OPSC ASO 2026 Complete Guide

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Introduction

The OPSC ASO 2026 Recruitment Notification is a key announcement for candidates aspiring to join the administrative services in Odisha.

The Odisha Public Service Commission conducts the recruitment for the post of Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in Odisha Government departments.

OPSC ASO Latest Notification 2026

The OPSC ASO recruitment includes Written Examination, Computer Skill Test and Document Verification.

Vacancy Details

Category	Expected Vacancies
General	150+
OBC	100+
SC	70+
ST	50+
EWS	30+
Total	400+ (Approx)

OPSC ASO Important Dates 2026

Event	Date
Release of Official Notification	10th June 2026
Start of Online Application	15th June 2026
Last Date for Online Application	30th June 2026
Correction Window	1st – 3rd July 2026
Written Examination	20th August 2026
Result of Written Exam	10th September 2026
Computer Skill Test	10th – 15th November 2026
Skill Test Result	20th November 2026
Document Verification	25th November – 5th December 2026
Final Merit List	31st December 2026

OPSC ASO Exam Pattern

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks
Paper I	General Awareness	100	100
Paper II	Reasoning	50	50
Paper III	Mathematics	50	50
Paper IV	English	100	100
Paper V	Odia	100	100
Total		400	400

OPSC ASO Syllabus

General Studies

History of Odisha & India
Geography
Indian Constitution
Economy
Science & Technology
Current Affairs

Reasoning

Logical Reasoning
Puzzles
Blood Relations
Coding Decoding
Series

Quantitative Aptitude

Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Time & Work
Profit & Loss
Data Interpretation

Apply Online

Candidates can apply online through the official OPSC website.

Official Website

Step by Step Application Process

Visit official OPSC website.
Register with email and mobile number.
Fill application form.
Upload documents.
Pay application fee.
Submit form and download confirmation.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 32 Years
Age Relaxation as per government rules.

Educational Criteria

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Selection Process

Written Examination
Computer Skill Test
Document Verification

Salary Details

Basic Pay: ₹44,900
DA: ₹12,000+
HRA: ₹6,000+
Total Salary: ₹70,000 – ₹75,000

Expected Cut Off

Category	Expected Cut Off
General	300+
OBC	280+
SC	250+
ST	240+

Latest Quizzes

OPSC ASO Current Affairs Quiz
OPSC Reasoning Practice Quiz
OPSC Quantitative Aptitude Quiz

Mock Test Series

Full Length Mock Test
Sectional Tests
Previous Year Paper Tests

FAQs

What is the age limit?
21 to 32 years.
What is the exam pattern?
5 papers totaling 400 marks.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, 0.25 marks.
Is computer test qualifying?
Yes.