OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released Advertisement No. 08 of 2026-27 for recruitment to the post of Assistant Agriculture Engineer in Class-II (Group-B) of Odisha Agricultural Engineering Service under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment, Government of Odisha. A total of 48 vacancies, including 16 vacancies reserved for women, have been announced.
Eligible candidates possessing a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering can submit their applications online through the OPSC website. The online application link will remain available from 28 August 2026 to 28 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Selection will be made through a Written Examination followed by Personality Test / Interview. The written examination is scheduled to be held on 01 November 2026.
Official Notification PDF: OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Department | Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment Department, Odisha |
| Advertisement No. | 08 of 2026-27 |
| Post Name | Assistant Agriculture Engineer |
| Service | Odisha Agricultural Engineering Service |
| Classification | Class-II (Group-B) |
| Total Vacancies | 48 |
| Women Vacancies | 16 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering |
| Age Limit | 21 to 42 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 January 2026 |
| Pay Scale | Level-10, Cell-1 of ORSP Rules, 2017 |
| Initial Basic Pay | Rs. 44,900/- |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 28 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
| Written Exam Date | 01 November 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination and Personality Test / Interview |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 19 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 28 September 2026 |
| Closing Time | 5:00 PM |
| Written Examination Date | 01 November 2026 |
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Vacancy 2026
OPSC has announced 48 Assistant Agriculture Engineer vacancies. Out of these, 16 vacancies are reserved for women.
| Category | Total Vacancies | Women Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 22 | 7 |
| SEBC | 3 | 1 |
| SC | 8 | 3 |
| ST | 15 | 5 |
| Total | 48 | 16 |
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Horizontal Reservation 2026
The notification also provides horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
| Sub-Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen | 1 |
| PwBD - Category II (Hard of Hearing) | 3 |
| PwBD - Category IV (Multiple Disabilities) | 3 |
| Total PwBD Vacancies | 6 |
PwBD candidates must have a permanent disability of 40% or more. Candidates having only temporary disability will not be considered for reservation under the PwBD category.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Salary 2026
The Assistant Agriculture Engineer post carries pay in Level-10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-10 |
| Initial Basic Pay | Rs. 44,900/- |
| Pre-Revised Pay Band | PB-2, Rs. 9,300-34,800 |
| Grade Pay | Rs. 4,600/- |
Selected candidates will also receive usual Dearness Allowance and other allowances admissible according to Government of Odisha rules.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualification, age, citizenship, Odia language and other eligibility requirements before submitting the application.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Qualification 2026
A candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering from:
- A University or Institution recognised by the Government of Odisha; or
- A University or Institution recognised by the Government of India.
Important: The notification clearly states that no other equivalent qualification except a Degree in Agriculture Engineering will be accepted.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Age Limit 2026
Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above 42 years as on 01 January 2026.
| Particular | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 42 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 January 2026 |
Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02 January 1984 and not later than 01 January 2005.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Age Relaxation 2026
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SEBC | 5 Years |
| SC | 5 Years |
| ST | 5 Years |
| Women | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years, subject to applicable rules |
| Persons with Disabilities | 10 Years |
| PwD belonging to SEBC / SC / ST | Cumulative Relaxation of 15 Years |
If a candidate is eligible for relaxation under more than one category, he or she will receive only the most beneficial relaxation except where cumulative relaxation is specifically permitted for PwD candidates belonging to SEBC, SC or ST categories.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Knowledge of Odia 2026
Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Odia and must satisfy at least one of the prescribed conditions.
- Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject; or
- Passed Matriculation or 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 recognised school or educational institution; or
- Passed a test in Odia in Middle English School Standard conducted by the School & Mass Education Department / Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Examination Fee 2026
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / SEBC and Other Non-Exempted Candidates | Rs. 700/- |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| PwD | Nil |
Candidates other than SC, ST and PwD candidates are required to pay an examination fee of Rs. 700 through the online payment facility.
