OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026: Apply online for 48 posts

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), Cuttack, has released Advertisement No. 08 of 2026-27 for recruitment to 48 posts of Assistant Agriculture Engineer in Class-II (Group-B) of the Odisha Agricultural Engineering Service under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha. The official notice was issued on 19 August 2026. Eligible candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering can apply online through the OPSC website. The online registration, application submission and examination fee payment window will remain open from 28 August 2026 to 28 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM. The written examination is scheduled for 1 November 2026 (Sunday), while the detailed examination schedule and centre information will be notified separately. The posts are permanent and likely to continue.

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

Candidates should read the complete official advertisement before submitting the online application.

Download Official Notification PDF: OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The notification states that the posts are permanent and likely to continue. The recruitment will be conducted under the Odisha Agricultural Engineering Service (Methods of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2018.

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OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Note: The detailed written examination schedule and examination centre information will be notified by OPSC separately.

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Vacancy 2026

OPSC has notified a total of 48 vacancies for Assistant Agriculture Engineer. The category-wise vacancy distribution is given below.

PwD and Ex-Servicemen Reservation

Out of the 48 vacancies:

• 1 post is reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
• 6 posts are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) having permanent disability of 40% or more.
• PwD reservation includes 3 posts for Cat-II (HH) and 3 posts for Cat-IV (MD).
• Candidates belonging to PwD and Ex-Servicemen categories will be adjusted against the category to which they belong.
• Temporary disability is not considered for reservation.
• The number of vacancies may be changed by the Government depending on the requirements of public service.

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Eligibility Criteria

Nationality and Other Eligibility Conditions

The candidate must be a citizen of India.

The notification also requires candidates to be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical or mental defect that is likely to interfere with the discharge of duties. Candidates selected for appointment will be examined by the Medical Board.

Candidates who have more than one spouse living are not eligible for appointment unless the State Government has exempted the case for valid reasons.

Government employees, whether temporary or permanent, can apply if they meet the required qualification and age conditions. They must inform their Head of Office and obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) as required.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering from a university or institution recognized by any State Government or the Government of India.

Important: The notification clearly states that no other equivalent qualification except a Degree in Agriculture Engineering will be accepted.

Knowledge of Odia

Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Odia and must satisfy any one of the prescribed Odia language conditions, such as:

• Passing Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject; or
• Passing Matriculation or equivalent examination with Odia as the medium of examination in a non-language subject; or
• Passing Odia as a language subject in the final Class-VII examination from a recognized school or institution; or
• Passing the Odia test in Middle English School Standard conducted by the School & Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha / Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.

Physical Standards

The notification does not prescribe separate height, weight or chest measurements.

However, candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical fitness requirements. Selected candidates will be examined by a Medical Board.

The reservation for PwD candidates applies to the specified benchmark disability categories mentioned in the notification.

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Age Limit 2026

Candidates must have been born:

• Not earlier than 2 January 1984, and
• Not later than 1 January 2005.

Age Relaxation

A candidate belonging to more than one eligible category can receive only one upper-age relaxation benefit, whichever is more beneficial.

The notification also states that the prescribed age limits cannot be relaxed beyond the permitted provisions.

The date of birth recorded in the H.S.C. or equivalent certificate issued by the concerned Board/Council will be accepted by OPSC.

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Reservation Policy

The recruitment provides category-wise reservation for UR, SEBC, SC and ST candidates.

The notification specifies 22 UR, 3 SEBC, 8 SC and 15 ST vacancies. In addition, 6 posts are reserved for eligible PwD candidates and 1 for Ex-Servicemen.

PwD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are adjusted against the category to which they belong. Candidates claiming SEBC reservation must possess a valid SEBC certificate issued within the prescribed period. For this recruitment, the SEBC certificate must have been issued on or after 29 August 2023.

Candidates claiming SC/ST/SEBC reservation must submit the prescribed certificate issued by the competent authority.

An OBC certificate will not be accepted in place of the required SEBC certificate.

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Salary 2026

The Assistant Agriculture Engineer post carries Pay Level-10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017.

The post carries the usual Dearness Allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time.

The notification also mentions the pre-revised scale of PB-2 ₹9,300–₹34,800 with Grade Pay of ₹4,600.

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Application Fee 2026

The examination fee is ₹700/- for candidates other than SC, ST and PwD categories.

