The OPSC Scientific Officer Recruitment 2026 opens a specialist route into Odisha's forensic science setup, with 89 Group-B Scientific Officer posts spread across ten divisions of the State Forensic Science Service Organization under the Home Department. The Odisha Public Service Commission issued the notification as Advertisement No. 14 of 2026-27 on 28-10-2026, and the online window at opsc.gov.in runs from 06-11-2026 to 26-11-2026 (05:00 PM). Because each applicant may choose only one division, the choice of subject matters as much as the eligibility itself — pick the division that matches your postgraduate specialisation, not simply the one with the most seats.
At ₹44,900 in Level-10 of the pay matrix, with a written examination followed by a personality test, this is one of the more substantial state-level science recruitments of the season, and the written test date of 17-01-2027 leaves a workable preparation window after the form closes.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued (Advt. 14 of 2026-27) | 28-10-2026 |
| Online registration and fee payment open | 06-11-2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 26-11-2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Written examination | 17-01-2027 |
| Division | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Physics | 7 |
| Ballistics | 6 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| Toxicology | 13 |
| Biology | 14 |
| Serology | 4 |
| DNA | 12 |
| Forensic Psychology | 6 |
| Cyber Forensic | 11 |
| Document | 6 |
| Total (including 29 posts for women) | 89 |
Applicants need a postgraduate or master's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks, with the exact subject requirement varying by division — the full advertisement should be checked division by division before choosing. The posts fall under the Odisha Forensic Science Service Rules, 2025, with a one-time relaxation notified on 18-07-2026 also in force.
| Detail | Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Maximum age | 42 years |
| Age counted as on | 01-01-2026 |
| Date-of-birth range | 02-01-1984 to 01-01-2005 |
| Age relaxation | As per applicable rules |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application fee (where applicable) | ₹700 |
The Odisha Public Service Commission, based in Cuttack, recruits officers for the Government of Odisha, including specialist Group-B posts in the state's forensic science laboratories.
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| OPSC official website | opsc.gov.in |
| Scientific Officer notification (Advt. 14 of 2026-27) | Available on the official OPSC website |
There are 89 posts across 10 divisions, including 29 posts reserved for women.
Online applications open on 06-11-2026 and close on 26-11-2026 at 05:00 PM.
A postgraduate or master's degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% marks.
Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years as on 01-01-2026.
Selection is through a written examination of 400 marks followed by a personality test of 50 marks.