The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 05 Lecturer posts in Government College of Physical Education (Group-B) under the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha. Eligible candidates with the required qualifications in Physical Education can apply online through the official OPSC website.
This recruitment is being conducted under OPSC Advertisement No. 12 of 2026-27. Interested candidates are advised to carefully check the official notification for details regarding eligibility, age limit, educational qualification, selection process, examination fee and other important instructions before applying online.
OPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026 Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Lecturer, Govt. College of Physical Education (Group-B) |
| Department | Sports & Youth Services Department, Govt. of Odisha |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree in Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) from a recognized university with at least 55% marks |
| Total Vacancies | 05 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 44,900/- (Level-10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix, ORSP Rules 2017) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 09.09.2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 09.10.2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Written Exam Dates | 03.01.2027 & 04.01.2027 |
| Exam Venue | Kataka / Bhubaneswar |
| Official Website | https://opsc.gov.in |
Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
As per the requisition filed by the Sports & Youth Services Department, the category-wise breakup of the 5 vacancies is as follows:
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 01 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 02 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 02 |
| Total | 05 |
Note: Exchange of reservation between SC and ST categories will not be considered in case of non-availability of eligible candidates. The number of vacancies is subject to change at the discretion of the State Government.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 42 years
- As on: 1st January, 2026
- Candidates must be born between 2nd January, 1984 and 1st January, 2005 (inclusive)
- Age relaxation: 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST, Women, and Ex-Servicemen categories
- Date of birth recorded in the High School Certificate (or equivalent) will be accepted as final
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess one of the following:
- Master’s Degree in Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) from a recognized university with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) and a consistently good academic record, OR
- Ph.D. / D.Litt. / M.Phil. / M.Litt. with at least 50% marks in the Master’s Degree
Relaxation for SC/ST candidates: SC and ST candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Physical Education with at least 50% marks or equivalent grade.
Knowledge of Odia (Mandatory)
Candidates must be able to speak, read, and write Odia, satisfied through any one of the following:
- Passed M.E. School Examination with Oriya as a language subject; OR
- Passed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with Oriya as the medium of examination in a non-language subject; OR
- Passed Odia Language subject in the final examination of Class-VII or above; OR
- Passed a test in Oriya at M.E. standard conducted by the Department of School & Mass Education / Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.
Examination Fee
- General/Other categories: Rs. 700/- (Rupees Seven Hundred only), payable online
- SC/ST candidates: Exempted from fee payment
- Fees are refundable only to candidates who appear in all papers of the Written Examination
- Refunds are processed to the original payment mode (Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, Wallet, etc.)
- Applications submitted without the requisite fee (except SC/ST) will be treated as incomplete and summarily rejected
- Candidates must furnish accurate bank details (Account Number, IFSC Code, Account Holder Name, Bank Branch) in case refunds via the original payment mode fail due to technical issues
Selection Process
The selection process consists of two stages, carrying a total of 550 marks:
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination (Subjective/Descriptive type) | 500 |
| Viva-Voce (Interview) | 50 |
| Total | 550 |
Written Examination Structure
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General English (50) + General Knowledge (50) | 3 hours | 100 |
| Paper-II | Physical Education – Paper I | 3 hours | 200 |
| Paper-III | Physical Education – Paper II | 3 hours | 200 |
| Total | 500 |
- All questions are descriptive/subjective in nature.
- Qualifying marks for each paper and/or aggregate will be fixed by the Commission for each category.
- Shortlisting for Interview: Based on marks in the Written Exam (out of 500), candidates are shortlisted for Viva-Voce in order of merit:
- For vacancies up to 02 → 10 candidates called
- For vacancies between 03 to 05 → 15 candidates called
- Final Merit List: Prepared strictly on aggregate marks (Written + Viva-Voce, out of 550), equal to the number of advertised vacancies.
- Tie-breaker 1: Higher marks in Written Examination
- Tie-breaker 2: Older candidate ranked higher
Individual marks and the Last Selected Candidate (LSC) mark will be declared on the OPSC website only after the final result and select list are published.
Detailed Syllabus (Annexure-A)
Paper-I: General English & General Knowledge (100 Marks)
General English (50 Marks) — Standard: Class-X (Secondary level)
- Précis writing of ~300 words — 10 marks
- Translation from Oriya to English — 10 marks
- Grammar & vocabulary usage — 15 marks
- Short essay within 400 words (choice of 1 of 3 topics) — 15 marks
General Knowledge (50 Marks)
- Current Events — 10 marks
- Science in Everyday Life — 10 marks
- History of India & Odisha — 10 marks
- Geography of India & Odisha — 10 marks
- Constitution of India — 10 marks
Paper-II & Paper-III: Physical Education (200 Marks each) — P.G. Standard
Each paper contains 8 questions; candidates answer 5.
