The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released the OPSC ASO Admit Card 2025 for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) prelims exam. Candidates who applied can now download their admit cards from the official website — opsc.gov.in. The exam is scheduled for 09 November 2025 and will be held in three shifts throughout the day.
Overview
The OPSC ASO Exam 2025 is being conducted to fill 29 ASO posts. The admit card was made available on 3 November 2025. Applicants are strongly advised to download their admit cards early to avoid any last-minute issues before the exam.
Here’s a quick summary of the key details:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Advertisement No. | 02 of 2025-26 |
| Total Vacancies | 29 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 03 November 2025 |
| Exam Date | 09 November 2025 |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
Shifts
The exam will take place in three separate shifts on the same day. Each shift will have a specific paper assigned, and candidates must appear according to the shift mentioned in their admit card.
| Shift | Time | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | General Awareness |
| Shift 2 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Reasoning & Mathematics |
| Shift 3 | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | English & Odia Language |
Make sure to double-check your shift and reporting time on your admit card to avoid confusion.
Download
Follow these simple steps to download your OPSC ASO Admit Card 2025:
- Visit the official website at www.opsc.gov.in
- Click on the “Download Admission Certificate” section
- Find and click on the ASO Admit Card 2025 link
- Enter your exam name, PPSAN, and date of birth
- Click submit to view your admit card
- Download and print it for the exam day
Carry a valid photo ID along with the admit card to the exam centre. No entry will be allowed without these documents.
Pattern
The OPSC ASO Prelims 2025 exam consists of objective-type questions spread over three papers. Understanding the pattern will help you manage your time better on exam day.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Awareness | 100 | 100 | 1.5 hrs |
| II A | Reasoning & Mental Ability | 50 | 50 | 1.5 hrs |
| II B | Mathematics (10th level) | 50 | 50 | |
| III A | English Language | 100 | 100 | 2 hrs |
| III B | Odia Language | 100 | 100 | |
| IV | Computer Skill Test | 50 | 5 | 1 hr |
There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer in the MCQ-based papers. Candidates must carefully attempt only the questions they are confident about.
Retrieve
Forgot your login details? Don’t worry. You can still retrieve your credentials and download your admit card. Here’s how:
- Visit opsc.gov.in
- Click on the ASO Admit Card 2025 link
- Select “Forgot Login Details”
- Enter your name, date of birth, email, or mobile number
- You will receive your login ID or password through email/SMS
- Use the recovered details to log in and download your admit card
Make sure to save your details somewhere safe to avoid issues in the future.
The OPSC ASO Prelims Exam is just around the corner. With your admit card now available, it’s time to focus on revising smartly and being ready for exam day. Keep everything—admit card, ID proof, and necessary documents—ready a day before the exam. Good luck!
FAQs
When is the OPSC ASO exam 2025?
The exam is on 09 November 2025 in three shifts.
How to download OPSC ASO admit card?
Visit opsc.gov.in, log in, and download your admit card PDF.
What if I forget my login details?
Use the ‘Forgot Login Details’ option on the website.
How many vacancies are there for OPSC ASO?
There are 29 vacancies for the ASO post.
Is there negative marking in ASO exam?
Yes, 1/3rd mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
