• Organization: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
• Post: Assistant Professor (Broad Speciality)
• Total Vacancies: 314
• Cadre: Odisha Medical Education Service (OMES), Group-A
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Period: May 26, 2025 – June 26, 2025
• Written Exam Date: August 17, 2025
• Official Website: opsc.gov.in

Vacancy Details

The 314 vacancies are distributed across 24 disciplines in government medical colleges and hospitals under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Odisha. The reservation breakdown is as follows:

• Unreserved (UR): 116
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 107
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 65
• Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC): 26

Note: 74 vacancies are reserved for women candidates across categories.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on January 1, 2025)

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 45 years
• Age Relaxation: As per government norms for reserved categories

Educational Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree such as MD/MS/DNB/M.Sc in the concerned discipline.
• Experience as a Senior Resident or Tutor in the relevant specialty.

Salary Details

• Pay Scale: Academic Level-12 of ORSP (MCT) Rules, 2019
• Additional Benefits: Dearness and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha

Application Process

1. Visit: opsc.gov.in
2. Navigate: Go to the “Apply Online” section.
3. Register: Create an account by providing necessary details.
4. Fill Application: Complete the application form with accurate information.
5. Upload Documents: Attach scanned copies of required documents, including photograph and signature.
6. Submit: Review and submit the application form.
7. Print: Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Note: There is no application fee for any category of candidates.

Selection Process

• Written Examination:
  • Date: August 17, 2025
  • Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Total Questions: 200 multiple-choice questions
  • Total Marks: 200
  • Marking Scheme:
    • +1 for each correct answer
    • -0.25 for each incorrect answer
    • 0 for unattempted questions
• Document Verification: Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for document verification.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: May 26, 2025
• Application End Date: June 26, 2025
• Written Examination Date: August 17, 2025

For more detailed information and to apply online, please visit the official OPSC website: opsc.gov.in