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89 Posts, Group-B · 89 Posts
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack — State Forensic Science Service Organisation, Home Department, Government of Odisha

Posted: 03 Nov 2026

📢 हिंदी में: सरकारी नौकरी 2026 — कुल 89 पदों पर भर्ती; आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 26 Nov 2026।

👥89Total Posts
🎓PG (55%)Qualification
💰Pay Level-10 (Rs. 44,900/-) in the Pay Matrix under Rule-3 of the ORSP Rules, 2017, with usual Dearness and other AllowancesSalary
📅26 Nov 2026Last Date
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OrganizationOdisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack — State Forensic Science Service Organisation, Home Department, Government of Odisha
Post NameOPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 14 of 2026-27) — 89 Posts, Group-B (State Forensic Science Service Organisation)
Total Posts89 (29 reserved for women) across 10 divisions: Physics 7, Ballistics 6, Chemistry 10, Toxicology 13, Biology 14, Serology 4, DNA 12, Forensic Psychology 6, Cyber Forensic 11, Document 6. Category-wise: UR 45 (15 women), SEBC 8 (2 women), SC 18 (5 women), ST 18 (7 women); 4 posts reserved for Persons with Disabilities (40% or more).
QualificationPG / Master's Degree (relevant discipline) with 55% marks
Age Limit21–42 years as on 01 Jan 2026 (born not earlier than 02 Jan 1984 and not later than 01 Jan 2005). Relaxation as per Odisha rules for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen/PwD as stated in the advertisement.
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Salary / Pay ScalePay Level-10 (Rs. 44,900/-) in the Pay Matrix under Rule-3 of the ORSP Rules, 2017, with usual Dearness and other Allowances
Application FeeExamination fee Rs. 700, payable online only (SC, ST and PwD candidates are exempt). The fee is refunded only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the Written Examination, to the original mode of payment.
Starting Date06 Nov 2026
Last Date to Apply26 Nov 2026 (5:00 PM)
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  • 89 (29 reserved for women) across 10 divisions: Physics 7, Ballistics 6, Chemistry 10, Toxicology 13, Biology 14, Serology 4, DNA 12, Forensic Psychology 6, Cyber Forensic 11, Document 6. Category-wise: UR 45 (15 women), SEBC 8 (2 women), SC 18 (5 women), ST 18 (7 women); 4 posts reserved for Persons with Disabilities (40% or more). posts — OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 14 of 2026-27) — 89 Posts, Group-B (State Forensic Science Service Organisation)
  • Last date: 26 Nov 2026 (5:00 PM)
  • Eligibility: Post Graduate or Master's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent in the relevant discipline for the division applied for (disciplines in Annexure-A
  • Age: 21–42 years as on 01 Jan 2026 (born not earlier than 02 Jan 1984 and not later than 01 Jan 2005). Relaxation as per Odisha rules for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen/PwD as stated in the advertisement.
  • Fee: Examination fee Rs. 700, payable online only (SC, ST and PwD candidates are exempt). The fee is refunded only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the Written Examination, to the original mode of payment.

['The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has invited online applications for 89 posts of Scientific Officer (Group-B) in the State Forensic Science Service Organisation under the Home Department, Government of Odisha, under Advertisement No. 14 of 2026-27 dated 28 October 2026.', 'The 89 vacancies are spread across 10 divisions: Physics 7, Ballistics 6, Chemistry 10, Toxicology 13, Biology 14, Serology 4, DNA 12, Forensic Psychology 6, Cyber Forensic 11, Document 6. A candidate can apply for one division only. The category-wise split is UR 45, SEBC 8, SC 18 and ST 18, with 29 posts reserved for women and 4 posts reserved for Persons with Disabilities.', "Candidates must hold a Post Graduate or Master's Degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% aggregate marks, and be aged 21 to 42 years as on 01 January 2026. The examination fee is Rs. 700 (exempt for SC/ST/PwD candidates), refundable only to candidates who appear in both papers of the Written Examination.", 'Selection is through a Written Examination (Objective Type) and a Personality Test. The Written Examination will be held on 17 January 2027 (Sunday); the detailed schedule and examination centres will be notified in due course. The scale of pay is Rs. 44,900/- (Level 10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix).']

📅Important Dates
Notification Date28 Oct 2026
Application Start Date06 Nov 2026
Last Date to Apply26 Nov 2026
Fee Last Date26 Nov 2026
🎓Eligibility Criteria
QualificationPost Graduate or Master's Degree from a recognised University or equivalent in the relevant discipline for the division applied for (disciplines in Annexure-A of the detailed advertisement), with a minimum of 55% of aggregate marks. A candidate can apply for one division only.
Age Limit21–42 years as on 01 Jan 2026 (born not earlier than 02 Jan 1984 and not later than 01 Jan 2005). Relaxation as per Odisha rules for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen/PwD as stated in the advertisement.
💰Application Fee
Application FeeExamination fee Rs. 700, payable online only (SC, ST and PwD candidates are exempt). The fee is refunded only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the Written Examination, to the original mode of payment.

