The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the interview schedule for the post of Assistant Professor (Stage-I) in Economics, under Advertisement No. 27 of 2023-24. As per Notice No. 4311/PSC dated 24.07.2026, a total of 92 candidates have been shortlisted for interview. The interviews will be held at the OPSC office in Cuttack from 12 August 2026 to 14 August 2026. This article covers the complete schedule, PPSAN list, venue, documents required, and the interview marking scheme as per the official notices.
OPSC Assistant Professor Interview Schedule 2026 – Quick Overview
OPSC Assistant Professor Interview Schedule 2026 – Important Dates
OPSC Assistant Professor Interview Schedule 2026 – Download Link
Check the OPSC Assistant Professor Interview Schedule 2026 for Economics (Stage-I) and download the official interview notice PDF. Get the complete interview dates, PPSAN-wise schedule, venue, required documents, marking scheme, and important instructions for candidates shortlisted under Advertisement No. 27 of 2023-24.
OPSC Assistant Professor Interview Schedule 2026
Date-Wise Interview Schedule and PPSAN List
The interview will be conducted in two sittings each day – 10.30 AM and 2.30 PM. Candidates should check their PPSAN (Permanent Public Service Account Number) below to confirm their date and time slot.
The official notice clarifies that shortlisting for interview is purely provisional. Candidature is liable for rejection at any stage if inadequacy or deficiency is found during or after the selection process, and is subject to fulfilment of the terms and conditions laid down in the original advertisement. Mere participation in the interview does not reserve any right for selection.
Interview Marks Distribution
As per OPSC Notice No. 1306/PSC dated 02.03.2026, the interview for Assistant Professor (Stage-I) posts under the College Branch carries a total of 100 marks, assessed under three components:
Qualifying Marks for Selection
Since the merit list is prepared solely on the basis of interview marks, candidates must secure the following minimum qualifying marks out of 100 to be considered for final selection:
Pedagogy Skill Test (Demo Class)
Candidates are informed that pedagogy skill assessment is part of the interview. Each candidate must come prepared to present a topic of their choice within 8 to 10 minutes before the Interview Board, using a white board that will be provided by the Commission. Per the related modalities notice, this may be structured as a demo class of a maximum of 7 to 8 minutes on a topic either chosen by the candidate or assigned by the Board.
Documents Required at the Interview
Candidates must submit documents as prescribed in OPSC Notice No. 1306/PSC dated 02.03.2026, available on www.opsc.gov.in. These include:
- A list of articles/publications (Annexure-I)
- A list of books authored and co-authored (Annexure-II)
- Photocopies in 4 sets of the best 4 original publications/articles where the candidate is first or second author
- 4 sets of the best 2 books originally authored or co-authored by the candidate
- A brief synopsis of the doctoral research paper (PhD thesis) in 2 pages, in 4 sets (Annexure-III)
- List of participation in National/International Seminars/Workshops (Annexure-IV)
- List of International/National/State-level Awards received (Annexure-V)
Any name, roll number, or similar identifying detail must be masked or erased in the above documents, as the interview is an identity-less process.
In addition, candidates must bring the following documents in original for scrutiny before the interview:
- All original PhD thesis, research publications, and books
- Original documents relating to participation in National/International seminars/workshops
- Original documents relating to International/National/State-level awards
Interview Process
- Allotment of the Interview Board is done through a draw of lots by each candidate, in the presence of all candidates, for transparency.
- Draw of lots for the 1st sitting is held in the Reception Hall from 9.00 AM to 9.30 AM, and for the 2nd sitting from 1.00 PM to 1.30 PM.
- Candidates who do not report before the closure of the draw of lots will be allotted a Board through the draw of lots conducted by any one of the candidates present.
- The interview is an identity-less process. No personal particulars such as name or roll number are disclosed to the Interview Board. Each candidate appears before the Board with a randomly system-generated Code Number.
How Ties Are Resolved in the Merit List
Where two or more candidates secure the same interview marks, the following tie-breaker order applies:
- The candidate with higher marks in Domain Knowledge is placed higher.
- If still tied, the candidate with higher marks in Pedagogical Skill is placed higher.
- If still tied, the candidate with a higher final score as per Table 3B of Annexure-A of the original advertisement is placed higher.
- If the tie persists, the older candidate (by date of birth) is placed higher.
Important Instructions
- Report to the OPSC office two hours before the scheduled interview time.
- Carry all required original documents and the prescribed annexures, with names/roll numbers masked.
- Shortlisting for interview is purely provisional and does not guarantee selection.
- Candidates should check both Notice No. 4311/PSC (schedule) and Notice No. 1306/PSC (interview modalities) on the official OPSC website before appearing.