Paper-II Modules:
- Research Process and Applied Statistics in Physical Education & Sports Sciences
- Physiology of Exercise, Athletic Care and Rehabilitation
- Test, Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education
- Sports Biomechanics and Kinesiology
- Sports Management and Curriculum Design
- Yogic Sciences
- Sports Technology
- Sports Journalism and Mass Media
Paper-III Modules:
- Scientific Principles of Sports Training
- Sports Medicine
- Health Education & Sports Nutrition
- Sports Engineering
- Physical Fitness and Wellness
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Physical Education
- Sports Psychology
- Educational Technology in Physical Education & Sports
(Full topic-wise breakdown for each module is available in the official Annexure-A of the advertisement.)
Other Eligibility Conditions
- Must be a citizen of India
- Must be of good character, sound mental and physical health, and free from organic defects
- Candidates with more than one living spouse (or women married to a man with a living spouse) are ineligible unless exempted by the State Government
- Government servants may apply but must inform their Head of Department in writing and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification — it is advised to obtain this well in advance
- Candidates debarred by OPSC, any other State PSC, or UPSC for a specified period are not eligible during that period
- Only candidates meeting all eligibility conditions by the closing date of application will be considered
- Name-change candidates must submit gazette notification + newspaper publication proof
- No candidate will be appointed without medical clearance confirming freedom from communicable disease or disqualifying physical/mental defects
Documents Required at Document Verification
Self-attested true copies of the following (each must bear the declaration “Submitted by me and Certified as genuine and has not been cancelled” with full signature and date):
- H.S.C. or equivalent certificate (proof of age)
- Intermediate/+2 Examination Certificate
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
- Master’s Degree Certificate in Physical Education (M.P.Ed.)
- Mark-lists of all semesters/annual exams (HSC to Master’s), including any fail marks
- Ph.D./D.Litt./M.Phil./M.Litt. Certificate & Marksheet (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST claimants) — women must show “daughter of,” not “wife of”
- Odia Test Pass Certificate (as applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen Release Certificate (if claiming age relaxation)
- Four recent passport-size photographs (within 6 months, unsigned & unattested)
- No Objection Certificate (for Government servants)
- Proof of Photo Identity (Aadhaar Card preferred)
Important: All qualification/caste/language certificates must be issued on or before the closing date of the online application.
Important Post Conditions
- The posts are Temporary but likely to become Permanent
- Probation period: 2 years from date of joining (extendable at Government discretion)
- Appointment can be terminated with one month’s notice from either side, without assigning reasons
- All appointees on/after 1st January 2005 are covered under the Contributory Pension Scheme (not the old pension rules)
- Submission of an NPS application is mandatory for all recommended candidates at the time of joining
Grounds for Rejection of Application
Applications may be rejected for reasons including:
- Incomplete online form or missing document uploads
- Non-submission of hard copy at document verification
- Unsigned declaration
- Failure to pass/prove the Odia Test by the deadline
- Age or qualification not meeting prescribed criteria
- Non-payment of examination fee (where applicable)
- Submission of false, forged, or manipulated documents/information
- Suppression of eligibility-related facts
- Application received through any mode other than the OPSC online portal
Candidates found guilty of malpractice, offering illegal gratification, or exerting pressure during the recruitment process face disqualification, possible debarment (temporary or permanent), and criminal prosecution.
How to Apply
- Read the full advertisement carefully on https://opsc.gov.in before starting the application.
- Apply online only — applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
- To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
- Upload clear, identifiable scanned images of your photograph, signature, and Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI).
- Keep at least 4 extra copies of your uploaded photograph for future use.
- On successful submission, a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) will be generated.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application/registration form, sign the declaration, and retain it along with document copies for future submission.
- Apply well in advance of the closing date to avoid last-minute rush — no corrections are allowed after final submission (you would need to cancel and reapply within the window).
- Download your Admission Certificate from the OPSC website closer to the exam date — no individual communication will be sent.
Important Dates Recap
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 09.09.2026 |
| Online Registration Closes | 09.10.2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Written Examination | 03.01.2027 (Sunday) & 04.01.2027 (Monday) |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| More Odisha Govt Jobs | Click Here |
FAQs – OPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the full form of OPSC?
OPSC stands for Odisha Public Service Commission.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in OPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 05 Lecturer vacancies in Government College of Physical Education (Group-B).
Q3. What is the age limit for OPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years of age as on 01 January 2026, subject to applicable age relaxation as mentioned in the official notification.
Q4. What is the educational qualification for OPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates should have a Master’s Degree in Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) with the required percentage of marks and other qualifications as prescribed in the official notification.
Q5. What is the salary for the OPSC Lecturer post?
Selected candidates will receive pay at Level-10, Cell-1, with a starting basic pay of ₹44,900/-, along with admissible allowances as per government rules.
Q6. What is the selection process for OPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026?
The selection process consists of:
- Written Examination
- Viva Voce Test
Q7. What are the written examination dates?
The Written Examination is scheduled for 03 January 2027 and 04 January 2027.
Q8. What is the examination fee for OPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026?
Candidates other than SC and ST categories have to pay an examination fee of ₹700/-, as mentioned in the official notification.