The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released the admit card for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) written examination. Candidates aspiring to fill the 29 available vacancies for the Office of the Advocate General, Odisha, Cuttack, can now access their hall tickets as per the official portal. Governed by Advt. No. 02 of 2025-26, this competitive examination is a critical step in the recruitment process.
OPSC ASO 2025 Exam Overview
| Organisation | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Vacancies | 29 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 3rd November 2025 |
| OPSC ASO Exam Date 2025 | 9th November 2025 (Sunday) |
| Shift Timings | Shift 1- 9 am to 10:30 am Shift 2- 11:30 am to 1 pm Shift 3- 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
| Selection Process | (i) Written Examination (Objective Type -Multiple Choice Questions) -400 marks (ii) Skill Test in Computer (Practical-Qualifying) -50 marks |
| Official website | https://www.opsc.gov.in/ |
Steps to Download OPSC ASO Admit Card 2025
- Open your web browser and go to the official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), i.e., https://www.opsc.gov.in/.
- On the homepage, find the section labeled 'Candidate Corner'.
- Click on the 'Download Admission Certificate' link within that section.
- Find and click the link titled 'Assistant Section Officer in the Office of the Advocate General, Odisha (Advt. No. 02 of 2025-26) – Download Admission Certificate & Instructions for Written Examination'.
- Enter your exam name, PPSAN number, and date of birth.
- Click on the 'Print Admission Certificate and Instructions' button.
- Review the displayed admit card and take a printout.
For direct access, candidates can visit the Download OPSC ASO Admit Card 2025 (Active Link).
Exam Schedule and Pattern
The written examination will be held in three shifts on November 9, 2025. Be mindful that there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
| Shifts | Exam Timings | Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 9 am to 10:30 am | Paper 1: General Awareness |
| Shift 2 | 11:30 am to 1 pm | Paper 2: Test of Reasoning Ability & Mental Ability Mathematics |
| Shift 3 | 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Paper 3: Language (English & Odia) |
Exam Day Checklist
Documents to Carry
- Printed OPSC ASO Admit Card 2025 with a recent passport-size photograph affixed.
- Original identity proof (Voter Identity Card, Driving license, PAN Card, Passport, Aadhar Card, or Educational Institution ID).
- Photocopy of the identity proof.
- Ballpoint pen.
Prohibited Items in Exam Hall
- Log Tables
- Calculators
- Mobile phones
- Digital and smart Watches
- Earphones
- iPads
- Pagers
Essential Resources
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