OPSC Assistant Professor Interview Schedule 2026 - Logic & Philosophy (Stage-I)
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack, has officially released the interview schedule for the post of Assistant Professor (Stage-I) in Logic & Philosophy under Advertisement No. 27 of 2023-2024. A total of 61 candidates have been shortlisted for the interview, which will be held from 29 June 2026 to 1 July 2026 at the Commission's office in Cuttack. Candidates who find their PPSAN in the list below must report as per the schedule and carry all required documents.
Key Highlights of OPSC Logic & Philosophy Interview 2026
Before diving into the detailed schedule, here is a quick summary of the most important details candidates need to know about this recruitment interview.
- Organization: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
- Post: Assistant Professor (Stage-I) - Logic & Philosophy
- Advertisement No.: 27 of 2023-2024
- Notice No.: 3266 / PSC, dt. 12.06.2026
- Total Shortlisted Candidates: 61
- Interview Dates: 29 June 2026 to 01 July 2026
- Venue: Office of the Commission, 19, Dr. P. K. Parija Road, Cuttack - 753001
- Official Website: www.opsc.gov.in
OPSC Logic & Philosophy Interview Date and Time Schedule 2026
The interviews are scheduled across three days in two sessions each day - a morning session at 10:30 AM and an afternoon session at 2:30 PM. The following table shows the date-wise and session-wise PPSAN of shortlisted candidates.
| Date | Time of Interview | PPSAN of Candidates | No. of Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.06.2026 | 10:30 AM | P220068211, P220082425, P220084911, P230099500, P230123512, P230132885, P230139269, P230140236, P230147440, P230152751, P230155459, P240252350 | 12 |
| 02:30 PM | P240261396, P240262555, P240264946, P240267802, P240279609, P240281793, P240284497, P240284514, P240289832 | 09 | |
| 30.06.2026 | 10:30 AM | P240290618, P240292358, P240297992, P240299098, P240299188, P240300205, P240300516, P240300885, P240301506, P240301705, P240301909, P240302295 | 12 |
| 02:30 PM | P240302449, P240302587, P240302890, P240303376, P240304297, P240304461, P240304519, P240304932 | 08 | |
| 01.07.2026 | 10:30 AM | P240304933, P240305141, P240305192, P240305297, P240305515, P240306245, P240306346, P240306431, P240306725, P240307004, P240307831, P240307951 | 12 |
| 02:30 PM | P240308879, P240309248, P240309762, P240310956, P240311393, P240311499, P240311548, P240312459 | 08 |
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Interview Venue and Reporting Time
All shortlisted candidates must report to the OPSC office well before the commencement of the interview. Here are the details regarding the venue and reporting time.
- Venue: Office of the Odisha Public Service Commission, 19, Dr. P. K. Parija Road, Cuttack - 753001
- Reporting Time: Candidates must report one and a half hours before the scheduled interview time.
- For the 1st sitting (10:30 AM): Draw of lots will be held in the Reception Hall from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
- For the 2nd sitting (2:30 PM): Draw of lots will be held from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM.
Important: Candidates who do not report before the closure of the draw of lots will have their interview board allotted through the draw of lots by any one of the candidates present.
OPSC Interview Marking Scheme and Assessment Pattern
The OPSC Assistant Professor (Stage-I) interview carries a total of 100 marks and is assessed across three key components. Understanding the weightage of each component helps candidates prepare accordingly.
| Sl. No. | Component | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Domain Knowledge in the Discipline | 50 Marks |
| 2 | Pedagogical Skill | 30 Marks |
| 3 | Academic Performance and Research Orientation | 20 Marks |
| Total | 100 Marks | |
Qualifying Marks for Final Selection
The merit list will be prepared solely based on marks secured in the interview. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifying marks as per their category to be considered for selection. Failing to secure qualifying marks disqualifies a candidate even if posts remain vacant.
- UR & SEBC: 50 Marks
- SC & ST: 42 Marks
- PwD: 38 Marks
- Sports Persons & Ex-Servicemen: Same as the caste category (UR/SEBC/SC/ST) to which they belong
How the Merit List Will Be Prepared - Tie-Breaking Rules
In cases where two or more candidates score equal marks in the interview, the following tie-breaking rules will be applied in order to determine the final merit ranking.
- The candidate with higher marks in Domain Knowledge will be ranked higher.
- If still tied, higher marks in Pedagogical Skill will decide the rank.
- If still tied, the candidate with a higher score as per Table 3B of Annexure-A of the Advertisement will be ranked higher.
- If the tie persists, the older candidate (by date of birth) will be placed higher.
Pedagogical Skill Demo Class - What to Expect
Pedagogical skill is a significant component of the OPSC interview, carrying 30 marks. Candidates should be fully prepared for the demo class component as described below.
- Candidates may be asked to take a demo class for 7 to 10 minutes on the whiteboard.
- The topic can be of the candidate's own choice or may be assigned by the Interview Board.
- A whiteboard will be provided by the Commission for this purpose.
- Candidates should come fully prepared to present a topic before the interview board.
Documents Required for the OPSC Logic & Philosophy Interview
Candidates must carry specific documents to the interview venue. These are divided into two categories — documents to be submitted to the Interview Board and originals for pre-interview scrutiny.
Documents to Submit to the Interview Board (in 4 sets)
- Annexure-I: List of articles/publications
- Annexure-II: List of books authored and co-authored
- Annexure-III: Brief synopsis of PhD thesis (2 pages)
- Annexure-IV: List of participation in National/International Seminars/Workshops
- Annexure-V: List of International/National/State-level Awards received
- Photocopies of the best 4 original publications/articles (where the candidate is 1st or 2nd author) - in 4 sets
- Photocopies of the best 2 books authored/co-authored - in 4 sets
Original Documents for Pre-Interview Scrutiny
- All original PhD Thesis, Research Publications, and Books
- Original documents for participation in National/International Seminars/Workshops
- Original documents for International/National/State-level Awards
Note: As the interview is an identity-less process, candidates may mask/erase their name, roll number, or any identifying information from all submitted documents.
Identity-Less Interview Process - How It Works
OPSC follows a transparent, identity-less interview process to ensure fairness. Here's what candidates should know about this system.
- No personal particulars such as name, roll number, or any identity-revealing information are disclosed to the Interview Board.
- Each candidate will appear before the board with a randomly generated Code Number.
- Allotment of the Interview Board is done through a draw of lots in the presence of all candidates.
- Candidates should mask all identifying details in the documents submitted to the board.
Important Note on Provisional Candidature
Candidates who have been shortlisted should note that their candidature is purely provisional. Being called for the interview does not guarantee selection. Candidature is liable for rejection if any inadequacy or deficiency is found at any stage during or after the selection process. Mere participation in the interview does not reserve any right for selection.
