StateOdishaChecked 14 Jul 2026
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Language Officer, Group-B (Advertisement No. 03 of 2026-27) Recruitment 2026
OPSC recruitment for 3 Language Officer (Group-B, Gazetted) posts in the Government of Odisha. A niche but genuine state-service opening for Odia-language specialists and law graduates with an Odia background.
Recruitment Summary
Organization
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Post Name
Language Officer, Group-B (Advertisement No. 03 of 2026-27)
Total Vacancies
3
Qualification
Graduation with Odia or English as Honours subject (with Odia as a pass/compulsory subject), OR Post-graduation in Odia combined with a Law degree from a recognized university
Last Date
03-08-2026
Location
Odisha
Age Limit
21 to 42 years as on 1 January 2026. Relaxation: 5 years for ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen, 10 years for PwD.
Salary / Pay
Rs. 35,400 per month (Level-9 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules 2017) plus dearness allowance and other sanctioned government allowances.
Application Fee
Rs. 700 for General/OBC; Nil for SC/ST/PwD. Fee is refundable for candidates who appear in both papers of the written examination.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Language Officer — Unreserved | 2 (incl. 1 for Women) |
| Language Officer — Scheduled Tribe | 1 |
Exam / Selection Pattern
- Two subjective papers on Odia language/literature and allied subjects as prescribed in the official syllabus, total 300 marks.
- Viva-Voce: 40 marks.
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination (Subjective) — two papers, 300 marks total
- 2Viva-Voce (Interview) — 40 marks
- 3Final merit based on combined written + viva-voce score
How to Apply
- 1.Visit opsc.gov.in and open Advertisement No. 03 of 2026-27.
- 2.Register and apply online, uploading scanned photograph, signature and left thumb impression.
- 3.Upload supporting educational/experience documents.
- 4.Pay the applicable fee and submit before 3 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
Important Notes
- A minimum of 7 years' experience in a relevant Group B/C post (or 3 years including 1 year of translation work) is required for certain age-relaxation categories — check the detailed notification.
- This is a small, specialised vacancy (3 posts) — competition is expected to be intense relative to seat count.