OPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2025 Notification Out – 5248 Vacancies, Apply Online Now
OPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2025 – The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released the Medical Officer Recruitment 2025 Notification for 5248 vacancies in Group-A (Junior Branch) of the Odisha Medical & Health Services Cadre.
This is a golden opportunity for MBBS graduates to secure a government job in the healthcare sector under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Odisha.
The recruitment is advertised under Advt. No. 09 of 2024-25. Eligible candidates can apply online from March 25, 2025, to April 24, 2025 through the official website opsc.gov.in. The written examination is scheduled for May 11, 2025, in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.
Odisha Medical Officer Recruitment 2025 – Key Highlights
- Organization – Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
- Post Name – Medical Officer (Group-A, Junior Branch)
- Department – Health & Family Welfare Department
- Total Vacancies – 5248
- Application Mode – Online
- Job Location – Odisha
- Notification No. – 09 of 2024-25
- Official Website – opsc.gov.in
- Exam Date – May 11, 2025
- Last Date to Apply – April 24, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- MBBS Degree or equivalent qualification from a Medical College/Institution recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI).
- Permanent Medical Registration Certificate under the Odisha Medical Registration Act, 1961 is mandatory. (Provisional registration is not acceptable).
- Foreign degree holders must submit the Conversion Certificate approved by the MCI.
- Completion of compulsory internship/horsemanship is necessary by the last application date.
Age Limit (As of 01 January 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years (Born between 02 January 1993 and 01 January 2004)
Age Relaxation
Category – Relaxation
- SEBC / SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen – 5 years
- PwD (40% disability or more) – 10 years
- PwD (SEBC / SC / ST) – 15 years
- Contractual Doctors in Govt. Service – Actual period of service up to 5 years
Application Fee
- No Application Fee for any category.
- All candidates can apply free of cost.
Selection Process
- The selection will be based on written examination (MCQ-based).
- The merit list will be prepared based on the marks scored in the written test.
Documents Required at Verification
- HSC/10th Certificate (Date of Birth proof)
- MBBS Degree Certificate
- Internship Completion Certificate
- Permanent Medical Registration Certificate (Odisha)
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/PwD)
- Odia Language Test Certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
- Sports Certificate (if applicable)
- Experience Certificate (for contractual doctors)
- Four recent passport-sized photographs
Important Dates
Event – Date
- Online Application Start – 25 March 2025
- Last Date to Apply – 24 April 2025
- Written Exam Date – 11 May 2025
How to Apply for OPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2025?
Follow these steps to apply online once the application window opens:
- Visit the official OPSC website: opsc.gov.in
- Click on the “Apply Online” link under Medical Officer Recruitment 2025.
- Register using your valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and required documents.
- Double-check the information and submit the form.
- After successful submission, note down the Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN).
- Download and print the application form for future reference.
With 5248 vacancies, the OPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2025 offers a huge opportunity for MBBS graduates aiming for a prestigious government healthcare career in Odisha. Since there’s no application fee, eligible candidates should not miss this chance.
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