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OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released notification regarding 606 vacancies of Assistant Professor Post in Odisha State. OPSC has released 606 vacancies in various subjects. The application link will be active from 26 October 2021 till 25 November 2021 on the official website. These vacancies have been announced in different disciplines in Group A of O.E.S (College Branch) of Government Degree Colleges of the State under the Department of Higher Education. The eligibility criteria, exam pattern, salary has been given below :
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021: Highlights
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Department | O.E.S (College Branch) of Government Degree Colleges of the State under Department of Higher Education |
| Post | Assistant Professor |
| Vacancies | 606 |
| State | Odisha |
| Official website | https://www.opsc.gov.in/Public/OPSC/Default.aspx |
| OPSC Assistant Professor Notification Link | Download Official Notification PDF |
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021 Application Link
The application link for OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021 will be active from 26 October 2021. All the candidates can apply through the official website by login with registration no and password. There are 606 Assistant professor vacancies in 20 subjects. The direct application link for OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021 has been given below :
Direct Link to Apply for OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021
How to Apply for OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021
- Visit the Official Website of OPSC i.e @https://www.opsc.gov.in/Public/OPSC/Default.aspx
- Click on Advertisement Tab Option. The candidate read the notification carefully before applying to the post.
- Filled all the required information asked in the application form.
- Upload the mention documents and pay the application fee.
- Click on Final Submission.
- Take a Print out of the Application form.
Certificates/Documents Required for Application Form
Candidates are required to upload the scan copy of the original certificates, mark – sheets, and other documents while filling the online application form. Only those who are called for verification of original documents are required to bring with them the original certificates, mark – sheets, etc. along with the hard copy of the online application form at the time of document verification.
- S.C. or equivalent certificate in support of declaration of age issued by the concerned Board/Council;
- Bachelor’s Degree certificate issued by the recognized University;
- Master’s Degree certificate in the concerned/relevant/ allied discipline in respect of educational qualification prescribed for the recruitment;
- Phil Certificate;
- NET qualified certificate;
- D. Degree Certificate;
- Mark – lists in support of all the aforesaid Examinations (H.S.C., Graduation Degree, Post – Graduation Degree, M. Phil Degree, etc) including fail marks, if any, issued by the concerned Board / Council University.
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021: Vacancies
| S. No. | Name of the Disciplines | Total No. of vacancies |
| 1. | Anthropology | 6(2 – w) |
| 2. | Botany | 48(16 – w) |
| 3. | Chemistry | 85(28 – w) |
| 4. | Commerce | 30(10 – w) |
| 5. | Economics | 40(13 – w) |
| 6. | Education | 20(7 – w) |
| 7. | English | 44(15 – w) |
| 8. | Environmental Science | 5(2 – w) |
| 9. | Geography | 10(3 – w) |
| 10. | Geology | 8(3 – w) |
| 11. | History | 30(10 – w) |
| 12. | Logic & Philosophy | 10(3 – w) |
| 13. | Mathematics | 63(21 – w) |
| 14. | Odia | 25(8 – w) |
| 15. | Physics | 75(25 – w) |
| 16. | Political Science | 10(3 – w) |
| 17. | Psychology | 14(5 – w) |
| 18. | Sociology | 12(4 – w) |
| 19. | Life Science | 3(1 – w) |
| 20. | Zoology | 68(23 – w) |
| Total | 606 (202 – w) |
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021: Eligibility Criteria
A candidate must read below the OPSC assistant professor eligibility criteria:
(A) Possess a Master’s Degree, with at least 55% of marks or its equivalent grade, in the concerned/ relevant/ allied subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a Foreign University. Provided that for the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, SEBC & Persons with Disabilities categories, the requirement of securing at least 55% marks shall be reduced to 50% marks or its equivalent grade.
(B) have cleared National Eligibility Test (NET) meant for appointment of Assistant Professor (Stage – I) or must have acquired a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/ relevant/ allied subject from an Indian University or a Foreign University.
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021: Age Limit
- Minimum – 21 yrs
- Maximum- 45 yrs
- Age Relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC/Women – 5yr
- Pwd – 10 yrs
- PWD with SC/ST/SEBC – 15 yrs
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021: Application Fees
- General category- Rs. 400/-
- SC/ST of Odisha/PwD – No FEE
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021: Salary
The scale of Pay- Cell- I of Level-10 of the Pay Marix under ORSP Rules with DA and Other Allowances
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021: Selection process
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021 selection will be based on merit and interview. The direct recruitment of Assistant professor Post (Stage I) shall be made by the commission on the basis of merit list to be judged by performance in the interview of eligible shortlisted candidates. The final list of selected candidates will be uploaded on the official website. The commission will prepare a subject-wise merit list of selected candidates. The merit list will be based on various qualifications which are given below :
| Sl. No. | Academic Record | Score | |||
| 1. | Graduation | 80% & above = 21 | 60% to less than 80% = 19 | 55% to less than 60% = 16 | 45% to less than 55% = 10 |
| 2. | Post – Graduation | 80% & above = 25 | 60% to less than 80% = 23 | 55% (50% in case of SC/ST/SEBC (non – creamy layer)/PWD) to less than 60% = 20. | |
| 3. | M. Phil | 60% & above = 07 | 55% to less than 60% = 05 | ||
| 4. | Ph. D. | 25 | |||
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NET with JRF | 10 | |||
| NET | 08 | ||||
| SLET / SET | 05 | ||||
| 6. | Research Publications (2 marks for each research publication published in Peer-Reviewed or UGC – listed Journals) | 06 | |||
| 7. | Teaching/Post-Doctoral Experience (2 marks for one year each) # | 10 | |||
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Award | ||||
| International / National Level (Awards given by International Organisations /Government of India recognised National Level Bodies) | 03 | ||||
| 9. | State – Level (Awards given by State Government) | 02 | |||
FAQ : OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021
Q. What is the last date to fill the online application form for OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021?
Ans. The last date to fill the online application form for OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021 is 25 November 2021
Q. When is the OPSC Assistant Professor interview 2021?
Ans. The official date of interview will be updated soon on official website.
Q. What is the application fee for OPSC Assistant Professor recruitment 2021?
Ans. The application fee for OPSC Assistant Professor recruitment 2021 for general category is Rs. 400/-
Q. What is the total number of vacancies for OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021?
Ans. The total number of vacancies for OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2021 is 606.
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