OPSC ASO recruitment 2026: photo, signature and document checklist
OPSC Advt. No. 15 of 2026-27 invites applications for 340 Assistant Section Officer posts from 9 to 30 November 2026, 5.00 PM. You upload a passport size photo, full signature, left thumb impression and certificates. The advertisement gives no KB limits, so read the limit on the application form.
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The OPSC Assistant Section Officer advertisement (Advt. No. 15 of 2026-27, 340 posts) lets you apply online from 9 November to 30 November 2026, till 5.00 PM. It does not give a KB limit or a pixel size for the photograph, signature or thumb impression, so the exact numbers will appear on the OPSC application form itself.
What the advertisement does say is clear: upload a latest passport size photograph, your full signature and your left-hand thumb impression (LTI), all scanned, and all clearly identifiable.
Prepare the three images now, then fit them to the portal's limit with the signature resizer and the photo resizer (it covers sizes between 20KB and 50KB, so use it only if the form's limit falls in that range).
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Key dates and numbers from the advertisement
- Registration and fee payment: 9.11.2026 to 30.11.2026, 5.00 PM. Only online applications are accepted.
- Written examination: tentatively 17.01.2027 (Sunday), followed by a qualifying computer skill test.
- Pay: Rs 35,400 in Level 9, Cell 1, plus the usual allowances.
- Age: 21 to 42 years on 1 January 2026, with relaxations listed in Para 4 of the advertisement.
- Fee: Rs 700 for candidates other than SC, ST and PwD. It is refunded only if you actually appear in the written examination.
What to upload, as the advertisement lists it
| Upload | What the advertisement says | Other rules |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | Latest passport size photo | Must be clearly identifiable. KB and pixels are not in the advertisement. |
| Signature | Scanned full signature | Full signature, not initials. The printout is signed again later. |
| Left-hand thumb impression | Scanned LTI | Must be clearly visible. |
| Age proof | HSC or equivalent certificate | Issued by the Board or Council. |
| Intermediate or +2 | Intermediate, +2 or Diploma certificate | Issued by the concerned Board or Council. |
| Graduation | Degree certificate and mark-lists | Include any fail marks. |
| Odia proof | As per Para 6 | Must be issued before the last date. |
| Caste certificate | SC, ST or SEBC, if you claim it | SEBC certificate must be issued on or after 10.11.2023. |
| Photo ID | Any photo ID | Aadhaar is the preferred one. |
Source: OPSC Advertisement No. 15 of 2026-27, Assistant Section Officer (2026), Paras 13 and 15. Permanent disability, sports, ex-servicemen, no objection certificate and third gender documents are also listed in Para 13 for those who claim them. After the written exam, qualified candidates bring the printout and photocopies, with originals, to document verification (Para 12).
The upload size limits are not in the advertisement. What now?
Do not trust a number from a job-alert page or any site that is not OPSC. The application form shows the limit next to each upload box, and that is the number that counts. OPSC's advertisement only says that the images must be clearly identifiable and that an application can be rejected if they are not.
So the useful thing to do before 9 November is to make clean source files. Then you only have to shrink them once, when the form tells you the limit.
- Scan the photo and signature at a good size. Use a plain white sheet and a dark pen for the signature, as in this guide to scanning a signature on your phone.
- Press your left thumb on an ink pad and then on white paper. Take a straight, well-lit photo of the print and crop it tight.
- Open the application and read the limit shown beside each upload box.
- Resize each file to just under that limit, and check the preview before you save.
If the photo upload fails or "does not validate"
The most common cause is a file that is above or below the limit the box shows, or in the wrong format. Renaming the file does not change the size. Re-save the image at a smaller size instead of renaming it.
A too-tight crop, a shadow behind your head, or a shirt the same colour as the background can also make the photo hard to identify. Retake it against a plain light wall. Our guide to reducing photo size in KB on a mobile covers the steps.
Name and date on the photo
The advertisement does not ask you to print your name and date on the photograph. If the form itself shows a different instruction, follow the form. Our post on adding name and date on an exam photo explains when it is needed.
Certificates: scan them once, small and readable
The advertisement says a certificate issued after the last date will not be considered, and that incomplete uploads lead to rejection. Scan every certificate in sharp black and white or colour, one PDF per document. If the form's limit is 200KB, use the PDF compressor for 200KB; if a scan turns blurry, see the fix for blurry scanned PDFs.
Women candidates from SEBC, SC or ST categories need a certificate that says "daughter of", not "wife of". An OBC certificate is not accepted in place of an SEBC certificate.
Checklist before you submit
- One application only. The advertisement warns against submitting more than one.
- Photo, full signature and left thumb impression scanned and clearly visible.
- Every certificate dated on or before the day you submit.
- Odia proof ready, as Para 6 explains.
- Fee paid online if you are not SC, ST or PwD.
- Printout of the submitted form signed with your full signature, kept for document verification.
- At least four copies of the same photograph kept for later use.
You cannot edit a submitted OPSC application. To change anything, you cancel it and apply again before 30 November, 5.00 PM. Do not leave this for the last day.
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Frequently asked questions
When does the OPSC ASO 2026 application window open and close?
Registration and fee payment run from 9 November 2026 to 30 November 2026, 5.00 PM, on opsc.gov.in. The advertisement says only online applications received by that deadline are accepted.
What size should the OPSC ASO photo and signature be?
The advertisement gives no KB or pixel size. It asks for a scanned latest passport size photograph, full signature and left-hand thumb impression, all clearly visible. The application form shows the exact limits, so check it before you resize.
OPSC ASO ka salary kitna hai?
The advertisement gives Rs 35,400 in Level 9, Cell 1 of the pay matrix, with the usual dearness and other allowances.
What is the age limit for OPSC ASO recruitment 2026?
You must be at least 21 and not above 42 years old on 1 January 2026. Para 4 of the advertisement lists relaxations for reserved categories and persons with disabilities.
When is the OPSC ASO exam date and when will the admit card be released?
The full advertisement says the written examination will be held tentatively on 17 January 2027 (Sunday), with the detailed schedule and centres to be notified later. The admission certificate is put up on the OPSC website before the exam, and no separate letter is sent. A qualifying computer skill test follows the written paper.
Is a computer certificate compulsory for OPSC ASO?
Para 13 of the advertisement does not list a computer certificate among the documents to upload. The advertisement asks for adequate knowledge of Computer Application, which is checked in a qualifying skill test of 50 marks (Windows, MS Office, MS Access and internet services). Candidates need at least 40% in that test.
What is the OPSC ASO selection process and exam pattern?
Selection is a written exam of 400 marks (three objective papers: General Awareness, Reasoning and Mathematics, and English with Odia) followed by a qualifying computer skill test of 50 marks. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. The final rank is by written marks only. Check Appendix I of the advertisement for the full syllabus.
Sources
- OPSC Advertisement No. 15 of 2026-27, Assistant Section Officer (Group-B), Odisha Secretariat Service Cadre (checked 2026-11)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.