OPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2021-22 | Apply online for 796 Vacancies
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has invited online applications for recruitment to 796 posts of Assistant Section Officer in Group–B of Odisha Secretariat Service under Home Department.
Interested candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply @opsc.gov.in from 20.01.2022 to 19.02.2022 (registration/ re-registration/ payment of fees). The last date for submission of online registered application is 25.02.2022.
Candidates can check the notification link, eligibility criteria, important dates, selection process and other details here.
No. of Posts: 796
Name of the Post: Assistant Section Officer
Location: Odisha
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Vacancy Details:
| Category | No. of vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 447 (149-w) |
| SEBC | 62 (21-w) |
| Scheduled Caste | 109 (36-w) |
| Scheduled Tribe | 178 (59-w) |
| Total | 796 (265-w) |
Scale of Pay:
The selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs.35400/- in Level 9, Cell 1 as per the Pay Matrix with Dearness and Other Allowances.
Nature of Post: Permanent Government Job
Qualification:
Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent.
Candidate must have adequate knowledge of Computer Application.
Age Limit: (As on 01.01.2021)
Candidate must not be above 32 years of age and under 21 years of age.
Upper Age Relaxation:
SC/ ST/ SEBC/ Women/ Ex-Servicemen – 5 years
Persons with Disabilities – 10 years
Persons with Disabilities belonging to SC/ ST/ SEBC categories – 15 years
Mode of Selection:
The Competitive Examination will be conducted in the following successive stages:
- Written Examination (Objective Type – Multiple Choice Questions)
- Skill Test in Computer (Practical – Qualifying)
Only those candidates who have been short listed after the Written Test shall be called for the Skill Test in Computer (Practical).
Final ranking of the candidates shall be on the basis of marks obtained in the Written Examination.
How to Apply?
Candidates must go through the details of this notification available at the OPSC website before filling the online application.
Candidates have to apply online at the official website of OPSC.
Official Website of OPSC
Important Dates:
Online Registration / Re-registration and online payment of examination fees will be available in the web-site from 20.01.2022 to 19.02.2022 till 11:59 pm.
Submission of online registered applications can be done in the web-site from 20.01.2022 to 25.02.2022 till 11:59 pm.
Application Fee:
General Category Candidates: Rs 500/-
SC and ST candidates from Odisha/ Persons with Disability: No fee
FAQ
1) How to apply for the OPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment position?
Candidates can apply at the official website of OPSC:
2) What are the education qualification requirements for OPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment?
The qualification required is Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline and adequate knowledge of Computer Application.
3) What is the last date for online submission of application form for OPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment?
The last date for online registration/ re-registration and online payment of examination fees will be 19.02.2022.
The last date for submission of online registered application will be 25.02.2022.
4) What are the stages of the selection process for OPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment?
The selection will be only based on Written Examination (Objective Type – Multiple Choice Questions) and Skill Test in Computer (Practical – Qualifying).
5) What is the number of vacancies for OPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment?
The number of vacancies available for this recruitment is 796.