RPSC RAS Recruitment 2026- Apply Online for 607 Lucrative State & Subordinate Vacancies (Advt No. 02/2026-27)
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
📍 Rajasthan
Age
21-42 Years
Min Qualification
10th
Location
All India
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released a major recruitment notification for various Specialist Posts under different departments of the Government of Odisha. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with a background in Arts, Science, Commerce, or Vocational studies to secure a regular government job with a competitive pay scale.
Whether you are interested in field work as an Amin, technical roles in the Fisheries department, or assisting in Forensic laboratories, this recruitment drive covers a diverse range of interests. With a total of 124 vacancies up for grabs, now is the perfect time to start your preparation and aim for a bright future in the Odisha state cadre.
Amin: Must have passed +2 (Arts/Science/Commerce) and possess a certificate in Basic Computer Skills.
Junior Fisheries Technical Assistant (JFTA): Preference is given to +2 Vocational (Fisheries). If not available, candidates with +2 Science are eligible. Candidates must know how to swim.
Junior Forensic Attendant: Must have passed +2 Science from a recognized board.
Language Requirement: You must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently and have passed Odia as a subject in High School or Middle School.
General/UR/SEBC Candidates: ₹500.
SC/ST/PwD Candidates: Exempted (No Fee).
Note: The fee is refundable to those candidates who actually appear for the recruitment examination. Ensure you provide correct bank details in the application form to receive the refund.
Post Name | Department | Total Vacancies (Women) | Qualification Required |
Amin | Engineer-In-Chief, Water Resources | 15 (06-W) | 12th Pass + Computer Skills |
Junior Fisheries Technical Assistant | Directorate of Fisheries | 15 (05-W) | 12th Vocational (Fisheries) or 12th Science + Swimming |
Junior Forensic Attendant | State Forensic Science Laboratory | 94 (30-W) | 12th Science |
Keep these scanned copies ready before you start the application process:
Passport Size Color Photograph (20kb to 100kb in .jpg/.jpeg).
Signature & Thumb Impression (up to 20kb in .jpg/.jpeg).
HSC (10th) Certificate & Marksheet (for Date of Birth proof).
+2 (12th) Certificate & Marksheet (Arts/Science/Commerce/Vocational).
Computer Skill Certificate (Required specifically for the Amin post).
Caste Certificate (For SC/ST/SEBC candidates).
UDID Card/PwD Certificate (For candidates seeking disability reservation).
Discharge Certificate/NOC (For Ex-Servicemen or current Govt employees).
Visit the Website: Go to www.ossc.gov.in and click on the "Apply Online" button.
Registration: If you are a first-time user, click "New User" to generate your User ID and Password. Otherwise, click "Registered User".
Fill Details: Enter your personal information, educational qualifications, and contact details exactly as they appear on your 10th certificate.
Upload Documents: Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and necessary certificates in the prescribed PDF/JPG formats.
Pay Fee: Complete the payment of ₹500 (if applicable) through the Odisha Treasury Portal link.
Submit & Print: Review your application carefully, submit it, and take a printout of the application form for future reference.
The selection is a rigorous three-stage process to ensure the best candidates are chosen:
Stage-I: Preliminary Examination: A 150-mark MCQ-based paper. There is a negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
Stage-II: Main Written Examination: A 200-mark Technical Paper based on the specific qualification of the post.
Stage-III: Certificate Verification: Candidates who clear the Main exam (usually 2 times the vacancy) will be called to verify their original documents.
Can candidates from outside Odisha apply?
Ans: Yes, if they are Indian citizens and meet the Odia language proficiency requirements (reading, writing, and speaking).
Is the application fee refundable?
Ans: Yes, the ₹500 fee will be refunded to your bank account if you actually appear for the exam.
Do I need to send a hard copy of the application to OSSC?
Ans: No, the application is online only. Do not send physical copies.
What is the "Normalization Formula"?
Ans: If the exam is held in multiple batches, OSSC uses a formula to balance the difficulty level across different sets of question papers.
Is there a swimming test for the Fisheries post?
Ans: The advertisement states you must know swimming well and provide a declaration, but a formal test may be conducted during selection.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Ans: Yes, you can give your merit-cum-preference for posts during the application.
Is there negative marking in the exam?
Ans: Yes, Stage-I has a 0.25 penalty for wrong answers.
What is the salary level?
Ans: All three posts are in Pay Matrix Level-3 of ORSP, 2017.
Can Transgender candidates apply?
Ans: Yes, candidates belonging to the Transgender community are fully eligible.
What happens if I miss the Document Verification?
Ans: Your candidature will be automatically rejected.