OPSC Scientific Officer (State Forensic Science Service) Recruitment 2026 - Advt 14 of 2026-27
OPSC Advertisement No. 14 of 2026-27 invites online applications for 89 posts (29 for women) of Scientific Officer, Group-B, across 10 divisions of the State Forensic Science Service Organisation under the Home Department, Odisha. Pay is Level 10, Cell 1 (Rs 44,900).
Important dates
Online application opens
6 Nov 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Last date to apply
26 Nov 2026 · 05:00 pm IST
Eligibility & age limit
Post Graduate / Master's Degree from a recognised university in the discipline listed for the chosen division (Annexure-A of the detailed advertisement), with at least 55% aggregate marks. Age 21-42 as on 01.01.2026.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Officer | UR | 45 |
| Scientific Officer | SEBC | 8 |
| Scientific Officer | SC | 18 |
| Scientific Officer | ST | 18 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General/SEBC | All | ₹700 |
| SC/ST/PwD | All | ₹0 |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Written examination
As detailed in the official advertisement
How to apply
- Register and apply online on opsc.gov.in from 06.11.2026
- Pay fee and submit by 26.11.2026, 5:00 PM
- Apply for one division only
Official notification
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