Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released Advertisement No. 11 of 2026-27 for recruitment to 32 posts of Ayurvedic Medical Officer in the rank of Group-B under the Odisha Ayurvedic Medical Service, Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha. Candidates holding a BAMS degree with permanent registration under the Odisha State Council of Ayurvedic Medicines can apply online from 09.09.2026 to 09.10.2026 (5:00 P.M.). Selection is through a single objective-type written examination scheduled for 22.11.2026.
32 posts (09 reserved for Women) — UR: 02, SEBC: 12(04-W), SC: 16(05-W), ST: 02; 01 post reserved for Persons with Disabilities
Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) from a Central Council of Indian Medicine recognized University/Institution, with permanent registration under the Odisha State Council of Ayurvedic Medicines
To be uploaded on the OPSC website before the exam date
Application Fee
Category
Fee
UR / SEBC / All other categories
Rs. 700/-
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Nil (Exempted)
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Nil (Exempted)
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
Nil (Exempted)
Mode of Payment
Online only (Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, Wallet)
Refund
The fee is refunded only to candidates who actually appear in the Written Examination, processed to the original mode of payment
Vacancy Details
Category
No. of Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)
02
SEBC
12 (04 for Women)
Scheduled Caste (SC)
16 (05 for Women)
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
02
Total
32 (09 for Women)
Persons with Disabilities: Out of the 32 vacancies, 01 post is reserved for Persons with Disabilities with permanent disability of 40% or more, covering Category-I (Low Vision), Category-II (Hard of Hearing) and Category-III (Locomotor Disability including Dwarfism and Acid Attack Victims). PwD candidates are adjusted against the category to which they belong. Unfilled women vacancies in any category are filled by male candidates of the same category, and exchange of reservation between SC and ST is not permitted.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) or an equivalent degree from a University/Institution recognized by the Central Council of Indian Medicine
Registration
Permanent registration under the Odisha State Council of Ayurvedic Medicines, issued on or before the last date of submission of the online application. A Provisional Medical Registration Certificate will not be entertained
Internship
Compulsory Rotatory Internship / Housemanship must be completed within the last date of submission of the online application form
Age Limit
Minimum 21 years and maximum 42 years as on 01.01.2026, i.e. born not earlier than 02.01.1984 and not later than 01.01.2005 Check your age eligibility →
Knowledge of Odia
The candidate must be able to speak, read and write Odia, evidenced by passing M.E. School or higher examination with Odia as a language subject, or Matriculation with Odia as the medium in a non-language subject, or Odia as a language subject in the Class-VII final examination, or an Odia test of Middle English School standard
Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India
Marital Restriction
A married candidate must not have more than one spouse living
Reservation Restriction
Reservation and relaxation for SC / ST by birth and SEBC are admissible only to candidates belonging to those categories of Odisha
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes)
05 years
Scheduled Caste (SC)
05 years
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
05 years
Women
05 years
Ex-Servicemen
05 years
Persons with Disabilities (40% or more permanent disability)
10 years
PwD belonging to SEBC / SC / ST
Cumulative relaxation up to 15 years
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 01.01.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 21 to 42 year band for this OPSC recruitment.
Objective type, 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each, total 100 marks, duration 1½ hours. Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Papers are to be answered in English unless otherwise directed
Stage 2 — Written Examination (Paper-II)
Objective type, 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each, total 100 marks, duration 1½ hours. Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Questions are set as per the BAMS curriculum
Qualifying Marks
50% for UR and SEBC candidates, 45% for PwD candidates and 40% for SC and ST candidates. Total marks for the written examination are 200
Merit List
The Commission prepares a merit list of successful candidates equal to the number of advertised vacancies. In case of a tie, the candidate with higher marks in the BAMS examination ranks above; if those are also equal, the elder candidate ranks above
Document Verification
Candidates who qualify in the written examination must produce the hard copy of the online application along with copies and originals of all certificates. The date is notified separately on the OPSC website
Medical Board Examination
Every candidate selected for appointment is examined by the Medical Board; a candidate who does not satisfy the requirement is not appointed to the service
Answer Key
A Provisional Answer Key is uploaded on the OPSC website after the written examination inviting objections. Candidates who do not challenge it forfeit the right to raise the matter later
Paper-wise Subjects and Marks
Paper
Subject
Marks
Paper-I
Rog Vigyan and Vikritivigyan
20
Paper-I
Rasashastra and Bhaisajya Kalpana
20
Paper-I
Dravyagunavigyan
20
Paper-I
Kriya Sharira
05
Paper-I
Rachana Sharira
05
Paper-I
Swastha Vritta
05
Paper-I
Agada Tantra, Vyavahar Ayurveda and Vidhi Vaidyak
05
Paper-I
Astanga Hridaya (Sutrasthana)
15
Paper-I
Ayurveda Itihas
05
Paper-II
Charaka
20
Paper-II
Kayachikitsa
20
Paper-II
Shalyatantra
15
Paper-II
Shalakyatantra
10
Paper-II
Prasutitantra and Stri Roga
10
Paper-II
Kaumaraviritya
10
Paper-II
Panchakarama
15
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Pay Matrix Level
Level 10, Cell-1 under Rule-3 of the ORSP Rules, 2017
Basic Pay
Rs. 44,900/- per month
Dearness Allowance
Payable at the rate sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time
Other Allowances
Usual allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time
Rank / Service
Group-B, Odisha Ayurvedic Medical Service under the Health and Family Welfare Department
Pension
Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS) under the Odisha Civil Services (Pension) Amendment Rules, 2005. Submission of the NPS application is mandatory for all recommended candidates at the time of joining
How to Apply
Read the full advertisement and the detailed instructions available on the OPSC portal at opsc.gov.in before starting the form.
