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OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 Out for 29 Posts, Apply Online Starts On 09 May

OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has initiated the recruitment process for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts through the OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025. Through this recruitment drive, 29 vacancies have been announced on the OPSC website. The online application process started today, 9 May 2025. Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply within the given timeframe. This article highlights the major details regarding the ASO posts, such as eligibility, selection process and more.

The Online application process for Assistant Section Officer posts has been initiated on Today 09 May 2025. The last date to submit the application form is 09 June 2025 at official website @opsc.gov.in.

OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025

The OPSC is inviting online applications from all eligible candidates who have completed their bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any recognised university, along with knowledge of computer applications. All interested and eligible candidates have an opportunity to make a career in the government sector by applying for these posts and cracking the exam. The selection of candidates will be based on written examination and document verification stages. Candidates can go through the given table for more information regarding the ASO posts.

OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025: Key Highlights
Recruitment Organization Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Post Name Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
Total Vacancies 29
Category Notification
Status Released
Eligibility Criteria Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university with knowledge of Computer Applications
Selection Process Written Examination & Document Verification
Official Website www.opsc.gov.in

OPSC ASO Notification 2025 Official PDF

The detailed notification of the OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 has been made available on the official OPSC website. This notification is helpful for the candidates and includes all information regarding the Assistant Section Officer posts, such as eligibility, selection process, application procedure, salary, vacancies, and more. Candidates are advised that before applying for these posts, they must review the notification PDF to avoid any issues during application. For convenience, we have already shared the download link of the notification PDF in the article.

OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced a total of 29 vacancies for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) post in 2025. These vacancies are distributed across various categories, with specific reservations for women candidates. Interested applicants should review the category-wise breakdown before applying.

Category Total Vacancies Reserved for Women
Unreserved 10 03
Scheduled Caste 08 03
Scheduled Tribe 18 04
Total 29 10

OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 Application Fee

OPSC has declared that there will be no examination fee for the ASO Recruitment 2025. According to Notification No. 9897/Gen dated 11th April 2022 from the General Administration & Public Grievance Department, candidates from all categories are fully exempted from paying any application fee. This step is intended to promote broader participation and ease the financial burden on applicants.

OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

OPSC has released the ASO Recruitment 2025 notification. Candidates should note the key dates to ensure timely application and exam preparation.

Important Dates For OSC ASO Recruitment 2025
Event Date
OPSC ASO Notification 2025 1st May 2025
Apply Online Starts 9th May 2025
Last Date to Submit Application & Fee 9th June 2025 (5:00 PM)
OPSC ASO Written Exam Date 2025 27th July 2025 (Sunday)

OPSC ASO Exam Date 2025

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has also announced the OPSC ASO Exam Date 2025 for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) along with the notification PDF. As per the schedule, the OPSC ASO Written Exam will be held on 27th July 2025 (Sunday). This marks a significant milestone for thousands of aspirants who have been preparing for this prestigious examination to secure a government job in Odisha.

OPSC ASO Online Application Form 2025

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has started the online application procedure from 09 May 2025 on its website @opsc.gov.in. All interested candidates can now apply for the Assistant Section Officer posts, and they are advised to apply as soon as so to avoid any technical glitches at the last minute. The last date to submit the filled online application form is 09 June 2025. For the ease of the candidates, we have provided the direct application link in the article below

Steps For OPSC ASO Online Application Form 2025

Here, we have shared the steps to apply for the OPSC Assistant Section Officer posts in the article. Candidates can follow these steps one by one to apply for the ASO posts. These direct steps are given below

  • Go to the Odisha Public Service Commission’s official website: www.opsc.gov.in
  • On the homepage, click on the “Apply Online” or “Notifications” tab.
  • Look for the advertisement titled “OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025” and click on it to read the detailed notification.
  • After confirming eligibility, click the “Apply Online” link available with the notification.
  • If you’re a new user, complete the one-time registration by providing your basic details such as name, email ID, mobile number, etc.
  • Enter all the required personal, academic, and communication details accurately.
  • Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-sized photo, signature, and relevant documents as specified.
  • Save a copy of the submitted application form and take a printout for future reference.

Eligibility Criteria for OPSC ASO Vacancy 2025

Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications and age limit to be eligible for OPSC ASO posts. Applications not meeting the criteria will be rejected. Details are provided in the article for reference.

Educational Qualification

A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, the candidate should have adequate knowledge of Computer Applications as outlined in the official schedule.

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2025)

A candidate must be at least 21 years old and not more than 32 years old as of 1st January 2025. This means the candidate should have been born between 2nd January 1993 and 1st January 2004.

Age Relaxation

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) offers relaxation in the upper age limit for various categories as mentioned below:

Categories Age Relaxation
SC/ST 5 years
Women & Ex-Servicemen 5 years
Persons with Disabilities (40% or more disability) 10 years
Persons with Disabilities (SC/ST) 15 years

This relaxation is applicable as per government norms for eligible candidates.

OPSC ASO Selection Process 2025

The selection process for OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 includes a written exam (Objective MCQ) followed by a Computer Skill Test (Qualifying). Candidates who clear the written exam will be shortlisted for the skill test. Detailed stage-wise information is provided in the article.

  • Written Examination (Objective Type – MCQ)
  • Skill Test (Practical – Qualifying)

OPSC ASO Exam Pattern 2025

The OPSC ASO written exam will be held on 27 July 2025 across multiple centres. It includes 3 objective-type papers totalling 400 marks. Each correct answer earns 1 mark, with a 0.25 mark penalty for wrong answers. Candidates must qualify for all papers. Exam pattern details are given below.

Papers Subjects Marks No. of Questions Duration
I General Awareness 100 100 1 ½ hrs
II (A) Test of Reasoning & Mental Ability 50 50
(B) Mathematics (10th Standard Level) 50 50 1 ½ hrs
III Language
(a) English 100 100
(b) Odia 100 100 2 hrs
IV Skill Test in Computer Application (Practical) 50 05 1 hr

OPSC ASO Examination Centre

While applying for the OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025, candidates must select two preferred exam centres from the following locations where the exam will be conducted:

  • Balasore
  • Berhampur
  • Bhubaneswar
  • Cuttack
  • Jeypore
  • Sambalpur

OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025 Important Documents

Candidates who clear the prelims and mains exams will be shortlisted for the certificate verification. The documents needed for the OPSC ASO Certificate Verification include:

  • HSC Certificate
  • Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
  • Mark Sheets
  • Caste Certificate
  • PwD Certificate
  • Proof of Odia Language
  • Valid Identity Proof
  • NOC (No Objection Certificate)
Also check
OPSC ASO Syllabus 2025
OPSC ASO Previous Year Question Papers
OPSC ASO Salary
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FAQs

What is the last date to apply for OPSC ASO 2025?

The last date to submit the application form and fee is 9th June 2025 by 5 PM.

When will the OPSC ASO written exam be held?

The written examination is scheduled for 27th July 2025 (Sunday).

How can I get the online application link for OPSC Assistant Section Officer Posts ?

Once the online application link is active, candidates can easily get the application link from the above article.

How much ASO vacancies has been covered through the OPSC ASO Recruitment 2025?

A Total of 29 Assistant Section Officer posts have been covered through this recruitment 2025.

About the Author

My Name is Akash Yadav. I have done my Bachelors of Engineering in Electronics.Following my passion I have also done LLB from University Of Delhi and Currently I am pursuing the Masters in Physics.I also love to swim and have won many Awards at the District Level.When it comes to my schooling i was in the district merit list of high school and later also for the Intermediate level.