OPSC Lecturer (Physical Education) 2026 — 5 Posts, Apply by 09 Oct

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the Lecturer in Govt. College of Physical Education Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 12 of 2026-27 for 5 posts. This OPSC Recruitment 2026 sarkari naukri opportunity is open to candidates holding a Master's Degree in Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) with at least 55% marks, or a Ph.D/D.Litt/M.Phil/M.Litt with at least 50% marks in the Master's Degree, from a recognised University. Candidates aged between 21 and 42 years, proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Odia, are eligible to apply online before the closing date. Selected Lecturers will teach Physical Education at the Government College of Physical Education under the Higher Education Department, Govt. of Odisha, contributing to sports science education and coaching curriculum delivery. The selection process for OPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 consists of a Written Examination (Subjective type) conducted over two days, followed by a Viva Voce Test for shortlisted candidates. The salary for OPSC Lecturer 2026 is placed at ₹44,900 in Level-10, Cell-1 of the pay matrix as per ORSP Rules, 2017, plus usual Dearness and other Allowances as sanctioned by the Government from time to time. The OPSC Lecturer 2026 online application is available at https://opsc.gov.in/. The last date to apply for OPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 is 09 October 2026, with the registration and fee payment link having opened on 09 September 2026. Application fee is ₹700 for candidates other than SC/ST; SC/ST candidates are exempted. The Written Examination is scheduled for 03 and 04 January 2027. Candidates must read the complete official OPSC Lecturer 2026 notification PDF before applying, since the Odia-language proficiency requirement and SC/ST relaxed qualification norms are detailed only in the full notification document.

• Master's Degree in Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) from a recognized University with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade and a consistently good academic record
• OR Ph.D/D.Litt/M.Phil/M.Litt with at least 50% marks in the Master's Degree
• SC/ST candidates: Master's Degree in Physical Education with at least 50% marks
• Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia, per qualifying conditions specified in the notification

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 42 years
• Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen

• Master's Degree in Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) from a recognized University with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade and a consistently good academic record, OR Ph.D/D.Litt/M.Phil/M.Litt with at least 50% marks in the Master's Degree
• SC and ST candidates: Master's Degree in Physical Education from a recognized University with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade
• Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia, satisfied by: passing M.E. School Examination with Oriya as a language subject, OR passing High School Certificate/equivalent with Oriya as the medium of examination in a non-language subject, OR passing Odia as a subject in Class-VII or above, OR passing an Oriya test at M.E. standard conducted by the Department of School & Mass Education/Board of Secondary Education, Odisha
• Age: Minimum 21 years, Maximum 42 years; Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen
• Application fee: ₹700 for candidates other than SC/ST; SC/ST candidates exempted

₹700 for candidates other than SC/ST; exempted for SC/ST candidates

₹44,900 in Level-10, Cell-1 of the pay matrix as per ORSP Rules, 2017, plus usual Dearness and other Allowances

1. Visit https://opsc.gov.in/ — official website of the Odisha Public Service Commission
2. Register for the online application and payment of examination fee from 09 September 2026
3. Read the complete official notification PDF carefully to confirm eligibility and the Odia-language requirement
4. Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details
5. Upload required documents including photograph, signature, and educational certificates in the prescribed format
6. Pay the application fee online via the integrated payment gateway (not applicable for SC/ST candidates)
7. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
8. Submit the application on or before the last date, 09 October 2026
9. Take a printout of the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference
10. Watch the OPSC official website for the Written Examination admit card and further updates