Odisha Police 521 Constable Recruitment 2016-17 Notification, Apply Online

State Selection Board, Odisha Police, Cuttack has issued a notification for the recruitment of 521 Constable post in 9th India Reserve Battalion (Specialised) of Odisha Police on contract basis. Eligible candidates can apply online from 05-12-2016 to 04-01-2017. 

Constable = 521 Post

Qualification: Candidates should have passed High School Certificate examination or equivalent examination conducted by the board of Secondary Education, odisha or by any other recognized Board/ Council, able to speak, read & write Odia  and must have passed the Odia as one of the subjects in the High School Certificate examination or an examination in Odia Language equivalent to ME Standard recognized or conducted by the school & Mass Education Department of Government of Odisha.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on Physical Measurement, Physical Efficiency Test, Driving Test, Educational, Sports Achievements, National Cadet Corps Certificate (NCC) & Written test.

Application Form: Candidates may obtained application form from the Reception Counter of the Office of the Commandant of the Battalion/ office of the Supdt. of police, Kalahandi by depositing Rs. 50/- Bank Draft only in favour of Chairman, State Selection Board, Odisha Police, Cuttack (payable at Cuttack).

Examination Fee: Candidates should pay Rs. 200/- through online payment using Debit Card/ Net Banking, cash/ cheque payment through challan at all SBI Branches or at Common Service Centre of the district through CSC Wallet.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates may apply online through the website www.odishapolice.gov.in from 05-12-2016 to 04-01-2017.

Last date: 4th January 2016

For Job details visit: http://www.odishapolice.gov.in/

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OPTCL Jobs for MT / Engineers Notification, Apply Online

Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, a State Transmission Utility invites applications for recruitment of Management Trainee (MT)  from young bright and dynamic in the disciplines of Electrical, Civil, IT and HRD :

• Management Trainee (MT) Electrical : 100 posts
• Management Trainee (MT) Civil : 04 posts
• Management Trainee (MT) HRD : 14 posts
• Management Trainee (MT) Information Technology : 07 posts
• Jr. Management Trainee (MT)  Information Technology : 03 posts
• Jr. Management Trainee (MT)  Civil : 02 posts

How to Apply : Eligible and interested candidates should go through detail notification and apply Online at OPTCL website from 30/11/2016 to 29/12/2016 only. 

Last date: 29th December 2016

For Job details visit: http://www.optcl.co.in

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Odisha Current Affairs October 2016

Odisha Current Affairs October 2016 Quiz, News:  Odisha Current Affairs, General Knowledge (GK) for October Month is available here at website www.OdishaGK.com with Current Affairs Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Explanation for Various examinations Odisha PSC, OPSC, Odisha SSC, Teachers Exam, Judicial Exam, Odisha police exam and other competitive examinations by Odisha State Government. Odisha GK website, Forum and Blog for preparation of competitive examinations. Odisha General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions are also available with Quiz with Odisha GK Quiz articles.

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Odisha Current Affairs November 2016

Odisha Current Affairs November 2016 Quiz, News:  Odisha Current Affairs, General Knowledge (GK) for November Month is available here at website www.OdishaGK.com with Current Affairs Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Explanation for Various examinations Odisha PSC, OPSC, Odisha SSC, Teachers Exam, Judicial Exam, Odisha police exam and other competitive examinations by Odisha State Government. Odisha GK website, Forum and Blog for preparation of competitive examinations. Odisha General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions are also available with Quiz with Odisha GK Quiz articles.

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Odisha Judicial Service Question Paper 2015

Odisha Judicial Service (OJS) Exam Question Paper 2015: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack Conduct Odisha Judicial Service Examination at various centres in Odisha for recruitment of Judges. Here we are sharing the Orisha Judicial Service Exam Question Paper 2015 in PDF for download and share with friends for upcoming OJS Examinations. Candidates can also check various exam papers at www.odishagk.com for various competitive examinations of Odisha States,OPSC, Odisha SSC, Odisha Police and other state examinations. 
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Odisha Judicial Service Question Paper 2014