The fee is refundable only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the written examination. Refund will normally be processed through the original payment mode.

Candidates are required to provide correct bank account details in the online application in case refund through the original payment mode fails because of technical reasons.

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

1. Written Examination
2. Personality Test / Interview
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

Written Examination – 200 Marks

The written examination consists of two papers, each carrying 100 marks.

Each correct answer carries 1 mark.

For every wrong answer, 25% of the marks allotted to that question will be deducted.

No mark will be awarded for an unattempted question.

OPSC may fix qualifying marks for each paper and/or in aggregate for different categories.

Candidates securing the required qualifying marks will be shortlisted for the Personality Test/Interview in a ratio of approximately 1:2 of the advertised vacancies for different categories, subject to a minimum of 5 candidates.

Personality Test / Interview

The Personality Test/Interview carries 25 marks.

Final Merit List

The final select list will be prepared on the basis of aggregate marks obtained in:

• Written Examination: 200 marks
• Personality Test/Interview: 25 marks

Total: 225 marks

The number of candidates in the select list will be equal to the number of category-wise advertised vacancies.

In case of equal marks, merit will first be determined according to the marks secured in the Written Examination. If the written marks are also equal, the older candidate will be placed higher in merit.

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Exam Date 2026

The written examination is scheduled for:

1 November 2026 (Sunday)

The examination will be conducted at Kataka / Bhubaneswar.

The detailed examination schedule and centre information will be notified separately by OPSC.

Candidates should download their Admission Certificate from the OPSC website before the examination and carry it to the examination centre.

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Syllabus 2026

The detailed syllabus is attached as Appendix-A to the notification.

The syllabus covers technical and engineering-related subjects for the written examination. Paper-I includes areas under General Engineering and Agriculture Engineering-related subjects. The notification should be referred to for the complete topic-wise syllabus.

Some subjects listed in the syllabus include:

• 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
• Agriculture Engineering subjects and other prescribed technical areas

Candidates should study the complete Appendix-A rather than relying only on the broad topics listed above.

Documents Required for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Application

Candidates are required to upload scanned copies of the prescribed documents through the OPSC e-Chayan portal.

The notification mentions the following documents:

1. H.S.C. or equivalent certificate for date of birth.
2. Intermediate / +2 certificate.
3. Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering certificate.
4. Mark sheets of examinations from HSC to Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering.
5. Conversion certificate where marks are provided only as grades.
6. Recent passport-size photographs.
7. Caste certificate for SEBC/SC/ST candidates, where applicable.
8. Odia Test Pass Certificate or prescribed evidence of Odia qualification.
9. Permanent Disability Certificate for PwD candidates, where applicable.
10. Release Certificate for Ex-Servicemen.
11. Prescribed affidavit for Ex-Servicemen, where applicable.
12. No Objection Certificate from the competent authority, wherever applicable.
13. Proof of identity such as Aadhaar, EPIC, Driving Licence, Passport or PAN Card.
14. Prescribed identity/change-of-name documents for eligible transgender/third-gender candidates, where applicable.

The notification requires four recent passport-size photographs within six months, and the uploaded photograph, full signature and Left-hand Thumb Impression must be clearly identifiable.

File size and specific upload limits: Not specified in the notification. Candidates should follow the technical instructions displayed on the OPSC application portal.

Candidates who qualify for the written examination must bring the hard copy of the online application form along with the original documents and one set of copies for verification.

Do not attach original certificates with the application.

How to Apply for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026

Candidates can submit the application through the official OPSC online application portal.

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Visit the OPSC Official Website.
2. Open the online application section.
3. Read the detailed Advertisement No. 08 of 2026-27 carefully.
4. Register on the OPSC application portal.
5. Enter personal, educational and category details correctly.
6. Upload the required scanned photograph, signature, Left-hand Thumb Impression and certificates.
7. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
8. Check all information before final submission.
9. Submit the registered online application before 5:00 PM on 28 September 2026.
10. Take a printout of the finally submitted registration/re-registration and online application forms.
11. Keep the printout and relevant certificates safely for future document verification.

The OPSC website currently provides an Apply Online link through its online application portal.

