Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) ने गृह विभाग, ओडिशा सरकार के अंतर्गत State Forensic Science Service Organization में Scientific Officer (Group-B) के कुल 89 पदों (29 पद महिलाओं हेतु आरक्षित) पर नियमित भर्ती के लिए Official Notification (Advertisement No. 14 of 2026-27) जारी कर दिया है। यह भर्ती राज्य के 10 अलग-अलग Forensic Divisions में की जा रही है। Forensic और संबंधित Science Streams में Master’s Degree धारक योग्य Candidates के लिए ओडिशा सरकार के प्रशासनिक विभाग में Group-B Gazetted level पर कार्य करने का यह एक बेहतरीन अवसर है।
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इस भर्ती के तहत Selected Candidates को Scale of Pay ₹44,900/- प्रतिमाह (Level 10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017) और ओडिशा सरकार द्वारा नियमानुसार Provide other Payable Allowances किए जाएंगे। Online Application Process 06 November 2026 से प्रारंभ होगी और Online Application व Fee Payment की Last Date 26 November 2026 (शाम 5:00 बजे तक) तय की गई है। लिखित परीक्षा 17 January 2027 (रविवार) को आयोजित की जाएगी।
OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 : Overview
OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 से संबंधित सभी Important Details, जैसे Vacancy, Eligibility, Age Limit, Salary और Selection Process नीचे दी गई Overview Table में Check कर सकते हैं।
| Field | Information |
| Organisation | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Government of Odisha |
| Advt No. | 14 of 2026-27 |
| Post | Scientific Officer (Group – B) |
| Vacancy | 89 Posts (including 29 Women) |
| Nature of Employment | Regular State Government Service (Contributory Pension Scheme as per Rules) |
| Age | 21 to 42 Years (as on 01 January 2026) |
| Fee | ₹700/- for General & SEBC (Refundable on appearing in written exam); Nil for SC/ST/PwD |
| Salary | ₹44,900/- per month (Level 10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017) plus DA & allowances |
| Selection |
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| Website | opsc.gov.in |
OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates
Candidates OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 की सभी Important Dates नीचे Check कर सकते हैं।
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 06 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Fee Payment | 26 November 2026 (upto 5:00 PM) |
| Reference Cut-off Date for Age | 01 January 2026 |
| Written Examination Date | 17 January 2027 (Sunday) |
| Personality Test / Document Verification Date | To be notified later on the official website |
OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 के अंतर्गत कुल 89 पदों पर 10 विभिन्न Divisions में भर्ती निकाली गई है।
| Division Name | UR | SC | ST | SEBC | Total Vacancies |
| Physics | 04 (01-w) | 01 | 02 (01-w) | 00 | 07 (02-w) |
| Ballistics | 03 (01-w) | 00 | 02 (01-w) | 01 | 06 (02-w) |
| Chemistry | 04 (01-w) | 03 (01-w) | 03 (01-w) | 00 | 10 (03-w) |
| Toxicology | 08 (03-w) | 03 (01-w) | 02 (01-w) | 00 | 13 (05-w) |
| Biology | 06 (02-w) | 04 (01-w) | 02 (01-w) | 02 (01-w) | 14 (05-w) |
| Serology | 03 (01-w) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 04 (01-w) |
| DNA | 06 (02-w) | 02 (01-w) | 03 (01-w) | 01 | 12 (04-w) |
| Forensic Psychology | 03 (01-w) | 01 | 01 | 01 | 06 (01-w) |
| Cyber Forensic | 05 (02-w) | 02 (01-w) | 02 (01-w) | 02 (01-w) | 11 (05-w) |
| Document | 03 (01-w) | 01 | 01 | 01 | 06 (01-w) |
| Grand Total | 45 (15-w) | 18 (05-w) | 18 (07-w) | 08 (02-w) | 89 (29-w) |
| Note: एक उम्मीदवार केवल एक ही Division के लिए आवेदन कर सकता है। Category-wise Vacancy Details नीचे दी गई Table में Check कर सकते हैं। कुल पदों में से 04 पद PwBD अभ्यर्थियों के लिए आरक्षित हैं: Toxicology-01, Biology-01, Forensic Psychology-01, Document-01) |
OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 : Eligibility
OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 के लिए Apply करने वाले Candidates को निर्धारित Educational Qualification और Odia भाषा की शर्तों को पूरा करना होगा।
| Criteria | Requirements |
| Educational Qualification | A Post Graduate/Master’s degree or an Integrated M.Sc. in the relevant subject from a recognized university, with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. |
| Physics / Ballistics | M.Sc. in Physics / Applied Physics / Electronics / Mathematics / Applied Mathematics or M.Sc. in Forensic Science (relevant specialisation) |
| Chemistry / Toxicology | M.Sc. in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Biochemistry / Pharmaceutical Chemistry or M.Sc. in Forensic Science |
| Biology / Serology / DNA | Master’s Degree in Zoology / Microbiology / Life Science / Genetics / Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Molecular Biology or M.Sc. in Forensic Science |
