OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 48 Assistant Agriculture Engineer Posts 1 hour ago

OPSC AAE Important Dates

Note: Age and qualification are reckoned as on 1 January 2026. Candidates are advised to submit the online application well in advance rather than waiting for the closing date, to avoid last-hour rush.

OPSC AAE Vacancy 2026 (Category-wise)

Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under OPSC is given below.

Assistant Agriculture Engineer (Group-B)

• No. of Vacancies: 48 (16-W)

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering from any University or Institution recognized by any State Government or the Government of India.

• Age Limit: 21 to 42 years (as on 01.01.2026)

• Pay Scale: Rs. 44,900/- in Level-10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix of ORSP Rules, 2017

Assistant Agriculture Engineer - UR

• No. of Vacancies: 22 (07-W)

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering from any University or Institution recognized by any State Government or the Government of India.

• Age Limit: 21 to 42 years (as on 01.01.2026)

• Pay Scale: Rs. 44,900/- in Level-10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix of ORSP Rules, 2017

Assistant Agriculture Engineer - SEBC

• No. of Vacancies: 03 (01-W)

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering from any University or Institution recognized by any State Government or the Government of India.

• Age Limit: 21 to 47 years (5 years relaxation for SEBC)

• Pay Scale: Rs. 44,900/- in Level-10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix of ORSP Rules, 2017

Assistant Agriculture Engineer - SC

• No. of Vacancies: 08 (03-W)

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering from any University or Institution recognized by any State Government or the Government of India.

• Age Limit: 21 to 47 years (5 years relaxation for SC)

• Pay Scale: Rs. 44,900/- in Level-10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix of ORSP Rules, 2017

Assistant Agriculture Engineer - ST

• No. of Vacancies: 15 (05-W)

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering from any University or Institution recognized by any State Government or the Government of India.

• Age Limit: 21 to 47 years (5 years relaxation for ST)

• Pay Scale: Rs. 44,900/- in Level-10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix of ORSP Rules, 2017

OPSC AAE Eligibility 2026

Educational Qualification

A candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering from any University or Institution recognised by any State Government or the Government of India. No other equivalent qualification except a Degree in Agriculture Engineering will be accepted.

Knowledge of Odia (Mandatory)

Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Odia, and must satisfy at least one of the following:

• Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject; or

• Passed Matriculation or an equivalent examination with Odia as the medium of examination in a non-language subject; or

• Passed Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII from a School or Educational Institution recognised by the Government of Odisha or the Central Government; or

• Passed a test in Odia at Middle English School Standard, conducted by the School & Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha, or the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Must be a citizen of India.

• Must be of sound mental condition and bodily health, free from any physical or mental defect likely to interfere with the discharge of duties (this provision does not apply to physically handicapped candidates); every selected candidate will be examined by a Medical Board.

• A candidate with more than one living spouse is not eligible unless exempted by the State Government for good and sufficient reasons.

• Serving Government servants (temporary or permanent) are eligible if they meet the age and qualification criteria, but must inform their Head of Office in writing and furnish a No Objection Certificate at the time of document verification.

• Candidates debarred by OPSC, another State PSC, or UPSC from appearing in any examination/interview for a specific period are not eligible to apply during that period.

OPSC AAE Age Limit

Age Relaxation

Note: A candidate falling under more than one relaxation category is eligible for only one benefit — whichever is most beneficial. Age relaxation is not allowed to PwD candidates with less than 40% permanent disability. Only the date of birth entered in the HSC (or equivalent) certificate will be accepted by the Commission.

OPSC AAE Pay Scale 2026

Recruitment is conducted as per the Odisha Agricultural Engineering Service (Methods of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2018. Candidates appointed on or after 1 January 2005 are covered by the Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS) and are not eligible for pension under the Odisha Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1992.

Application Fees

Here is the complete information about OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.

