OPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 32 Posts

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released Advertisement No. 11 of 2026-27 for 32 Ayurvedic Medical Officer posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha. Eligible BAMS candidates can apply online from 9 September 2026 to 9 October 2026.. The written examination is scheduled for November 22, 2026.

OPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Recruitment 2026

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OPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The recruitment is for Ayurvedic Medical Officer posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department. The advertised vacancies are subject to the applicable Odisha reservation rules.

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Important Dates

OPSC has specified that the registration and examination fee payment link will remain available from September 9 to September 10, 2026. The written examination will be held on November 22, 2026.

Application Fee

Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories are exempt from the examination fee.

The fee is payable online through the prescribed payment methods. The notification states that candidates who fail to pay the applicable examination fee will have their applications treated as incomplete and rejected.

Age Limit

Candidates must have attained 21 years and must not be above 42 years as on January 1, 2026.

Therefore, applicants should have been born between January 2, 1984, and January 1, 2005.

Age Relaxation

The notification specifies relaxation for eligible categories according to the applicable Odisha government rules.

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

Vacancy Details

OPSC has notified 32 Ayurvedic Medical Officer vacancies. The category-wise distribution is as follows:

Out of the total vacancies, 9 posts are reserved for women, while 1 post is reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD). The PwD reservation is for candidates with permanent benchmark disability of 40% or more, subject to the notification's conditions.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.), or an equivalent degree.
• The qualification must be recognised by the concerned authority and included in the Central Register of Indian Medicine.
• The candidate must have registered with the Odisha State Council of Ayurvedic Medicines.
• Compulsory rotatory internship must have been completed by the last date of submission of the online application.
• Permanent medical registration must also be completed before the last date.
• Provisional medical registration will not be accepted.

Knowledge of Odia

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed Odia language requirement. This can be fulfilled through qualifications such as passing an examination with Odia as a language subject or other equivalent qualifications recognised under Odisha rules.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates for the OPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Recruitment 2026 will be based on a Written Examination.

Written Exam Pattern

The examination will contain 200 objective-type questions, carrying 1 mark each. Each paper will have a duration of 1½ hours. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

The final merit list will be prepared based on written examination marks and will be equal to the advertised vacancies. If candidates obtain equal marks, the candidate securing higher marks in the BAMS examination will rank higher; if the tie continues, the younger candidate will be placed higher.

OPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Exam Syllabus

The written examination consists of two papers.

Paper-I – 100 Marks

• Roga Vigyan & Vikritivigyan – 20
• Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana – 20
• Dravyaguna Vigyan – 20
• Kriya Sharira – 5
• Rachana Sharira – 5
• Swastha Vritta – 5
• Agada Tantra, Vyavahara Ayurveda & Vidhi Vaidyaka – 5
• Ashtanga Hridaya (Sutrasthana) – 15
• Ayurveda Itihas – 5

Paper-II – 100 Marks

• Charaka Kayachikitsa – 20
• Shalya Tantra – 15
• Shalakya Tantra – 10
• Prasutit antra & Stri Roga – 10
• Kaumarabhritya – 10
• Panchakarma – 15
• Kayachikitsa – 20

The detailed syllabus is provided in Annexure-A of the advertisement.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected Ayurvedic Medical Officers will receive pay in Level-10, with a basic pay scale of:

Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400

In addition to the basic pay, candidates will be eligible for Dearness Allowance and other allowances, as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time.

How to Apply for OPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online through the OPSC portal.

1. Visit the OPSC official website.
2. Open the Advertisement No. 11 of 2026-27.
3. Read the eligibility and application instructions carefully.
4. Complete the online registration.
5. Pay the applicable examination fee.
6. Enter educational, registration and personal details accurately.
7. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
8. Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature as instructed.
9. Review the complete application before final submission.
10. Submit the application before September 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
11. Save or print the submitted application for future reference.

OPSC advises candidates to submit the online application well before the closing date rather than waiting until the final hours.

Important Documents

Candidates may be required to produce/upload documents including:

• BAMS Degree Certificate
• BAMS Marksheets
• Permanent Medical Registration Certificate
• Internship Completion Certificate
• HSC/Equivalent Certificate for age proof
• Odia language qualification certificate
• Caste/SEBC certificate, where applicable
• PwD certificate, where applicable
• Ex-Serviceman documents, where applicable
• Recent photograph and signature
• Identity proof

The notification specifies additional document requirements for candidates claiming reservation, age relaxation or other benefits.

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FAQs – OPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Recruitment 2026

1. How many vacancies are available in OPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Recruitment 2026?

OPSC has announced 32 Ayurvedic Medical Officer vacancies under the Odisha Health & Family Welfare Department.

2. What is the last date to apply for OPSC AMO Recruitment 2026?

The last date to complete the online application and applicable fee payment is 10 October 2026, by 5:00 PM.

3. What is the OPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer exam date in 2026?

The written examination is scheduled for November 22, 2026.

4. What is the educational qualification for OPSC AMO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must possess a recognised BAMS or equivalent Ayurvedic qualification and must have the required permanent registration with the Odisha State Council of Ayurvedic Medicines.

5. What is the salary of an OPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer?

The post carries a Level-10 pay scale of Rs 44,900–Rs 1,42,400, along with applicable Dearness Allowance and other government allowances.