OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026 for Engineer Graduates @opsc.gov.in, Salary Rs. 44,900 per month, Odisha
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) is inviting online applications for the permanent recruitment of Assistant Agriculture Engineers (Group-B) within the Odisha Agricultural Engineering Service. This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment, Government of Odisha, to strengthen agricultural infrastructure and technical support.
Important Points
Organization: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Post Name: Assistant Agriculture Engineer (Group-B)
Service: Odisha Agricultural Engineering Service
Department: Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment
Total Vacancies: 48 Posts
Job Type: Permanent/Government Job
Salary Level: Level-10 of the Pay Matrix
Exam Center Location: Kataka and Bhubaneswar
Vacancy Details for Career 2026
The following table outlines the category-wise distribution of the 48 available vacancies:
Category | No. of Vacancies |
Unreserved (UR) | 22 (07-w) |
SEBC | 03 (01-w) |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | 08 (03-w) |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 15 (05-w) |
Total | 48 (16-w) |
Note: "w" denotes the number of vacancies reserved for women.
Age Limit for Recruitment 2026
Candidates must meet the following age criteria as of 1st January 2026:
Minimum Age: 21 Years (Must not be born later than 1st January 2005).
Maximum Age: 42 Years (Must not be born earlier than 2nd January 1984).
Relaxations: The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC, Women, and Ex-Servicemen. It is relaxable by 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) whose permanent disability is 40% or more.
Educational Qualification for Vacancy
To be eligible for this vacancy, a candidate must fulfill the following requirements:
Degree: Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering from a recognized University or Institution.
Specialization Note: No other equivalent engineering qualification except a Degree in Agriculture Engineering will be accepted.
Language Proficiency: Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and must have passed a language test in Odia equivalent to at least the Middle School Standard.
Application Fee for Recruitment 2026
General and SEBC Candidates: Rs. 700/- only.
Exempted Categories: Candidates belonging to SC, ST of Odisha, and PwD category are not required to pay any fee.
Refund Policy: The examination fee will be refunded only to those candidates who actually appear in both papers of the Written Examination.
Selection Process for Jobs
The recruitment process for Assistant Agriculture Engineers consists of two main stages:
Written Examination (200 Marks): This includes two papers (Paper-I and Paper-II), each consisting of 100 objective-type questions (MCQs). Each paper has a duration of 2 hours. There is a negative marking of 25% (0.25 marks) for each wrong answer.
Personality Test (Interview): Candidates shortlisted based on the written exam will be called for an interview, which carries 25 marks.
Important Dates for Recruitment 2026
Online Registration Starts: 28.08.2026
Last Date for Registration: 28.09.2026 (Till 5:00 P.M.)
Written Examination Date: 01.11.2026 (Sunday)
How to Apply for Vacancy
Candidates must apply online through the official website of the Commission at https://opsc.gov.in.
Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
Candidates are required to upload scanned images of their latest passport-size photograph, full signature, and Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI).
Ensure that all educational certificates and caste certificates (if applicable) are ready for upload as per the specified formats.
A unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) will be assigned to the applicant upon successful registration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the starting salary for an Assistant Agriculture Engineer in OPSC? The starting pay is Rs. 44,900 per month in Level-10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix as per ORSP Rules, 2017.
Can a Civil Engineering graduate apply for this recruitment? No, only candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering are eligible to apply.
Is there any negative marking in the OPSC written exam? Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect response in the objective-type papers.
What is the age reference date for this OPSC vacancy? The age of the candidate will be calculated as of 1st January 2026.
Where will the written examination be conducted? The exam is scheduled to be held in Kataka (Cuttack) and Bhubaneswar.
Do I need to submit a hard copy of the application form immediately? No, the hard copy and original documents are only required at the time of document verification for those who qualify the written exam.
How many papers are there in the written examination? The written examination consists of two papers, Paper-I and Paper-II, each worth 100 marks.
Is the Assistant Agriculture Engineer post a permanent position? Yes, the posts are permanent and are likely to continue under the Government of Odisha.