Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Language Officer (Group-B) Notification 2026 has been released through Advertisement No. 03 of 2026-27 on the official website of OPSC. A total of 3 vacancies have been announced through the OPSC Language Officer Recruitment 2026.
Candidates aged 21 to 42 years who have a Graduation degree with Odia or English Honours along with a Law Graduation degree, or a Post-Graduation in Odia and Graduation in Law from a recognized University, are eligible to apply for these Language Officer (Group-B) vacancies. The online application process for OPSC Language Officer Recruitment 2026 will commence on 03 July 2026 and remain open until 03 August 2026 (5:00 PM).
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
Download OPSC Language Officer Job 2026 Notification PDF
OPSC Language Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Language Officer (Group-B) |
| Advertisement No. | 03 of 2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 03 Posts (01 for Women) |
| Salary | ₹35,400/- per month (Level-9 of Pay Matrix) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation with Odia/English Honours and Law Graduation |
| Age Limit | 21 to 42 years |
| Application Start Date | 03 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 03 August 2026 |
| Official Website | https://opsc.gov.in |
OPSC Language Officer Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Un-reserved | 02 (01-W) |
| Scheduled Tribe | 01 |
| Total | 03 (01-W) |
OPSC Language Officer Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Graduation with Odia as Honours subject or Graduation with English as Honours subject and Odia as Pass/Compulsory subject or Post-Graduation in Odia + Graduation in Law from a recognized University.
- Experience (for Age Relaxation): Minimum 7 years of service (or 3 years with at least 1 year translation work) in relevant Group B/C government posts.
OPSC Language Officer Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
- Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400/- (Level-9 of Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules 2017)
- Plus usual Dearness Allowance and other allowances sanctioned by Government of Odisha.
OPSC Language Officer Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
- Age relaxation: 5 years for ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen, 10 years for PwD, cumulative for ST + PwD.
OPSC Language Officer Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
- Rs. 700/- for candidates other than SC, ST and PwD.
- Nil for SC, ST and PwD candidates.
- Fee is refundable to candidates who appear in both papers of the Written Examination.
OPSC Language Officer Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 03 July 2026 | - |
| Last Date for Online Application | 03 August 2026 | 5:00 PM |
| Written Examination Date | 22 November 2026 (Sunday) | - |
OPSC Language Officer Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Written Examination (Subjective Type) - 300 marks (Paper-I & Paper-II)
- Viva-Voce Test - 40 marks
OPSC Language Officer Recruitment 2026 - General Information / Instructions
- Candidates must be Indian citizens of good character and sound health.
- Government servants must submit No Objection Certificate.
- Only Odisha ST certificates by birth are valid.
- Mere selection does not guarantee appointment.
OPSC Language Officer Recruitment 2026 - How to Apply
- Apply online only through the official website https://opsc.gov.in
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, Left Thumb Impression and all required documents.
- Submit the application before 03 August 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
OPSC Language Officer Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here