The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) Recruitment 2026 to fill 118 vacancies across various categories. This recruitment aims to strengthen agricultural services in Odisha by appointing qualified Agriculture and Horticulture graduates. The post offers a respectable pay scale, job security, and opportunities for career growth under the Odisha Government.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 10 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment | 27 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Final Submission of Application | 30 January 2026 |
| Written Examination (Tentative) | 19 February 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / SEBC / Others | ₹700 |
| SC / ST / Persons with Disabilities | No Fee |
Note: The application fee will be refunded to candidates who appear in both papers of the written examination.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Age Relaxation
- SEBC / SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- Persons with Disabilities (40% or more): 10 years
- PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC: Up to 15 years (cumulative)
Vacancy Details
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 61 (20 for Women) |
| SEBC | 14 (05 for Women) |
| SC | 29 (10 for Women) |
| ST | 14 (05 for Women) |
| Total | 118 (40 for Women) |
Horizontal Reservation
| Reserved Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen | 04 |
| Sports Persons | 01 |
| Persons with Disabilities | 05 (01 for Women) |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture [B.Sc. (Agriculture)], or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture [B.Sc. (Horticulture)]
The degree must be from a recognized university or institution. No other equivalent qualification will be accepted.
Nationality & Language Requirement
- The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and fulfill the prescribed Odia language qualification norms.
Salary Structure
Pay Details (Numerical Breakdown)
- Pay Level: Level-10
- Pay Matrix Range: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
- Initial Basic Pay (Cell-1): ₹44,900 per month
Allowances (in addition to Basic Pay)
Selected candidates are also entitled to the following allowances as applicable:
- Dearness Allowance (DA) – as revised periodically by the Odisha Government
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Government Accommodation
- Transport Allowance
- Medical Allowance and other admissible benefits
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of two stages:
- Written Examination
- Objective type (MCQ)
- Two papers of 100 marks each
- Total marks: 200
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative marking: 25% for each wrong answer
- Personality Test (Interview)
- Maximum marks: 25
Total Marks: 225
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online only within the prescribed dates by following these steps:
- Visit the OPSC official recruitment portal
- Complete the online registration process
- Fill in the application form carefully with accurate personal and educational details
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable)
- Submit the application before the deadline
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference
Applications submitted through offline or any other mode will not be accepted.
More Information / Important Instructions
- Candidates must be of good physical and mental health.
- Applicants having more than one living spouse are not eligible.
- Government employees must produce a No Objection Certificate during document verification.
- Candidates debarred by OPSC or any other recruiting agency are not eligible during the debarment period.
- All details entered in the application form must be correct; incorrect information may lead to disqualification.
- The decision of OPSC in all matters relating to recruitment will be final.