Candidates should not wait until the final day because applications submitted late or found defective may be rejected.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Applications must be submitted online only.
• Applications through any other mode will be rejected.
• Candidates should carefully read the advertisement and portal instructions before applying.
• The online application must contain accurate information.
• Candidates should verify the application before final submission.
• If a candidate wants to modify information after submission, the prescribed process is to cancel the application and apply again within the closing date.
• Candidates should upload a clearly visible photograph, signature and Left-hand Thumb Impression.
• Candidates should keep at least four copies of the uploaded passport-size photograph.
• A unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) will be assigned after successful online registration.
• Candidates should keep a printout of the final application.
• Admission Certificates will be made available through the OPSC website.
• No separate correspondence will be made regarding the Admission Certificate.
• Candidates should regularly check the OPSC website for examination, document verification and interview notices.
• Government employees must obtain the required NOC from the competent authority.
• Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions by the closing date of the application.
• Mere inclusion in the select list does not automatically create a right to appointment.
• Final appointment is subject to the Government being satisfied about the candidate’s suitability.
• The decision of OPSC regarding eligibility is final.
• Candidates submitting forged or manipulated documents can face debarment from OPSC examinations for three years.
• Complaints regarding the conduct of the examination must be submitted to the OPSC Grievance Wing within 7 days of completion of the examination.

The notification does not specify separate travel or boarding arrangements for candidates.

Common Reasons for Rejection

OPSC may reject an application or candidature for reasons including:

• Incomplete online application form.
• Failure to submit the hard copy of the online application during document verification.
• Unsigned declaration or missing full signature.
• Failure to satisfy the prescribed Odia language requirement.
• Not meeting the prescribed age limit.
• Not possessing the required Agriculture Engineering qualification.
• Failure to submit required certificates/documents.
• Non-payment of examination fee where applicable.
• Submission of false or incorrect information.
• Submission of forged, manipulated or invalid certificates.
• Suppression of important eligibility information.
• Certificates issued after the prescribed last date.
• Defective photograph, signature or Left-hand Thumb Impression.
• Any other ground considered appropriate by the Commission.

The notification specifically states that candidature may be rejected at any stage if a discrepancy is detected.

Important Links

The OPSC homepage also provides links to advertisements, notifications, admission certificates, results, examination syllabus, previous question papers and other candidate services.

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Related Opportunities

Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering can also look for recruitment opportunities in agriculture engineering, agricultural development departments, irrigation, farm machinery, soil and water conservation, rural development and related technical departments.

Candidates should also regularly check recruitment notifications issued by OPSC, OSSC, OSSSC, state agriculture departments and other government organizations for posts related to Agriculture Engineering and allied technical qualifications.

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Salary – Post Wise

The notification specifies the pay under the ORSP Rules, 2017.

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Age Limit – Post Wise

The prescribed upper-age relaxation applies according to the candidate’s eligible category.

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Application Mode and Fee – Post Wise

The ₹700 examination fee is refundable only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the written examination.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026?

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive for 48 Assistant Agriculture Engineer posts in Class-II (Group-B) of the Odisha Agricultural Engineering Service under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha.

2. How many vacancies are available?

There are 48 vacancies in total.

3. What is the qualification for Assistant Agriculture Engineer?

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering from a recognized university or institution. No other equivalent qualification is accepted.

4. What is the age limit?

The candidate must be at least 21 years old and must not be above 42 years as on 1 January 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.

5. What is the application fee?

Candidates other than SC, ST and PwD categories must pay ₹700. SC, ST and PwD candidates are exempt from the examination fee.

6. When will the online application start?

The online application will start on 28 August 2026.

7. What is the last date to apply?

The last date for submission of the registered online application is 28 September 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

8. When will the written examination be held?

The written examination is scheduled for 1 November 2026 (Sunday).

9. What is the selection process?

Selection will be based on a 200-mark written examination and a 25-mark Personality Test/Interview. The final merit list will be prepared from the aggregate 225 marks, followed by the required verification and medical fitness process.

10. Where can candidates apply?

Candidates must apply online through the official OPSC application portal. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.

Final Note

The OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026 notification contains several important conditions relating to age, Agriculture Engineering qualification, Odia language knowledge, reservation certificates, examination fee refund, document verification and medical fitness. Candidates should carefully check these conditions before submitting the application. The information above is based on OPSC Advertisement No. 08 of 2026-27 dated 19 August 2026. Candidates should also check the official OPSC website for any subsequent notice, correction, examination schedule or change in the recruitment process.