Complete the online registration between 09.09.2026 and 09.10.2026 (5:00 P.M.) to obtain a Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN).
Fill in the Proforma Application with accurate details, and upload the scanned passport-size photograph, full signature and left-hand thumb impression so that all three are clearly visible.
Upload all required certificates merged into a single PDF file of maximum 10 MB, and furnish valid bank account details (account number, IFSC code, account holder name and branch) for the fee refund.
Pay the examination fee of Rs. 700/- online (SC / ST / PwD candidates are exempt), submit the form, and take a printout of the finally submitted application for your records.
Note: Applications received through any mode other than the online proforma on the OPSC website will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected. To modify any information after submission, the candidate must cancel the application and apply again within the last date. For technical problems during registration, OPSC Technical Support is available on 0671-2304707 between 10:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. on Odisha Government working days.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
The OPSC form rejects an application whose uploaded photograph, full signature or left-hand thumb impression is not clearly identifiable. Resize all three to the exact pixel and KB size the portal will accept before you upload them.
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Full Signature and Left-hand Thumb Impression
Scanned images uploaded with the online form; must be clearly identifiable or the application is liable for rejection
H.S.C. or Equivalent Certificate
Proof of date of birth; only the date of birth entered in the High School Certificate is accepted by the Commission
B.A.M.S. Degree Certificate
Issued by the concerned University
Mark-lists of All Semesters
Including Back Paper mark sheets and fail marks, if any, issued by the concerned Board / Council / University
Internship Completion Certificate
Compulsory Rotatory Housemanship / Internship completed within the last date of submission of the online form
Permanent Medical Registration Certificate
Issued by the Odisha State Council of Ayurvedic Medicines; provisional registration is not entertained
Attempt Certificate
Uploaded at the time of registration along with the other academic documents
Caste Certificate (SEBC / SC / ST)
By birth, in the prescribed form. SEBC certificate must be issued on or after 10.09.2023. Women of SC / ST / SEBC must submit a certificate showing “daughter of”; a certificate showing “wife of” is liable for rejection. An OBC certificate is not accepted in lieu of an SEBC certificate
Odia Test Pass Certificate
Certificate issued by the School Principal for Class-VII Odia, or a Middle English School standard certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha
Permanent Disability Certificate
Indicating 40% or more permanent disability, issued by the concerned Medical Board, wherever applicable
Ex-Servicemen Release Certificate
As per the Orissa Ex-Servicemen (Recruitment to State Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1985
No Objection Certificate
Issued by the Competent Authority in the case of a Government servant; must be obtained well in advance
Photo Identity Proof
Any proof of photo identity; Aadhaar Card is the preferred ID
Upload Format
All the above documents must be merged into a single PDF file of maximum 10 MB and uploaded at the time of submission of the online application form
Applying on a Provisional Medical Registration Certificate — only permanent registration under the Odisha State Council of Ayurvedic Medicines, issued on or before the last date, is accepted.
Uploading an SEBC certificate issued before 10.09.2023 — it is not treated as valid and the reservation claim under SEBC is forfeited.
Women candidates of SC / ST / SEBC submitting a caste certificate showing “wife of” instead of “daughter of” — such certificates are liable for rejection.
Failing to merge all certificates into a single PDF within the 10 MB limit, or leaving a required document unuploaded, which makes the application incomplete and liable for outright rejection.
Not holding valid Odia language pass evidence of Middle English School standard by the last date of submission, which is a listed ground for rejection.
Government servants applying without obtaining a No Objection Certificate in advance from their Head of Office, which is required at document verification.
Waiting until the closing date to submit the form — the category once entered cannot be changed later, and no withdrawal of candidature is entertained.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for OPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Recruitment 2026? The last date to submit the registered online application is 09.10.2026 up to 5:00 P.M.
2. How many Ayurvedic Medical Officer vacancies are there? There are 32 vacancies in total, of which 09 are reserved for women and 01 post is reserved for Persons with Disabilities.
3. What is the educational qualification required? A B.A.M.S. degree from a Central Council of Indian Medicine recognized University or Institution, along with permanent registration under the Odisha State Council of Ayurvedic Medicines and a completed compulsory rotatory internship.
4. What is the age limit for this recruitment? Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years of age as on 01.01.2026, that is, born not earlier than 02.01.1984 and not later than 01.01.2005, with relaxation of 5 years for SEBC, SC, ST, women and ex-servicemen and 10 years for PwD candidates.
5. What is the application fee and who is exempt? The examination fee is Rs. 700/- payable online, while SC, ST and PwD candidates are exempt, and the fee is refunded to candidates who actually appear in the written examination.
6. When and where will the written examination be held? The written examination will be held on 22.11.2026 (Sunday), with the venue located at Kataka or Bhubaneswar and the detailed schedule notified separately.
7. Is there negative marking, and what are the qualifying marks? Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer, and the qualifying mark is 50% for UR and SEBC candidates, 45% for PwD candidates and 40% for SC and ST candidates.
8. Is knowledge of Odia compulsory for this post? Yes, a candidate must be able to speak, read and write Odia and must furnish evidence such as passing M.E. School or a higher examination with Odia as a language subject, or an equivalent Odia test certificate, by the last date of application.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