Odisha Judicial Service (OJS) Exam Question Paper 2014: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack Conduct Odisha Judicial Service Examination at various centres in Odisha for recruitment of Judges. Here we are sharing the Orisha Judicial Service Exam Question Paper 2014 in PDF for download and share with friends for upcoming OJS Examinations. Candidates can also check various exam papers at www.odishagk.com for various competitive examinations of Odisha States,OPSC, Odisha SSC, Odisha Police and other state examinations. 
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Odisha Judicial Service Question Paper 2013

Odisha Judicial Service (OJS) Exam Question Paper 2013: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack Conduct Odisha Judicial Service Examination at various centres in Odisha for recruitment of Judges. Here we are sharing the Orisha Judicial Service Exam Question Paper 2013 in PDF for download and share with friends for upcoming OJS Examinations. Candidates can also check various exam papers at www.odishagk.com for various competitive examinations of Odisha States,OPSC, Odisha SSC, Odisha Police and other state examinations. 
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Odisha Judicial Service Question Paper 2012

Odisha Judicial Service (OJS) Exam Question Paper 2012: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack Conduct Odisha Judicial Service Examination at various centres in Odisha for recruitment of Judges. Here we are sharing the Orisha Judicial Service Exam Question Paper 2012 in PDF for download and share with friends for upcoming OJS Examinations. Candidates can also check various exam papers at www.odishagk.com for various competitive examinations of Odisha States, OPSC, Odisha SSC, Odisha Police and other state examinations. 
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Odisha becomes a leading State in HRMS applications

Odisha has become a leading State in Human Resource Management System (HRMS) applications. This was discussed in the Board of Governors Meeting of Center for Modernizing Govt Initiatives (CMGI) held under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary Sri Aditya Prasad Padhi in secretariat conference hall today wherein Special Secretary GA Sri Ashok Meena along with Additional Secretary, Administrative Reforms Sri R.S. Gopalan presented the updates and outlined the issues for discussion. Reviewing the progress, Chief Secretary Sri Padhi directed to keep HRMS updated with latest circulars of Govt. Sri Padhi also directed to give necessary suggestions to bring about amendments in the existing regulations whenever necessary to make the system more useful and effective in management of human resources of the State Administration.

Available data show that HRMS soft ware has been successfully linked to Litigation management System ( LMS) software which would capture the latest position of various Govt cases being tried in high court and administrative tribunals. Chief Secretary directed to capture latest orders of the Hon’ble courts for timely compliance. It was decided in the meeting that the services of a professional agency at Delhi will be utilized to collect all orders of Hon’ble Supreme Court and upload it on the data base of LMS.

So far, the data base of 3,24, 000 regular employees of Govt have been updated in the HRMS. The salary bills and other financial transactions are being made through this automated system. The annual increament, GPF other advances and leave matters would also be put to auto mode through this software. 

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Odish achieves highest growth rate in the country in fish production

Odisha has doubled the farmers’ real income during the last decade through high value commercial activities in fishery and animal resource development sectors as revealed from the survey conducted in 2013. Secretary Fisheries & Animal Resource Development ( F&ARD) appraised this in the review meeting on enhancing sea food export held under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary Sri Aditya Prasad Padhi in secretariat conference hall today. Reviewing the progress on agenda of actions to achieve sea food export of worth Rs.20,000 cr within coming 5 years, Chief Secretary Sri Padhi directed to build the fishery infrastructure in such a manner that it generates more employment opportunities.

Secretary F& ARD Sri Bishnupada Sethi appraised the meeting about the urgent need for developing infrastructure to 19 priority aquaculture clusters. Taking stock of the works done till today, Chief Secretary Sri Padhi directed the executing agencies to expedite the power supply work to these clusters and complete those in various phases from December 2016 to March, 2017. It may be of worth mention here that 107 number of brackish aquaculture clusters have been identified in various places of the State mostly along the continental shelf. Out of this, 19 clusters have been taken up in first phase on priority basis. Chief Secretary directed to prepare a timeline for electrification of balance 88 clusters and complete the work within March, 2018. It was also decided to develop 468 kms of fish export related road infrastructure in the area. Forest department was directed to expedite the process of the issue of the certificates required for these linear projects of road and power connectivity.

