Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released for the recruitment of 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) posts under the Odisha Agriculture and Food Production Service, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment. These are Group-B (Class-II) permanent government jobs with pay at Level-10 of the ORSP Rules, 2017 along with dearness allowance and other benefits. Candidates having a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture can apply online through the OPSC website. The online application process is open from 01 January 2026 to 30 January 2026.
OPSC AAO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
- Organization Name: Odisha Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.: 06 of 2025-26
- Post Name: Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO)
- Total Vacancy: 118
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
- Age Limit: 21-42 years
- Salary: Rs. 9,300-34,800/-
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 10.01.2026
- Apply Last Date: 30.01.2026
- Selection Process: Written Exam, Personality Test / Interview
- Official Website: www.opsc.gov.in
Vacancy Details for OPSC AAO Recruitment 2026
The OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer recruitment for 2026 has published a total of 118 vacancies, of which 40 positions are reserved for female candidates.
Category-wise Vacancies:
- UR: 61 (20-W)
- SEBC: 14 (05-W)
- SC: 29 (10-W)
- ST: 14 (05-W)
Special Reservation (adjusted in respective categories):
- Ex-Servicemen: 04
- Sports Persons: 01
- PwD (40% or more disability): 05
Eligibility Criteria for Odisha PSC Recruitment
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture [B.Sc. (Agriculture)]OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture [B.Sc. (Horticulture)] from any University or Institution recognized by any State Government or the Government of India.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Candidates must not have been born before January 2, 1983, or after January 1, 2004.
Pay Scale for OPSC AAO Recruitment
Selected candidates will receive a salary in the pre-revised scale of Rs. 9,300 to 34,800 with a Grade Pay of Rs. 4,600, along with Dearness Allowance (DA) and other admissible allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time.
Application Fee for Odisha Public Service Commission Recruitment
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 700/-
- SC / ST / PwD Candidates: No Fee
Payment Mode: Online Only.
How to Apply for OPSC AAO Recruitment
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online:
- Visit the OPSC official website: opsc.gov.in
- Complete online registration.
- Fill the application form carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay application fee.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Selection Process for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer 2026
The selection process will include the following steps -
- Written Examination (MCQ type).
- Personality Test / Interview.
Important Dates for Odisha PSC Recruitment
- Online Registration & Fee Payment: 10.01.2026 to 27.01.2026
- Last Date to Submit Final Application: 30.01.2026
Admit Card for OPSC AAO Recruitment
The OPSC AAO Recruitment 2026 admit card will be released online on the official website opsc.gov.in a few days before the written examination. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging in with their registration number and date of birth/password.
Result for OPSC AAO Recruitment
The OPSC AAO Result 2026 will be declared online on the official website opsc.gov.in after the completion of the written examination and personality test/ interview.
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Official Website
OPSC AAO Recruitment 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. How many AAO vacancies are released by OPSC?
- Answer: A total of 118 posts.
Q2. What is the age limit for OPSC AAO?
- Answer: 21 to 42 years.
Q3. What is the mode of application?
- Answer: Applications must be submitted online only.
Q4. What is the last date to apply online?
- Answer: The last date to submit the online application is 30 January 2026.
