The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released a recruitment notification for 48 Assistant Agriculture Engineer (Group-B) posts under the Odisha Agricultural Engineering Service, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha.
Eligible candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering can apply online through the official OPSC website. The online application process will be available from 28 August 2026 to 28 September 2026 (5:00 PM). Selected candidates will receive Pay Level-10, Cell-1 of the ORSP Rules, 2017, with a basic pay of ₹44,900 plus applicable allowances.
This recruitment is a good opportunity for eligible Agriculture Engineering graduates seeking a Government of Odisha job through OPSC.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026 Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Kataka |
| Advertisement No. | 08 of 2026-27 |
| Notice Date | 19.08.2026 |
| Post | Assistant Agriculture Engineer, Class-II (Group-B) |
| Service | Odisha Agricultural Engineering Service |
| Department | Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment |
| Total Vacancies | 48 (including 16 posts for women) |
| Nature of Post | Permanent and likely to continue |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Portal | opsc.gov.in |
| Application Window | 28.08.2026 to 28.09.2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Written Exam Date | 01.11.2026 (Sunday) |
Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
| Category | No. of Vacancies | Of Which Women |
|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 22 | 07 |
| SEBC | 03 | 01 |
| SC | 08 | 03 |
| ST | 15 | 05 |
| Total | 48 | 16 |
Special Category Reservations (within the 48 total)
| Category | Posts Reserved |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen | 01 |
| Persons with Disability — Cat-II (Hard of Hearing) | 03 |
| Persons with Disability — Cat-IV (Specific Learning/Multiple Disability) | 03 |
Note: For this particular recruitment, PwD reservation applies only to Category-II (Hard of Hearing) and Category-IV (Specific Learning Disability/Multiple Disability) — not to all four PwD categories. Persons with temporary disability are not eligible for this reservation.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 42 years
- As on: 1st January 2026
- Candidates must be born not earlier than 2nd January 1984 and not later than 1st January 2005
Age relaxation:
- SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-servicemen: +5 years
- Persons with Disabilities (40%+): +10 years
- PwD candidates belonging to SEBC/SC/ST: cumulative relaxation of 15 years
Educational Qualification
A candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering from any University or Institution recognized by any State Government or the Government of India.
Important: The notification clearly states — “No other equivalent qualification except Degree in Agriculture Engineering will be accepted.” So even related degrees will not be considered for this post.
Odia Language Requirement (Mandatory)
Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia, satisfied through any one of:
- Passed Middle School with Odia as a language subject, or
- Passed Matriculation/equivalent with Odia as medium of examination, or
- Passed Odia as a language subject in Class VII or above, or
- Passed the Odia Test (Middle English School Standard) conducted by the School & Mass Education Department
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 28.08.2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 28.09.2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Written Examination | 01.11.2026 (Sunday) |
| Interview/Personality Test | Not mentioned in notification — to be announced later |
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will draw pay in Level-10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017 — corresponding to the pre-revised scale of Pay Band-2 (₹9,300–₹34,800) with Grade Pay of ₹4,600, plus usual Dearness Allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time. These posts are permanent and likely to continue.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / SEBC | ₹700/- |
| SC / ST / PwD | Exempted |
- Fee is payable only through online mode.
- The fee is refunded only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the Written Examination.
- Applications submitted without fee payment (except SC/ST/PwD) will be treated as incomplete and rejected outright.
Selection Process
Important: Unlike many other OPSC recruitments, this selection process has no separate Preliminary Examination. It’s a direct Written Examination + Interview, with a total of 225 marks for the final merit list.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination — Paper-I | 100 |
| Written Examination — Paper-II | 100 |
| Written Exam Total | 200 |
| Personality Test/Interview | 25 |
| Grand Total | 225 |
Written Examination Details
- Pattern: Both papers are Objective Type with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), evaluated via Optical Mark Recognition (OMR)
- Marks: 100 marks each paper, 100 questions each, 1 mark per question
- Duration: 2 hours per paper
- Negative marking: 25% deduction from marks for each wrong answer
- Unattempted questions: Zero marks (no penalty)
Interview Shortlisting
Candidates securing the minimum qualifying marks (fixed by the Commission) will be shortlisted for the Personality Test/Interview in a ratio of approximately 1:2 of the advertised vacancies per category, subject to a minimum of 5 candidates.
Final Merit
The Select List (225 marks) is based on combined Written Examination (200) + Interview (25) marks. In case of a tie, the candidate with higher Written Examination marks is ranked higher; if still tied, the older candidate is ranked higher.
Exam venue: The Written Examination will be held at Kataka / Bhubaneswar — exact venue details to be intimated later.
