The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack has released three notices dated 29.09.2026 announcing the document verification (DV) programme for Professor and Associate Professor posts in Mechanical Engineering. Verification will take place at the Commission's office in Cuttack between 12 October and 23 October 2026.
- Download Professor Mechanical Engineering - DV Notice
- Professor Mechanical - DV Notice
- Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering - DV Notice
OPSC Teaching Posts DV Schedule 2026 - Quick Overview
| Detail | OPSC Professor & Associate Professor DV Schedule 2026 |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack |
| Post | Professor in Mechanical Engineering; Professor in Mechanical; Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering |
| Advertisement Nos. | Professor - Advt. No. 04 of 2024-25; Professor - Advt. No. 31 of 2023-24; Associate Professor - Advt. No. 03 of 2024-25 |
| Notice Nos. | 5597 / PSC; 5592 / PSC; 5586 / PSC |
| File References | 1R-10-2025/26 (DR-V); 1R-04-2025/26 (DR-V); 1R-13-2025/26 (DR-V) |
| Notice Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Event | Document Verification (DV) |
| DV Dates | Professor (Advt. 04/2024-25): 21 & 22 October 2026; Professor (Advt. 31/2023-24): 16, 21, 22 & 23 October 2026; Associate Professor: 12 to 21 October 2026, except Government holidays |
| Candidates Called | Professor (Advt. 04/2024-25): 8; Professor (Advt. 31/2023-24): 23; Associate Professor: 38 |
| Venue | Office of the Commission, 19, Dr. P. K. Parija Road, Cuttack - 753001 |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notices issued | 29.09.2026 (Tuesday) |
| DV for Associate Professor (Mechanical Engineering) begins | 12.10.2026 (Monday) |
| DV for Professor (Advt. No. 31 of 2023-24) begins | 16.10.2026 (Friday) |
| DV for Professor (Advt. No. 04 of 2024-25) begins | 21.10.2026 (Wednesday) |
| Last DV date for Associate Professor | 21.10.2026 (Wednesday) |
| Last DV date for Professor (Advt. No. 31 of 2023-24) | 23.10.2026 (Friday) |
| Last DV date for Professor (Advt. No. 04 of 2024-25) | 22.10.2026 (Thursday) |
Verification slots are at 10.30 A.M. and 02.30 P.M. Candidates must reach the office half an hour before their slot.
Professor Mechanical Engineering DV Schedule (Advt. No. 04 of 2024-25)
Notice No. 5597 / PSC covers eight candidates over two days.
| Date | Time of Verification | PPSAN | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.10.2026 | 10.30 A.M. | P230234742, P240301434, P240311886, P240302121 | 04 |
| 21.10.2026 | 02.30 P.M. | P240295521, P240307711, P240305776 | 03 |
| 22.10.2026 | 02.30 P.M. | P240319319 | 01 |
Professor Mechanical DV Schedule (Advt. No. 31 of 2023-24)
Notice No. 5592 / PSC covers 23 candidates over four days.
| Date | Time of Verification | PPSAN | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.10.2026 | 02.30 P.M. | P240303155 | 01 |
| 21.10.2026 | 10.30 A.M. | P230234742, P240301434, P240302121, P240311886 | 04 |
| 21.10.2026 | 02.30 P.M. | P240295521, P240307711, P240305776 | 03 |
| 22.10.2026 | 10.30 A.M. | P240308850, P240309929, P240310401, P240251010 | 04 |
| 22.10.2026 | 02.30 P.M. | P240307053, P240302260, P240307144 | 03 |
| 23.10.2026 | 10.30 A.M. | P240312160, P240301587, P240309802, P240304475 | 04 |
| 23.10.2026 | 02.30 P.M. | P240301396, P230234172, P230176786, P240303659 | 04 |
Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering DV Schedule (Advt. No. 03 of 2024-25)
Notice No. 5586 / PSC covers 38 candidates between 12.10.2026 and 21.10.2026. The notice says verification will run "except Govt. holidays" but does not list which days are holidays, so only the dates in the table below are confirmed.
