Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) — Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha
| Organization / University | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
|---|---|
| Exam / Course Name | Assistant Professor (Stage-I) in Education, College Branch |
| Update Category | Admit Card / Hall Ticket |
| Status | HALL TICKET ACTIVE |
| Official Portal | https://www.opsc.gov.in |
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official Admit Card and Hall Ticket for Assistant Professor (Stage-I) in Education, College Branch (Odisha) on 07 September 2026 for the upcoming examination. Candidates registered for the recruitment can download their hall ticket by logging in with their application registration number and date of birth. The admit card contains vital instructions regarding the exam center, reporting time, shift timings, and mandatory photo identity documentation. Direct server download links and the official schedule notice verified by ApplySarkariJob are provided directly below.
| Interview Date | 21 Sep 2026 |
|---|
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially announced the interview schedule for the post of Assistant Professor (Stage-I) in Education (College Branch), under Advertisement No. 27 of 2023-24. According to the official Notice No. 5125/PSC, dated 07.09.2026, a total of 151 candidates have been shortlisted to appear for the interview process.
The interviews are scheduled to be conducted at the OPSC Head Office in Cuttack from September 21, 2026, to September 24, 2026. This article provides comprehensive details regarding the session timings, evaluation criteria, qualifying marks, pedagogy skill test guidelines, and required documents.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Stage-I) in Education (College Branch) |
| Advertisement No. | 27 of 2023-24 |
| Notice Number & Date | No. 5125/PSC, dt. 07.09.2026 |
| Total Shortlisted Candidates | 151 Candidates |
| Interview Dates | 21.09.2026 to 24.09.2026 |
| Reporting Venue | OPSC Office, 19, Dr. P.K. Parija Road, Cuttack – 753001 |
| Official Portal | opsc.gov.in |
As per the earlier framework detailed in OPSC Notice No. 1306/PSC dated 02.03.2026, the evaluation carries a maximum of 100 marks. The detailed mark distribution across different evaluation components is as follows:
| Evaluation Component | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Domain Knowledge in the Discipline | 50 Marks |
| Pedagogical Skill Evaluation | 30 Marks |
| Academic Performance and Research Orientation | 20 Marks |
| Total Interview Marks | 100 Marks |
Since the final selection and preparation of the merit list depend entirely on the performance in the interview, candidates must secure the following minimum qualifying marks to be eligible for final recommendation:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks (Out of 100) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) & SEBC | 50 Marks |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 42 Marks |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 38 Marks |
| Sports Persons & Ex-Servicemen | As per their respective reservation category (UR/SEBC/SC/ST) |
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