The Odisha Public Service Commission has officially released the OPSC AAO Recruitment 2026 notification for 118 Group-B posts under the Odisha Agriculture & Food Production Service. This is a strong opportunity for Agriculture and Horticulture graduates looking for a secure government career in Odisha.
Online applications are invited through the OPSC official website within the prescribed dates.
| OPSC AAO Recruitment 2026 – Detailed Summary Advt. No. 06 of 2025–26 www.odishacareers.com | |
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| Notification Release: 31 December 2025 Online Application Start Date: 10 January 2026 Last Date to Apply Online: 27 January 2026 (5:00 PM) Written Examination Date: 19 February 2026 (Thursday) | General / SEBC: SC / ST / PwD: Nil Payment must be made online only. Fee once paid is non-refundable. |
| Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025) | |
| Minimum Age: 21 Years Maximum Age: 42 Years Age Relaxation: SC / ST / SEBC / Women / Ex-Servicemen: As per Odisha Govt rules PwD Candidates: Up to 15 years relaxation | |
Eligibility & Educational Qualification
Know the required educational qualification and eligibility criteria for applying to the Assistant Agriculture Officer post.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Agriculture Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Ag.) or Horticulture (B.Sc. Horticulture) from a recognized university |
👉 No other equivalent qualification is accepted.
Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
Below is the category-wise vacancy breakup for OPSC AAO Recruitment 2026 as officially notified.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 61 |
| SEBC | 14 |
| SC | 29 |
| ST | 14 |
| Total | 118 |
Selection Process
The OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process includes:
- Written Examination (200 Marks, Objective Type)
- Personality Test / Interview (25 Marks)
- Document Verification
Written Exam Pattern (Quick View)
This section outlines the exam pattern, marking scheme, and negative marking details for the OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer written exam.
- Two Papers (Paper-I & Paper-II)
- Each Paper: 100 Marks
- Duration: 2 Hours per paper
- Negative Marking: 25% for each wrong answer
How to Apply Online – Step by Step
Follow these steps to apply online successfully:
- Visit the official OPSC website: opsc.gov.in
- Click on “Apply Online” for AAO Recruitment 2026
- Complete registration using valid details
- Fill the application form carefully
- Upload required documents and photograph
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and download the application form for future use
| Important Links – OPSC AAO Recruitment 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
| Official Website | Visit OPSC Website |
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