Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) — Odisha Secretariat Service
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has issued an official recruitment notification for Assistant Section Officer (ASO), announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Odisha. To be eligible, applicants must hold Any Graduate / Bachelor's Degree, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of As per State Government Norms. The selection procedure comprises Written Examination (Objective) and Computer Skill Test (Practical). For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially outlined the recruitment process for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) position. For candidates aiming to secure a position in the Odisha Secretariat Service, understanding the comprehensive syllabus and exam structure is crucial. The selection process is primarily based on a multi-paper written examination followed by a practical skill assessment.
The selection of candidates for the Assistant Section Officer post involves two main stages:
The written exam is conducted in an offline (Pen & Paper) mode. Below is the detailed structure of the examination:
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Awareness | 100 | 100 | 1.5 Hours |
| Paper 2 | Reasoning & Mental Ability | 50 | 50 | 1.5 Hours |
| Mathematics (10th Standard) | 50 | 50 | ||
| Paper 3 | English | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Odia | 100 | 100 | ||
| Total | 400 | 400 | 5 Hours | |
Note: There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect response.
English: Focuses on Grammar (Subject-Verb Agreement, Tenses, Articles), Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms), Comprehension, and Sentence Rearrangement.
Odia: Includes Sentence Rearrangement (ବାକ୍ୟ ପୁନର୍ବିନ୍ୟାସ), Grammar (ଭ୍ୟାକରଣ), Paragraph Writing (ଅନୁଛେଦ), and Antonyms/Synonyms (ପ୍ରତିଶବ୍ଦ).
Candidates who clear the written exam must appear for a practical skill test covering:
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