Secretary F&RAD Sri Sethi appraised that State achieved the highest growth rate in the country in fish production during the year 2015-16. The growth rate was 11.10% in the year 2015-16. The total fish production during the year was 521278 MT against that of 469548 MT produced during 2014-15. Similarly, the export of fish and fishery product during the year went up to 35,630 MT with a total value of around Rs.1788Cr. 

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Odisha Judicial Service Question Paper 2011

Odisha Judicial Service (OJS) Exam Question Paper 2011: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack Conduct Odisha Judicial Service Examination at various centres in Odisha for recruitment of Judges. Here we are sharing the Orisha Judicial Service Exam Question Paper 2011  in PDF for download and share with friends for upcoming OJS Examinations. Candidates can also check various exam papers at www.odishagk.com for various competitive examinations of Odisha States,OPSC, Odisha SSC, Odisha Police and other state examinations. 
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Odisha Current Affairs September 2016

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Odisha Current September Affairs 2016:
Which state government has launched Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana for the development of girls?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Rajasthan
C. Kerala
D. Odisha
Answer: D
Explanation: The Odisha government has launched Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana in Bhubaneswar for the development of girls in 3 districts of the state. The purpose of the scheme is to improve Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) and Child Sex Ratio (CSR) in the three districts. Primarily, the scheme would be implemented for 3 years in Ganjam, Dhenkanal and Angul districts on a pilot basis. The scheme will ensure enrollment of girls in elementary education, tracking dropout girls from schools and creating a better environment for them.

Who will be honoured with the 2016 Sarala Award?
A. Sunita Jain
B. Mahadevi Singh
C. Padma Sachdeva
D. Hrushikesh Mallick
Answer: D. Hrushikesh Mallick
Explanation: Dr. Hrushikesh Mallick, the famous Odia poet, will be honoured with the 37th edition of prestigious Sarala Award for his poetry work “Jeje Dekhi Nathiba Bharat. The annual award carries a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh and a citation.

Name the state that bagged 2016 best agriculture state award at 9th Agricultural Leadership Summit 2016?
A. Odisha
B. Gujarat
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Punjab
Answer: A. Odisha
Explanation: Odisha bags 9th Global Agriculture Leadership Award 2016 at the National Level gathering of important stake-holders in agriculture development at the Agriculture Leadership Summit at Hotel Taj Palace, New Delhi on yesterday evening. Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) have awarded Odisha in the category of Best Agriculture State-2016 in recognition of the efforts towards development of agriculture and bringing rural prosperity.

Which state government recently launches Pension scheme for construction workers?
A. Bihar
B. Maharashtra
C. Odisha
D. Kerala
Answer: C. Odisha

Explanation: Odisha government has recently launched the pension scheme for construction workers, which will benefit 25 lakh beneficiaries in phased manner. As per the scheme, the construction workers above 60 years of age will get pension of Rs 300 per month while workers above 80 years of age will get pension of Rs 500 per month. The widow and disabled construction workers are also eligible to get the benefit of the pension scheme. This is the 3rd scheme has been launched by the state government within a month after the Mahaprayan scheme for taking bodies from hospital to the deceased’s house and Biju Kanya Ratna scheme that aims to improve child sex ratio.

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Odisha GK Quiz No. 4

Odisha General Knowledge (GK) Questions Paper No. 4:  Odisha General Knowledge (GK) Sample Question Paper No. 4 with Collection of Objective GK Question Papers  as part of Odisha GK Questions for Various examinations Odisha PSC, OPSC, Odisha SSC, Teachers Exam, Judicial Exam, Odisha police exam and other competitive examinations by Odisha State Government.  
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Odisha GK Sample Quiz No. 4:
Which of the following is the state animal of Odisha? 
A. Sambar deer 
B. Indian giant squirrel 
C. Olive ridley turtle 
D. Barasingha
Answer: A

Hathigumpha inscription at Udayagiri is related to ---- ?
A. Satakarni 
B. Kharavela 
C. Chandragupta 
D. Pusyamitra
Answer: B

