Overview
The Odisha Public Service Commission has announced recruitment for 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer posts, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Horticulture, age 21‑42, and a ₹700 fee for general candidates. Applications must be submitted online between 10 and 27 January 2026, with the last submission on 30 January 2026. The selection will involve a two‑paper MCQ written exam and an interview.
Key Details
- Organization
- Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture [B.Sc. (Ag.)] or Horticulture [B.Sc. (Horticulture)] from any University or Institution recognized by any State Government or the Government of India.
- Vacancies
- 118
- Posted
- 10 January 2026
- Last date to apply
- 30 January 2026
Important Dates
| Registration & Fee Payment Start Date | 10 January 2026 |
| Registration & Fee Payment End Date | 27 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 30 January 2026 |
| Written Examination (Tentative) | 19 February 2026 |
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Vacancy Details
UR: 61; SEBC: 14; SC: 29; ST: 14; Ex-Servicemen: 4; Sports Persons: 1; Persons with Disabilities: 5
Selection Process
Written Examination (MCQ Pattern): 200 marks (Two Papers, each 100 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours duration, negative marking of 25% for wrong answers). Personality Test (Interview): 25 marks. Total Marks: 225.
How to Apply
Visit the official OPSC website., Register and pay the examination fee between 10 January 2026 and 27 January 2026 (5:00 PM)., Submit the online application by 30 January 2026 (5:00 PM)., Applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer AAO Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 118 Posts?
Registration & Fee Payment Start Date: 10 January 2026; Registration & Fee Payment End Date: 27 January 2026; Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 30 January 2026; Written Examination (Tentative): 19 February 2026
What is the application fee?
General: ₹700; SC/ST/PwD: Exempted; Refund: Refunded if candidate appears in both papers of the Written Examination
What is the age limit?
21 to 42 years (minimum 21, maximum 42). Age relaxation: 5 years for SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen; 10 years for PwD (40% or more permanent disability); cumulative 15 years for PwD belonging to SEBC/SC/ST.
What is the selection process?
Written Examination (MCQ Pattern): 200 marks (Two Papers, each 100 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours duration, negative marking of 25% for wrong answers). Personality Test (Interview): 25 marks. Total Marks: 225.