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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