Recruitment Snapshot

The Odisha Public Service Commission has invited online applications for recruitment to the post of Ayurvedic Medical Officer in the Odisha Ayurvedic Medical Service under the Health & Family Welfare Department.

Category-wise Vacancies

Who Can Apply?

Applicants are required to hold a Bachelor Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) or an equivalent recognized qualification.

• The degree must be from a recognized University or Institution.
• The candidate must hold registration under the Odisha State Council of Ayurvedic Medicines.
• Provisional medical registration is not accepted.
• Compulsory rotatory internship / housemanship must be completed within the prescribed last date.
• The permanent registration certificate must also be issued before the application deadline.

Age Criteria

Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 42 years
• Applicant should not have been born before 02 January 1984.
• Applicant should not have been born after 01 January 2005.

Relaxation in Upper Age

Odia Language Requirement

Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Odia. They are required to satisfy at least one of the prescribed educational conditions relating to Odia language.

• Odia studied as a language subject at Middle School level; or
• Odia used as medium in a non-language subject at Matriculation/equivalent level; or
• Odia passed as a language subject in Class VII or above; or
• Passed the prescribed Odia language test conducted by the competent authority.

Application Fee

How Will Candidates Be Selected?

There is no interview stage mentioned in the selection method. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of the written objective examination.

• Two papers
• 100 marks in each paper
• 100 MCQs in each paper
• 1 mark per question
• 1½ hour duration for each paper
• 0.25 mark negative marking for each incorrect answer
• Total written examination marks: 200

Paper-I Subject Distribution

Paper-II Subject Distribution

Minimum Qualifying Standard

Written Exam & Centre

The written examination is scheduled for 22 November 2026 (Sunday).

The examination will be conducted at Cuttack / Bhubaneswar.

Detailed examination centre and schedule information will be issued separately by OPSC.

Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready

• BAMS Degree Certificate
• BAMS Mark Sheets
• Internship Completion Certificate
• Permanent Medical Registration Certificate
• HSC / Matriculation Certificate for date of birth
• Odia Test Pass Certificate, wherever required
• Valid Caste Certificate, if applicable
• PwD Certificate, if applicable
• Ex-Serviceman related certificate, where applicable
• NOC for eligible government employees, where applicable
• Valid photo identity proof

Steps to Submit the Application

1. Open the official OPSC website.
2. Find Advertisement No. 11 of 2026-27.
3. Read the complete notification carefully.
4. Complete the online registration process.
5. Enter academic, personal and registration details accurately.
6. Upload all required certificates and images.
7. Pay the examination fee if applicable.
8. Review the form before final submission.
9. Submit the form before 09 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
10. Save or print the final submitted form for future use.

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Final Takeaway

This recruitment offers an important government job opportunity for eligible BAMS graduates. Since the written test carries 200 marks and includes subject-wise weightage across major Ayurveda subjects, applicants should use the available preparation period strategically.