Candidates must be Indian citizens and satisfy the stated Odia reading, writing, speaking and examination requirements. The general age range is 21–42 years on 1 January 2026, with the notified category relaxations. Only one division may be chosen.

Application steps and deadlines

• Open the official notification and review the conditions for the division you intend to select.
• Complete the online application through OPSC between 6 November and 26 November 2026.
• Upload the recent passport-size photograph, full signature and left-hand thumb impression requested in the application instructions.
• Pay Rs. 700 online unless you belong to SC, ST or PwD, and finish submission by 26 November 2026.

The listed supporting documents include age proof, educational certificates and mark-lists, along with applicable caste, Odia-test and permanent-disability certificates. Examination fees are refundable only when the candidate appears in both written papers.

Written examination and interview

The written examination is scheduled for 17 January 2027. Paper-I covers General English, General Awareness, General Aptitude and Reasoning through 100 questions carrying 100 marks, with 90 minutes allowed. Paper-II tests the chosen division through 150 questions carrying 300 marks, with 150 minutes allowed. Both papers use objective multiple-choice questions. Each incorrect response attracts a penalty equal to 25% of that question's allotted marks. The Personality Test / Viva Voce carries a further 50 marks.