OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 — 44 Posts, Apply Online by 24 Aug (Odisha)

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. 05 of 2026-27) for 44 vacancies under a Special Drive in the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Odisha. As of July 2026, this Odisha sarkari naukri 2026 is open to BFSc graduates, offering permanent government service in Odisha's fisheries sector — one of the state's most important natural resource departments covering both coastal marine and inland fisheries operations across all districts. Selected Assistant Fisheries Officers will be responsible for implementing fisheries development schemes, conducting fisheries extension activities for fishing communities, supervising inland and marine fisheries operations, and enforcing fisheries regulations across Odisha's coastal and inland districts. The OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer 2026 selection process consists of a Written Examination followed by Document Verification. Pay follows the Odisha Government Group-B pay scale with DA, HRA, and all applicable state allowances. The OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer 2026 online application is available at opscechayan.in. The last date to apply is 24 August 2026. Application fee is ₹700 for General/OBC/EWS and nil for SC/ST/PwD. Candidates must read the complete official OPSC notification PDF at opsc.gov.in before applying.

Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries Science (BFSc) from a recognised university or institution approved by the Fisheries Council of India.

21 to 38 years as on the last date of application.

• SC/ST — 5 years relaxation
• OBC — 3 years relaxation
• PwD — 10 years relaxation as per Odisha Govt rules

• Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries Science (BFSc) from a recognised university or institution
• Age: 21 to 38 years as on the last date of application
• SC/ST — 5 years relaxation; OBC — 3 years; PwD — 10 years as per Odisha Govt rules
• Candidates must be Indian citizens and fulfil Odisha domicile requirements as per the official notification

General / OBC / EWS: ₹700 SC / ST / PwD: Nil Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card)

Pay Scale as per Odisha Government pay structure for Group-B posts under the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department. Basic pay plus DA, HRA, and other state government allowances as applicable.

1. Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in and navigate to the Advertisements section
2. Click on the OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 05 of 2026-27) notification link
3. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully before applying
4. Visit the online application portal at opscechayan.in and register using your active email ID and mobile number
5. Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details
6. Upload scanned photograph and signature as per dimensions specified in the official notification
7. Pay application fee of ₹700 via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card (SC/ST/PwD: exempt)
8. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
9. Submit the application and download the confirmation receipt
10. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future document verification reference