A major administrative recruitment update has arrived for education postgraduates and teaching professionals across Odisha! The School and Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha has officially submitted a fresh requisition to the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) to conduct direct recruitment for the Odisha Education Service (OES) School Branch (Group-B) cadre.

According to the official requisition form released by the Commissioner-cum-Secretary, a total of 25 Group-B vacancies will be filled through direct recruitment conducted by OPSC in accordance with The Odisha Education Service (School Branch) (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2019.

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In this detailed post, we break down all the official details specified in the OPSC recruitment requisition, including the 25 Group-B posts breakdown, Level-10 pay scale, mandatory educational qualifications, age limit, and category-wise relaxations.

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OPSC OES Recruitment 2026: Requisition Overview

Recruitment Parameter	Official Department Specification
Department Name	School and Mass Education Department, Govt. of Odisha
Conducting Agency	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Name of Service / Post	Odisha Education Service (OES) (School Branch)
Service Cadre & Group	Group-B Administrative Cadre
Total Requisitioned Vacancies	25 Posts (Exclusively)
Pay Matrix / Scale of Pay	Level 10 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017
Cadre Rules Governing Post	OES (School Branch) Recruitment Rules, 2019
Probation Period	24 Months (2 Years)
Age Limit	21 to 42 Years (as on 01.01.2025)

Post & Salary Structure: Level 10 Pay Matrix

The 25 requisitioned vacancies in the Odisha Education Service (School Branch) belong to the prestigious Group-B administrative service.

• Pay Matrix: Appointed officers will draw salary under Level 10 of the Pay Matrix prescribed under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017.
• Probation Period: Newly appointed officers will serve a mandatory probation period of 24 months (2 years).
• Service Location: No specific location restrictions (like KBK or Rural stipulations) apply; officers are posted across administrative offices and institutions under the School & Mass Education Department state-wide.

Educational Qualifications for OES Group-B (25 Posts)

To be eligible for these 25 OES Group-B vacancies, a candidate must satisfy any one of the following three academic combinations, along with basic computer application knowledge:

Academic Combination Breakdown:

1. Graduation + M.Ed: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Science, or Commerce WITH a Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed) and basic computer application knowledge. OR
2. Postgraduation + B.Ed: Master’s Degree (M.A. / M.Sc. / M.Com) in Arts, Science, or Commerce WITH a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) and basic computer application knowledge. OR
3. Integrated Degree + PG: Integrated B.A. (Hons.), B.Ed. or B.Sc. (Hons.), B.Ed. from a recognized Regional College of Education (RCE) WITH a Master’s Degree in Arts or Science and basic computer application knowledge.

📌 Note on Experience: As per the official requisition document, no prior teaching or administrative experience is required. Fresh postgraduates fulfilling the degree combinations can apply directly.

Age Limit & Category-Wise Age Relaxation Rules

Age Calculation Threshold

• Minimum Age: Must have completed 21 years.
• Maximum Age: Must not exceed 42 years.
• Reference Date for Age: Calculated as on 1st January 2025.

Category-Wise Upper Age Relaxation Table

Caste / Special Category	Permissible Upper Age Relaxation	Maximum Effective Age Limit
General / Unreserved (UR)	No Relaxation	42 Years
Scheduled Castes (SC)	5 Years Relaxation	47 Years
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	5 Years Relaxation	47 Years
Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)	5 Years Relaxation	47 Years
Women Candidates (All Categories)	5 Years Relaxation	47 Years
Ex-Servicemen	5 Years Relaxation	47 Years
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	10 Years Relaxation	52 Years

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Examination Scheme & Selection Process for OES Group-B

As per the OES Recruitment Rules, 2019, the competitive examination conducted by OPSC comprises 3 written papers (350 Marks Total) followed by a Viva-Voce test:

Paper	Subject Domain	Standard	Duration	Maximum Marks
Paper-I	General English	Graduate Level	2 Hours	100 Marks
Paper-II	General Knowledge	Educated Graduate Standard	2 Hours	100 Marks
Paper-III	Education (Philosophy, Psychology, Management)	Post-Graduate (PG) Standard	2 Hours	150 Marks
TOTAL			6 Hours	350 Marks

(For a deep-dive topic-wise breakdown of the 150-mark Education paper, read our dedicated post on OES Exam Preparation 2026: Complete Strategy & Syllabus Breakdown).

Helpful Resources on LearnOdisha for OES Aspirants

Accelerate your OES Group-B preparation with these guides:

• OES Exam Preparation Strategy & Subject Breakdown
• OES Previous Year Questions Download (PDF & Analysis)
• Book List for OES Exam Preparation: Best Recommended Books
• OES School Branch Official Syllabus Details
• Top 10 High-Paying Government Jobs in Odisha After Graduation

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