OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) released a major recruitment drive for 502 Group A and Group B vacancies, which includes positions like Assistant Fisheries Officer and Assistant Horticulture Officer. Online applications for these specialist roles commence on The online application opens on 24-07-2026, and closes on 24-08-2026. The candidate shall apply online through OPSC website, opsc.gov.in/
OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Fisheries Officer (Group-B), Odisha Fisheries Service Cadre |
| Department | Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department, Govt. of Odisha |
| Advertisement No. | 05 of 2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 44 (13-W) — Special Recruitment for SC/ST candidates |
| Pay Scale | ₹44,900/- (Level-10 of Pay Matrix, ORSP Rules 2017) + usual allowances |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Start Date | 24.07.2026 |
| Application End Date | 24.08.2026, 5:00 PM |
| Written Exam Date | 26.09.2026 (Saturday) |
| Official Website | www.opsc.gov.in |
OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026Â Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date:Â 24.07.2026
- Online Application Closing Date:Â 24.08.2026, 5:00 PM
- Written Examination Date:Â 26.09.2026 (Saturday)
- Detailed Exam Schedule and Centre: Not specified yet — to be notified
OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Vacancy 2026 Details
| Category | No. of Post |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 01 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 43 (13-W) |
| Total | 44 (13-W) |
Educational Qualification
- The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Fishery Science (B.F.Sc.)Â from a recognized University in India or abroad.
Application Fee
- No examination fee is required to be paid for applying or appearing in this
OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
| A. Written Examination (Objective Type) | 800 Marks |
| B. Interview (Viva Voce Test) | 100 Marks |
Written Examination Pattern
| Paper | Duration | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | 2 hours 30 minutes | 200 | 400 | Objective & Subject-specific |
| Paper-II | 2 hours 30 minutes | 200 | 400 | Objective & Subject-specific |
OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 Documents Required
- H.S.C. or equivalent certificate (in support of declaration of age)
- Intermediate/+2 Examination Certificate
- B.F.Sc. Degree Certificate issued from a recognized University
- Mark-lists for all the above examinations (H.S.C. to B.F.Sc.), including fail marks if any
-  Fishery Registration Certificate
- Required Odia Test Pass Certificate
- Caste Certificate by birth in support of claim as ST/SC, whichever applicable
- Four recent passport size photographs (unsigned and unattested)
- Release Certificate for Ex-Servicemen (as per Orissa Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1985), along with an affidavit that they have not been appointed against any civil post after retirement from military service
- Permanent Disability Certificate (indicating 40% or more disability) for Persons with Disabilities, issued by the concerned Medical Board
- Proof of identity (Aadhaar/EPIC/Driving Licence/Passport/PAN Card)
How to Apply for OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer  Recruitment 2026
- Go through the complete details of the advertisement available on the OPSC website before filling up the online application form.
- Apply online only through the official website:Â http://opsc.gov.in. Applications received through any other mode will be summarily rejected.
OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer  Recruitment 2026 Important Links
- Apply Online:Â Click here
- Official Notification PDF:Â Click here
- Official Website:Â Click here