The Odisha Public Service Commission has released the admit card for the posts of SDIPRO (OIS -II), Group B on 22nd January 2023! A total of 19 vacancies had been released for OPSC SDIPRO under Group B of Odisha Information Service Cadre under Information and Public Relations Department. The candidates could apply online from 5th August 2022 to 5th September 2022. Interested candidates can check the eligibility criteria like age limit, educational qualification etc. 

• The selection of the candidates will be on the basis of their performance in the written examination and interview.
• Candidates who wish to apply should be between 21 - 38 years.
• The written examination is of 400 marks and will be conducted on 28th & 29th January 2023.
• The Viva Voce test will be of 30 marks.
• Selected candidates will get a salary of INR 44900 - 142400 per month.

Download OPSC SDIPRO Notification PDF 

OPSC SDIPRO Latest Updates

22nd January 2023: OPSC SDIPRO Admit Card Out!

The candidates who are going to appear in the OPSC SDIPRO Exam that is scheduled on 28th & 29th January 2023 must note that the admit cards have been released on the official website on 22nd January 2023. Check out the direct link to download the same.

Direct Link to Download OPSC SDIPRO Admit Card

6th January 2023: OPSC SDIPRO Exam Schedule Out!

The candidates who are going to appear in the OPSC SDIPRO Exam that is scheduled on 28th & 29th January 2023 must note that the exam will be held in two sittings i.e. 10 to 12 and then 2 to 4. The PwD Candidates will be given extra 40 minutes in each sitting. Check out the official exam schedule below.

Download OPSC SDIPRO Exam Schedule Notice

22nd December 2022: OPSC SDIPRO Exam Date Out!

The candidates must note that the exam date of OPSC SDIPRO has been released. The exam will be conducted on 28th & 29th January 2023 in two shifts each day. Check out the official exam date notice below.

Download OPSC SDIPRO Exam Date Notice

OPSC SDIPRO Vacancy 2022

OPSC has released a total number of 19 vacancies for OPSC SDIPRO Recruitment 2022. The number of vacancies is divided among different categories. The details of number of vacancies category wise is given below.

Note: OPSC has also reserved 1 post for Ex- Servicemen and 1 post for Persons with Disabilities. Ex-servicemen and PWD candidates will be adjusted against the category to which they belong in the table given above.

How to Apply Online for OPSC SDIPRO 2022 ?

Interested candidates could apply in the window from 5th August 2022 to 5th September 2022. Make sure to apply before the last date of the application window. Follow the below mentioned steps to apply online.

Step 1: Visit the official site by clicking on the link mentioned above. 

Step 2: Candidates can register themselves by filling in their details like name, address, date of birth etc.

Step 3: Upload the required documents like category certificate, educational certificates etc.

Step 4: Applicants need to upload their recent passport size photograph. Make sure the size of the file is in the limit of the upload limit specified in the form. Candidates can use the Testbook Cropping Tool which helps them to upload Their Image & Signature in required size.

Step 5: Candidates need to pay the required fees and then click on submit button..

Step 6: Make sure candidates download the application form for future reference. 

OPSC SDIPRO Application Fee 2022

OPSC has not yet notified if there’s any application fee associated with the OPSC SDIPRO recruitment 2022 or not. We will notify if OPSC releases any updates regarding the application fee. Candidates can refer to table below for the expected fee details 

OPSC SDIPRO Selection Process 2022

OPSC SDIPRO recruitment 2022 selection process comprises a two stage process. The candidates have to clear 2 stages of the selection process in order to get selected. The two stages of the selection process are listed below.

• Written Test
• Interview

OPSC SDIPRO Eligibility Criteria 2022

Interested candidates who wish to take part in the OPSC SDIPRO recruitment 2022 selection process have to meet a certain criteria. These criteria include the age limit, educational qualification etc which are mentioned by the authorities. The complete details of the eligibility criteria is given below.

Age Limit (As on 01.01.2022)

Candidates who wish to take part in the selection process need to be aged between a certain age limit. 

• Lower age limit: 21 years
• Upper age limit: 28 years

Age relaxations are provided for the reserved categories. Given below are the details of age relaxation.

Educational Qualification

The candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree with one year post graduation in Journalism/Mass Communication or Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication from a recognized university.

OPSC SDIPRO Written Exam Syllabus 2022

Candidates should check out the Syllabus for the OPSC SDIPRO recruitment 2022 written examination in order to prepare for the exam. The detailed syllabus is given below.