When was Orissa separated from Bihar to become a separate province? 
A. 1 January 1948 
B. 1 April 1936 
C. 28 August 1955 
D. 1 November 1958
Answer: B

Which of the following day is observed as “Utkala Dibasa”? 
A. May 1st 
B. October 1st 
C. November 1st 
D. April 1st
Answer: D

Which of the following district of Odisha is known as ‘Granary of Odisha’? 
A. Cuttack 
B. Balasore 
C. Khurda 
D. Puri 
Answer: B

When did Bhubaneswar become capital city of Odisha? 
A. 1936 
B. 1940 
C. 1945 
D. 1948
Answer: D

Where is Central Rice Research Institute located in Odisha? 
A. Bhubaneswar 
B. Cuttack 
C. Deburi 
D. Puri
Answer: B

Sukinda valley in Odisha is famous for__? 
A. Iron 
B. Nickel 
C. Chromite 
D. Copper
Answer: C

As per 2011 census, which is the most populous district in Odisha?
A. Mayurbhanj 
B. Ganjam 
C. Bolangir 
D. Balasore
Answer: B

In which district of Odisha the Deomali peak is located? 
A. Ganjam 
B. Koraput 
C. Angul 
D. Jaipur

Answer: B

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200 Years of 'Paika Rebellion' elaborate programmes mooted by Culture Department

Two hundred years of 'Paika Rebellion' will be observed with a series of programmes on behalf of the State Culture Department, said Sri Ashok Chandra Panda, Minister, Tourism & Culture here. Sri Panda said that the observance will include seminar, publication, exhibition, opening of a new gallery and memorial pillar etc. It has been decided to have many colourful programmes on the occasion of two hundred years of 'Paika Rebellion' first of its kind in the history of freedom movement of India.

Leaflets, pamphlets and brochures on Paika Rebellion have already been published by Odisha State Archives, which will also bring out books on the rebellion on Hindi, Odia and English. Odisha Sahitya Akademi will organise a seminar in New Delhi while it will invite poets to recite in a poets meet. Martial Art like Paika Akhada, Chhow, Ranapa etc will be organised by Odisha Sangeeta Natak Akademi followed by a drama on the life of great Paika leader Baxi Jagabandhu. Odisha Lalita Kala Akademi will organise a thematic painting exhibition and another exhibition of arms and armouries of Paika or warrior community of state. A special gallery will be set up in Odisha State Museum in this regard, said Sri Manoranjan Panigrahy, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Department of Culture.

Theme of Paika Rebellion will be included in Governor's Trophy competitions and a memorial pillar named 'Paika Amar Jyoti Stambha' will be erected by the Department of Tourism.

Paika Rebellion also called the Paik Rebellion was an armed rebellion against the British East India Company's rule in Odisha in 1817. The Paiks rose in rebellion under their leader Bakshi Jagabandhu and, projecting Lord Jagannath as the symbol of Oriya unity, the rebellion quickly spread across most of Odisha before being ruthlessly put down by the company's forces.

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India successfully test fires long range surface-to-air Barak-8 missile off Odisha coast

India and Israel jointly developed most advanced long range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM)  Barak-8 was successfully test fired off the Odisha coast. The missile was test fired from a mobile launcher at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur in Balasore district in Odisha.

About Barak-8 missile:

• Barak-8 (Lightning 8 in Hebrew) is long-range nuclear capable ballistic missile, developed jointly by Israel and India. 
• It has been designed and developed by DRDO, Israel Aerospace Industries and Israel’s Administration for the Development of Weapons and Technological Infrastructure. 
• It is 4.5-meter long and weighs around 3 tonnes can carry a payload of 70 kilograms. 
• It has the capacity to identify and neutralize various forms of aerial threats such as rockets, UAVs, planes, helicopters in a single flight. 
• Barak-8 missile’s most technologically advanced aspect is its ability to intercept missiles aimed at sea-bound vessels.

