OPSC medical Officer Recruitment 2025 for 5248 Posts
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced a recruitment for 5248 posts of Medical Officer (Group-A, Junior Branch), whoever candidates wants to make their career in the government medical field, as an officer, they have a golden opportunity now. The application criteria of this recruitment process is running from 25 March 2025 to 24 April 2025. The eligibility criteria for this is minimum age 21 years and maximum 32 years, in which reserved category candidates will get relaxation as per rules.
The selection process will consist of a multiple choice written examination of 200 marks, in which there will be a deduction of 25% marks for each wrong answer. In addition, contract doctors will be given marks according to their service period, and post-graduate holders will get 30 additional marks. The examination will be conducted on 11 May 2025 in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. All interested candidates can apply by visiting the official website of OPSC (https://www.opsc.gov.in).
Educational Qualification: MBBS degree and registration under Odisha Medical Registration Act.
Important Dates for the recruitment:
- Online application starting date: 25 March 2025
- Last date of application: 24 April 2025
- Written examination date: 11 May 2025
- Examination venue: Cuttack/Bhubaneswar
Odisha Public Service Commission’s Medical Officer Recruitment:
| Category | Details |
| Recruitment Position | Medical Officer in Group-A (Junior Branch) of Odisha Medical & Health Services Cadre |
| Total Vacancies | 5248 |
| Vacancy Breakdown | Unreserved: 411 (137-W), SEBC: 736 (245-W), SC: 1620 (540-W), ST: 2481 (827-W) |
| Special Reservations | Sports Persons: 52, Persons with Disabilities: 210 |
| Age Limit | 21-32 years (Relaxations: SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen: +5 years, PWD: +10 years) |
| Educational Qualification | MBBS Degree + Odisha Medical Registration |
| Selection Process | Written Examination (200 Marks, 200 MCQs, 3-hour duration, 25% negative marking per wrong answer) |
| Additional Weightage | Ad-hoc/Contractual Doctors: Up to 30 marks, PG Degree (MD/MS/DNB): 30 marks |
| Exam Date | 11/05/2025 (Sunday) |
| Exam Venue | Cuttack/Bhubaneswar |
| Application Period | 25.03.2025 – 24.04.2025 |
| Application Mode | Online (OPSC Website: www.opsc.gov.in) |
| Required Documents | MBBS Degree, PG Degree (if applicable), Internship Certificate, Medical Registration, Identity Proof, Caste Certificate (if applicable), No Objection Certificate (for Govt. employees) |
Recruitment Posts categories:Category Vacancies Vacancies for Female Candidates Unreserved (UR) 411 137 SEBC 736 245 Scheduled Caste (SC) 1620 540 Scheduled Tribe (ST) 2481 827 Total 5248 1749
OPSC medical Officer Recruitment 2025 for 5248 Posts: registration closing 24 April
How to apply for this recruitment:
1. Visit the official website for Online apply (https://www.opsc.gov.in) between March 25, 2025, and April 24, 2025.
2. Login and fill the asking details.
3. Upload Your Documents, including MBBS degree, internship certificate, registration, caste certificate (if applicable), and ID proof. All must be in a PDF file and it must not more the 10 MB size.
4. Submit Application carefully and it will generate the Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN).
5. You can Download Admit Card before the written exam on May 11, 2025, which will be conducted in Cuttack/Bhubaneswar.
7. Attend the Document Verification process after qualifying to the exam to confirm the authenticity of uploaded certificates.
Subject wise Exam Syllabus:
The OPSC Medical Officer Exam Syllabus follows the Medical Council of India (MCI) syllabus for MBBS. Questions will be 200 and 25% will be negative marking for every wrong answer. The exam duration is just three hours.Subject Marks Anatomy 5 Physiology 10 Biochemistry 10 Pharmacology 10 Pathology 10 Microbiology 10 Forensic Medicine (FMT) 15 Community Medicine 15 Skin & VD 5 Radio Diagnosis 5 Dental 5 Medicine 25 Pediatrics 10 Surgery 20 Orthopedics 10 ENT 5 Ophthalmology 5 Obstetrics & Gynecology (O&G) 20 Anesthesiology 5 Psychiatry 5 Total 200
