Overview
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), 19 Dr. P.K. Parija Road, Cuttack – 753001 has released a recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Agriculture Engineer, Class-II (Group-B), Odisha Agricultural Engineering Service (48 (16-w) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only, via opsc.gov.in as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), 19 Dr. P.K. Parija Road, Cuttack – 753001
- Qualification
- A candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering from any University or Institution recognised by any State Government or the Government of India. No other equivalent qualification except a Degree in Agriculture Engineering will be accepted.
- Vacancies
- 48 (16-w)
- Advertisement No
- 08 of 2026-27
- Last date to apply
- 28 September 2026, 5:00 PM
Important Dates
| Notice No. | 4661/PSC, Dt. 19.08.2026 |
| Notice Release Date | 19 August 2026 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment Start | 28 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 28 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Written Examination Date | 01 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Schedule & Centre | To be notified separately on opsc.gov.in |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 08 (03-w) |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 15 (05-w) |
| Date of Birth Range | Not earlier than 2 January 1984 and not later than 1 January 2005 |
Eligibility
A candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering from any University or Institution recognised by any State Government or the Government of India. No other equivalent qualification except a Degree in Agriculture Engineering will be accepted.
Age Limit
Category: Age Limit All Candidates: 21 to 42 years as on 1 January 2026 Date of Birth Range: Not earlier than 2 January 1984 and not later than 1 January 2005
Salary
Particulars: Details Pay Level: Level-10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017 Starting Basic Pay: ₹44,900 per month Pre-revised Scale: PB-2 ₹9,300–₹34,800 with Grade Pay of ₹4,600 Other Benefits: Usual Dearness Allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time Recruitment is conducted as per the Odisha Agricultural Engineering Service (Methods of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2018. Candidates appointed on or after 1 January 2005 are covered by the Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS) and are not eligible for pension under the Odisha Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1992.
Syllabus
The syllabus is at Bachelor's Degree standard. Key topics include: • Paper-I, Section A (General Engineering): Computer programming & data structures, workshop practice, applied electronics & instrumentation, common statistical data on agriculture, units & dimensions, surveying & levelling, building construction & cost estimation, greenhouse design. • Paper-I, Section B (Farm Machinery & Power): Farm machinery, farm power, tractor systems & controls, farm power/machinery management, human engineering & safety, precision agriculture, renewable energy engineering, systems engineering. • Paper-II, Section A (Agricultural Processing & Food Engineering): Engineering properties of food materials, grain processing, drying & storage of crops, horticultural produce processing, thermal processing, food laws (FSSAI, BIS, Codex). • Paper-II, Section B (Soil & Water Conservation Engineering): Fluid mechanics, irrigation engineering, drainage engineering, groundwater/wells/pumps, hydrology, soil & water conservation engineering and watershed management. The full detailed syllabus is published as Appendix-A of the official notification.
Selection Process
Selection is through a competitive examination comprising a Written Examination followed by a Personality Test (Interview).
How to Apply
• Visit the official website opsc.gov.in and carefully read the full advertisement before filling the online application. • Register and complete the automated, system-driven online application form; ensure all information entered is accurate before submission. • Upload a scanned passport-size photograph (unsigned and unattested, within the last 6 months), scanned full signature, and scanned Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI), all clearly identifiable. • Pay the examination fee of ₹700 online (except SC/ST/PwD candidates, who are exempted). • Upload all required certificates and documents in original scanned form via the Commission's e-Chayan portal. • On successful submission, a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) will be assigned. • Verify the submitted copy of the application; to modify any information, cancel and reapply within the last date. • Take a printout of the finally submitted registration and application form, sign the declaration, and retain it along with copies of the required certificates for verification when asked. • Download the Admission Certificate from the OPSC website before the written exam date and carry it to the examination centre. Important: Applications received through any mode other than the OPSC online portal will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected. Do not attach original certificates to the application — only self-attested copies are required at the document verification stage, marked "Submitted by me and Certified…
Required Documents
• HSC or equivalent certificate (proof of date of birth) • Intermediate/+2 examination certificate • Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering certificate from a recognised University/Institution • Mark sheets for all examinations from HSC to the Bachelor's Degree (including any failed attempts, if applicable) • Four recent passport-size photographs (unsigned and unattested, within 6 months) • Caste certificate in support of SEBC/SC/ST claim, where applicable (SEBC certificate must be issued on or after 29 August 2023) • Odia Test Pass certificate, or equivalent certificate as specified in the eligibility conditions • Permanent Disability Certificate (40% or more) from the concerned Medical Board, where applicable • Release Certificate for Ex-Servicemen, along with a notarised Affidavit (format at Appendix-B) • No Objection Certificate from the Competent Authority/Head of Office, where applicable • Proof of identity (Aadhaar/EPIC/Driving Licence/Passport/PAN Card) • Identity Certificate/Card for Third Gender/Transgender candidates, where applicable
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 48 Assistant Agriculture Engineer Posts?
Notice No.: 4661/PSC, Dt. 19.08.2026; Notice Release Date: 19 August 2026; Online Registration & Fee Payment Start: 28 August 2026; Online Application Last Date: 28 September 2026, 5:00 PM; Written Examination Date: 01 November 2026 (Sunday); Exam Schedule & Centre: To be notified separately on opsc.gov.in; SC (Scheduled Caste): 08 (03-w); ST (Scheduled Tribe): 15 (05-w); Date of Birth Range: Not earlier than 2 January 1984 and not later than 1 January 2005
What is the age limit?
Category: Age Limit All Candidates: 21 to 42 years as on 1 January 2026 Date of Birth Range: Not earlier than 2 January 1984 and not later than 1 January 2005
What is the selection process?
Selection is through a competitive examination comprising a Written Examination followed by a Personality Test (Interview).