OPSC Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025: Advertisement for 314 posts released, application begins on this date

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released the recruitment notification for 314 Assistant Professor posts under the Odisha Medical Education Service (OMES) cadre. The recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies across various government medical colleges and institutions in the state. The online application process will begin on May 26, 2025, and continue until June 26, 2025, through the official website, opsc.gov.in .

This opportunity is open to candidates holding postgraduate qualifications such as MD, MS, DNB, or M.Sc. in relevant disciplines. The recruitment spans a wide range of specializations including Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, and more. Interested applicants must ensure they meet all eligibility conditions before applying. The selection process will likely include a written examination or interview.
OPSC Recruitment 2025 Eligibility CriteriaThe 314 vacancies are open across multiple disciplines, including Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Community Medicine, General Medicine, Pediatrics, and more.

Educational Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree such as MD, MS, DNB, or M.Sc. in the concerned subject from a recognized institution.
  
• Teaching experience, wherever applicable, must be in accordance with the guidelines laid out by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Age Limit:

• Applicants must be between 21 to 45 years of age as of May 1, 2025.
  
• Relaxation in upper age limits is applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

OPSC Application Process 2025The online application portal on the official OPSC website will be activated from May 26, 2025. Candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully and ensure that they meet all eligibility conditions before applying.

Application Dates:

• Start of Online Application: May 26, 2025
  
• Last Date to Submit Application: June 26, 2025

Application Fee:

• General/Other Backward Category (OBC) candidates: ₹500
  
• Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/People with Disabilities(PwD) candidates (from Odisha): Exempted from fee

Applicants must upload scanned copies of their educational qualifications, caste certificates (if applicable), experience certificates, and other required documents as per the format specified in the notification.
Selection process for OPSC Assistant Professor postsThe selection will be made through a shortlisting process, which may include a written test and/or interview depending on the number of applications received.

Final selection will be based on the candidate’s academic records, relevant experience, and performance in the interview.

Pay Scale:

• Selected candidates will be appointed in Level-12 of the pay matrix, with an initial basic pay of ₹79,800 per month.
  
• They will also be entitled to usual dearness and other allowances as admissible by the state government.

For detailed notification and to apply online, applicants may visit opsc.gov.in.