OPSC announces recruitment for Assistant Agriculture Officer; check details

The Odisha Public Service Commission, OPSC has published an official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Agriculture Officer.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of OPSC at opsc.gov.in.

The Registration process is likely to begin on November 12 and will end on December 12, 2024.

The written examination will be held on March 9, 2025.

OPSC Recruitment Details

Total Vacancy: 124 posts

• Posts Reserved for Woman: 42 posts

• UR Candidates: 45 posts

• SEBC Candidates: 14 posts

• SC Candidates: 24 posts

• ST Candidates: 41 posts

Educational Qualification 

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture from a university or institution recognized by any State Government or the Government of India. No other qualifications will be accepted.

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 21 years old and not over 38 as of January 1, 2024, meaning they should be born between January 2, 1986, and January 1, 2003. 

Selection Process

The selection for Assistant Agriculture Officer posts includes a competitive examination and an interview. The written test consists of two papers, each with 100 questions worth 1 mark each, totaling 200 marks, and lasting 2 hours. A penalty of 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. The interview carries 25 marks.

Examination Fee

No examination fee is required for any category of candidates. For further information, candidates may refer to the official OPSC website.