OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026: The Odisha Public Service Commission has released the AAO Recruitment 2025 notification for 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer posts under the Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Department. Eligible candidates with a degree in Agriculture or Horticulture can apply online through opsc.gov.in. Selection will be through a written examination and interview. Check eligibility, exam pattern, important dates, and application process below.
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OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026
| Organization Name | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Agriculture Officer (Group-B) |
| Advertisement No. | 06 of 2025-26 |
| Job Category | Odisha Govt Job |
| Total Vacancy | 118 Posts |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Apply Start Date | 10/01/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27/01/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27/01/2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Interview |
| Exam Date | 19/02/2026 |
| Salary | Pay Level-10 ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 61 |
| SEBC | 14 |
| SC | 29 |
| ST | 14 |
| Total | 118 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognized university or institution approved by the State or Central Government.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years as on 01/01/2025
- Date of Birth must be between 02/01/1983 and 01/01/2004
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, SEBC, Women, Ex-Servicemen and PwD candidates as per government rules.
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Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwD | Nil |
| All Other Candidates | ₹700 |
The examination fee will be refunded to candidates who appear in both papers of the written examination.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of two stages:
- Written Examination (200 Marks)
- Personality Test / Interview (25 Marks)
Final merit will be prepared based on aggregate marks obtained in the written examination and interview.
Exam Pattern
Written Examination
The written test will consist of two papers conducted in objective MCQ format.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
- Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
- 0.25 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- No negative marking for unanswered questions.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website opsc.gov.in
- Open the Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2025 notification
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload required documents, photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference
Only online applications submitted before the last date will be accepted.
