The Odisha Public Service Commission has released the provisional answer key for the Assistant Fisheries Officer (Group-B) recruitment. The key covers the two objective-type written papers held under Advertisement No. 05 of 2026-27, and candidates can now match their responses to estimate their likely scores. Objections to the provisional key can be submitted online until 12 October 2026. 📄
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- Selection Process
- How to Download the Answer Key
- Important Links
Overview
OPSC conducts this recruitment for the Odisha Fisheries Service Cadre. The selection is based on a written examination of 800 marks followed by an interview of 100 marks. The provisional answer key lets candidates check each answer from the two papers before the final result is prepared.
| Fact | Detail |
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Fisheries Officer (Group-B), Odisha Fisheries Service Cadre |
| Advertisement No. | 05 of 2026-27 |
| Total Posts | 44 |
| Answer Key | Provisional key released on 01 October 2026 |
| Objection Last Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Official Website | http://www.opsc.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
The 44 posts are reserved category-wise as follows.
| Category | Posts |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 43 (including 13 reserved for women) |
| Total | 44 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fishery Science (B.F.Sc.) from a recognized university in India or abroad.
- Must be a citizen of India.
- Must be able to read, write and speak Odia, as prescribed in the official notification.
| Age Limit | Requirement |
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 47 years |
Pay: Rs. 44,900 per month (Level-10) plus allowances as per ORSP Rules, 2017.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 20 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 24 August 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Written Exam | 26 September 2026 (tentative, as per source schedule) |
| Provisional Answer Key | 01 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Objections | 12 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All categories | No application fee |
Selection Process
| Stage | Marks |
| Written Exam – Paper-I (200 objective questions, 2 hours 30 minutes) | 400 |
| Written Exam – Paper-II (200 objective questions, 2 hours 30 minutes) | 400 |
| Interview (Viva Voce) | 100 |
| Total | 900 |
Each question carries 2 marks and there is no negative marking.
How to Download the Answer Key
- Visit the official OPSC website at http://www.opsc.gov.in.
- Look for the notice for the Assistant Fisheries Officer (Advt. 05 of 2026-27) provisional answer key.
- Open the answer key link and download the PDF for Paper-I and Paper-II.
- Match your recorded responses against the key to estimate your score.
- If you find an error, submit your objection through the official portal on or before 12 October 2026.
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