The Odisha Public Service Commission has issued a fresh OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026 notification on 31 December 2025. In this recruitment, Assistant Agriculture Officer Group B under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment has been notified. A total of 118 vacancies have been announced, including 40 posts reserved for women candidates. The online application window will open on 10th January 2026 and will remain active until 30th January 2026. Here we will cover all important details like eligibility criteria, application process, selection process and, other key details.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission |
| Posts | 118 |
| Post Name | Assistant Agriculture Officer |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Check notification |
| Last date to Apply | 30th January 2026 |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in. |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification (as per the official notification):
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Ag.) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institution.
- The degree must be recognized by the Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT) or the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
2. Age Limit (as on 1st January 2026):
- The minimum age is 21 years.
- The maximum age is 38 years.
- Age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC/Women/PwD) as per the prevailing Government of Odisha rules. The exact extent of relaxation will be specified in the notification.
Selection Process
The selection process consists following stages:
- Written Examination
- Interview
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 31st December 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10 January 2026 |
| Last Date To Apply | 30 January 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹ 700 |
How to Apply Online For OPSC AAO 2026
Candidates need to follow below steps to complete application process:
- Go to the official website at opsc.gov.in.
- If you are new user, click on register now and register with your active email and mobile number.
- Look up for AAO Recruitment 2026 link and click on this.
- Fill application form with your personal, educational and contact details.
- Upload scanned documents such as photo, siganture and educational certificates.
- Pay application fee.
- Submit and take printout for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the start date of application process of OPSC AAO Recruitment?
The online application process will start from 10 January 2026
Important Links
| Notification | Check Here |
| Apply Link | Check Here |
