OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released Advertisement No. 03 of 2025-26 for the recruitment of Assistant Professor (Broad Speciality) posts in Government Medical College & Hospitals (MCHs) under the Health & Family Welfare Department. A total of 314 vacancies are announced across multiple medical disciplines. The recruitment will be conducted through a written examination. Online applications were invited from 27 January 2026 to 3 February 2026. The posts are Group-A and carry Academic Level-12 pay scale.
| Organisation | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Broad Speciality) |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare Department, Odisha |
| Starting Date of Application | 27 January 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 3 February 2026 |
| Age Limit | 25–40 Years |
| Total Vacancy | 314 |
| Age Limit | 21–45 Years |
| Educational Qualification | Post Graduate Degree (MD/MS/DNB) in the concerned Broad Speciality from an institution recognized by NMC/MCI. Detailed discipline-wise qualifications including Senior Residency requirements are as per NMC TEQ 2022. |
| Senior Residency | Minimum 1 year Senior Resident/Tutor experience after PG. In some disciplines, 2 years SR is required if DNB is from institutions with less than 500 beds. |
| Non-Medical Candidates | For Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry, non-medical candidates with MSc + PhD are allowed up to 15% of total posts subject to non-availability of medical candidates. |
| Exam Type | Written Examination (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Discipline | Total Vacancies |
| Anaesthesiology | 25 |
| Anatomy | 20 |
| Bio-Chemistry | 14 |
| ENT | 4 |
| General Medicine | 21 |
| Paediatrics | 16 |
| Pathology | 29 |
| Community Medicine | 33 |
| General Surgery | 32 |
| Other Disciplines | 120 |
| Total | 314 |
| Written Examination | Candidates will be shortlisted based on performance in the written test. |
| Document Verification | Candidates shortlisted (twice the number of vacancies) will be called for document verification. |
| Final Merit List | Final selection will be based on written exam marks and eligibility verification. |
| Pay Level | Academic Level-12 |
| Pay Scale | ₹79,800 – ₹2,11,500 |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, Medical and other allowances as per Odisha Government rules |
| All Categories | No Application Fee (Fee Exempted) |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the total number of vacancies in OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025-26? | A total of 314 vacancies are announced. |
| What is the age limit for OPSC Assistant Professor? | Minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 45 years. |
| What is the last apply date? | Last apply date is 3-2-2026. |
| What is the selection process? | Selection will be through a written examination followed by document verification. |
| Is there any application fee? | No, the application fee is exempted for all categories. |
| When will the written examination be conducted? | The written examination will be held on 17 August 2025. |
