The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) announced Advt. No. 06 of 2024-25 on November 6, 2024, for the recruitment of Assistant Agriculture Officers (AAO) in Class-II (Group-B) for the Odisha Agriculture and Food Production Service, under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment. Interested candidates can apply on the official OPSC website from November 12 to December 11, 2024.
Candidates aspiring to join as AAOs in Class-II (Group-B) within the Odisha Agriculture & Food Production cadre should submit their applications through the official OPSC portal by December 11, 2024. The selection process for this position will involve a Written Examination and an Interview, with final selection based on performance in both.
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OPSC AAO Application Form 2024
| Recruiting Body | Odisha Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) |
| Department | Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment |
| Total Vacancies | 124 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 12 Nov to 11 Dec 2024 |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
For those interested in the role of Assistant Agriculture Officer in Odisha, the OPSC issued the advertisement on November 6, 2024, and applications will be accepted through December 11, 2024. Applicants must complete the application form, submit necessary documents, and pay any required fees by this deadline.
Candidates who have been waiting for the OPSC AAO recruitment announcement can now access the detailed notification PDF on the official website. A direct link to download the brochure has also been provided in the table below. After submitting their application, candidates may have a 3 to 5-day period for corrections on the OPSC website.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement Release Date | November 06, 2024 |
| Application Form Availability | November 12, 2024 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | December 11, 2024 |
| Exam Date | March 09, 2025 |
OPSC AAO Vacancy 2024
OPSC has announced a total of 124 vacancies for the AAO post in Class-II (Group-B) of the Odisha Agriculture and Food Production Service. Below is the category-wise breakdown of vacancies:
- Unreserved (UR):
- Male: 45
- Female: 15
- Total: 60
- SEBC (Socially & Educationally Backward Classes):
- Male: 14
- Female: 5
- Total: 19
- Scheduled Castes (SC):
- Male: 24
- Female: 8
- Total: 32
- Scheduled Tribes (ST):
- Male: 41
- Female: 14
- Total: 55
Additional Vacancies:
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): 5 (3 Male, 2 Female)
- Ex-Servicemen: 4
- Sportsperson: 1
OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024- Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the AAO post, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognized university or institution in India or Odisha.
- Language Requirement: Knowledge of Odia, including reading, writing, and speaking. Candidates should have studied Odia as a subject at Middle School or Matriculation level.
- Age Requirement: Candidates should be between 21 and 38 years of age as of January 1, 2024.
- Age Relaxation:
- SEBC, SC, ST, Women, and Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- PwBD candidates who are female, Ex-Servicemen, or belong to SEBC/SC/ST: 15 years (upper age limit is 53 years).
- Age Relaxation:
How to Apply for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) Recruitment 2024
To apply for the OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) recruitment 2024, follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official OPSC website at https://opsc.gov.in/.
- Look for the “Apply Online” option and click on it, which will redirect you to https://opscechayan.in/.
- Click on the “Register” button to start your application.
- Enter required details like your Name, Date of Birth, Email, Mobile Number, and complete the registration.
- After registering, log in with your Email Address and Password.
- Once logged in, fill out your basic and educational details.
- Upload all necessary documents, including your photograph and signature, then submit your application.
Note: There is no application fee for this AAO recruitment.
OPSC AAO Exam 2024 Date
The OPSC AAO exam is scheduled for March 9, 2025, and will be conducted offline. The exam consists of two papers, each containing 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with a time limit of 2 hours per paper.
