Overview
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Horticulture Officer (Group-B) (22 (07-W) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 28.08.2026 (5:00 P.M.).
Key Details
- Organization
- Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
- Qualification
- A candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture [B.Sc. (Horticulture)] or Agriculture [B.Sc. (Agriculture)] from any University or Institution recognized by any State Government or the Government of India. No other equivalent qualification except a Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture will be accepted.
- Vacancies
- 22 (07-W)
- Advertisement No
- 06 of 2026-27
- Posted
- 28.07.2026
- Last date to apply
- 28.08.2026 (5:00 P.M.)
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 28.07.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 28.08.2026 (5:00 P.M.) |
| Exam Date (Tentative) | 27.09.2026 (Sunday) |
Important Links
- official websiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
A total of 22 (07-W) vacancies have been notified for the post of Assistant Horticulture Officer, category-wise as follows: Sl. No.: Category | No. of Vacancies 1: UR | 06 (02-W) 2: SEBC | 00 (00-W) 3: SC | 07 (02-W) 4: ST | 09 (03-W) Total: - | 22 (07-W) Additionally, out of the total 22 (07-W) vacancies: Category: No. of Posts Reserved Ex-Servicemen: 01 Persons with Disabilities (Cat-I LV): 01 Candidates belonging to the Ex-Servicemen and PwD categories will be adjusted against the categories to which they belong.
Eligibility
A candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture [B.Sc. (Horticulture)] or Agriculture [B.Sc. (Agriculture)] from any University or Institution recognized by any State Government or the Government of India. No other equivalent qualification except a Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture will be accepted.
Age Limit
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above 42 years as on the 1st day of January 2026, i.e., must not have been born earlier than 2nd January 1984 and not later than 1st January 2005.
Salary
Selected candidates will be placed at Level-10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017, corresponding to the pre-revised scale of PB-2, Rs. 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,600/-, along with usual Dearness Allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time. The posts are temporary but likely to continue.
Application Fee
Category: Fee UR / SEBC: Rs. 700/- (Rupees Seven Hundred only) SC / ST / PwD: Nil (Exempted) Fees must be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, or Wallet. The fee will be refunded only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the Written Examination. Applications without payment of fee (except SC/ST/PwD candidates) will be treated as incomplete and rejected outright. Candidates must also furnish bank account details (Account Number, IFSC Code, Account Holder Name, Bank Branch Name) for refund purposes in case of technical failure.
Syllabus
The syllabus for both papers is of Bachelor's degree standard and covers Horticulture and allied subjects.
Selection Process
Written Examination + Personality Test/Interview
How to Apply
• Visit the official OPSC website: https://opsc.gov.in • Go through the detailed instructions available on the OPSC portal before filling the application. • Register and fill in the online application form with accurate details. • Upload scanned photograph, full signature, and Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI) as specified. • Pay the examination fee (Rs. 700/- for UR/SEBC candidates) through the available online payment modes. • Verify the submitted application copy after submission. • On successful submission, a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) will be generated. • Take a printout of the finally submitted Registration and Application form and keep it for future reference along with document copies. Candidates are advised to submit their applications well in advance to avoid last-minute rush, as applications received through any mode other than online will not be accepted.
Required Documents
Candidates must upload the following scanned documents during the online application, and produce originals for verification if shortlisted: • HSC or equivalent certificate (proof of date of birth) • Intermediate/+2 Examination Certificate • B.Sc. Degree Certificate in Horticulture/Agriculture • Mark-sheets of all qualifying examinations (HSC to Bachelor's Degree) • Four recent passport-size photographs (unsigned and unattested) • Caste Certificate (for SC/ST claimants) • Odia Test Pass Certificate • Permanent Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates, showing 40% or more disability) • Release Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen candidates) along with a notarized Affidavit • No Objection Certificate (for candidates already in Government service) • Proof of Identity: Aadhar / EPIC / Driving Licence / Passport / PAN Card • Identity Certificate (for Third Gender/Transgender candidates, if applicable)
Important Instructions
• Applications found incomplete in any respect are liable for rejection without further correspondence. • Candidates who wish to modify submitted information must cancel and reapply before the closing date. • Admission to the Written Examination/Interview is provisional; eligibility will be verified at subsequent stages. • Candidates found guilty of malpractice or submitting forged documents will be debarred from OPSC examinations for 03 years. • Details such as marks secured by the Last Selected Candidate (LSC) and individual marks will be declared only on the OPSC website after the final result. • Any complaint regarding the conduct of the examination must be sent to the Grievance Wing at [email protected] within 07 days of completion of the examination. • Submission of an NPS application is mandatory for all recommended candidates at the time of joining Government service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for OPSC AHO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 22 Assistant Horticulture Officer Posts?
Application Start Date: 28.07.2026; Application Last Date: 28.08.2026 (5:00 P.M.); Exam Date (Tentative): 27.09.2026 (Sunday)
What is the application fee?
Category: Fee UR / SEBC: Rs. 700/- (Rupees Seven Hundred only) SC / ST / PwD: Nil (Exempted) Fees must be paid online through Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, or Wallet. The fee will be refunded only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the Written Examination. Applications without payment of fee (except SC/ST/PwD candidates) will be treated as incomplete and rejected outright. Candidates must also furnish bank account details (Account Number, IFSC Code, Account Holder Name, Bank Branch Name) for refund purposes in case of technical failure.
What is the age limit?
A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above 42 years as on the 1st day of January 2026, i.e., must not have been born earlier than 2nd January 1984 and not later than 1st January 2005.
What is the selection process?
Written Examination + Personality Test/Interview