| Date | Time of Verification | PPSAN | Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.10.2026 | 10.30 A.M. | P240301994, P240308491, P240301403, P240318729 | 04 |
| 12.10.2026 | 02.30 P.M. | P240319319, P240311817, P240294700 | 03 |
| 13.10.2026 | 10.30 A.M. | P230165418, P240302745, P240318926, P230175280 | 04 |
| 13.10.2026 | 02.30 P.M. | P240319369, P240310039, P240304390 | 03 |
| 14.10.2026 | 10.30 A.M. | P230169824, P240301703, P240318757, P240303962 | 04 |
| 14.10.2026 | 02.30 P.M. | P240303686, P240303819, P220000006 | 03 |
| 15.10.2026 | 10.30 A.M. | P240303899, P240306470, P240318761, P240319110 | 04 |
| 15.10.2026 | 02.30 P.M. | P240319011, P230187086, P240315228 | 03 |
| 16.10.2026 | 10.30 A.M. | P240319374, P240301661, P230177486, P240304007 | 04 |
| 16.10.2026 | 02.30 P.M. | P230177804, P220087283, P240303155 | 03 |
| 21.10.2026 | 10.30 A.M. | P230234742, P240301434, P240302121 | 03 |
PPSANs Listed in More Than One Notice
Some PPSANs appear in more than one of the three notices, which suggests those candidates applied against more than one advertisement. Counting each PPSAN once, 57 distinct PPSANs appear across the three notices (this is our count from the tables above).
- P230234742, P240301434 and P240302121: listed in all three notices on 21.10.2026 at 10.30 A.M.
- P240311886: listed in both Professor notices on 21.10.2026 at 10.30 A.M.
- P240295521, P240307711 and P240305776: listed in both Professor notices on 21.10.2026 at 02.30 P.M.
- P240319319: listed for Associate Professor on 12.10.2026 (02.30 P.M.) and for Professor (Advt. No. 04 of 2024-25) on 22.10.2026 (02.30 P.M.).
- P240303155: listed for Associate Professor and for Professor (Advt. No. 31 of 2023-24), both on 16.10.2026 at 02.30 P.M.
Documents Required for OPSC Document Verification
Candidates must bring originals and one set of photo-copies. For the Associate Professor notice, the photo-copies must be self-attested. The first ten items are the same in all three notices.
Documents common to all three notices
- Hard copies of the online application forms showing the PPSAN at the top right-hand corner.
- Four recent passport size photographs (unsigned and unattested), the same as uploaded with the online application form.
- Duly filled in and attested Attestation Form and duly filled in Bio-data Form, downloaded from the Commission's website.
- H.S.C. or equivalent certificate in support of the declaration of age, issued by the concerned Board or Council.
- Bachelor's Degree (BE/B.Tech.) certificate from a recognised university in the relevant branch.
- M.E./M.Tech./M.S./Integrated M.Tech. certificate from a recognised university in the relevant branch.
- Ph.D. degree certificate.
- Mark-lists for all the above examinations (H.S.C. to Ph.D.), issued by the concerned Board, Council, University or Institution.
- Research papers.
- Research publications.
How to Prepare for OPSC Document Verification
- Find your PPSAN in the correct notice and note your date and time slot.
- Print your online application form with the PPSAN clearly written at the top right-hand corner.
- Download the Attestation Form and the Bio-data Form from the Commission's website, fill them in and get the Attestation Form attested.
- Arrange originals and one set of photo-copies of every document in the checklist that applies to your post.
- Write the required declaration on the photo-copies, sign and date them (see the next section).
- Reach the Commission's office at 19, Dr. P. K. Parija Road, Cuttack, at least half an hour before your slot.
Important Instructions from OPSC
- Candidates must write "submitted by me and Certified as genuine and has not been cancelled" on the documents they submit, then put their full signature and date on the same.
- Candidates should report to the Commission's office half an hour before the start of verification on their scheduled date and time.
- Candidature is purely provisional. It can be rejected if any inadequacy or deficiency is found at any stage, during or after the selection process, and remains subject to the terms and conditions of the advertisement.
- Taking part in document verification does not give any right to selection.
- Photographs must be unsigned and unattested.
OPSC Teaching Posts DV Schedule 2026 - Important Links
| Document | PDF Link |
|---|---|
| Professor Mechanical Engineering - DV Notice | Download PDF |
| Professor Mechanical - DV Notice | Download PDF |
| Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering - DV Notice | Download PDF |
| OPSC Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
