OPSC AAO Recruitment 2025 26 out – Powerful Opportunity for 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer Posts
OPSC AAO Recruitment 2025 26 | Assistant Agriculture Officer Post | Total Vacancy: 118 | Pay Scale: ₹56100-177500 | Last Date: 11/2/2026
By Sarkari Naukri Front | Post Published on 7 January 2026 | Last Updated on 7 January 2026
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Short Description: OPSC AAO Recruitment 2025 26
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released a major recruitment notification inviting online applications for 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) posts under the Odisha Agriculture & Food Production Service, Group B.
This recruitment drive offers a prestigious government career in the Agriculture Department of Odisha, carrying a Level-10 pay scale under ORSP Rules, 2017, along with DA and other allowances as admissible by the Government of Odisha. Eligible candidates holding B.Sc. (Agriculture) or B.Sc. (Horticulture) degrees can apply through the official OPSC portal.
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has invited applications for engagement of 118 Assistant Agriculture Officer posts. Detailed eligibility, terms of reference, and application instructions are available in the OPSC Official Notification (PDF) .
Important Dates and Application Fee: OPSC AAO Recruitment 2025 26
Important Dates
- Application Begins: 10 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 27 January 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 27 January 2026
- Admit Card: To be notified
- Written Examination Date: 19 February 2026 (Thursday)
Application Fee
- General / EWS / OBC (SEBC): ₹700
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Nil
- Mode of Payment: Online (Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallets)
Note: The Examination fee is refundable only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the written examination.
Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale, and Qualification Details
Post Details Table
| Post Name / Pay Scale | Total Vacancy | Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) – Pay Level-10 | 118 | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Agriculture) or Horticulture (B.Sc. Horticulture) |
Vacancy Distribution
- UR: 61
- SEBC: 14
- SC: 29
- ST: 14
- Total: 118
Reservation for Ex-Servicemen, Sports Persons, and Persons with Disabilities (PwBD – 40% or more) is applicable as per the Government of Odisha norms.
Note
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Cut-Off Date for Age Calculation
- 01 January 2025
(Candidates must not have been born earlier than 02 January 1983 and not later than 01 January 2004.)
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST / SEBC / Women / Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- PwBD (40% or more): 10 years
- Age relaxation is applicable only as per government rules and cannot be combined beyond permissible limits.
Pay Scale & Service Benefits
- Pay Level: Level-10 of ORSP Rules, 2017
- Pay Matrix: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (approx.)
- Allowances: DA, HRA, and other admissible allowances
- Service: Odisha Agriculture & Food Production Service (Group-B)
Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Odisha based on administrative requirements.
Selection Process: OPSC AAO Recruitment 2025 26
Method of Selection
The selection will be conducted in two stages:
1. Written Examination (200 Marks)
- Two Papers: Paper-I & Paper-II
- Each paper carries 100 marks
- Duration: 2 hours per paper
- Mode: Objective (MCQ)
- Negative Marking: 25% deduction for each wrong answer
- No penalty for unattempted questions
2. Personality Test / Interview (25 Marks)
Final merit will be prepared based on the aggregate marks of the Written Examination + Interview.
Exam Pattern Overview
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I | 100 MCQs | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | 100 MCQs | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Interview | — | 25 | — |
How to Apply: OPSC AAO Recruitment 2025 26
- Visit https://opsc.gov.in
- Open the advertisement for AAO Recruitment 2025-26
- Complete One-Time Registration
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload scanned documents as prescribed
- Pay examination fee (if applicable)
- Submit the form and download the confirmation
Only online applications will be accepted. Applications through any other mode will be rejected.
Documents Required: OPSC AAO Recruitment 2025 26
- Recent passport-size photograph (within 6 months)
- Scanned signature (full signature, not initials)
- HSC certificate (proof of age)
- B.Sc. Agriculture/Horticulture degree certificate
- Mark sheets of all qualifying examinations
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/SEBC, if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (40% or more, if applicable)
- Ex-Servicemen / Sports certificate (if applicable)
- Identity proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
Important Instructions
- Only Indian citizens are eligible for the OPSC AAO Recruitment
- Knowledge of the Odia language is mandatory
- Candidates must be medically fit
- Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected
- Suppression or misrepresentation of facts will lead to cancellation
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. What is the qualification required for OPSC AAO Recruitment 2025-26?
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognized university.
Q2. Is there negative marking in the OPSC AAO exam?
Yes, 25% marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Q3. Can final-year students apply?
No, candidates must possess the required qualification by the last date of application submission.