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Odisha Current Affairs 2016

Odisha Current Affairs 2016 Quiz, News:  Odisha Current Affairs, General Knowledge (GK) for Month-Wise will be uploaded on website www.OdishaGK.com for each month with Current Affairs Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Explanation for Various examinations Odisha PSC, OPSC, Odisha SSC, Teachers Exam, Judicial Exam, Odisha police exam and other competitive examinations by Odisha State Government. Odisha GK website, Forum and Blog for preparation of competitive examinations. Odisha General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions are also available with Quiz with Odisha GK Quiz articles.

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Odisha Current Affairs 2016:

• Odisha Current Affairs September 2016 Month
• Odisha Current Affairs October 2016 Month
• Odisha Current Affairs November 2016 Month

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Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana

Odisha government on 3rd September 2016 launched the Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana (BKRY) for the development of girls in three districts of the state. The objective of the scheme is to improve Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) and Child Sex Ratio (CSR) in the three districts. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the scheme at the state secretariat. The scheme will be implemented for three years in Ganjam, Dhenkanal and Angul districts on a pilot basis, said Patnaik. It will ensure enrolment of girls in elementary education, tracking dropout girls from schools and creating a better environment for them, said the Chief Minister. 

Key highlights of the Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana

• The BKRY will ensure enrolment of girls in elementary education.
• It will track dropout girls from schools and create a better environment for them.
• The scheme will create awareness on gender discrimination against girls, their health, nutrition and education.
• The scheme also includes provision of toilets for girls in every school, self defence training for girls, promotion of access to education, sensitising adolescent girls on sexual and reproductive health issues, training of elected representatives/grassroots functionaries as community champions to mobilise communities to improve CSR and girls’ education.
• According to the provision of BKRY, the state government will spend 3.5 crore rupees for the three-year planned scheme, which is expected to be completed by 31 March 2019.

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India’s first international conference on cooking gas begins in Odisha

India’s first international conference on cooking gas has started in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The 2-day conference was inaugurated by Jharkhand Governor Droupadi Murmu. It was also attended by Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. 

The conference has been organised by state-owned petroleum companies. It will deliberate on the need for an LPG-enabled household and use of traditional cooking fuels. It will focus on the need for an LPG enabled household, problems arising due to absence of cooking gas, the usage of traditional bio mass cooking fuels and their impact on both health and environment. The delegates from developing countries, such as Brazil, Ghana, Nigeria, Nepal and Sri Lanka are participating in this event.

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Various Jobs in Odisha Mining Corporation

Odisha Mining Corporation Limited (OMC), Bhubaneswar intends to fill up the following Executive vacant posts on regular basis through online process of application: 

1. General Manager (Finance) (E-7 Grade) : 01 post 
2. Additional General Manager (Finance) (E-6 Grade) : 01 post 
3. Deputy Manager (Finance) (E-2) : 04 posts
4. General Manager (Personnel) (E-7) : 01 post 
5. Deputy General Manager (Personnel) (E-5) : 02 posts
6. Sr. Manager (Personnel) (E-4) : 04 posts
7. Deputy General Manager (Mechanical) (E-5) : 01 post
8. Deputy  Manager (Mechanical) (E-2) : 01 post
9. Manager (Geology) (E-3) : 03 posts
10. Deputy  Manager (Geology) (E-2) : 03 posts
11. Manager (Company Affairs) (E-3) : 01 post
12. Manager (Electrical) (E-3) : 01 post
13. Deputy  Manager (Civil) (E-2) : 01 post
14. Deputy  Manager (IT) (E-2) : 07 posts
15. Medical Officer - III (E-2) : 04 posts
16. Deputy  Manager (Mining) (E-2) : 02 posts
17. Deputy  Manager (Forest & Environment) (E-2) : 01 post 

How to Apply : Eligible and interested candidates should go through detail notification and Apply Online at OMC website from 25/08/2016 to 23/09/2016 only. 