The notification states that the examination fee paid will be refunded only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the Written Examination.
Applications submitted without payment of the examination fee, except by exempted SC, ST and PwD candidates, will be treated as incomplete and rejected.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Selection Process 2026
Selection will be conducted through the following stages:
- Written Examination
- Personality Test / Interview
- Verification of Certificates and Documents
- Final Merit List
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Written Exam Pattern 2026
The Written Examination will consist of two objective-type MCQ papers carrying a total of 200 marks.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 4 Hours |
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Marking Scheme
- Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
- There will be four options for each question.
- For every incorrect answer, 25% of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted.
- For an unanswered question, no mark will be awarded or deducted.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Interview Marks 2026
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 200 |
| Personality Test / Interview | 25 |
| Total Selection Marks | 225 |
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Interview Shortlisting 2026
Candidates obtaining the minimum qualifying marks fixed by the Commission in the Written Examination may be shortlisted for the Personality Test / Interview.
The number of candidates called for Interview may be approximately twice the number of advertised vacancies category-wise, subject to a minimum of five candidates where applicable.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Final Merit List 2026
The final selection list will be prepared on the basis of the aggregate marks obtained in the Written Examination and Personality Test / Interview.
If two or more candidates obtain equal aggregate marks:
- The candidate securing higher marks in the Written Examination will be placed higher.
- If Written Examination marks are also equal, the candidate who is older in age will be placed higher.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Exam Date 2026
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Examination Date | 01 November 2026 |
| Day | Sunday |
| Detailed Schedule | To be notified separately |
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Exam Centre 2026
The Written Examination will be conducted at:
- Cuttack
- Bhubaneswar
The exact examination centre will be mentioned in the Admission Certificate.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Syllabus 2026
The detailed syllabus provided in Appendix-A is of Bachelor's Degree standard. It is divided between Paper I and Paper II.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Paper I Syllabus
Section A - 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
Section B - Farm Machinery and Power
- Farm Machinery
- Farm Power
- Tractor Systems and Controls
- Farm Power and Machinery Management
- Human Engineering and Safety
- Precision Agriculture
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Systems Engineering
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Paper II Syllabus
Section A - Agricultural Processing and Food Engineering
- Engineering Properties of Food Materials
- Grain Processing
- Drying and Storage of Crops
- Horticultural Produce Processing
- Thermal Processing and Related Food Engineering Topics
Section B - Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics
- Irrigation Engineering
- Micro-Irrigation Systems
- Drainage Engineering
- Groundwater, Wells and Pumps
- Hydrology
- Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
- Watershed Management
The Commission will decide the distribution of questions among the various topics mentioned in the syllabus.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Reservation 2026
Reservation will be provided to eligible SEBC, SC, ST, Women, Ex-Servicemen and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities according to the applicable Government of Odisha rules.
SEBC Certificate Requirement
Candidates claiming reservation under SEBC Non-Creamy Layer must possess a valid certificate issued by the competent authority.
The notification specifies that the SEBC certificate must have been issued on or after 29 August 2023.
PwD Certificate Requirement
PwD candidates must upload a valid Permanent Disability Certificate. A certificate showing only temporary disability will not be accepted for reservation.
Other Eligibility Conditions for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer 2026
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- The candidate must be of good mental condition and bodily health.
- The candidate must not have more than one spouse living unless exempted by the State Government under applicable rules.
- Government servants possessing the required qualification and age may apply through the prescribed process.
- Candidates serving under Government must obtain a No Objection Certificate where required.
- A candidate debarred by OPSC or another State Public Service Commission / UPSC from examinations may not be eligible during the period of debarment.
- Selected candidates will be required to undergo medical examination before appointment.
Documents Required for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer 2026
Candidates shortlisted for document verification should be prepared to produce original certificates and supporting documents.
