The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially unveiled a significant recruitment drive for the academic year 2026. Under advertisement number 03 of 2025-26, the commission is inviting applications to fill 312 Assistant Professor positions within the Odisha Medical Education Service. This specialized recruitment is reserved exclusively for Person with Disabilities (PwD) candidates, ensuring greater inclusivity in state medical education.
Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Orgaization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post | Assistant Professor |
| Vacancy | 312 |
| Advt. No. | 03 of 2025-26 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 27th January to 3rd February 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Post Graduate Degree in the concerned Broad Speciality or equivalent prescribed by MCI/NMC |
| Age Limit | 21 to 45 Years |
| Application Fee | There is No Application Fee |
| Selection Process | Written Exam |
| Official Website | www.opsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 20th January 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 27th January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 3rd February 2026 |
| Exam Date | 22nd February 2026 |
Eligibility and Age Relaxations
Applicants must fall within the age bracket of 21 to 45 years as of January 1, 2025 (born between 02/01/1980 and 01/01/2004). The OPSC provides specific upper age limit relaxations for various categories:
- SEBC: 5 Years
- ST: 10 Years
- SC: 10 Years
- Women & Ex-Servicemen: 10 Years
- PwBD (SC/ST/SEBC): 15 Years
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
The selection process is based on a written examination. Candidates are advised to review the following structure to prepare effectively:
- Mode: CBT or OMR-based
- Medium: English
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 3 hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Vacancy Distribution
| Sl. No. | Name of the Discipline | Benchmark Disabilities that can be Included | Total Vacancies | Posts Reserved for PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaesthesiology | OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands | 25 | 1 |
| 2 | Anatomy | HH, OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands | 20 | 1 |
| 3 | Biochemistry | HH, OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands | 14 | 1 |
| 4 | E.N.T. | OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands | 4 | NIL |
| 5 | F.M. & T | HH, OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands | 5 | NIL |
| 6 | General Medicine | OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands | 21 | 1 |
| 7 | Microbiology | HH, OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands | 11 | NIL |
| 8 | O & G | OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands | 9 | NIL |
| 9 | Ophthalmology | OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands | 12 | NIL |
| 10 | Orthopaedic Surgery | HANDS | 12 | NIL |
| 11 | Paediatrics | OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands | 16 | 1 |
| 12 | Pathology | HH, OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands | 29 | 2 |
| 13 | Pharmacology | HANDS | 13 | 1 |
| 14 | Physiology | HH, OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands | 9 | NIL |
| 15 | Psychiatry | HANDS | 8 | NIL |
| 16 | Radio-diagnosis | HH, OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands | 10 | NIL |
| 17 | Community Medicine | HANDS, OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands | 33 | 2 |
| 18 | Dermatology | OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands | 7 | NIL |
| 19 | General Surgery | HANDS, AAV with full functional hands | 32 | 2 |
| 20 | T.B. & C.D. | OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands | 6 | NIL |
| 21 | Emergency Medicine | — | 11 | NIL |
| 22 | Phy. Medicine & Rehabilitation | — | 5 | NIL |
| Total | 312 | 12 |
Next Steps
After submitting your application, please ensure you monitor the official website for admit card releases. For detailed information, you can Download OPSC Assistant Professor Notification 2026 PDF. It is recommended to save the Official OPSC Assistant Professor Notification 2026 file for future reference regarding exam center guidelines and documentation.
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