Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) — Odisha Secretariat Service
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Any Graduate / Bachelor's Degree |
| Salary | As per State Government Norms |
| Application Fee | Refer Official Notification |
| Selection Process | Written Examination (Objective) and Computer Skill Test (Practical) |
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially outlined the recruitment process for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) position. For candidates aiming to secure a position in the Odisha Secretariat Service, understanding the comprehensive syllabus and exam structure is crucial. The selection process is primarily based on a multi-paper written examination followed by a practical skill assessment.
The selection of candidates for the Assistant Section Officer post involves two main stages:
The written exam is conducted in an offline (Pen & Paper) mode. Below is the detailed structure of the examination:
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Awareness | 100 | 100 | 1.5 Hours |
| Paper 2 | Reasoning & Mental Ability | 50 | 50 | 1.5 Hours |
| Mathematics (10th Standard) | 50 | 50 | ||
| Paper 3 | English | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Odia | 100 | 100 | ||
| Total | 400 | 400 | 5 Hours | |
Note: There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect response.
English: Focuses on Grammar (Subject-Verb Agreement, Tenses, Articles), Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms), Comprehension, and Sentence Rearrangement.
Odia: Includes Sentence Rearrangement (ବାକ୍ୟ ପୁନର୍ବିନ୍ୟାସ), Grammar (ଭ୍ୟାକରଣ), Paragraph Writing (ଅନୁଛେଦ), and Antonyms/Synonyms (ପ୍ରତିଶବ୍ଦ).
Candidates who clear the written exam must appear for a practical skill test covering:
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