The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released Advertisement No. 08 of 2026‑27 for the post of Assistant Agriculture Engineer (Class‑II, Group‑B) in the Odisha Agricultural Engineering Service. A total of 48 vacancies (including 16 reserved for women) are being offered on a direct recruitment basis.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name |
Assistant Agriculture Engineer, Class‑II (Group‑B), Odisha Agricultural Engineering Service |
| Total Vacancies |
48 (including 16 women) |
| Application Mode |
Online only via opsc.gov.in |
| Start Date |
28 August 2026 |
| Last Date |
28 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Official Website |
opsc.gov.in |
Post & Organization Details
| Organization |
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), 19 Dr. P.K. Parija Road, Cuttack – 753001 |
| Controlling Department |
Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha |
| Notice No. |
4661/PSC, dated 19 August 2026 |
| Advertisement No. |
08 of 2026‑27 |
| Nature of Post |
Permanent, likely to continue |
| Recruitment Mode |
Direct recruitment through Competitive Written Examination and Personality Test (Interview) |
Vacancy Details
| Category |
No. of Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) |
22 (including 7 women) |
| SEBC (Socially & Educationally Backward Class) |
3 (including 1 women) |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) |
8 (including 3 women) |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) |
15 (including 5 women) |
| Total |
48 (including 16 women) |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering from a university or institution recognised by the State or Central Government. No other equivalent qualification will be accepted.
- Language Requirement: Must be able to read, write and speak Odia. Satisfy at least one of the following:
- Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject; or
- Passed Matriculation (or equivalent) with Odia as the medium of examination; or
- Passed Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII; or
- Passed a test in Odia conducted by the School & Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha.
- Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026): 21 to 42 years. Date of birth must be between 02 January 1984 and 01 January 2005. Age relaxations apply as per the table below.
- Other Conditions: Indian citizenship, sound mental and physical health, no more than one living spouse (unless exempted), and compliance with any debarment orders of OPSC/State PSC/UPSC.
Age Relaxation
| Category |
Relaxation |
| SEBC / SC / ST / Women / Ex‑Servicemen |
5 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (≥40 % permanent disability) |
10 years |
| PwD belonging to SEBC/SC/ST |
Cumulative 15 years |
Pay Scale & Salary
| Pay Level |
Level‑10, Cell‑1 of Pay Matrix (ORSP Rules, 2017) |
| Starting Basic Pay |
₹44,900 per month |
| Pre‑revised Scale |
PB‑2 ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with Grade Pay of ₹4,600 |
| Other Benefits |
Usual Dearness Allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha; Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS) for appointments on/after 1 January 2005. |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| All candidates except SC/ST/PwD |
₹700 (online payment only) |
| SC / ST / PwD |
Exempted |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notice Release Date |
19 August 2026 |
| Online Registration & Fee Payment Start |
28 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date |
28 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Written Examination Date |
01 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Schedule & Centre |
To be notified separately on opsc.gov.in |
Selection Process
- Online registration and payment of the application fee.
- Submission of the online application form with required documents.
- Screening of applications for eligibility and fee verification.
- Written Examination (200 marks) consisting of:
- Paper‑I: General Engineering (100 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours)
- Paper‑II: Agricultural Processing, Food Engineering & Soil‑Water Conservation Engineering (100 marks, 100 questions, 2 hours)
Both papers are objective type with 25 % negative marking.
- Shortlisting of candidates who meet the qualifying marks for the Personality Test (Interview) in a ratio of approximately 1:2 of the advertised vacancies.
- Personality Test / Interview (25 marks). Final merit list prepared on the aggregate of Written Examination + Interview (out of 225 marks).
- Final selection and issuance of appointment letters.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website opsc.gov.in and read the full advertisement carefully.
- Click on the “Online Registration & Fee Payment” link (opens on 28 August 2026).
- Complete the registration by providing a valid email address and mobile number. An OTP will be sent for verification.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and professional details. Upload the following scanned documents (each in JPEG/PNG, max 200 KB):
- Passport‑size photograph (unsigned, recent)
- Signature
- Left‑Hand Thumb Impression (LTI)
- Scanned copies of degree certificate, mark sheets, and caste/ PwD certificates (if applicable)
- Pay the application fee of ₹700 through the online payment gateway (exempted for SC/ST/PwD).
- Review all entered information, submit the application, and note down the generated Application Number for future correspondence.
- Print the confirmation page for your records.
Important Links
Apply Online : Click Here
Official Notification: View Here
Official Website : Click Here
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
The online application must be submitted on or before 28 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Is there any age relaxation for women candidates?
Yes, women candidates receive a relaxation of 5 years over the general age limit.
- Can SC/ST/PwD candidates apply without paying the fee?
Yes, candidates belonging to SC, ST or PwD categories are exempted from the application fee.
- What is the format of the written examination?
The written exam consists of two objective‑type papers (Paper‑I and Paper‑II), each carrying 100 marks and lasting 2 hours. Negative marking of 25 % per wrong answer applies.
- How many vacancies are reserved for women?
Out of the total 48 posts, 16 are reserved for women across all categories.