Note: The examination fee is refunded only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the Written Examination, processed to the original mode of payment after the exam. Applications without fee payment (except for SC/ST/PwD) will be treated as incomplete and rejected outright. Candidates must furnish accurate bank account details (account number, IFSC code, account holder name, bank branch) in case the original-mode refund fails.

OPSC AAE Selection Process

The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.

Selection Procedure:

1. Written Examination (200 Marks): Objective Type MCQ Pattern with OMR Evaluation consisting of 2 Papers (Paper-I and Paper-II), each carrying 100 marks with 100 questions. Duration: 2 hours per paper. Negative marking: 25% marks deducted for each wrong answer. Zero marks for unattempted questions.

2. Personality Test / Interview (25 Marks): Candidates shortlisted from Written Examination (in ratio of about 1:2 of advertised vacancies per category, subject to minimum of 5) will be called for Interview.

3. Select List: Merit list will be drawn based on aggregate marks in Written Examination and Interview (out of 225 marks). In case of tie, marks in Written Examination will be considered; if still equal, older candidate gets higher rank.

How to Apply for OPSC AAE Recruitment 2026

Here is the complete procedure to apply for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.

The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.

1. Visit the official website of OPSC at https://opsc.gov.in.

2. Read the detailed advertisement carefully before filling the online application form.

3. Register and create a Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN).

4. Fill in the online application form with accurate details.

5. Upload scanned images of passport size photograph, full signature, and Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI).

6. Upload all required certificates/documents including HSC certificate, degree certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), etc.

7. Pay the examination fee of Rs. 700/- online (except SC/ST/PwD candidates).

8. Submit the online application form before 28.09.2026 (5:00 P.M.).

9. Take a printout of the finally submitted online application form for future reference.

10. Applications received through any other mode will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected.

Documents Required

• HSC or equivalent certificate (proof of date of birth)

• Intermediate/+2 examination certificate

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering certificate from a recognised University/Institution

• Mark sheets for all examinations from HSC to the Bachelor's Degree (including any failed attempts, if applicable)

• Four recent passport-size photographs (unsigned and unattested, within 6 months)

• Caste certificate in support of SEBC/SC/ST claim, where applicable (SEBC certificate must be issued on or after 29 August 2023)

• Odia Test Pass certificate, or equivalent certificate as specified in the eligibility conditions

• Permanent Disability Certificate (40% or more) from the concerned Medical Board, where applicable

• Release Certificate for Ex-Servicemen, along with a notarised Affidavit (format at Appendix-B)

• No Objection Certificate from the Competent Authority/Head of Office, where applicable

• Proof of identity (Aadhaar/EPIC/Driving Licence/Passport/PAN Card)

• Identity Certificate/Card for Third Gender/Transgender candidates, where applicable

Important Conditions

• Reservation for SC/ST (by birth) and SEBC is admissible only to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and Socially & Educationally Backward Classes of Odisha.

• Women candidates belonging to SEBC/SC/ST must submit caste certificates showing "daughter of"; certificates by virtue of marriage ("wife of") are not acceptable.

• OBC certificates will not be accepted in lieu of an SEBC certificate.

• Community/caste status once mentioned in the online application cannot be changed under any circumstances.

• In case of non-availability of eligible women candidates in a category, unfilled vacancies will be filled by eligible male candidates of the same category; exchange of reservation between SC and ST is not permitted.

• Candidates found guilty of malpractice, seeking illegal support, or submitting forged/manipulated documents will be disqualified and may be debarred from OPSC examinations for 3 years, besides facing criminal prosecution.

• Mere empanelment in the Select List does not confer any right to appointment unless the Government is satisfied on further enquiry that the candidate is suitable in all respects.

• Any complaint on the conduct of the examination must be sent to the Commission's Grievance Wing at opsc@od.gov.in within 7 days of the examination; complaints received later will not be entertained.

• This advertisement does not bind the Government to make an appointment; the number of vacancies may change without notice.

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