The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer. Candidates with B.Sc Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 10-01-2026, and closes on 27-01-2026. The candidate shall apply online through OPSC website, opsc.gov.in.
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official OPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 27-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture [B.Sc. (Ag.)] or Horticulture [B.Sc. (Horticulture)]
Age Limit
21 to 42 years
Start Date
10 January 2026
Last Date
30 January 2026
Official Website
https://opsc.gov.in
Vacancy Details
Category
No of Vacancies
UR
61 (20-w)
SEBC
14 (05-w)
SC
29 (10-w)
ST
14 (05-w)
Total
118 (40-w)
Reserved Category
No of Posts reserved
Ex-Servicemen
04
Sports Persons
01
Persons with Disabilities
05 (01-w)
Eligibility Criteria
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.
No other equivalent qualification except Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture will be accepted.
Salary/ Stipend
Level-10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017 with usual Dearness and other Allowances as may be sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025)
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 42 Years
Age Relaxation: 05 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.
Application Fee
₹700/- for candidates other than SC/ST/PwD (payable online).
Exempted for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Fee refunded to candidates who appear in both papers of the Written Examination.
Important Dates
Event
Date
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
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.
General Information / Instructions
The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Must be able to read, write and speak Odia with specified qualifications.
Must be of good mental and bodily health.
A candidate with more than one spouse living will not be eligible.
Government servants must submit No Objection Certificate during document verification.
Candidates debarred by OPSC or other commissions are not eligible during the debarment period.
How to Apply
Apply online through the official website https://opsc.gov.in.
Registration and payment of examination fee available from 10 January 2026 to 27 January 2026 (5:00 P.M.).
Last date for submission of registered online application: 30 January 2026 (5:00 P.M.).
Applications received through any other mode will be rejected.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Important Links
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for Assistant Agriculture Officer in OPSC Recruitment 2026?
There are 118 vacancies, out of which 40 are reserved for women.
Q2. What is the required educational qualification for the post?
A candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture [B.Sc. (Ag.)] or Horticulture [B.Sc. (Horticulture)] from a recognized University or Institution. No other equivalent qualification is accepted.
Q3. What is the age limit for applying to OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer posts?
Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years as on 01 January 2025, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories.
Q4. Is there an application fee, and will it be refunded?
Candidates other than SC/ST/PwD must pay ₹700/- online. The fee is refunded only to those who appear in both papers of the Written Examination.
Q5. What is the selection process for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on a Written Examination (200 marks, MCQ pattern) followed by a Personality Test/Interview (25 marks).