Syllabus Overview
Paper-I: General Engineering
- Computer Programming and Data Structures
- Workshop Practice and Workshop Technology
- Applied Electronics and Instrumentation
- Common Statistical Data on Agriculture
- Units and Dimensions
- Surveying and Levelling
- Building Construction and Cost Estimation
- Design and Maintenance of Greenhouse
- Farm Machinery and Power: Farm machinery types (tillage, seeding, planting, fertilizer application, harvesting, threshing equipment), Farm power (tractors, IC engines, transmission systems), Farm power and machinery management (performance analysis, cost analysis)
- Human Engineering and Safety
- Precision Agriculture
- Renewable Energy Engineering (biomass, solar, wind)
- Systems Engineering (linear programming, PERT/CPM)
Paper-II: Agricultural Processing and Soil & Water Conservation Engineering
- Agricultural Processing and Food Engineering: Engineering properties of food materials, Grain processing and milling (rice, wheat, corn, pulses, oilseeds), Drying and storage of crops, Horticultural produce processing, Thermal processing, Evaporation, Freezing, Food laws (FSSAI, BIS, Codex)
- Soil and Water Conservation Engineering: Fluid Mechanics, Irrigation Engineering, Drainage Engineering, Groundwater/Wells and Pumps, Hydrology, Soil & Water Conservation Engineering, Watershed Management
The standard of questions in both papers will be of Bachelor’s Degree level.
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Visit the official OPSC website: https://opsc.gov.in
- Read the complete advertisement carefully before starting.
- Register and fill out the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI) — all must be clearly visible.
- Upload all required certificates/documents (see checklist below).
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable to your category).
- Verify your submitted application copy carefully — once submitted, corrections require cancelling and reapplying before the last date.
- Note your PPSAN (Permanent Public Service Account Number) generated on successful submission.
- Take a printout of the final submitted form and sign the declaration — keep it safe for document verification later.
- Submit well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Documents Required
- HSC or equivalent certificate (proof of age)
- Intermediate/+2 Examination Certificate
- Degree in Agriculture Engineering Certificate
- Mark-sheets for all above examinations (HSC to Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering)
- Caste Certificate (SEBC/SC/ST, wherever applicable)
- Odia Test Pass Certificate
- Permanent Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates)
- Release Certificate (for Ex-servicemen, as per Orissa Ex-Servicemen Rules, 1985)
- Affidavit (Appendix-B format) — mandatory for Ex-servicemen, declaring no prior civil post appointment after military retirement
- No Objection Certificate (for government servants, wherever applicable)
- Four recent passport-size photographs (within 6 months, unsigned, unattested)
- Proof of identity — Aadhaar/EPIC/Driving Licence/Passport/PAN Card
- Identity card (for Third Gender/Transgender candidates, if applicable)
Key Rules & Disclaimers
- Applications received through any mode other than the official OPSC online portal will be summarily rejected.
- Candidates found guilty of seeking support through illegal gratification, pressure, or malpractice during the recruitment process will be disqualified and may be debarred permanently or for a specified period from any OPSC recruitment.
- Candidates submitting forged/manipulated documents will be debarred from OPSC examinations for 3 years.
- Admission to Written Examination/Interview is provisional; candidature can be rejected at any stage if eligibility conditions are not met.
- SEBC candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer caste certificate issued on or after 29.08.2023 (within 3 years of the application window opening).
- Women candidates from SEBC/SC/ST categories must submit caste certificates showing “daughter of,” not “wife of” — marriage-based certificates are not acceptable.
- Community/caste status once mentioned in the application form cannot be changed later under any circumstances.
- This advertisement does not bind the Government to make appointments; the number of vacancies is subject to change.
- Submission of NPS (National Pension System) application is mandatory for all recommended candidates at the time of joining.
- Interview exact date: Not mentioned in the notification.
- TA/DA status: Not mentioned in the notification.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| More Odisha Govt Jobs | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How many total vacancies are there in this OPSC recruitment? There are 48 vacancies for the post of Assistant Agriculture Engineer, including 16 posts reserved for women.
2. What is the last date to apply online? The online application window closes on 28.09.2026 at 5:00 PM.
3. What educational qualification is required? A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering from a recognized university or institution. No other equivalent qualification will be accepted.
4. What is the age limit for this recruitment? Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years of age as on 1st January 2026, with relaxations applicable for reserved categories.
5. Is there an application fee? Yes, ₹700 for UR/SEBC candidates. SC, ST, and PwD candidates are exempted from the fee.
6. When is the Written Examination? The Written Examination is scheduled for 01.11.2026 (Sunday).
7. Is there a separate Preliminary Examination for this post? No, unlike many other OPSC recruitments, this post has no separate Preliminary stage. Selection is based directly on a Written Examination followed by an Interview.
8. What is the total marks for final merit preparation? The final merit list is prepared out of 225 marks — 200 from the Written Examination (two papers of 100 marks each) and 25 from the Interview.
9. Is the Odia language test mandatory? Yes, candidates must prove Odia language proficiency through one of the specified methods listed in the eligibility section.
10. Which PwD categories are eligible for reservation in this recruitment? Only Category-II (Hard of Hearing) and Category-IV (Specific Learning Disability/Multiple Disability) are reserved for PwD candidates in this particular recruitment.
11. What is the pay scale for this post? Selected candidates will receive pay at Level-10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix, corresponding to pre-revised Pay Band-2 (₹9,300–₹34,800) with Grade Pay of ₹4,600, plus DA and other allowances.