OPSC SDIPRO Exam Pattern 2022

• The examination consists of 4 papers.
• Each paper is of 100 marks which will be of 2 hours each.

OPSC SDIPRO Viva- Voce 2022

Candidates who secure a minimum qualifying mark set by the Commision will be called for a Viva-voce test.The number of candidates that will be called for the viva voce test will depend on the marks obtained by the candidates and the number of vacancies reserved for that category. 

The details of the number of candidates that will be called is given below. 

OPSC SDIPRO Exam Dates 2022

The candidates who wish to attend the OPSC SDIPRO recruitment 2022 must know the exam dates in order to start their preparation timely. The examination dates help the candidates to prepare a perfect study plan which helps to cover the complete syllabus. View the important dates for the recruitment.

OPSC SDIPRO Admit Card 2022

Candidates can follow the following steps to download the admit card so that they don’t face any problems. 

Step 1: Visit the official OPSC website.

Step 2: Then candidates need to log in with their correct credentials like their roll number or their registration number.

Step 3: Candidates need to fill out all the required information and then they will be able to download their admit card.

Step 5: Before candidates download their admit card, make sure all the details mentioned are correct.

Step 6: candidates need to make sure to keep a print copy of their admit card with them for their future reference.

Also checkout OPSC OAS recruitment 2022 

OPSC SDIPRO Salary 2022

OPSC SDIPRO is a permanent post. OPSC pays a decent amount of salary to the selected candidates in OPSC SDIPRO recruitment 2022.The selected candidates can expect a salary between Rs. 44,900 per month to Rs. 1,42,400 per month in Level 9 in the Pay Matrix. 

OPSC SDIPRO recruitment 2022 Written Exam Cut off

OPSC will decide the minimum qualifying cut off marks for the written exam. A merit list will be prepared of the candidates that qualify the minimum qualifying score decided by authorities. We will notify about the minimum qualifying marks as soon as the official authorities release it.

OPSC SDIPRO Answer Key 2022

The answer key of the OPSC SDIPRO recruitment 2022 exam is usually released after the successful completion of the exam. The answer key of OPSC SDIPRO exam is yet to be released officially on the OPSC official website after the written exam is completed. We will update the information once the official authorities have released the answer key.

How to Prepare for OPSC SDIPRO Exam 2022?

Candidates who are planning to give OPSC SDIPRO recruitment 2022 need to make a good strategy in order to ensure his/her selection for the post. We have mentioned some points below which they can refer to while planning their preparation for the exam.

1. Candidates should have deep knowledge of exam pattern and exam syllabus. 
2. During revision, candidates must ensure that their revision should be complete and most importantly, efficient. Reading long paragraphs during revision may waste their time so to avoid this make short notes for revision.
3. Candidates are advised to read the newspaper everyday so that they are updated with current affairs. Also reading regional newspapers will help them with the latest regional news as well as the language preparation.
4. Attempting Mock tests is a great way to practice attempting the real exam. It helps them with their problem solving skills and time management. Candidates can get Mock Tests on the TestBook App at affordable prices.
5. Candidates have to make sure they choose the appropriate study material which best suits their preparation strategy. 

Best Books to Prepare for OPSC SDIPRO Exam 2022

Candidates should choose the best study material which suits their preparation strategy. Although, the choice of study material may differ from person to person. We have prepared a list of some best books that candidates can refer to while preparing for OPSC SDIPRO recruitment 2022 Exam. 

OPSC SDIPRO Result 2022

The Result of examination is released by the authorities after the completion of the exam. As the written examination of OPSC SDIPRO recruitment 2022 is not yet conducted so the result is not out yet. Candidates can download their result as soon as OPSC releases the result. We have mentioned some steps below to follow to download the result.

 Direct Link to official website 

Step 1: Visit the official website of the OPSC by clicking above.

Step 2: Search for the Result Notice in the Notice section OPSC SDIPRO recruitment website.

Step 3: Candidates have to Log in with their correct information i.e. their roll number or registration number.

Step 4: Candidates can view their result carefully and download it.

Step 5: Candidates make sure to keep a print copy of their result for their future reference.

We hope candidates found this article informative and helpful and please do not hesitate to contact us with any doubts. Candidates can also download our Testbook App which is free and start preparing for any competitive examination. This app provides candidates with Test Series, Mock tests, PDFs, Previous year’s question papers, and much more.