OPSC Recruitment 2026: 89 Forensic Science Posts, Apply by 26 November
The Odisha Public Service Commission is recruiting for 89 posts under advertisement number 14 of 2026-27, covering disciplines such as Physics, Ballistics, Chemistry, Toxicology, Biology, Serology, DNA, Forensic Psychology, Cyber Forensic and Document. Online applications open on 6 November 2026 and close on 26 November 2026. The examination is scheduled for 17 January 2027. Candidates should check the discipline-wise requirements before applying.
- Vacancies
- 89
- Last date
- 26 Nov 2026
- Status
- 24 days left
Important dates
- Applications open
- 6 Nov 2026
- Last date to apply
- 26 Nov 2026
- Examination date
- 17 Jan 2027
Application fee
- General / EWS / OBC
- ₹700
Age limit
21 to 42 years
Reckoned as on 1 Jan 2026.
Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as stated in the official notification.
Official links
Links go to the recruiter’s own site. Always apply through the official notification.
Posts and qualification
10 posts| Post | Qualification required | Age | Pay | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | Master’s as per Annexure-A | 21–42 yrs(overall) | Level-10 | 7Category-wise seats
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| Ballistics | Master’s as per Annexure-A | 21–42 yrs(overall) | Level-10 | 6Category-wise seats
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| Chemistry | Master’s as per Annexure-A | 21–42 yrs(overall) | Level-10 | 10Category-wise seats
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| Toxicology | Master’s as per Annexure-A | 21–42 yrs(overall) | Level-10 | 13Category-wise seats
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| Biology | Master’s as per Annexure-A | 21–42 yrs(overall) | Level-10 | 14Category-wise seats
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| Serology | Master’s as per Annexure-A | 21–42 yrs(overall) | Level-10 | 4Category-wise seats
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| DNA | Master’s as per Annexure-A | 21–42 yrs(overall) | Level-10 | 12Category-wise seats
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| Forensic Psychology | Master’s as per Annexure-A | 21–42 yrs(overall) | Level-10 | 6Category-wise seats
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| Cyber Forensic | Master’s as per Annexure-A | 21–42 yrs(overall) | Level-10 | 11Category-wise seats
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| Document | Master’s as per Annexure-A | 21–42 yrs(overall) | Level-10 | 6Category-wise seats
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- Physics7 seats
- Qualification
- Master’s as per Annexure-A
- Age
- 21–42 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- Level-10
Category-wise seats
- SC 1
- ST 2
- UR 4
- Ballistics6 seats
- Qualification
- Master’s as per Annexure-A
- Age
- 21–42 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- Level-10
Category-wise seats
- SC 0
- ST 2
- UR 3
- Chemistry10 seats
- Qualification
- Master’s as per Annexure-A
- Age
- 21–42 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- Level-10
Category-wise seats
- SC 3
- ST 3
- UR 4
- Toxicology13 seats
- Qualification
- Master’s as per Annexure-A
- Age
- 21–42 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- Level-10
Category-wise seats
- SC 3
- ST 2
- UR 8
- Biology14 seats
- Qualification
- Master’s as per Annexure-A
- Age
- 21–42 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- Level-10
Category-wise seats
- SC 4
- ST 2
- UR 6
- Serology4 seats
- Qualification
- Master’s as per Annexure-A
- Age
- 21–42 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- Level-10
Category-wise seats
- SC 1
- ST 0
- UR 3
- DNA12 seats
- Qualification
- Master’s as per Annexure-A
- Age
- 21–42 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- Level-10
Category-wise seats
- SC 2
- ST 3
- UR 6
- Forensic Psychology6 seats
- Qualification
- Master’s as per Annexure-A
- Age
- 21–42 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- Level-10
Category-wise seats
- SC 1
- ST 1
- UR 3
- Cyber Forensic11 seats
- Qualification
- Master’s as per Annexure-A
- Age
- 21–42 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- Level-10
Category-wise seats
- SC 2
- ST 2
- UR 5
- Document6 seats
- Qualification
- Master’s as per Annexure-A
- Age
- 21–42 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- Level-10
Category-wise seats
- SC 1
- ST 1
- UR 3
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| Pay level | Basic | Gross a month | In hand after NPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 10 | ₹56,100 | ₹1,01,130 – ₹1,18,110 | ₹92,154 – ₹1,09,134 |
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