OPSC Recruitment 2026: OPSC announces recruitment for 502 posts; opportunity for graduates; applications open..

There is good news for young people in the agriculture, animal husbandry, and fisheries sectors who are preparing for government jobs. The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has issued a recruitment notification for a total of 502 posts across various departments. These include positions for Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Assistant Fisheries Officer, and Assistant Horticulture Officer. The online application process will begin on July 24, 2026, and continue until August 24, 2026. Interested candidates can apply by visiting the official OPSC website.

**Positions to be Filled**
The Odisha Public Service Commission has invited applications for a total of 502 vacant posts. The highest number of vacancies—436—is for the post of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon; these have been announced to fill backlog vacancies. Additionally, recruitment will be conducted for 44 posts of Assistant Fisheries Officer and 22 posts of Assistant Horticulture Officer. Candidates can apply within the stipulated timeframe of July 24 to August 24, 2026.

**Qualification and Age Limit**
For the post of Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, candidates must possess a B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree and be registered with the Odisha Veterinary Council. The age limit for this post is set between 21 and 47 years. A B.F.Sc. degree is required for the Assistant Fisheries Officer post, with an age limit of 21 to 47 years. Meanwhile, a B.Sc. in Horticulture or Agriculture is mandatory for the Assistant Horticulture Officer post, and the age limit is set between 21 and 42 years.

**What is the Salary?**
Selected candidates will receive an attractive salary package in accordance with government norms. Veterinary Assistant Surgeons will receive a basic salary of ₹56,100 under Level-12, while the other two posts will carry salaries and allowances based on Level-10. Selection will be based on a written examination, an interview (where applicable), and document verification.

**What is the Application Fee?**

Regarding the application fee, candidates belonging to the General and SEBC categories are required to pay ₹700. Candidates from SC, ST, and PwD categories have been granted a fee exemption. Meanwhile, no application fee will be charged for the post of Assistant Fisheries Officer. Interested candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.

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