OPSC Assistant Professor Economics Stage-I Interview Admit Card 2026

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Organization: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Post: Assistant Professor (Stage-I) in Economics
Interview Dates: 12 August 2026 to 14 August 2026
Interview Location: OPSC Office, 19 Dr. P. K. Parija Road, Kataka 753001

Interviews for 92 shortlisted candidates for Assistant Professor (Stage-I) in Economics are scheduled from 12 August 2026 to 14 August 2026 at the OPSC office in Kataka. Candidates must report two hours before their scheduled interview time and bring all original documents including PhD thesis, research publications, and proof of seminar participation for scrutiny before the interview begins.

Important Dates

Interview Commencement12 August 2026
Interview Conclusion14 August 2026
Document Submission Deadline02 March 2026

Interview Details

Total Marks100 marks
Domain Knowledge50 marks
Pedagogical Skill30 marks
Academic Performance and Research Orientation20 marks
Pedagogy Skill ComponentCandidates will present a topic of their choice on white board for 8 to 10 minutes before the interview board

Qualifying Marks

UR and SEBC50 marks
SC and ST42 marks
PwD38 marks
Sports Persons and Ex-servicemenSame as their caste category

Documents to Bring for Interview

  • List of articles and publications (Annexure-I, 4 sets)
  • List of books authored and co-authored (Annexure-II, 4 sets)
  • Photocopies of 4 best original publications where candidate is first or second author (4 sets)
  • 4 sets of best 2 books originally authored or co-authored
  • Brief synopsis of PhD thesis in two pages (4 sets, Annexure-III)
  • List of participation in National/International seminars and workshops (Annexure-IV, 4 sets)
  • List of International/National/State-level awards received (Annexure-V, 4 sets)
  • All original PhD thesis, research publications and books
  • Original documents for seminar participation
  • Original documents for awards received
  • Note: Names and roll numbers must be masked or erased in photocopies as the interview is identity-less

Interview Board Allotment

Draw of lots for 1st sitting9.00 AM to 9.30 AM in Reception Hall
Draw of lots for 2nd sitting1.00 PM to 1.30 PM in Reception Hall
Candidates not present before draw closure will be allotted boards through draw by any candidate present

Important Instructions

  • Candidacy is provisional and liable for rejection if inadequacy or deficiency is found at any stage
  • Mere participation in interview does not reserve any right for selection
  • Candidates must appear with a randomly generated code number; personal details are not disclosed to the interview board
  • Interview process is identity-less; no personal information divulging candidate identity is disclosed to the board

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organisation is conducting this?
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
What are the important dates?
Interview Commencement: 12 August 2026. Interview Conclusion: 14 August 2026. Document Submission Deadline: 02 March 2026.

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