Last date: 23rd September 2016

For job details visit: http://omcltd.in/Recruitment 

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Odisha government to make Aadhar Card mandatory for procurement of paddy

In a bid to maintain transparency and ensure quick payment of dues, the Odisha government has decided to make Aadhar Card mandatory for procurement of paddy in the state. In a meeting at the state secretariat in Bhubaneswar held on 11 August 2016, it was decided to link Aadhaar cards of farmers to the cooperative banks and the peasants’ accounts for online transfer of cost of paddy to be procured from the coming kharif season. Both farmers and sharecroppers would link their Aadhaar cards for online payment of paddy cost. This apart, the government has also decided to link Aadhaar numbers of beneficiaries for availing ration under National Food Security Scheme and work under MG-NREGA. So far 68 percent people have already availed Aadhar Card and others would be provided with the same before November 2016.

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Odisha government launches Baristha Bunakar Sahayata Yojana

Odisha government on 7 August 2016 launched a special assistance scheme for elderly weavers, ‘Baristha Bunakar Sahayata Yojana’, to mark the National Handlooms Day. On the occasion, chief minister Naveen Patnaik also gave away awards to weavers' cooperative societies who have been relentlessly promoting and producing the traditional weaves of Odisha.

Under the scheme all weavers above the age of 60 years would get a monthly pension of 500 rupees, and those above 80 years would get 700 rupees. The scheme is aimed at improving the financial condition of over 8000 weavers, who have been working in this field for the last 20 years. The pension amounts would be directly sent to the beneficiaries bank accounts.

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OPSC Recruitment 2016 for 21 Inspector of Motor Vehicles / Additional RTO

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) issued Advertisement for Recruitment to the Posts of Inspector of Motor Vehicles / Additional RTO / Additional Works Engineer [Advt. No. 04 of 2016-17] in Group-B of OTES under commerce and Transport Department.

Job Post: Inspector of Motor Vehicles / Additional RTO

Total Post: 21 Post (UR=12, SC=2, ST=7)

Pay Scale: Rs.9300 – 34800/- Per Month

Age Limit: The age of the candidate should not be less than 21 years and should not be more than of 35 years. The age of the applicant should be as on 1st day of April 2016.

Qualification: Candidates should have degree in automobile engineering or mechanical engineering with automobile engineering as a subject and possess to license to drive a transport vehicle.

Selection Procedure: The selection of the candidates will be on the basis of written examination and personal interview depending on the number of applications received.

Application fee: Candidates work Engineer are required to pay a non-refundable and non-adjustable fee of Rs 300/- only. Applicants belonging to schedule caste categories candidates (SC) / schedule tribe categories candidates of Odisha and person with disabilities categories candidates are exempted from payment of this fee.

How to apply: Candidates may apply through official website of Odisha Public service commission www.opsc.gov.in from 6th August 2016 to 7th September 2016 and applicants may also send the print-put / hard copy of application duly signed under the declaration form along with fee deposit Challan / copies of relevant certificates and in an envelope should be super – scribed as the “Application for the post of assistant Fisheries officer” by registered post / speed post to the special secretary “Odisha Public service commission, 19, Dr. P.K Parjia road, Buxi bazar, Cuttack:- 753001 on or before 20th September 2016.

Last date: 7th September 2016

For Job details visit: http://opsconline.gov.in/041617.pdf

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Odisha Judicial Service Exam 2016 Notification, Apply Online

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has given an employment notification for the recruitment of 153 Civil Judge vacancies in Odisha Judicial Service under Law Department by conducting Odisha Judicial Service Exam-2016 on direct recruitment basis. 

Odisha Judicial Service Exam – 2016

Civil Judge = 153 Post

Qualification: Candidates should possess Graduation in Law of a University/ Institution recognised by the Government.

Age Limit: Candidates age limit must not be below 23 years & not above 35 years as on 01-08-2016 ie not have been born earlier than 02-08-1981 & not later than 01-08-1993. 

Application Fee: Rs. 300

How to Apply: Eligible candidates can apply online through website www.opsc.gov.in from 20-07-2016 to 20-08-2016.

