OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 (44 Posts)

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Fisheries Officer (Group-B) under the Odisha Fisheries Service Cadre. This is a Special Recruitment drive, and eligible candidates from the reserved categories can apply online through the OPSC website. The recruitment will be conducted through a Written Examination followed by a Viva Voce (Interview) test.

OPSC is filling a total of 44 vacancies for Assistant Fisheries Officer (Group-B), reserved for SC and ST categories only. The online application process begins on 2026-07-24 and will close on 2026-08-24 at 5:00 P.M. The selection will be based on a competitive examination comprising an objective-type written test (800 marks) and an interview/viva voce (100 marks), with the final merit prepared from the combined marks of both stages.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Fishery Science (B.F.Sc.) from a recognized university in India or abroad. The qualification must be as per the requirements mentioned in the official notification before submitting the application.

Age Limit

Since this is a Special Recruitment for SC and ST categories only, candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above 47 years. The notification specifies the birth date range as not earlier than 1979-01-02 and not later than 2005-01-01. Persons with Disabilities (40% or more permanent disability) belonging to SC/ST categories are eligible for an age relaxation of 10 years, over and above the upper age limit of 47 years.

Application Fee

The recruitment is fee-exempt. There is no application fee mentioned for this OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer recruitment, and candidates can proceed with the application without paying an examination fee.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official OPSC website at https://www.opsc.gov.in.
2. Read the detailed instructions and guidelines available on the OPSC portal for the Assistant Fisheries Officer recruitment before filling the form.
3. Complete the online application form by entering the required personal details, educational details, and category information.
4. Upload the required documents, including scanned copies of the latest passport-size photograph, full signature, and Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI), as per the portal requirements.
5. Since the recruitment is fee-exempt, proceed directly to final submission after uploading the documents.
6. After successful submission, note the unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) allotted to you.
7. Download and print the final submitted application form for your records and keep copies of the relevant certificates/documents for future reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selection Process

The recruitment will be conducted through a competitive examination with two stages. Stage 1 is a Written Examination (objective type) carrying 800 marks. Stage 2 is an Interview/Viva Voce test carrying 100 marks. The written examination consists of two papers, each of 400 marks, with 200 questions per paper. Each question carries 2 marks, and the duration is 2.5 hours per paper. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The Commission will set qualifying marks for each paper for all categories. Candidates who achieve the minimum qualifying marks in each paper will be called for the Viva Voce test, approximately two times the advertised vacancies for each category, with a minimum of 5 candidates. The final merit list will be prepared based on the total marks secured in the Written Examination and the Interview combined.

Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions should complete their online application well before the last date of 2026-08-24 to avoid any last-minute issues and to ensure timely participation in the recruitment process.