OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online Now

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 118 Posts, The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) posts. Candidates holding a B.Sc in Agriculture or Horticulture are eligible to apply online through the official OPSC website opsc.gov.in. The online application process begins on 10 January 2026 and closes on 27 January 2026.

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment Name	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Post Name	Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO)
Total Vacancies	118
Salary	Level-10, Cell-1 of ORSP Rules, 2017
Qualification	B.Sc (Agriculture) or B.Sc (Horticulture)
Age Limit	21 to 42 years
Application Start Date	10 January 2026
Application Last Date	30 January 2026
Official Website	https://opsc.gov.in

Vacancy Details

Category	No. of Vacancies
UR	61 (20-Women)
SEBC	14 (05-Women)
SC	29 (10-Women)
ST	14 (05-Women)
Total	118 (40-Women)

Reserved Categories

Category	Reserved Posts
Ex-Servicemen	04
Sports Persons	01
Persons with Disabilities	05 (01-Women)

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (B.Sc Ag.) or B.Sc in Horticulture from a recognized university or institution.
• No equivalent qualification other than Agriculture or Horticulture degrees will be accepted.

Salary / Pay Scale

Level-10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017 with usual Dearness Allowance and other benefits as per Government of Odisha norms.

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025)

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 42 years
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen, 10 years for PwD (40% or more disability), 15 years cumulative for PwD belonging to SEBC/SC/ST.

Application Fee

• ₹700/- for candidates other than SC/ST/PwD (payable online)
• No fee for SC/ST/PwD candidates
• Fee refunded to candidates appearing in both papers of the written exam

Important Dates

Event	Date
Start of Registration & Fee Payment	10 January 2026
End of Registration & Fee Payment	27 January 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application	30 January 2026
Written Examination (Tentative)	19 February 2026

Selection Process

• Written Examination (MCQ Type): 200 Marks (Two Papers of 100 Marks each, 100 Questions, Duration: 2 Hours per Paper, 25% negative marking)
• Personality Test (Interview): 25 Marks
• Total Marks: 225

General Instructions

• Applicant must be a citizen of India and proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Odia.
• Candidates must be in good mental and physical health.
• Candidates with more than one living spouse are not eligible.
• Government employees must submit a No Objection Certificate during verification.
• Candidates debarred by OPSC or other commissions are ineligible during the debarment period.

How to Apply

• Visit the official OPSC website: https://opsc.gov.in
• Register and pay the examination fee from 10 January 2026 to 27 January 2026 (5:00 PM).
• Submit the online application form by 30 January 2026 (5:00 PM).
• Applications submitted through other modes will be rejected.

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