Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) – Advertisement No. 14 of 2026-27

OPSC Scientific Officer Online Form 2026 (89 Posts)

Short Details of Notification

Sarkari Job

Important Dates

  • Advertisement Date : 28/10/2026
  • Application Begin : 06/11/2026
  • Last Date for Registration, Fee and Apply Online : 26/11/2026 (5:00 PM)
  • Written Exam Date (rescheduled from 17/01/2027) : 07/02/2027
  • Admit Card : Not announced

Application Fee

  • General / SEBC / Others : ₹700/-
  • SC / ST / PwD : Nil
  • Payment Mode : Online (Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, Wallet)
  • The fee is refunded to candidates who appear in both papers.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 42 years as on 01/01/2026. SEBC / SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen : 5 years, PwD : 10 years relaxation.
  • Selection Process: Written Exam (Objective, 400 Marks) → Personality Test / Viva Voce (50 Marks) → Medical Examination.

Vacancy Details – Total Posts – 89

Post NameTotal PostsEligibility/Details
Scientific Officer – Physics7
  • Master’s Degree in Physics, Applied Physics or Electronics (Physics in all three B.Sc. years), Integrated M.Sc. Physics, or Forensic Science with Forensic Physics / Ballistics
  • UR 4 (W 1), SC 1, ST 2 (W 1)
Scientific Officer – Ballistics6
  • Master’s Degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, Integrated M.Sc. Physics / Mathematics, or Forensic Science with Forensic Physics / Ballistics
  • UR 3 (W 1), ST 2 (W 1), SEBC 1
Scientific Officer – Chemistry10
  • Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Analytical, Applied, Bio, Pharmaceutical Chemistry or Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry, or Forensic Science with Forensic Chemistry / Toxicology
  • UR 4 (W 1), SC 3 (W 1), ST 3 (W 1)
Scientific Officer – Toxicology13
  • Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Analytical or Applied Chemistry, Integrated M.Sc. Chemistry, or Forensic Science with Forensic Chemistry / Toxicology
  • UR 8 (W 3), SC 3 (W 1), ST 2 (W 1); PwD 1
Scientific Officer – Biology14
  • Master’s Degree in Zoology, Microbiology, Life Science, Genetics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Molecular Biology, Integrated M.Sc. Biology, or Forensic Science with Forensic Biology / Serology / DNA
  • UR 6 (W 2), SC 4 (W 1), ST 2 (W 1), SEBC 2 (W 1); PwD 1
Scientific Officer – Serology4
  • Master’s Degree in Zoology, Microbiology, Life Science, Genetics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Molecular Biology, Integrated M.Sc. Biology, or Forensic Science with Forensic Biology / Serology / DNA
  • UR 3 (W 1), SC 1
Scientific Officer – DNA12
  • Master’s Degree in Zoology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or Life Sciences, Integrated M.Sc. Biology, or Forensic Science with Forensic Biology / Serology / DNA
  • UR 6 (W 2), SC 2 (W 1), ST 3 (W 1), SEBC 1
Scientific Officer – Forensic Psychology6
  • Master’s Degree in Psychology or Forensic Psychology with Psychology as Honours / principal subject at B.A. or B.Sc.
  • UR 3 (W 1), SC 1, ST 1, SEBC 1; PwD 1
Scientific Officer – Cyber Forensic11
  • M.Sc. / M.Tech in Computer Science, CSE, IT or Cyber Security, MCA (with a related Bachelor’s), or Master’s in Digital Forensic / Forensic Science with Cyber Forensics or related specialisation
  • UR 5 (W 2), SC 2 (W 1), ST 2 (W 1), SEBC 2 (W 1)
Scientific Officer – Document6
  • Master’s Degree in Physics or Chemistry, or Forensic Science with Chemistry or Physics at B.Sc. level
  • UR 3 (W 1), SC 1, ST 1, SEBC 1; PwD 1
  • Every division : Master’s Degree with at least 55% aggregate marks and Odia (M.E. / Class VII standard); apply for one division only.

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Pay Level : Level 10, Cell 1, Group-B (ORSP Rules, 2017), starting pay ₹44,900
  • Pay Scale : ₹44,900 – 1,42,400 (Odisha pay matrix, Level 10)
  • Allowances : Dearness and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha

Exam Pattern

  • Paper I : General English 50 + General Awareness, Aptitude & Reasoning 50 Questions, 100 Marks, 90 minutes
  • Paper II (division subject, Master’s level) : 150 Questions, 300 Marks, 150 minutes
  • Negative Marking : 25% of the marks of the question for each wrong answer
  • Personality Test / Viva Voce : 50 Marks; twice the vacancies in each category are called

Exam Centers

  • Written exam at Kataka / Bhubaneswar.

Application Process

  1. Read Advertisement No. 14 of 2026-27 and the detailed instructions on the OPSC portal before you start.
  2. Apply online only through the Apply Online link on opsc.gov.in (OPSC e-Chayan portal); no other mode is accepted.
  3. Complete the online Registration; a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) is given to you.
  4. Choose one division only and fill the form; the online form guides you through each field.
  5. Upload your latest passport size photo, full signature and left-hand thumb impression, all clearly visible.
  6. Pay the fee online if it applies to you and give your bank account details for the refund.
  7. To change anything later, cancel the application and apply again before the last date; print and sign the submitted form.

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