OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 312 Posts
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The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) officially released the Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification on 20th January 2026, announcing 312 vacancies. The online application window opens on 27th January 2026 at www.opsc.gov.in.
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has unveiled the OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting applications for 312 vacancies across 22 disciplines. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications via the official OPSC website at www.opsc.gov.in. The online application process is scheduled to commence on 27th January 2026. Explore this article for comprehensive details regarding the recruitment drive.
OPSC Assistant Professor Notification 2026 Out
Published on 20th January 2026, the OPSC Assistant Professor Notification 2026 covers 312 faculty positions across 22 distinct disciplines. Candidates are encouraged to thoroughly review the official notification to understand essential details, including eligibility requirements, registration timelines, and the selection process. For your convenience, we have provided a direct link below to download the official notification PDF.
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026- Summary
Applications for the OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 are exclusively invited from PWD candidates who meet the prescribed educational qualifications and age criteria. Candidate selection for these Assistant Professor roles will be determined by a formal written examination.
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026- Overview
Orgaization
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Post
Assistant Professor
Vacancy
312
Advt. No.
03 of 2025-26
Mode of Application
Online
Registration Dates
27th January to 3rd February 2026
Educational Qualification
Post Graduate Degree in the concerned Broad Speciality or equivalent prescribed by MCI/NMC
Age Limit
21 to 45 Years
Application Fee
There is No Application Fee
Selection Process
Written Exam
Official Website
www.opsc.gov.in
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification, released on 20th January 2026, outlines the full schedule for the hiring process. The application portal opens on 27th January 2026, with a final submission deadline of 3rd February 2026 (5:00 PM). The written examination is slated for 22nd February 2026.
Events
Dates
Notification Release Date
20th January 2026
Apply Online Starts
27th January 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
3rd February 2026
Exam Date
22nd February 2026
OPSC Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026
The Odisha Public Service Commission has announced 312 vacancies for the Assistant Professor position across 22 disciplines, specifically reserved for PWD category applicants. Please refer to the vacancy breakdown in the table below.
Sl. No.
Name of the Discipline
Benchmark Disabilities that can be Included
Total Vacancies
Posts Reserved for PwD
1
Anaesthesiology
OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands
25
1
2
Anatomy
HH, OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands
20
1
3
Biochemistry
HH, OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands
14
1
4
E.N.T.
OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands
4
NIL
5
F.M. & T
HH, OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands
5
NIL
6
General Medicine
OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands
21
1
7
Microbiology
HH, OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands
11
NIL
8
O & G
OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands
9
NIL
9
Ophthalmology
OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands
12
NIL
10
Orthopaedic Surgery
HANDS
12
NIL
11
Paediatrics
OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands
16
1
12
Pathology
HH, OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands
29
2
13
Pharmacology
HANDS
13
1
14
Physiology
HH, OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands
9
NIL
15
Psychiatry
HANDS
8
NIL
16
Radio-diagnosis
HH, OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands
10
NIL
17
Community Medicine
HANDS, OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands
33
2
18
Dermatology
OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands
7
NIL
19
General Surgery
HANDS, AAV with full functional hands
32
2
20
T.B. & C.D.
OL, LC, AAV with full functional hands
6
NIL
21
Emergency Medicine
—
11
NIL
22
Phy. Medicine & Rehabilitation
—
5
NIL
Total
312
12
OPSC Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates interested in the Assistant Professor role must verify the eligibility criteria specific to their discipline. Before applying, ensure you meet all requirements regarding educational qualifications, age limits, and other mandatory conditions.
Candidates must be citizens of India.
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2025)
To be eligible, candidates must be between 21 and 45 years of age. Specifically, applicants must have been born between 02/01/1980 and 01/01/2004. Only those fulfilling these age criteria are eligible to apply for the position.
Upper Age Limit Requirements
Categories
Upper Age Limit
SEBC
5 Years
ST
10 Years
SC
10 Years
Women & Ex-Servicemen
10 Years
PwBD (SC/ST/SEBC)
15 Years
Educational Qualification
For detailed information regarding educational qualifications and experience required for specific disciplines, please refer to the table provided below.
Sr. No.
Disciplines
Educational Qualification & Experience
1.
Anaesthesiology
M.D. /M.S. (Anaesthesiology) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Anaesthesia.
Or DNB (Anaesthesia) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognized M.D./M.S. (Anaesthesiology) course with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Anaesthesiology.
Or DNB (Anaesthesia) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Anaesthesia in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College.
2.
Anatomy
M.D./M.S.(Anatomy) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/ Tutorship in Anatomy.
Or DNB (Anatomy) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Anatomy.
Or DNB (Anatomy) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Anatomy in NMC/MCI recognised/ permitted/ approved Medical College.
3.
Bio-chemistry
M.D. (Biochemistry) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Biochemistry.
Or DNB (Bio-chemistry) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Bio-chemistry.
Or DNB (Bio-chemistry) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Bio-chemistry in NMC/MCI recognised/ permitted/approved Medical College.
Or M.Sc. (Medical Bio-Chemistry) with Ph.D. Medical Bio-Chemistry.
Provided that in case of non-availability of a candidate with M.D/MS/DNB qualification, a candidate having M.Sc. (Medical Biochemistry) with Ph.D. Medical Biochemistry.
4.
Ε.Ν.Τ
M.S.(Oto-Rhino-Laryngology/ENT) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in ENT.
Or DNB (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology/ENT) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology/ENT.
Or DNB (Oto-Rhino-Laryngology/ENT) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Oto-Rhino-Laryngology/ENT in NMC/MCI recognised/ permitted/approved Medical College.
5.
F.M. & T
M.D.(F.M.T.) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in F.M.T.
Or DNB (F.M.T.) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in F.M.T.
