OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 44 Posts

The Odisha Public Service Commission is going to recruit eligible candidates for OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer posts under the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department. A total of 44 Group B posts will be filled. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for these posts from 24 July 2026 on the official portal at opsc.gov.in. This article provides all major highlights of these posts, such as eligibility, selection process and more.

Download OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Notification 2026 PDF – Direct Link

The detailed notification for OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer is now available on the official website at opsc.gov.in. This notification includes all complete details such as eligibility, application dates, exam date, how to apply, vacancies, salary and more. Every aspirant, before applying for these posts, must check the complete details to avoid disqualification of the application form.

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Odisha Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The OPSC will accept the online applications from all those who meet their eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit. After applying for these AFO posts, the candidates’ selection will be based on various stages such as a written examination and viva voce. For the convenience of candidates, we have provided an overview of OPSC AFO posts in the table below

OPSC AFO Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
Recruitment Organisation	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Post Name	Assistant Fisheries Officer (AFO)
Vacancies	44
Category	Notification
Application Dates	24 July to 24 August 2026
Written Examination Date	26th September 2026 (Saturday)
Education Qualification	Bachelor’s Degree in Fishery Science (B.F.Sc.)
Age Limit	21 to 47 Years
Salary	44,900/-
Official Website	@opsc.gov.in

OPSC AFO Vacancy 2026: Category-wise

A total of 44 Assistant Fisheries Officer (AFO) Group B posts will be filled through all eligible candidates who will clear all the stages as part of the selection process. For the candidates’ ease, we have provided the category-wise vacancy detailes in the table below

Odisha AFO Vacancy 2026: Key Highlights
Category	No. of Posts
Schedule Caste	01
Schedule Tribe	43 (13-w)
Total	44 (13-w)

What Is The Eligibility Criteria?

Candidates applying for the OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 must satisfy the nationality, age limit, educational qualification, and language proficiency requirements prescribed in the official notification.

Event	Information
Nationality	The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Educational Qualification	Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Fishery Science (B.F.Sc.) from a recognized university in India or abroad.
Odia Language Proficiency	Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and should fulfill any one of the following conditions: Passed the Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject, or Passed Matriculation (Class 10) or an equivalent examination with Odia as the medium of examination, or Passed Class VII with Odia as a language subject from a recognized school, or Passed a test in Odia at the Middle English School Standard conducted by the School & Mass Education Department.

Age Limit (As on 1 January 2026)

Min Age- 21 years
Max Age – 47 years

Age Relaxation

SC/ST Persons with Disabilities (PwD) having 40% or more permanent disability are eligible for 10 years of age relaxation, making the upper age limit 57 years.
No other age relaxation is admissible.

OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Apply Online 2026

The online application process for OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 will commence on 21 July 2026 and remain open until 20 August 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms through the official OPSC online portal within the specified dates. Applicants should complete the registration, upload the required documents, and submit the application before the last date to avoid any last-minute issues.

What are the Steps to Apply Online?

Candidates can apply for the OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 by following the steps below:

Visit the official OPSC website www.opsc.gov.in
Click on the Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 apply online link.
Complete the registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Log in with the generated credentials and fill out the online application form.
Enter your personal, educational, and communication details carefully.
Upload the required documents, including your photograph, signature, and required certificates.
Verify all the details entered in the application form.
Pay the application fee, if applicable, through the prescribed online payment mode.
Submit the application form and download or print the confirmation page for future reference.

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