The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has issued a recruitment notification for 7276 Medical Officers in the Group-A (Junior Branch) of the Odisha Medical & Health Services Cadre under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Odisha. The online application procedure will end on September 19, 2023.
Recruitment Details
- Recruiting Body: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
- Position: Medical Officers Group-A (Junior Branch)
- Total Openings: 7276 Posts
- Job Category: Government Job (Odisha)
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Initiation: August 18, 2023
- Application Deadline: September 19, 2023, at 11:59 PM
- Application Fee: Not Applicable
- Salary: Pay Scale of ₹56,100/- in Level-12, Cell-1 of the pay matrix according to ORSP Rules, 2017
- Work Location: Across Odisha
- Official Website: https://www.opsc.gov.in/
Vacancies Details
| SI. No. | Category | Total No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unreserved | 2500 (W-833) |
| 2 | SEBC | 714 (W-238) |
| 3 | Scheduled Caste | 1597 (W-532) |
| 4 | Scheduled Tribe | 2465 (W-822) |
| 5 | Total | 7276 (W-2425) |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- Possession of an MBBS or equivalent degree from a Medical College or Medical Institution recognized by the Medical Council of India.
- Holding a valid Registration Certificate under the Odisha Medical Registration Act, 1961.
- Possessing the requisite Conversion Certificates recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) for candidates holding Degrees from Foreign Universities.
Age Restrictions: Applicants must adhere to the age requirements outlined for OPSC Medical Officers Recruitment 2023:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 38 years
- Age relaxation in line with Notification rules.
Selection Procedure
The selection procedure for Medical Officer positions entails a Written Test with the subsequent particulars:
- The written examination comprises a single paper carrying a total of 200 marks.
- The paper consists of 200 questions, each worth one mark, following a Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) format.
- The examination spans three hours.
- No Negative Marking for incorrect answers.
- Qualifying marks will be set by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) based on guidelines from the Health and Family Welfare Department.
Test Venue: The Written Examination is scheduled for Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. Change of Examination Centre requests will not be entertained.
How to Apply
- Visit the OPSC website (opscrecruitment.in).
- Access the “Recruitment” section.
- Click on “Medical Officers Group-A (Junior Branch).”
- Review the notification meticulously and ensure compliance with eligibility criteria.
- Click “Apply Online.”
- Complete the application form and upload requisite documents.
- Submit the application and retain a printout for future reference.
OPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2023 Apply for 7276 Vacancies in Odisha
