In today’s Article update, we’ll discuss about the latest recruitment notification released by Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) for the post of Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in the Office of the Advocate General, Cuttack. This is a Group B post, and the official notification is already out on website . In this article, we’ll cover eligibility criteria, age limit, qualification, exam pattern, syllabus, and the application process in full detail.
Total Number of Vacancies
- Total Posts: 29
- Post: Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
- Category: Group B
This post was earlier under Group C but has now been upgraded to Group B.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Candidate must have Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized university by UGC.
- Must have adequate knowledge of Computer Applications.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age Limit For Students : 32 years (as on 1st January 2025)
- Age relaxation applicable as per government norms.
Application Fee
- No examination fee is required for this recruitment.
Selection Process
The selection process for this job will be conducted in two phases described below :
- Written Examination (Objective Type – MCQs):
- Total Marks: 400
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
- Skill Test in Computer Application:
- Qualifying Nature
- Total Marks: 50
- Candidates must secure at least 40% marks to qualify.
Written Exam Pattern
| Paper | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | 100 | 100 | 1.5 Hours |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | 50 | 50 | 1 Hour |
| Mathematics (up to 10th Std ) | 50 | 50 | 1 Hour |
| English Language | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 300 | 300 | — |
- Total Marks in Written Test: 400
- MCQ format with OMR sheet
- Each question carries 1 mark
- 0.25 mark deducted for every wrong answer
Computer Skill Test Syllabus
- Basic Computer Knowledge
- Typing
- MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Internet usage
Duration: 1 hour | 50 Marks | Qualifying Nature
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | 5 May 2025 |
| Application End Date | 25 May 2025 |
| Exam Date | 27 July 2025 (Sunday) |
Exam Centers
- Balasore
- Berhampur
- Bhubaneswar
- Cuttack
- Jeypore
- Sambalpur
Documents Required
- Scanned Photograph and Signature
- Educational Certificates (10th, 12th, Graduation)
- Computer Application Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate (if claiming reservation)
- P w D Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)
Syllabus Overview
General Awareness:
- Current Affairs (State & National)
- History, Geography, Polity
- Indian Constitution
- Economy
- Sports, Awards, Books
Reasoning & Mental Ability:
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Series, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles
Mathematics:
- Arithmetic (Percentage, Ratio, Time & Work)
- Algebra, Data Interpretation
- 10th Std level
English:
- Grammar, Vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Synonyms/Antonyms
- Sentence Correction
Final Selection
- Based on marks secured in Written Exam
- Skill Test is qualifying only
- In case of tie in marks, preference is based on age and educational qualifications
Summary
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Organization | OPSC (Office of Advocate General, Cuttack) |
| Total Vacancies | 29 |
| Qualification Required | Graduate + Computer Knowledge |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Date | 27 July 2025 |
How to Apply?
- Visit: the official https://www.opsc.gov.in
- Go to “Apply Online” section on the website
- Register/Login with basic details that are mentioned there
- Fill the application form with correct details
- Upload required documents
- Submit and take printout for reference
💬 If you have any questions or confusion about eligibility, exam pattern, or application process, feel free to ask!