Odisha Public Service Commission Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 - 44 Posts

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)Odisha460 Vacancies

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced a special recruitment drive for 44 Assistant Fisheries Officer (Group-B) positions in the Odisha Fisheries Service Cadre. This opportunity is aimed at candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories, with applications open until 24th August 2026.

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Odisha Public Service Commission Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 - 44 Posts – Overview

Organization	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Exam Name	Assistant Fisheries Officer (Group-B), Odisha Fisheries Service Cadre
Pay Scale / Salary	₹44,900/- (Level-10 of Pay Matrix, ORSP Rules 2017) + usual allowances
Selection Procedure	The selection for the Assistant Fisheries Officer position will involve two main stages:
Total Posts	460
Application Mode	Online
Last Date	24-08-2026
Job Location	Odisha

About This Recruitment

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) is inviting applications for the role of Assistant Fisheries Officer under the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department. There are 44 vacancies available for this position, specifically set aside for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. If you meet the eligibility criteria, be sure to submit your application online before the deadline of 24th August 2026.

Particulars	Details
Organization	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Post Name	Assistant Fisheries Officer (Group-B), Odisha Fisheries Service Cadre
Department	Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department, Govt. of Odisha
Advertisement No.	05 of 2026-27
Total Vacancies	44 (13-W) — Special Recruitment for SC/ST candidates
Pay Scale	₹44,900/- (Level-10 of Pay Matrix, ORSP Rules 2017) + usual allowances
Application Fee	Nil
Mode of Application	Online
Application Start Date	24.07.2026
Application End Date	24.08.2026, 5:00 PM
Written Exam Date	26.09.2026 (Saturday)
Official Website	www.opsc.gov.in

Reserved Vacancies

Certain vacancies are reserved for specific categories as outlined below:

Category	Sub-Category	Vacancies Reserved
Ex-Servicemen	—	01
Persons with Disabilities	Cat-I (Visually Impaired)	01
Cat-II (Hearing Impaired)	01

Selection Process

The selection for the Assistant Fisheries Officer position will involve two main stages:

Stage	Marks
A. Written Examination (Objective Type)	800 Marks
B. Interview (Viva Voce Test)	100 Marks

Exam Structure

The written examination will consist of two papers. Here's how it breaks down:

Type	Paper	Duration	Total Marks	No. of Questions
Objective & Subject-specific	Paper-I	2 hours 30 minutes	400	200
Objective & Subject-specific	Paper-II	2 hours 30 minutes	400	200

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Important Dates

Last Date to Apply	24-08-2026

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts	Eligibility
OPSC Group B Recruitment 2026 Notification Out	460	-

Important Links

OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advertisement No. 05 of 2026-27)	Click Here ↗

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is eligible for the Assistant Fisheries Officer posts?

The recruitment is specifically for candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories.

Q: What is the last date to apply for the Assistant Fisheries Officer position?

The last date to submit your application is 24th August 2026.

Q: How many vacancies are there for Assistant Fisheries Officer?

There are a total of 44 vacancies available for this position.

Q: What is the application fee for the Assistant Fisheries Officer recruitment?

There is no application fee for this recruitment.

Q: When will the written exam for the Assistant Fisheries Officer take place?

The written exam is scheduled for 26th September 2026.