Odisha Public Service Commission — Fisheries & ARD Department, Government of Odisha
| Exam Date | 26 Sep 2026 |
|---|
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially announced the written examination schedule for the post of Assistant Fisheries Officer (Group-B) under the Fisheries & ARD Department. The special recruitment exam, registered under Advertisement No. 05 of 2026-27, is scheduled to take place on September 26, 2026 (Saturday). The commission published this schedule under Notice No. 5100/P.S.C., dated 03.09.2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Fisheries Officer (AFO), Group-B |
| Department | Fisheries & ARD Department, Government of Odisha |
| Advertisement No. | Advt. No. 05 of 2026-27 |
| Official Notice No. | Notice No. 5100/P.S.C., Dt. 03.09.2026 |
| Exam Date | September 26, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Exam Center Location | Cuttack, Odisha |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
The written exam will consist of two objective papers held in different sessions on the same day. Candidates are advised to check the exact timings below:
| Session | Subject & Paper Type | Regular Candidate Timings | PwD Candidate Timings |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Session | Paper-I (Subject Code-01) - Objective Type (Subject-Specific) | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | 10:00 AM to 01:20 PM |
| Second Session | Paper-II (Subject Code-02) - Objective Type (Subject-Specific) | 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM | 02:30 PM to 05:50 PM |
As per official guidelines, candidates with benchmark disabilities (PwD) will receive compensatory extra time of 20 minutes per hour in each exam session. This extends their total duration per session to 3 hours and 20 minutes.
The OPSC AFO Admission Certificates along with instructions for candidates will be uploaded on the commission's portal shortly. Candidates must download and print their admit cards using their login credentials before the exam date. Ensure that your roll number, photograph, and chosen venue are clearly printed on the physical copy. Candidates must present this certificate along with a valid Government-issued photo ID card to enter the examination venue.
Priya Mehta holds a Master's degree in Public Administration and has spent 8 years researching government employment trends in India. She is known for her in-depth analysis of state-level PSC notifications and teaching job vacancies.
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