The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released the recruitment notification for Assistant Agriculture Officers (AAO) in Class-II (Group-B) of the Odisha Agriculture and Food Production Service. This recruitment drive (Advertisement No. 06 of 2025-26) aims to fill 118 vacancies under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment. This is a premier opportunity for graduates in Agriculture and Horticulture to secure a high-ranking government position within the state of Odisha, offering both professional growth and long-term stability.

✅ Key Details and Application Roadmap

The following table summarizes the essential information for the OPSC AAO Recruitment 2026:

✅ Selection Methodology

The selection of Assistant Agriculture Officers is conducted through a transparent two-stage process designed to evaluate technical expertise and administrative potential:

❖ Stage I: Written Examination: Candidates must appear for two objective-type papers (Paper I and Paper II), each carrying 100 marks. The exam covers core agriculture and allied subjects.

• Duration: 2 hours per paper.

• Negative Marking: A penalty of $0.25$ marks is applied for every incorrect answer.

  ❖ Stage II: Personality Test (Interview): Candidates who qualify in the written exam are shortlisted for the interview round, which carries 25 marks. This stage assesses the candidate’s communication skills, field knowledge, and general suitability for the role.

  ❖ Language Proficiency: Since the role involves working directly with the farming community in Odisha, candidates must be proficient in Odia (Reading, Writing, and Speaking) and must have passed the Middle School or HSC exam with Odia as a subject.

  ❖ Final Merit List: The final selection is based on the aggregate marks obtained in both the written examination and the personality test.

✅ How to Apply Online

Applications are accepted exclusively through the OPSC online portal. Ensure you meet the Odia language criteria before proceeding.

✵ Portal Access: Visit the official website at opsc.gov.in and navigate to the "Apply Online" section.

✵ Registration: Complete the Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) registration. If you already have a PPSAN, simply log in and select the AAO 2026 advertisement.

✵ Form Filling: Enter your academic details, ensuring your B.Sc. degree is from a recognized University. Note that equivalent degrees in other subjects are not accepted.

✵ Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of your passport-sized photograph, signature, and left-hand thumb impression. You will also need to upload your 10th/HSC certificate as proof of age.

✵ Fee Payment: The application fee is ₹700 for General/SEBC candidates. Notably, OPSC provides a refund of this fee to candidates who appear for both papers of the written examination. SC, ST, and PwD candidates are fully exempted.

✵ Final Submission: Submit the form and download the "Qualified Professional Application Form" for your records.