Overview
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has issued the Assistant Professor Interview Schedule 2026 for candidates shortlisted under the relevant recruitment exercise. The notice provides interview-related instructions and the list of documents candidates must produce for verification. The total number of vacancies is not specified in the interview schedule notice and should be checked in the original post-wise recruitment advertisement.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the interview schedule notice |
| Application Mode | Online, as per the original recruitment advertisement |
| Official Website | https://www.opsc.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
Candidates should verify the subject-wise interview date and reporting time printed in the official schedule. The dates below remain unavailable in the information provided and are therefore marked as TBA.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA — refer to the original advertisement |
| Last Date | TBA — refer to the original advertisement |
| Exam Date | TBA / subject-wise interview date as per schedule |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must report at the venue within the prescribed time. Late reporting, failure to produce original certificates or non-compliance with the instructions may affect candidature.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should possess a master’s degree in the relevant subject or discipline from a recognised university or institution.
- The required marks, generally prescribed subject-wise, must be fulfilled as stated in the original OPSC recruitment advertisement.
- Applicants may also be required to have qualified NET, SLET or SET, unless exempted under applicable University Grants Commission regulations.
- Candidates holding an eligible PhD may receive exemption from the qualifying test requirement where permitted by the recruitment rules.
- The degree, subject combination, equivalence and experience conditions must be confirmed from the post-specific notification.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits will be governed by the original Assistant Professor recruitment advertisement.
- Age will be calculated with reference to the cut-off date mentioned in that notification.
- Relaxation for SC, ST, SEBC, women, persons with disabilities and other eligible categories will apply under Odisha government rules.
- Candidates should carry valid proof of date of birth and category during document verification.
Fees
- The interview schedule does not prescribe a separate interview fee.
- Any application or examination fee requirement would be governed by the original recruitment notification.
- Candidates should not make payments through unofficial links or to unauthorised persons.
Selection Process
The recruitment process may include the following stages, subject to the post-specific rules:
- Eligibility scrutiny or shortlisting: Applications and academic credentials are examined to identify candidates eligible for the next stage.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates appear before the commission on the assigned date and time. Academic knowledge, subject competence and suitability for teaching may be assessed.
- Document verification and final selection: Original certificates are checked before the final merit list or recommendation is issued.
Candidates should carry the interview call letter, a government-issued photo identity card, date-of-birth proof, educational certificates and mark sheets, category certificate, disability certificate where applicable, NET/SLET/SET or PhD documents, experience certificates, recent photographs and any no-objection certificate required for serving employees. Self-attested photocopies should also be kept ready.
How to Apply
The schedule relates to candidates who have already applied and been shortlisted; it is not a fresh application invitation. Candidates can check and act on the notice through these steps:
- Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in using a secure browser.
- Open the section for notices, announcements or interview schedules on the homepage.
- Locate the link titled Assistant Professor Interview Schedule 2026 for the relevant subject or advertisement number.
- Download the PDF and search for the roll number, registration number or candidate name.
- Note the interview date, reporting time, venue and any subject-specific directions.
- Download the interview call letter separately if the commission has activated a candidate login link.
- Arrange all original documents in the same order as listed in the notice and prepare one or more sets of self-attested copies.
- Reach the interview venue early with the call letter and valid photo identification. Candidates unable to find their details should contact OPSC through the official communication channels.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Has the OPSC Assistant Professor Interview Schedule 2026 been released?
Yes. OPSC has issued the interview schedule notice for shortlisted Assistant Professor candidates. The subject-wise PDF should be checked on the official website.
2. Which documents are required for the interview?
Candidates should bring the call letter, photo ID, original educational records, age proof, category certificates, qualifying-test or PhD documents, experience proof and self-attested photocopies.
3. Is a new application required for the interview schedule?
No. The schedule applies to candidates who submitted applications under the original recruitment advertisement and were shortlisted for interview.
