OPSC Assistant Professor Logic and Philosophy Interview Schedule 2026
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) — Higher Education Department
Executive Summary & Key Facts
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has issued an official recruitment notification for Assistant Professor (Stage-I) - Logic & Philosophy, announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in All India. To be eligible, applicants must hold Post Graduate with NET/PhD as per UGC/OPSC norms, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Interview based (100 marks). For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
📅 Assistant Professor (Stage-I) - Logic & Philosophy - Important Dates & Schedule
| Interview Date / Walk-in | 29 Jun 2026 |
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📝 Assistant Professor (Stage-I) - Logic & Philosophy - Detailed Notification Guide
Overview of OPSC Assistant Professor (Stage-I) Logic & Philosophy Recruitment 2026
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack, has published the formal interview schedule for the post of Assistant Professor (Stage-I) in Logic & Philosophy under Advertisement No. 27 of 2023-2024. A total of 61 candidates have been shortlisted for this selection process.
Interview Schedule Details
The interview process will be conducted at the OPSC office in Cuttack from 29 June 2026 to 1 July 2026. Candidates are divided into morning (10:30 AM) and afternoon (2:30 PM) sessions.
| Date | Session Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 29 June 2026 | 10:30 AM & 02:30 PM | Interview for Shortlisted Candidates |
| 30 June 2026 | 10:30 AM & 02:30 PM | Interview for Shortlisted Candidates |
| 1 July 2026 | 10:30 AM & 02:30 PM | Interview for Shortlisted Candidates |
Venue and Reporting Requirements
Candidates must report to the OPSC office, 19, Dr. P. K. Parija Road, Cuttack - 753001. Reporting must be completed one and a half hours prior to the session time to facilitate the mandatory 'draw of lots' for board allocation:
- Morning Session: Draw of lots occurs between 09:00 AM and 09:30 AM.
- Afternoon Session: Draw of lots occurs between 01:00 PM and 01:30 PM.
Evaluation and Selection Process
The interview is weighted at 100 total marks. Candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks specific to their category to be considered for the merit list.
- Domain Knowledge: 50 Marks
- Pedagogical Skill (Demo Class): 30 Marks
- Academic/Research Orientation: 20 Marks
Qualifying Criteria: UR/SEBC: 50 Marks; SC/ST: 42 Marks; PwD: 38 Marks; Sports/Ex-Servicemen: Based on their respective caste category.
Documentation Required
Candidates must provide four sets of the following documents to the Interview Board, ensuring that all personal identifying information (name, roll number) is masked or erased to maintain the integrity of the identity-less interview process:
- Annexure-I to V (Publications, Books, PhD Synopsis, Seminars, and Awards).
- Photocopies of four best original publications.
- Photocopies of two best books authored.
- Originals of all academic and research documents for pre-interview scrutiny.
What is the pedagogical skill component?
Candidates will be required to conduct a 7-10 minute demonstration class on a whiteboard on a topic of their choice or as assigned by the board.
How does the identity-less process work?
To ensure transparency, personal details are masked. Candidates are assigned a random code number, and the interview board is allotted via a draw of lots.