OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 312 Vacancies
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 aims to fill 312 vacancies in various medical specialities (Anatomy, Surgery, etc.). Eligible candidates with a relevant Postgraduate degree (MD/MS/DNB) can apply online from January 27 to February 3, 2026. Selection is based on a written test at Academic Level 12.
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OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification. This is an opportunity for eligible candidates to join as Assistant Professors across various disciplines. A total of 312 vacancies have been declared. Interested candidates must apply online through the official OPSC website. The application window opens on January 27, 2026, and closes on February 3, 2026 (5:00 pm), with the exam set for February 22, 2026.
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview
The OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 provides a detailed overview of the examination process. Candidates should familiarise themselves with the key aspects, such as the conducting body, post name, total vacancies, and important dates.
| OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview | |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| Vacancies | 312 |
| Advertisement No. | 03 of 2025-26 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | To be released. |
| Notification Release Date | January 20, 2026 |
| Application Dates | January 27 to February 3 |
| Exam Date | February 22, 2026 |
OPSC Assistant Professor Notification 2026
OPSC Assistant Professor Notification 2026 includes the details on eligibility criteria, selection process, application procedures, and important instructions for candidates. Reviewing this document is essential for all prospective applicants to participate in the OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026.
OPSC Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026
A total of 312 Assistant Professor vacancies have been announced by OPSC for the year 2026. These positions are distributed across 22 different disciplines. This recruitment specifically targets PWD category candidates for certain reserved posts within these disciplines.
| OPSC Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sl. No. | Name of the Discipline | Total Vacancies | Posts Reserved for PwD |
| 1 | Anaesthesiology | 25 | 1 |
| 2 | Anatomy | 20 | 1 |
| 3 | Biochemistry | 14 | 1 |
| 4 | E.N.T. | 4 | NIL |
| 5 | F.M. & T | 5 | NIL |
| 6 | General Medicine | 21 | 1 |
| 7 | Microbiology | 11 | NIL |
| 8 | O & G | 9 | NIL |
| 9 | Ophthalmology | 12 | NIL |
| 10 | Orthopaedic Surgery | 12 | NIL |
| 11 | Paediatrics | 16 | 1 |
| 12 | Pathology | 29 | 2 |
| 13 | Pharmacology | 13 | 1 |
| 14 | Physiology | 9 | NIL |
| 15 | Psychiatry | 8 | NIL |
| 16 | Radio-diagnosis | 10 | NIL |
| 17 | Community Medicine | 33 | 2 |
| 18 | Dermatology | 7 | NIL |
| 19 | General Surgery | 32 | 2 |
| 20 | T.B. & C.D. | 6 | NIL |
| 21 | Emergency Medicine | 11 | NIL |
| 22 | Phy. Medicine & Rehabilitation | 5 | NIL |
| Total | 312 | 12 | |
OPSC Assistant Professor Application Form 2026
OPSC Assistant Professor Application Form 2026 will be available on the official website. Candidates can participate in the Assistant Professor application process from January 27 to February 3, 2026. Refer to the OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 eligibility criteria to fill out the form correctly.
OPSC Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for the OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 must meet specific eligibility criteria, including nationality, age limits, and educational qualifications. Fulfilling these requirements is mandatory for all applicants.
OPSC Assistant Professor Educational Qualification
A Post Graduate Degree in the relevant Broad Speciality, or an equivalent qualification as prescribed by MCI/NMC, is the minimum educational requirement. Specific disciplines have detailed qualification and experience requirements:
| OPSC Assistant Professor Educational Qualification | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 recognised 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 an NMC/MCI recognised 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 (Biochemistry) Training from an institution having 500 or more beds from an NMC/MCI recognised Institute with 01 year post PG Senior Resident/Tutorship in Biochemistry. 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 PhD. 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 a PhD. 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 an NMC/MCI recognised 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 recognised 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 an NMC/MCI recognised 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 recognised 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 an NMC/MCI recognised 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 PhD. 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 Biochemistry) with PhD. 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 recognised 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 recognised 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 Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21 and 45 years of age as of January 1, 2025. This means applicants should have been born between January 2, 1980, and January 1, 2004, to qualify. The OPSC provides upper age limit relaxations for various categories as detailed below for the OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026.
| OPSC Assistant Professor Age Limit | |
|---|---|
| Categories | Upper Age Limit Relaxation |
| SEBC | 5 Years |
| ST | 10 Years |
| SC | 10 Years |
| Women & Ex-Servicemen | 10 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST/SEBC) | 15 Years |
OPSC Assistant Professor Selection Process 2026
OPSC Assistant Professor Selection Process 2026 will be conducted in a single stage. This is based on the Odisha Medical Education Service (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2021. Candidates need to appear in the written exam that includes 200 questions of 200 marks to solve in 3 hours.
OPSC Assistant Professor Salary 2026
OPSC Assistant Professor Salary 2026 structure is ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 per month. The grade pay is ₹6000. The Assistant Professor In-Hand Salary is ₹79,800 – ₹1,00,000+ per month (after allowances and deductions).
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 FAQs
When is the OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification released?
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on January 20, 2026.
How many vacancies are available in the OPSC Assistant Professor posts?
There are a total of 312 Assistant Professor vacancies in the recruitment.
What are the application dates for OPSC Assistant Professor 2026?
Online applications for OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 will start on January 27, 2026, and close on February 3, 2026.
What is the age limit for the OPSC Assistant Professor 2026 positions?
Candidates must be between 21 and 45 years of age as of January 1, 2025, for the OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026.
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