OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification for 44 Assistant Fisheries Officer (Group-B) posts under the Odisha Fisheries Service Cadre. This is a Special Recruitment Drive conducted under the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department.
Interested candidates who meet the required eligibility criteria can submit their online application through the official OPSC website from 24th July 2026. The recruitment process includes a Written Examination followed by a Viva Voce Test.
OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 05 of 2026-27 |
| Post Name | Assistant Fisheries Officer (Group-B) |
| Total Vacancies | 44 (13-W) |
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment Drive |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Starts | 24th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24th August 2026 (5:00 P.M.) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Fishery Science (B.F.Sc.) |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Selection Process | Written Examination and Viva Voce Test |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Salary | Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10) |
| Official Website | https://www.opsc.gov.in |
OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Notification 2026
The detailed OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Notification 2026 (Notification No. 4166/PSC, dated 18th July 2026) has been released by the Odisha Public Service Commission.
Candidates should carefully read the official notification before submitting their online application to understand the eligibility criteria, examination process, important dates, and other recruitment-related instructions.
OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Notification 2026 – Click to Download PDF
OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 18th July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 24th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24th August 2026 (5:00 P.M.) |
| Written Examination | 26th September 2026 (Saturday) |
OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Vacancy 2026
A total of 44 vacancies have been announced under this Special Recruitment Drive. The vacancies are reserved for SC and ST categories only.
| Category | Vacancies |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 43 (13-W) |
| Total | 44 (13-W) |
Eligibility Criteria for OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026
Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification and age criteria prescribed in the notification.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fishery Science (B.F.Sc.) from a recognized university in India or abroad.
Age Limit
Candidates must:
- Have attained 21 years of age.
- Not be above 47 years of age.
- Be born not earlier than 2nd January 1979 and not later than 1st January 2005.
Age Relaxation
- Persons with Disabilities (40% or more permanent disability) belonging to SC/ST categories are eligible for 10 years of age relaxation over and above the upper age limit of 47 years.
OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Online Application 2026
The online application process will begin on 24th July 2026 and continue until 24th August 2026 (5:00 P.M.).
Since the recruitment is fee-exempt, eligible candidates can complete the application without paying any examination fee.
Steps to Apply Online
Candidates can follow these steps while filling out the online application form:
- Visit the official OPSC website.
- Read the detailed instructions available on the portal.
- Fill the online application form with the required personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload self-attested scanned copies of the required documents, including:
- Latest passport-size photograph
- Full signature
- Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI)
- Since no application fee is required, proceed directly to final submission after uploading the documents.
- After successful submission, a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) will be generated.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form and keep it along with the required certificates for future reference.
Documents Required for Online Application
Candidates need to upload the following scanned documents while submitting the application form:
| Required Document |
| Latest passport-size photograph |
| Full signature |
| Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI) |
| Self-attested scanned copies of required certificates/documents |
OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Selection Process 2026
The recruitment process consists of two stages.
| Stage | Selection Process | Marks |
| Stage 1 | Written Examination (Objective Type) | 800 |
| Stage 2 | Viva Voce Test (Interview) | 100 |
Written Examination
The written examination consists of:
- Two objective-type papers.
- Each paper carries 400 marks.
- Each paper contains 200 questions.
- Every question carries 2 marks.
- Duration of each paper is 2½ hours.
- There is no negative marking.
- The Commission will fix qualifying marks for each paper.
- Candidates securing the qualifying marks will be called for the Viva Voce Test.
- Approximately twice the number of advertised vacancies will be called for interview for each category, subject to a minimum of five candidates.
- Final merit will be prepared based on the combined marks of the Written Examination and Interview.
OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Sitting | Duration | Questions | Marks | Question Type |
| Paper-I | First | 2½ Hours | 200 | 400 | Objective & Subject Specific |
| Paper-II | Second | 2½ Hours | 200 | 400 | Objective & Subject Specific |
Examination Highlights
- Mode of Examination: Written Examination (Objective Type)
- Total Written Marks: 800
- Interview Marks: 100
- Examination Centre: Kataka (may also be held at Bhubaneswar depending on the number of candidates)
OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Salary 2026
Candidates appointed as Assistant Fisheries Officers will receive the following pay scale.
| Post | Salary |
| Assistant Fisheries Officer | Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10 of Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017) |
The selected candidates will also receive Dearness Allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha.
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Key Highlights
- 44 Assistant Fisheries Officer vacancies announced.
- Special Recruitment Drive for SC and ST categories only.
- Online applications begin on 24th July 2026.
- Last date to apply is 24th August 2026.
- No application fee.
- Selection through Written Examination and Viva Voce Test.
- Written Examination scheduled for 26th September 2026.
- Salary of Rs. 44,900/- under Level-10 Pay Matrix.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When was the OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 notification released?
The detailed notification was released on 18th July 2026.
When will the online application process start?
The online application process will begin on 24th July 2026.
What is the last date to apply online?
The last date for submission of the online application form is 24th August 2026 (5:00 P.M.).
How many vacancies are available?
A total of 44 vacancies (13-W) have been announced.
Who can apply for this recruitment?
Candidates possessing a Bachelor’s Degree in Fishery Science (B.F.Sc.) and fulfilling the prescribed age criteria are eligible.
Is there any application fee?
No. There is no application fee for this recruitment.
What is the selection process?
Selection will be based on a Written Examination followed by a Viva Voce Test.
When will the written examination be conducted?
The written examination is scheduled for 26th September 2026 (Saturday).
