Odisha Public Service Commission(OPSC) is inviting applications for 314 Assistant Professor (Broad Speciality) posts in government medical colleges across Odisha. This official recruitment drive under Advertisement No. 03 of 2025-26 offers career stability, academic recognition, and the chance to serve the public healthcare system with pride.
OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 – Highlights
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducted By | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 03 of 2025-26 |
| Post | Assistant Professor (Broad Speciality) |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Odisha |
| Total Vacancies | 314 (including 74 for women) |
| Apply Online Dates | 26 May 2025 to 26 June 2025 (till 5:00 PM) |
| Mode of Selection | Written Test |
| Written Exam Date | 17 August 2025 (Sunday) |
| Official Website | https://opsc.gov.in |
| Application Fee | Exempted for all categories |
Discipline-Wise Vacancy Breakup
Some of the major disciplines with vacancies include:
- General Surgery – 32 posts
- Community Medicine – 33 posts
- Pathology – 29 posts
- Anaesthesiology – 25 posts
- General Medicine – 21 posts
- Paediatrics – 16 posts
- Orthopaedic Surgery – 12 posts
- And many more across 24 disciplines
Note: Women candidates have designated quotas in each discipline.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold:
- A Postgraduate Degree (MD/MS/DNB) in the concerned Broad Speciality
- Or equivalent qualification approved by MCI/NMC
- For Anatomy, Physiology & Biochemistry: M.Sc. + Ph.D. may be considered if MD/MS/DNB candidates are unavailable
- DNB holders must meet residency criteria based on hospital bed strength
Senior Residency requirements apply based on degree and institution. Refer to official guidelines for full details.
Age Criteria (as on 01.01.2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen: +5 years
- PwD: +10 years (up to 15 years for PwD in reserved categories)
- In-service doctors: +5 years
Selection Process
- Written Examination (MCQ format, OMR-based)
- Total Questions: 200 (1 mark each)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer
- Duration: 3 hours
- Qualifying Marks: To be decided by the Commission
- Syllabus:
- As per NMC/MCI syllabus for Broad Speciality
- For M.Sc. applicants – syllabus as per Medical M.Sc. curriculum
Exam Centre: Cuttack
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 15 May 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 26 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 June 2025 (till 5:00 PM) |
| Exam Date | 17 August 2025 (Sunday) |
Documents Required (at verification)
- HSC certificate (age proof)
- MBBS & PG Degree/DNB Certificates
- Internship certificate
- Senior Residency certificate
- Latest Medical Registration Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD/Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (for in-service candidates)
How to Apply Online
- Visit https://opsc.gov.in
- Click on the Apply Online link for Advt. No. 03 of 2025-26
- Register and generate your PPSAN
- Fill the form carefully with accurate details
- Upload scanned documents, photograph, signature, and thumb impression
- Submit the application and download a copy for future use
Defective or incomplete forms will be rejected without notice.
FAQs
Q1: Can final year PG students apply?
Only candidates with completed PG degrees and SR experience by the closing date (26 June 2025) are eligible.
Q2: Is there any interview?
No interview. Selection is based on Written Exam + Document Verification.
Q3: Are non-Odisha residents eligible?
Yes, but Odisha natives will get preference when marks are tied.
Q4: What’s the syllabus?
The written exam follows the MCI/NMC syllabus for the respective Broad Speciality.
Q5: Where will the exam be held?
The exam will be conducted in Cuttack only.
