The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Recruitment 2025 to fill 29 vacancies in the Odisha Secretariat Service under the Home Department. This is a prestigious opportunity for graduates with computer proficiency seeking a Group-B government job with a salary of ₹35,400 per month. The online application window opens on 9 May 2025 and closes on 9 June 2025. Below are the complete details about eligibility, selection process, and application steps.
Overview of OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025
| Recruitment Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Total Vacancies | 29 |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Salary | ₹35,400/- (Pay Level 12) |
| Eligibility | Male & Female |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + Skill Test |
| Official Website | www.opsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 9 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 June 2025 |
| Exam Date | 27 July 2025 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Exempted |
Vacancies and Qualification
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | 29 | Bachelor’s Degree + Proficiency in Computer Applications |
Category-wise Vacancies:
- Unreserved (UR): 10
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 08
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 11
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years as of 1 January 2025 (born between 2 January 1987 and 1 January 2004). Age relaxation applies for reserved categories as per Odisha Government norms.
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Written Examination (Objective Type):
- Paper I: General Awareness (100 marks, 1.5 hours)
- Paper II: Reasoning & Mental Ability (50 marks) + Mathematics (50 marks) (Total 1.5 hours)
- Paper III: English (100 marks) + Odia Language (100 marks) (Total 2 hours)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- Skill Test in Computer Application (Qualifying):
- Marks: 50
- Duration: 1 hour
How to Apply for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website: www.opsc.gov.in.
- Click on “Apply Online” under the ASO Recruitment 2025 section.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Submit the application form (no fee required).
- Save/print the confirmation receipt for future reference.