Last date: 20th August 2016

For Job details visit: http://www.opsc.gov.in/

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Transgenders to be appointed as jail warders in Odisha

Odisha government has decided to recruit transgenders as jail warders as per the directive of the Supreme Court. For implementation of the directive of the apex court, the State Police has informed the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission for recruitment of transgenders as jail waders. They will have to succeed in the qualifying examination with other candidates

In a letter to the ADG-cum-IG of Prisons, and Department of Correctional Service (DCS) on July 27 this year, Union home deputy secretary B. Mishra had sought a clarification on inclusion of the transgenders as a gender category in recruitment of jail warders by keeping their physical standards at the same level as that of women candidates as per the observation of the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

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First in odisha

First in odisha:

• First Governor of Odisha: Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab
• First Chief Minister of Odisha : Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab
• First Chief Justice of Supreme court : Ranganath Mishra
• First Odia LokSabha Speaker : Rabi Ray
• First Odia Air Marshal : Sri Saroj Jena
• First Odia Everest Mountaineer : Chetana Sahu
• First Odia Arjuna Awardees’ : Minati Mohapatra
• First Odia Padmabhusana Awardees’ : Prof. Pranakrushna Parija
• First Odia Padmashree Awardees’ : Laxminarayan Sahu (For Education)
• First Air Marshal of Odisha : Saroj Jena
• First Awarded Gyanapitha : Gopinath Mohanty
• First woman Chief Minister : Smt. Nandini Satapathy
• First woman Minister of Odisha : Basanta Manjari Devi
• First woman Pilot of Odisha : Giribala Mohanty
• First woman MLA of Odisha : Sarala Devi
• First Rajyasabha member of Odisha : Nandini Satapathy
• First woman Justice of High Court : Amiya Kumari Padhi
• First Newspaper of Odisha : Utkal Deepika
• First Port of Odisha : Chandipur
• First River Dam of Odisha : Hirakud Dam

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Sudarsan Pattnaik wins Gold Medal in Sand Art Contest in Russia

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Wednesday won gold medal in an international sand art championship in Russia. He made sand art "Mahatma Gandhi sculpture for non-violence and peace" -- in the contest. "I have won gold medal in the championship. It is a proud moment for me," Mr Pattnaik told PTI from Moscow.

The week-long sand sculpture competition had started on April 21 at Kolomenskoye, Moscow, he said. Twenty top sculptors from across the world displayed their sculptures. He has participated in more than 50 international sand sculpture championships across the world and won many awards for the country. He has also got the fourth highest civilian award Padma Shri in 2014. Mr Pattnaik runs a sand art school at Puri beach in Odisha.

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OPGCL Recruitment 2016 for GM, AGM, DGM, Managers and other post

Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGCL), a State Power Generation Company Utility invites online applications for recruitment of for  following posts from bright, young, energetic candidaes to join OPGC : 

1. General Manager : 03 posts in various disciplines

2.  AGM  : 03 posts in various disciplines

3. DGM : 01 post

4. Sr. Manager : 09 posts in various disciplines

5. Technical Assistant to MD OPGC : 01 post

6. Manager : 09 posts in various disciplines

7. Deputy Manager : 07 posts in various disciplines

8. Assistant Manager : 01 post

9. Tenure Based Contractual Positions

10. Sr. Assistant Manager : 01 post

11. Assistant Manager   : 01 post

How to Apply : Eligible and intereste candidates should go through detail notification and Apply Online at OPGC website on or before 25/04/2016 only.

Last date: 25th April 2016

For Job details visit: http://www.opgc.co.in/careers/default.asp

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27 people killed in Deogarh bus Accident in Odisha

In Odisha, at least 27 persons, including women and children, were killed after a bus carrying members of an opera troupe fell 200 feet off a hill in Deogarh district on Sunday.  Members of Bharati Gana Natya, the opera party, were returning after a performance in Dengurjhar village of Tileibani block when the mishap took place around 7 PM on Sunday.

The bus skidded off Gayal Ghat and nose dived into the ravine. Deogarh Superintendent of Police said, twenty seven bodies were recovered from the accident site. Chief Minister sNaveen Patnaik expressed deep grief over the incident and ordered to expedite rescue operation. He directed the administration to ensure free medical treatment to the injured.

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PM greets the people of Odisha on Utkal Diwas

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Odisha on Utkal Diwas. 

“On Utkal Diwas, I convey my greetings to the kind and industrious people of Odisha and hope that Odisha's development will attain new heights”, the Prime Minister said. 