Or DNB (F.M.T.) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in F.M.T. in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College.
6.
General Medicine
M.D. (General Medicine) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in General Medicine.
Or DNB (General Medicine) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in General Medicine.
Or DNB (General Medicine) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in General Medicine in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/ approved Medical College.
7.
Microbiology
M.D. (Microbiology) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/ Tutorship in Microbiology.
Or DNB (Microbiology) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Microbiology.
Or DNB (Microbiology) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Microbiology in NMC/MCI recognised /permitted/ approved Medical College.
8.
O & G
M.D./M.S.(O. & G.) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in O & G.
Or DNB (O. & G) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in O. & G.
Or DNB (O. & G.) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in O. & G. in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College
9.
Ophthalmology
M.S.( Ophthalmology) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Ophthalmology.
Or DNB (Ophthalmology) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Ophthalmology.
Or DNB (Ophthalmology) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Ophthalmology in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College.
10.
Orthopaedic Surgery
M.S.(Orthopaedics) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Orthopaedics.
Or DNB (Orthopaedics Surgery) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Orthopaedics Surgery.
Or DNB (Orthopaedics Surgery) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Orthopaedics Surgery in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College
11.
Paediatrics
M.D. (Paediatrics) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Paediatrics
Or DNB (Paediatrics) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Paediatrics.
Or DNB (Paediatrics) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Paediatrics in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College
12.
Pathology
M.D.(Pathology) With 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Pathology.
Or DNB (Pathology) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Pathology.
Or DNB (Pathology) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Pathology in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College.
13.
Pharmacology
M.D. (Pharmacology) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Pharmacology.
Or DNB (Pharmacology) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Pharmacology.
Or DNB (Pharmacology) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Pharmacology in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/ approved Medical College.
14.
Physiology
M.D. (Physiology) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Physiology.
Or DNB (Physiology) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Physiology.
Or DNB (Physiology) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Physiology in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College.
Or M.Sc. (Medical Physiology) with Ph.D. Medical Physiology. Provided that in case of non-availability of a candidate with M.D/M.S/DNB qualification, a candidate having M.Sc. (Medical Physiology) with Ph.D. Medical Physiology.
15.
Psychiatry
M.D.(Psychiatry) With 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Psychiatry.
Or DNB (Psychiatry) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Psychiatry.
Or DNB (Psychiatry) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Psychiatry in NMC/MCI recognised/permitted/approved Medical College.
16.
Radio-diagnosis
M.D./M.S.(Radio diagnosis/Radiology) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Radio-diagnosis.
Or DNB (Radiology) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Radiology.
Or DNB (Radiology) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Radiology in NMC/MCI recognised /permitted/approved Medical College.
17.
Radio-Therapy (MKCG)
M.D./M.S.(Radiotherapy /Radiation Oncology) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/ Tutorship in Radiotherapy /Radiation Oncology.
Or DNB (Radiotherapy/Radiation Oncology) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognised M.D/M.S. (Radiotherapy) course with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Radiotherapy.
Or DNB (Radiotherapy /Radiation Oncology) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Radiotherapy in NMC/MCI recognised /permitted/approved Medical College.
18.
Community Medicine
M.D.(Community Medicine), M.D. (Community Health Administration) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Community Medicine.
Or DNB (Community Medicine) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Community Medicine.
Or DNB (Community Medicine) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Community Medicine in NMC/MCI recognised/ permitted/ approved Medical College.
19.
Dermatology
M.D. (Dermatology/Dermatology & Venereology/Dermatology Venereology & Leprosy/Skin & V.D.) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Dermatology.
Or DNB (Dermatology) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Dermatology.
Or DNB (Dermatology) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Dermatology in NMC/MCI recognised/ permitted/approved Medical College.
20.
General Surgery
M.S.(General Surgery) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in General Surgery.
Or DNB (General Surgery) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in General Surgery.
Or DNB (General Surgery) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in General Surgery in NMC/MCI recognised/ permitted/ approved Medical College
21.
Emergency Medicine
M.D.(Emergency Medicine) With 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Emergency Medicine.
Or M.D. / M.S. / DNB General Medicine / Anaesthesia / Respiratory Medicine / General Surgery / Orthopaedics with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Emergency Medicine.
Or DNB (Emergency Medicine) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognized Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in Emergency Medicine.
Or DNB (Emergency Medicine) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in Emergency Medicine in an MCI/NMC recognised/ permitted/approved Medical College.
SR ship is not compulsory till 21.02.2027, Special Training for 03 years in the Speciality Subject in a Teaching Institution/Centre of Excellence with dedicated service in that Speciality.
22.
Phy. Medicine & Rehabilitation
M.D(Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in P.M.R.
Or M.D.(Medicine) With a Diploma in P.M.R. and 01 year post PG Senior Resident in P.M.R.
Or M.S.(General Surgery)/M.S.(Orthopaedics) with 02 years special training in P.M.R. in any approved institution and 01 year post PG Senior Resident in P.M.R.
Or DNB (P.M.R.) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from NMC/MCI recognised M.D. (P.M.R.) course with 01 year post PG Senior Resident in P.M.R.
Or DNB (P.M.R.) Training from an institution having less than 500 beds with 02 years post PG Senior Resident in P.M.R. in NMC/MCI recognised/ permitted/approved Medical College.
SR ship is not compulsory till 21.02.2027, Special Training for 03 years in the Speciality Subject in a Teaching Institution/Centre of Excellence with dedicated service in that Speciality.
OPSC Assistant Professor Selection Process 2026
The recruitment process for the Assistant Professor post consists of a single-stage written test, conducted in accordance with the Odisha Medical Education Service (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021.
Written Exam
OPSC Assistant Professor Exam Pattern 2026
Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT) or OMR-based (to be confirmed)