- HSC or equivalent certificate for proof of age
- Intermediate / +2 Examination Certificate
- Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering Certificate
- Marksheets of all relevant examinations
- Recent passport-size photographs as prescribed
- SC / ST / SEBC Certificate, where applicable
- Odia Test Pass Certificate, where applicable
- Permanent Disability Certificate for PwD candidates
- Ex-Serviceman Release Certificate / relevant affidavit, where applicable
- No Objection Certificate for Government servants, wherever applicable
- Aadhaar / EPIC / Driving Licence / Passport / PAN Card or other prescribed identity proof
- Transgender Identity Certificate / Card, where applicable
- Other documents supporting information provided in the application
Photograph, Signature and Thumb Impression Requirement
While submitting the online application, candidates are required to upload the prescribed scanned images of:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Full signature
- Left-hand thumb impression
The uploaded photograph, signature and thumb impression must be clearly identifiable and should comply with the specifications prescribed in the online application portal.
How to Apply for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in.
- Open the online application section for Advertisement No. 08 of 2026-27.
- Read the complete detailed advertisement before proceeding.
- Start the online registration process.
- Enter the required personal details carefully.
- Enter educational qualification information.
- Select the applicable category and reservation details.
- Upload the recent photograph.
- Upload the full signature.
- Upload the left-hand thumb impression.
- Check all information carefully before final submission.
- Pay the prescribed examination fee, where applicable.
- Submit the online application.
- Note the system-generated Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) for future reference.
- Keep a printout or copy of the submitted application for future use.
Can OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Application Be Edited?
Candidates should carefully check all information before final submission. Once the online application has been finally submitted, changes are generally not permitted in the submitted form.
If a candidate wants to modify information after final submission, the notification requires the candidate to cancel the application and submit a fresh application within the closing date, subject to the online system and prescribed conditions.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Admit Card 2026
The Admission Certificate for eligible candidates will be uploaded on the OPSC website before the examination.
Candidates will have to download their Admission Certificate from the Commission's website and produce it at the examination centre. No separate hard copy will be sent individually.
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer NPS Requirement
Subscription to the National Pension System (NPS) is mandatory for candidates recommended for appointment to Government service, subject to applicable rules.
Grounds for Rejection of OPSC AAE Application 2026
The Commission may reject an application for reasons including:
- Incomplete online application
- Failure to submit the application within the prescribed deadline
- Failure to sign the declaration where required
- Being under-age or over-age
- Not possessing the prescribed educational qualification
- Failure to submit required certificates or documents
- Failure to pay the examination fee where applicable
- Submission of false or forged information or documents
- Suppression of facts regarding eligibility
- Any other reason as decided by the Commission under the recruitment rules
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- A total of 48 Assistant Agriculture Engineer vacancies are available.
- 16 of the notified vacancies are reserved for women.
- The online application starts on 28 August 2026.
- The last date to apply is 28 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
- The Written Examination is scheduled for 01 November 2026.
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering.
- No equivalent qualification other than the prescribed Agriculture Engineering degree will be accepted.
- The age limit is 21 to 42 years as on 01 January 2026.
- Applicable age relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories.
- The initial basic pay is Rs. 44,900 in Level-10.
- The examination fee is Rs. 700 for candidates who are not exempted.
- SC, ST and PwD candidates are exempted from payment of the examination fee.
- The examination fee will be refunded only to eligible fee-paying candidates who actually appear in both Written Examination papers.
- The Written Examination consists of two papers carrying 100 marks each.
- Each paper contains 100 MCQs and is conducted for two hours.
- There is 25% negative marking for each incorrect answer.
- The Personality Test / Interview carries 25 marks.
- Final merit will be based on Written Examination plus Interview marks.
- The Written Examination will be held at Cuttack/Bhubaneswar.
- Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Odia.
- PwD reservation is available only for eligible candidates having permanent disability of 40% or more.
- Original documents must be produced when called for verification.
- Applicants should regularly check the OPSC website for examination and recruitment updates.
