OPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 5 Posts

Post Date: 4 September 2026 Last Updated: 16 September 2026 Recruiting Organisation: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Advertisement No.: 12 of 2026-27 Post: Lecturer in Government College of Physical Education Total Vacancies: 5 Application Mode: Online Job Type: Government Job Last Date: 9 October 2026

Short Information

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released a recruitment notification for 5 Lecturer posts in Government College of Physical Education. Candidates possessing a Master’s Degree in Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) with the prescribed marks and other eligibility conditions can apply online.

The online registration and examination fee payment process started on 9 September 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications up to 9 October 2026 through the official OPSC website.

OPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 – Key Details

• Organisation: Odisha Public Service Commission
• Post: Lecturer in Government College of Physical Education
• Total Posts: 5
• Advertisement No.: 12 of 2026-27
• Application Mode: Online
• Starting Date: 9 September 2026
• Last Date: 9 October 2026
• Age Limit: 21 to 42 years
• Application Fee: ₹700 for candidates other than SC/ST
• Pay Scale: Level-10, Cell-1; ₹44,900 basic pay plus applicable allowances
• Selection Process: Written Examination and Viva Voce

Vacancy Details

Lecturer in Government College of Physical Education: 5 Posts

Total: 5 Posts

Educational Qualification

Candidates should have a Master’s Degree in Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) from a recognised university with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade and a consistently good academic record. Candidates with Ph.D./D.Litt./M.Phil./M.Litt. may be eligible with at least 50% marks in the Master’s Degree. SC/ST candidates require at least 50% marks in the Master’s Degree.

Required Experience

No separate work-experience requirement is specified in the supplied recruitment details. Candidates should satisfy the prescribed academic and other eligibility conditions mentioned in the notification.

Odia Language Requirement

Candidates must be able to speak, read and write Odia and satisfy at least one of the prescribed Odia-language conditions, such as:

• Passing the M.E. School Examination with Odia as a language subject; or
• Passing the High School Certificate/equivalent examination with Odia as the medium in a non-language subject; or
• Passing Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII or above; or
• Passing an Odia language test at M.E. standard conducted by the competent authority in Odisha.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 42 years
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, Women and Ex-Servicemen, as stated in the recruitment details.

Candidates should check the official notification for the applicable age cut-off date and detailed relaxation rules.

Application Fee

• Candidates other than SC/ST: ₹700
• SC/ST Candidates: Exempted

The examination fee is to be paid through the prescribed online payment process.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive pay in:

Level-10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017 – ₹44,900 basic pay per month

In addition, applicable Dearness Allowance and other allowances may be provided as sanctioned by the Government from time to time.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

1. Written Examination – Subjective Type
2. Viva Voce Test

Candidates shortlisted through the prescribed selection process will be considered for appointment according to the applicable recruitment rules.

Important Dates

• Online Registration & Fee Payment Starts: 9 September 2026
• Last Date for Online Application: 9 October 2026
• Written Examination: 3 January 2027
• Written Examination: 4 January 2027

The supplied information lists written examination dates on both 3 January 2027 and 4 January 2027.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official OPSC website.
2. Open the recruitment/application section and locate Advertisement No. 12 of 2026-27.
3. Read the recruitment notification carefully.
4. Complete the online registration using the required personal and contact details.
5. Enter educational qualifications and other information accurately.
6. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
8. Carefully review the complete application before final submission.
9. Submit the application on or before 9 October 2026.
10. Download and save/print the final submitted application for future reference.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready as applicable:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• M.P.Ed. marksheets and certificate
• Other educational qualification certificates
• Ph.D./M.Phil./D.Litt./M.Litt. documents, where applicable
• Odia language qualification proof
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Ex-Serviceman certificate, where applicable
• Other documents specified by OPSC

Important Instructions

• Candidates should verify all eligibility conditions before applying.
• The M.P.Ed. qualification and required percentage must be supported by valid documents.
• Candidates must fulfil the prescribed Odia-language requirement.
• The examination fee should be paid within the prescribed period.
• Carefully enter all personal and educational details before final submission.
• Keep the registration details, submitted application and payment receipt safely for future use.
• Candidates should regularly check the official OPSC website for examination-related updates, admit card and other notices.

Official Notification PDF

The supplied source provides a notification PDF hosted on a third-party website. The recruitment should be verified against the official OPSC website before submission.

Official Website

OPSC Official Website

OPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 provides 5 vacancies for Lecturer in Government College of Physical Education. Eligible candidates with the prescribed M.P.Ed. qualification can apply online from 9 September to 9 October 2026.

Online Registration & Fee Payment Starts: 9 September 2026 Last Date for Online Application: 9 October 2026 Written Examination: 3 January 2027 Written Examination: 4 January 2027

Recent passport-size photograph Scanned signature M.P.Ed. marksheets and certificate Other educational qualification certificates Ph.D./M.Phil./D.Litt./M.Litt. documents, where applicable Odia language qualification proof Category certificate, if applicable Ex-Serviceman certificate, where applicable Other documents specified by OPSC

Visit the official OPSC website. Open the recruitment/application section and locate Advertisement No. 12 of 2026-27. Read the recruitment notification carefully. Complete the online registration using the required personal and contact details. Enter educational qualifications and other information accurately. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format. Pay the applicable examination fee online. Carefully review the complete application before final submission. Submit the application on or before 9 October 2026. Download and save/print the final submitted application for future reference.