Pay the fee online via debit card / credit card / net banking / UPI as per the official notification.

❓How to Apply
  1. Read Advertisement No. 14 of 2026-27 on opsc.gov.in and confirm the discipline for the division you are applying for (one division only) and the 55% marks and age conditions.
  2. Register and apply through the OPSC online application portal (opscechayan.in) from 06 November 2026, and pay the examination fee of Rs. 700 online (SC/ST/PwD exempt).
  3. Submit the Registered Online Application on or before 26 November 2026 (5:00 PM) — that is the last date and closing date for submission.
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FAQs

How many posts are there in OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026?

89 posts of Scientific Officer (Group-B) across 10 divisions of the State Forensic Science Service Organisation: Physics 7, Ballistics 6, Chemistry 10, Toxicology 13, Biology 14, Serology 4, DNA 12, Forensic Psychology 6, Cyber Forensic 11 and Document 6.

What is the last date to apply for OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026?

26 November 2026 (5:00 PM). The link for registration and payment of the examination fee is available from 06 November 2026 to 26 November 2026.

What is the qualification for OPSC Scientific Officer?

A Post Graduate or Master's Degree in the relevant discipline for the division applied for, with a minimum of 55% of aggregate marks. A candidate can apply for one division only.

What is the age limit and fee for OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026?

Age 21 to 42 years as on 01 January 2026. The examination fee is Rs. 700, payable online (SC, ST and PwD candidates exempt); it is refunded only to candidates who appear in both papers of the Written Examination.

When is the OPSC Scientific Officer written exam?

The Written Examination will be held on 17 January 2027 (Sunday). The detailed schedule and centres will be notified in due course. Selection is through the Written Examination and a Personality Test.

What is the last date to apply for OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 14 of 2026-27) — 89 Posts, Group-B (State Forensic Science Service Organisation)?

The last date to submit the online application for OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 14 of 2026-27) — 89 Posts, Group-B (State Forensic Science Service Organisation) is 26 Nov 2026 (5:00 PM), as per the official notification issued by Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack — State Forensic Science Service Organisation, Home Department, Government of Odisha. Candidates should apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server issues.

How many vacancies are there in OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 14 of 2026-27) — 89 Posts, Group-B (State Forensic Science Service Organisation)?

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack — State Forensic Science Service Organisation, Home Department, Government of Odisha has announced a total of 89 (29 reserved for women) across 10 divisions: Physics 7, Ballistics 6, Chemistry 10, Toxicology 13, Biology 14, Serology 4, DNA 12, Forensic Psychology 6, Cyber Forensic 11, Document 6. Category-wise: UR 45 (15 women), SEBC 8 (2 women), SC 18 (5 women), ST 18 (7 women); 4 posts reserved for Persons with Disabilities (40% or more). vacancies for OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 14 of 2026-27) — 89 Posts, Group-B (State Forensic Science Service Organisation). Category-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official notification.

What is the age limit for OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 14 of 2026-27) — 89 Posts, Group-B (State Forensic Science Service Organisation)?

The age limit for OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 14 of 2026-27) — 89 Posts, Group-B (State Forensic Science Service Organisation) is 21–42 years as on 01 Jan 2026 (born not earlier than 02 Jan 1984 and not later than 01 Jan 2005). Relaxation as per Odisha rules for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen/PwD as stated in the advertisement.. Age relaxation for OBC, SC, ST and PwD candidates applies as per government rules. Check the official notification for the cut-off date.

How to apply for OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 14 of 2026-27) — 89 Posts, Group-B (State Forensic Science Service Organisation)?

You can apply online through the official website of Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack — State Forensic Science Service Organisation, Home Department, Government of Odisha. The Apply Online link is given above on this page. Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.

सरकारी नौकरी 2026 में कुल कितने पद हैं?

सरकारी नौकरी 2026 में कुल 89 पदों पर भर्ती की घोषणा की गई है। श्रेणीवार पदों की जानकारी आधिकारिक नोटिफिकेशन में उपलब्ध है।

सरकारी नौकरी 2026 की अंतिम तिथि क्या है?

सरकारी नौकरी 2026 के लिए आवेदन करने की अंतिम तिथि 26 Nov 2026 (5:00 PM) है। अभ्यर्थी अंतिम तिथि से पहले आवेदन अवश्य करें।

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