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OPSC Recruitment 2016 for 179 Ayurvedic Medical Officers

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has issued notification for the recruitment of 179 Ayurvedic Medical Officer vacancies in Group-B of State Service under Health & Family Welfare Department. Eligible candidates can apply online from 19-02-2016 to 18-03-2016 by 11:59 P.M. 

Job Post: Ayurvedic Medical Officer

Total Post: 179 Post

Qualification: Candidates should possess Bachelor’s Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) or equivalent degree from a recognized University/ Institution.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on written test.

Application Fee: Candidates should pay Rs. 300/- to be deposited at any branch of State Bank of India using Online Challan (pay-in slip). No Fee for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates can apply online through the website www.opsc.gov.in from 19-02-2016 to 18-03-2016 by 11:59 P.M and send their printed copy of online application along with copies of required documents & certificates and application fee of challan by Registered/ Speed Post to the Special Secretary, Odisha Public Service Commission, 19, Dr.P.K. Parija Road, Cuttack – 753001 on or before 31-03-2016 till 05:00 PM.

Last date: 31st March 2016

For Job details visit: www.opsc.gov.in

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PM inaugurates NISER, Bhubaneswar Campus

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today dedicated to the nation, the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) at Bhubaneswar in Odhia.  Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said innovation is the need of the hour for every society and every era. In this context, he mentioned India’s space programme, which had begun from scratch, and the whole world was now taking note of. He called upon young scientists to be similarly inspired to achieve and to serve the people through their work. He said it is important to develop a scientific temper among students. 

The Prime Minister hoped that an environment of innovation would be fostered among scientific institutions. In the context of NISER, situated in Odisha, he mentioned the possibilities for innovation in areas such as coal gasification and clean energy, the blue economy, and housing for all by 2022. The Prime Minister urged the students of NISER to work towards making NISER India's greenest campus, and a zero-emission, zero-discharge campus which uses only renewable energy.

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OPSC Recruitment 2016 for 372 Medical Officer (Assistant Surgeon)

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) invites applications for the recruitment of 372 Medical Officer (Assistant Surgeon) post in Junior class-I (Group-A) of Odisha Medical & Health Service Cadre under Health & Family Welfare Department.

Medical Officer (Assistant Surgeon) = 372 Post

Qualification: Candidates should possess MBBS or equivalent Degree from a Medical college or Institution recognized by the Medical Council of India.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on written test & career making.

Application Fee: Candidates should pay Rs. 300/- to be deposited at any branch of State Bank of India using Online Challan (pay-in slip). No Fee for SC/ ST/ PH candidates.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates may apply online through website www.opsc.gov.in from 28-01-2016 to 27-02-2016 by 11:59 PM and send printout of the filled online application duly signed along with requisite certificates & documents, fee in an envelope superscribed as the “Application for the post of Medical Officer (Assistant Surgeon)” by speed/ registered post to the Special Secretary, Odisha Public Service Commission, 19, Dr. P.K Parija Road, Cuttack-753001 on or before 10-03-2016 by 05:00 PM.
Last date: 27th February 2016

For Job details visit: www.opsc.gov.in

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OPSC Recruitment 2016 for Assistant Professors

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), invites ONLINE applications for 88 post of Assistant Professor Posts in Super Speciality and Speciality . Interested Candidates can apply online from 07th January to 30th January, 2016:

Job Post : Assistant Professor

Total Post: 88 Post
Selection Process : Eligible Candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in academic career & viva voce test.

Application Fee : Contenders need to pay Rs. 200 through on-line payment gateway. SC/ST/PWD contenders are exempted from payment of application fee.

How to Apply : Interested Candidates would be required to fill on-line application form through the website. After form submission , send hard copy of signed on-line application along with self attested copies of all relevant documents through registered post/ speed post to the following address : Special Secretary,  Odisha Public Service Commission,  19, Dr. P.K. Parija Road, Cuttack-753001
Last date: 30th January 2016

For Job details visit: www.opsc.gov.in/Admin/ContAttach/171516.pdf

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