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OPSC Assistant Industries Officer Recruitment 2025: Notification, Eligibility & Apply Online

March 15, 2025 by shashi

ODISHA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (OPSC) is recruiting for 151 regular posts of Assistant Industries Officer in Class – II (Group-B) of Odisha Industries Service under Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise Department. The recruitment advertisement was released on 31/12/2024. The job location is Odisha. The online application process starts on 15/01/2025 and the last date to apply is 15/02/2025. Candidates belonging to Odisha are eligible to apply for these positions.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization ODISHA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (OPSC)
Post Name Assistant Industries Officer
Advt No. 08 OF 2024-25
Nature of Job Regular
Mode of Exam Offline
Vacancies 151
Salary Level -10
Applicant Eligible From Odisha
Job Location Odisha
Category Govt Jobs

Post Details

S.No. Post Name Vacancies
1 Assistant Industries Officer UR - 52 (17-w), SEBC - 18 (06-w), Scheduled Caste - 35 (12-w), Scheduled Tribe - 46 (15-w)

Age Eligibility

The age eligibility for the post is between 21 to 38 years as on 01/01/2024.

Category Age Relaxation
SEBC 5 Years
SC 5 Years
ST 5 Years
Women 5 Years
Ex-Servicemen 5 Years
PwD 10 Years
SEBC/ SC/ ST with PwD 15 Years

Exam Fee

No fee.

Essential Qualification

Post Name Essential Qualification
Assistant Industries Officer B.E. or B. Tech or equivalent degree in any Engineering discipline from a recognized university or educational institution of India or abroad.

Passed Standard – VII examination with Odia as a language subject from a school or educational institution recognized by the Government of Odisha or the Central Government;

OR

Passed Matriculation or equivalent examination with Odia as medium of examination in non-language subject;

OR

Passed a test in Odia of Class - VII Standard conducted by School & Mass Education Department of Government of Odisha/ Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.

Selection Process

Steps Process
Written Examination Objective Type Examination of Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) pattern with OMR evaluation.

It will consist of two Papers.
Paper-I General English, General Awareness & General Aptitude.

100 Marks, 100 Questions, 2 Hours duration.

For each correct answer 1 mark will be awarded.

For each wrong response/answer, 25% mark will be deducted.

For each unattempted question zero mark will be given.
Paper-II Basic Engineering.

300 Marks, 150 Questions, 3 Hours duration.

For each correct answer 2 marks will be awarded.

For each wrong response/ answer, 25% mark will be deducted.

For each unattempted question zero mark will be given.
Qualifying Marks 35% in the Written Examination out of 400 Marks for UR Category candidates and 30% for SEBC/SC/ST & PwD Category candidates.
Personality Test (Interview) The qualifying candidates will be shortlisted for the Personality Test based on the Marks secured in the Written Examination out of 400 Marks in a ratio of 1:2 of the advertised vacancies.

Personality Test shall be of 50 marks.
Merit List Commission shall prepare a list of successful candidates found suitable for appointment in order of merit subject to reservation for different categories.
Syllabus Paper - I
UNIT 1: GENERAL ENGLISH

1. Grammar

2. Comprehension

UNIT 2: GENERAL AWARENESS

1. Current Affairs

2. Indian History

3. Indian Polity

4. Geography of India

5. Indian Economy with special emphasis on Industry

UNIT 3: GENERAL APTITUDE

1. Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Numeracy & Arithmetic)

2. General Mental Ability

3. Logical Reasoning

NB : The questions will be of Class 10th standard.
Syllabus Paper - II
UNIT 1: C & DATA STRUCTURE
UNIT 2: ENGINEERING MECHANICS
UNIT 3: BASIC MANUFACTURING PROCESS
UNIT 4: BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
UNIT 5: BASIC ELECTRONICS
UNIT 6: BASIC CIVIL ENGINEERING
UNIT 7 : ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
UNIT 8: QUALITY MANAGEMENT

How to Apply

  1. Read full advert on OPSC website.
  2. Apply only at http://opsc.gov.in.
  3. Read OPSC portal instructions before starting.
  4. Fill form accurately. Verify. To edit, cancel & reapply before deadline.
  5. Upload clear scans: passport photo, signature, left thumbprint. Unclear = rejection.
  6. Keep 4 copies of uploaded photo.
  7. Get PPSAN. Print & sign forms. Submit with documents when asked.
  8. Apply early.
  9. Download Admission Certificate before exam. Bring to exam. No individual notices.

Important Dates

Online Registration Start Date 15/01/2025
Online Registration Last Date 15/02/2025
Conduct of Exam Date June, 2025

Important Links

Official Website Click Here
Notification Click Here
Apply Online Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the last date to apply for the OPSC Assistant Industries Officer recruitment?
    The last date to apply for the OPSC Assistant Industries Officer recruitment is 15/02/2025.
  2. How many vacancies are available for the Assistant Industries Officer post?
    There are a total of 151 vacancies available for the Assistant Industries Officer post.
  3. What is the required educational qualification for the Assistant Industries Officer post?
    The required educational qualification is a B.E. or B. Tech or equivalent degree in any Engineering discipline from a recognized university or educational institution of India or abroad.
  4. What is the selection process for this recruitment?
    The selection process consists of a Written Examination followed by a Personality Test (Interview).