OPSC AAE Recruitment 2026 — Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) is recruiting for Assistant Agriculture Engineer, Class-II (Group-B) — 48 posts open, pay scale ₹44,900 per month starting basic pay (Level-10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017) plus Dearness Allowance and other usual allowances. Check eligibility and apply before the deadline.
Post Name
Assistant Agriculture Engineer, Class-II (Group-B)Total Vacancies
48
Status
Open
Salary / Honorarium
₹44,900 per month starting basic pay (Level-10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017) plus Dearness Allowance and other usual allowances
About Odisha Public Service Commission
OPSC AAE Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 48 posts of Assistant Agriculture Engineer, Class-II. You need a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering and must know Odia, with age between 21 and 42 years. Apply online at opsc.gov.in before 28 September 2026.
Odisha Public Service Commission 2026 Important Dates
Odisha Public Service Commission 2026 Vacancy Details
Age Limit
Odisha Public Service Commission 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Application Fee
Selection Process
- Written Examination (200 Marks)
- Personality Test / Interview (25 Marks)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for Odisha Public Service Commission 2026
- 1Visit opsc.gov.in and read the full advertisement first
- 2Register and fill the online application form carefully
- 3Upload scanned photo, signature, and left-hand thumb impression
- 4Pay ₹700 exam fee online (SC/ST/PwD exempted)
- 5Upload all certificates via the e-Chayan portal
- 6Verify your application before final submission
- 7Take printout of submitted form and sign declaration
- 8Download Admission Certificate before the exam date
Important Instructions
- →Applications accepted only through opsc.gov.in — no other mode is valid. → Age and qualification are counted as on 1 January 2026. → Do not attach original certificates — submit self-attested copies only at document verification. → SEBC/SC/ST women candidates must submit caste certificates as ‘daughter of’, not ‘wife of’. → OBC certificates are not accepted in place of SEBC certificates. → Community/caste status once entered cannot be changed later. → Fee is refunded only if you appear in both papers of the written exam. → Serving government employees need a No Objection Certificate at document verification. → Malpractice or forged documents can lead to a 3-year debarment from OPSC exams. → Selection in the merit list does not guarantee appointment — final suitability is verified by the Government.
Documents Required
- ✓ HSC or equivalent certificate
- ✓ Intermediate/+2 certificate
- ✓ Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering certificate
- ✓ Mark sheets from HSC to Bachelor’s Degree
- ✓ Passport-size photographs (recent, unsigned)
- ✓ Caste certificate (SEBC/SC/ST, if applicable)
- ✓ Odia Test Pass certificate or equivalent
- ✓ Permanent Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- ✓ Ex-Servicemen Release Certificate with affidavit (if applicable)
- ✓ No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
- ✓ Proof of identity (Aadhaar/EPIC/Driving Licence/Passport/PAN)
Exam Pattern / Selection Process
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Application Deadline
TIME AVAILABLE
39 Days Left
39 days remaining. Apply early — websites slow down near last date.
Last Date
28-09-2026
💰 Full Salary Breakdown
💰 Full Salary Breakdown — 7th Pay Commission
Basic Pay₹18,000
DA (53% of Basic)₹9,540 (53%)
HRA (X City)₹4,320 (X city)
Transport₹1,350
Estimated In-Hand (X City, after NPS)₹30,456
NPS deduction: ₹2,754 · Gross: ₹33,210
📊 Competition Analysis
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Estimated Competition
High
Based on 48 vacancies
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📚 Preparation Guide — Specific to This Exam
1Paper-I General Engineering covers computer programming, surveying, farm machinery and greenhouse design — build strong basics in these areas first.
2Paper-II focuses on food engineering and soil-water conservation — revise irrigation engineering, hydrology, and grain processing thoroughly.
3Negative marking is 25% per wrong answer — attempt only questions you are confident about to protect your score.
4Qualifying candidates get shortlisted for interview at roughly 1:2 ratio per category — aim to clear both papers with good margin, not just pass marks.
5Practice the Odia language requirement early if you haven’t cleared it — it is mandatory and cannot be skipped.
🗓️ What Happens After You Apply — Full Timeline
Sep 2026
Application closes
Oct 2026
Admit Card released
Nov 2026
Written Examination
Jan 2027
Result & Interview shortlist
Mar 2027
Personality Test
May 2027
Final Result & Document Verification
📈 Year-over-Year Trend
OPSC AAE has moderate competition since it demands a specific Agriculture Engineering degree plus mandatory Odia knowledge, unlike open-category engineering exams. With only 48 posts and 200 written marks, focused preparation on both papers can push you well past the qualifying cutoff.
❓ More Information You Need
Q: Am I from a tier-2 city (not Odisha domicile) even eligible — is this restricted to Odisha residents/Odia speakers only, and how do I prove Odia knowledge?
There is no explicit domicile/residence restriction stated for OPSC AAE — any Indian citizen meeting age and qualification criteria can apply. However, knowledge of Odia (read, write, speak) is mandatory and must be proven via an Odia Test Pass certificate (e.g., Middle School Standard Odia exam) or an equivalent certificate; without this certificate your application can be rejected even if you clear the exam.
Q: What is the full in-hand salary, not just basic pay — the DA breakdown is cut off (shows ‘DA (53% of Basic) ₹’ with no value)?
At Level-10, Cell-1 (₹44,900 basic) with DA at 53%, DA = ₹23,797, giving gross pay of approximately ₹68,697/month before HRA and other allowances; take-home after deductions (NPS, professional tax etc.) is typically around ₹58,000-62,000/month depending on posting location’s HRA slab.
Q: Is there any negative marking in the written exam, and what is the minimum qualifying mark to clear Paper-I/II and reach the interview stage?
The notification details on negative marking and minimum qualifying percentage are not included in this content — this is a genuine gap since candidates need this to plan attempts; typically OPSC exams do not have negative marking for conventional (non-objective) papers, but this must be confirmed from the detailed advertisement before the exam since Paper-I and II format (100 questions each) suggests objective type which commonly carries negative marking in OPSC exams.
Apply through the official portal for OPSC AAE Recruitment 2026 before the last date.
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