OPSC AAO Recruitment 2026: Notification Released, Apply Online

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released the Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) Recruitment 2026 notification. This recruitment drive is being conducted for the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department, Odisha.

It is a strong opportunity for candidates holding a degree in Agriculture or Horticulture who are seeking a stable Odisha government job. The selection process will consist of a written examination followed by an interview. Eligible candidates should complete the online application process within the specified dates.

Important Dates for OPSC AAO Recruitment 2026

Candidates must carefully note the key dates related to the recruitment process:

Notification release date: December 31, 2025
Online application start date: January 10, 2026
Last date to apply online: January 27, 2026
Admit card release: February 2026 (tentative)
Written examination date: February 19, 2026

Vacancy Details

OPSC has announced a total of 118 vacancies for the Assistant Agriculture Officer post.

Total posts: 118
Posts reserved for women candidates: 40

The vacancies are distributed among different categories according to government reservation rules. The AAO post falls under Group-B, Class-II services of the Odisha Agriculture and Food Production Service.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications from a recognized university:

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Agriculture), or
Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture (B.Sc. Horticulture)

No other educational qualification will be considered eligible for this recruitment.

Age Limit

Minimum age: 21 years
Maximum age: 38 years

The age will be calculated as on January 1, 2025. Age relaxation will be applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC, ST, SEBC, women, persons with disabilities, and ex-servicemen, as per government norms.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The selection process for Assistant Agriculture Officer includes the following stages:

Written Examination

Only candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the interview.

Examination mode: Online
Number of papers: 2
Marks per paper: 100
Total marks: 200
Total questions: 200 multiple-choice questions
Negative marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer
Exam date: February 19, 2026

Interview

Candidates shortlisted from the written exam will appear for the interview or personality test. Final selection will be based on combined performance.

Salary and Job Location

Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Level 10, as per Odisha government pay rules. The posting may be in any district or department within the state of Odisha.