| Forensic Psychology | Master’s Degree in Psychology or Forensic Psychology (Psychology honours/principal subject mandatory at Bachelor level) |
| Cyber Forensic | M.Sc./M.Tech in CS/IT/CSE/Cyber Security, or MCA (with relevant subjects at the B.Sc./BCA level), or M.Sc. in Digital Forensics |
| Document | Master’s Degree in Physics / Chemistry / Forensic Science (including Physics/Chemistry at B.Sc. level) |
| Odia Language Requirement | The candidate must be able to speak, read, and write Odia, and it is mandatory to have passed Odia as a language/medium of instruction at the M.E. School level or at the Matriculation level. |
| Cut-off Date | All educational certificates and qualifications must be completed by or before the application deadline (26 November 2026). |
Age Relaxation
अभ्यर्थी का जन्म 02 जनवरी 1984 से पहले और 01 जनवरी 2005 के बाद न हुआ हो | Category-wise अधिकतम आयु सीमा एवं Age Relaxation का विवरण नीचे दिया गया है:
| Category | Maximum Age Limit | Age Limit for PH / PwD Candidates |
| General / Unreserved | 42 Years | 52 Years |
| SEBC | 47 Years (5 Years Relaxation) | 57 Years (Cumulative 15 Years) |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 47 Years (5 Years Relaxation) | 57 Years (Cumulative 15 Years) |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 47 Years (5 Years Relaxation) | 57 Years (Cumulative 15 Years) |
| Women (All Categories) | 47 Years (5 Years Relaxation) | 57 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 47 Years (5 Years Relaxation) | — |
OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 : Selection Process
| COMPONENT | MARKS |
| Written Examination (Paper-I and Paper-II) | Paper-I: 100 Paper-II: 300 |
| Personality Test or Viva Voce | 50 |
| TOTAL | 450 |
OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 : Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject / Scope | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I | Part A – General English
| 100 | 90 minutes
(1.5 hours) |
| Paper-II | Subject-Specific Paper
| 300 | 150 minutes
(2.5 hours) |
Important Notes
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OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 : Application Process
Eligible candidates OPSC के आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर जाकर केवल Online Mode में ही आवेदन कर सकते हैं। आवेदन करने के लिए निम्नलिखित Steps Follow करें:
- Official Website https://www.opsc.gov.in पर जाएं।
- होमपेज पर Recruitment सेक्शन में जाकर Advt. No. 14 of 2026-27 (Scientific Officer) लिंक पर क्लिक करें।
- बुनियादी विवरण दर्ज करके Online Registration पूरा करें और अपना Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) प्राप्त करें।
- अपनी योग्यतानुसार केवल 1 फोरेंसिक डिवीज़न का चयन करें और सभी व्यक्तिगत व शैक्षणिक विवरण सावधानीपूर्वक भरें।
- शुल्क रिफंड प्राप्त करने हेतु अपने बैंक खाते का विवरण (Account Number, IFSC Code, Bank Name) सही-सही दर्ज करें।
- सभी आवश्यक प्रमाणपत्रों (10th, 12th, Degree, PG, Caste, Odia Test आदि) को एक ही PDF (अधिकतम 10 MB) में मर्ज करके अपलोड करें।
- निर्धारित आवेदन शुल्क (₹700/-) का ऑनलाइन भुगतान करें (SC/ST/PwD छूट प्राप्त हैं), फ़ॉर्म को Final Submit करें और भविष्य के संदर्भ के लिए भरे हुए Application Form का Printout निकालकर सुरक्षित रख लें।
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FAQs
| Q1. What is the last date to apply online for OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026? |
| Ans. The last date to submit the registered online application form and pay the examination fee is 26 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM). |
| Q2. What is the salary for a Scientific Officer (Group-B) under OPSC? |
| Ans. Selected candidates will receive a scale of pay of ₹44,900/- per month (Level 10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017) along with Dearness Allowance and other allowances sanctioned by the Government of Odisha. |
| Q3. What is the examination fee refund policy for this recruitment? |
| Ans. The examination fee of ₹700/- will be refunded to candidates (General/SEBC) who actually appear in both Paper-I and Paper-II of the Written Examination. |
| Q4. Can a candidate apply for more than one division in OPSC Scientific Officer 2026? |
| Ans. No, as per official notification guidelines, a candidate can apply for only one division. |
| Q5. What is marking pattern of the written examination? |
| Ans. The written test carries 400 marks comprising Paper-I (100 MCQ marks: English, GK, Aptitude & Reasoning) and Paper-II (300 MCQ marks: division-specific forensic subject). |
