OPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer 2026 — 32 Posts, Apply by 9 Oct

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the Ayurvedic Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 32 vacancies, under Advertisement No. 11 of 2026-27, dated 2 September 2026. This is a sarkari naukri opportunity for AYUSH graduates in Odisha, aimed at strengthening Ayurvedic health services across the state's government hospitals and dispensaries. Eligible candidates aged 21 to 42 years, holding a BAMS degree registered with the Odisha State Council of Ayurvedic Medicines, can apply online from 9 September 2026 to 9 October 2026. Selected Ayurvedic Medical Officers will be posted at government Ayurvedic hospitals and dispensaries across Odisha, providing Ayurvedic consultation, diagnosis, and treatment to patients under the state's AYUSH health infrastructure. The selection process for OPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer 2026 consists of a Written Examination of Objective Type, scheduled for 22 November 2026, with no separate interview stage mentioned in the notification. The salary for Ayurvedic Medical Officer 2026 is ₹44,900 per month at Level 10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix, a stable central-scale-equivalent state government salary that makes this a sought-after AYUSH government job in Odisha. The OPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer 2026 online application is available at opsc.gov.in, and the last date to apply is 9 October 2026. Application fee is ₹700 for General/OBC candidates, and SC/ST candidates are exempted. Candidates must read the complete official OPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer 2026 notification PDF before applying, since the exact document checklist, upload specifications, and any post-wise or district-wise posting preference details are set out there.

• Bachelor Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) or equivalent from a University/Institution recognised by the Central Council of Indian Medicine
• Must be registered under the Odisha State Council of Ayurvedic Medicines
• Must have completed compulsory rotatory internship/housemanship
• No minimum percentage is specified in the notification for the qualifying BAMS degree

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 42 years
• Age relaxation: 5 years for SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen; 10 years for PwD; cumulative relaxation up to 15 years for PwD candidates belonging to SEBC/SC/ST

• Bachelor Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) or equivalent, from a Central Council of Indian Medicine-recognised institution
• Registration under the Odisha State Council of Ayurvedic Medicines mandatory
• Completed compulsory rotatory internship/housemanship
• Age: 21 to 42 years as on the notified cut-off date
• SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen — 5 years relaxation
• PwD — 10 years relaxation; cumulative up to 15 years for PwD belonging to SEBC/SC/ST
• Nationality: must meet OPSC's standard citizenship criteria for state government service

• General/OBC: ₹700/-
• SC/ST: Nil

₹44,900/- per month (Level 10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix)

1. Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in
2. Download and read the complete official notification (Advt No. 11 of 2026-27) carefully before proceeding
3. Register or log in on the OPSC online application portal
4. Fill out the application form carefully with personal, educational, and contact details
5. Upload the required documents — photograph, signature, and certificates — in the prescribed format and file size
6. Pay the application fee online — ₹700 for General/OBC; SC/ST candidates are exempt
7. Review all entered details carefully before final submission, since corrections after submission may not be possible
8. Submit the application on or before the last date, 9 October 2026
9. Take a printout or save a digital copy of the submitted application for future reference
10. Prepare for the Written Examination scheduled for 22 November 2026 by reviewing the syllabus and exam pattern from the official notification