OPSC AAO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer Posts

OPSC AAO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer Vacancies

Short Information : The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released the Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) Recruitment 2026 Notification on 31 December 2025. A total of 118 vacancies, including 40 reserved for women, have been announced for the post of Assistant Agriculture Officer (Group-B) under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Odisha.

Eligible candidates holding B.Sc. Agriculture / B.Sc. Horticulture qualifications can apply online from 10 January to 30 January 2026 through the official website opsc.gov.in. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for 19 February 2026.

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Post Name	Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO)
Group	Group-B
Total Vacancies	118
Women Reservation	40
Advertisement No.	06 of 2025-26
Application Mode	Online
Registration & Fee Dates	10 Jan – 27 Jan 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 January 2026 (5:00 PM)
Written Exam Date	19 February 2026 (Tentative)
Selection Process	Written Exam, Interview
Pay Scale	Level-10 (₹44,900/- approx.)
Official Website	opsc.gov.in

OPSC AAO Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise Details

Category	Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)	61 (20-Women)
SEBC	14 (05-Women)
SC	29 (10-Women)
ST	14 (05-Women)
Total	118 (40-Women)

Horizontal Reservation

PwD: 05 Posts
Ex-Servicemen: 04 Posts
Sports Persons: 01 Post

OPSC AAO Apply Online 2026 – Direct Link

Candidates must submit the OPSC AAO Online Application Form 2026 through the official portal only.

🔗 Apply Online: Click Here

Ensure all details are correct before final submission, as no corrections will be allowed later.

How to Apply for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer 2026?

1. Visit opsc.gov.in

2. Click on Apply Online – Assistant Agriculture Officer (Advt. No. 06/2025-26)

3. Complete registration using valid email ID & mobile number

4. Fill the application form carefully

5. Upload photograph, signature & required documents

6. Pay the fee (if applicable) between 10–27 Jan 2026

7. Submit the form before 30 January 2026

8. Take a printout for future reference

OPSC AAO Application Fee 2026

Category	Fee	Refund
General / OBC / SEBC	₹700	Refunded after appearing in exam
SC / ST / PwD	Nil	NA

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Eligibility 2026

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)

Minimum: 21 Years
Maximum: 42 Years

Age Relaxation

SC / ST / SEBC / Women / Ex-Servicemen: 5 Years
PwD (40%+): 10 Years
SC/ST/SEBC + PwD: 15 Years

Educational Qualification

B.Sc. Agriculture or B.Sc. Horticulture from a recognized University
No other equivalent qualification accepted

Odia Language Requirement

Must read, write & speak Odia
Must satisfy Odia language qualification as per notification

OPSC AAO Exam Pattern & Selection Process 2026

Written Examination

Two Papers (Agriculture Subject)
Marks: 100 each (Total 200)
Duration: 2 Hours per paper
Questions: 100 MCQs per paper
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks
Qualifying nature

Interview (Personality Test)

Marks: 25
Shortlisting Ratio: 1:2
Final Merit: Written (200) + Interview (25)

OPSC AAO Salary 2026

Basic Pay: ₹44,900/- per month (Level-10)
Additional DA & allowances as per ORSP Rules, 2017
Permanent State Government Job
Covered under applicable pension rules

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OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Event	Date
OPSC AAO Notification Release Date	31 December 2025
Online Application Start Date	10 January 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	27 January 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application	30 January 2026 (5:00 PM)
OPSC AAO Written Examination Date	19 February 2026 (Tentative)
Admit Card Release Date	February 2026 (Expected)
Interview / Personality Test	To be notified
Final Result Declaration	To be notified

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OPSC AAO Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for OPSC AAO Recruitment 2026?
👉 The last date to submit the online application is 30 January 2026 (5:00 PM).

Q2. How many vacancies are available for Assistant Agriculture Officer posts?
👉 A total of 118 vacancies have been announced for the AAO post.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for OPSC AAO 2026?
👉 Candidates must have B.Sc. in Agriculture or B.Sc. in Horticulture from a recognized university.

Q4. What is the selection process for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer 2026?
👉 Selection will be based on a Written Examination followed by an Interview.

Q5. What is the salary of an Assistant Agriculture Officer in Odisha?
👉 The pay scale is Level-10 with a starting basic pay of ₹44,900 per month, plus allowances.