OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer 2026 Notification: Vacancies, Pay Scale, Syllabus and Exam Date
Great news for every Agriculture Engineering graduate in Odisha. The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has advertised 48 posts of Assistant Agriculture Engineer, Class-II (Group-B) — permanent posts paying ₹44,900 in Level-10 of the ORSP Pay Matrix.
Applications run from 28 August to 28 September 2026 (5:00 PM), and the written exam is already fixed for 1 November 2026 — so you can plan form and studies together. Keep GovtJobsAlert.in open for updates on government jobs in Odisha.
Key Highlights — OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026
Direct recruitment by written exam plus interview — a clean, merit-based route for Agriculture Engineering graduates. The notification states the posts are permanent and likely to continue.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Agriculture Engineer, Class-II (Group-B) |
| Total Vacancies | 48 posts (16 reserved for women) |
| Pay Scale | ₹44,900, Level-10 Cell-1, ORSP Pay Matrix 2017 |
| Qualification | Degree in Agriculture Engineering only |
| Age (as on 01/01/2026) | 21 to 42 years |
| Written Exam | 1 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Last Date | 28 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
How Many Vacancies are There in OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer 2026?
48 vacancies in all. The women’s figures below sit inside each category total — not extra posts.
| Category | Vacancies | Women (Included) |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 22 | 7 |
| SEBC | 3 | 1 |
| SC | 8 | 3 |
| ST | 15 | 5 |
| Total | 48 | 16 |
Two things to remember. Odisha uses SEBC, not OBC — the notification states an OBC certificate will not be accepted in place of an SEBC certificate. The vacancy table also carries no EWS category — only UR, SEBC, SC and ST. The horizontal reservation below is adjusted within the 48 posts, not added to them.
| Horizontal Reservation | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen | 1 |
| Persons with Disabilities | 6 (HH-3, MD-3) |
What is the Eligibility for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer 2026?
Educational Qualification
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering from a University or Institution recognised by a State Government or the Government of India.
- No other equivalent qualification will be accepted — Civil, Mechanical or any other branch will not work here.
- You must be a citizen of India and must not be under any current debarment by OPSC, another State PSC or the UPSC.
- ⛔ One hard rule: your degree, SC / ST caste certificate, Odia test certificate, disability certificate and Ex-Servicemen release certificate must all be issued on or before the date you submit your application — certificates issued later are not entertained. The SEBC certificate has its own window (see below).
Knowledge in Odia (Mandatory)
Many candidates miss this. You must read, write and speak Odia, proved by any one route below:
| Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Middle School | Passed with Odia as a language subject |
| Matriculation or equivalent | Passed with Odia as the medium in a non-language subject |
| Class-VII | Passed Odia as a language subject at a school recognised by the Govt. of Odisha or the Central Government |
| Odia Test | Passed at Middle English School standard (School & Mass Education Dept., Odisha, or BSE Odisha) |
Age Limit
You must be 21 to 42 years as on 1 January 2026 — born between 2 January 1984 and 1 January 2005. Only the date of birth in your High School Certificate, or an equivalent certificate from the concerned Board or Council, is accepted.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SEBC / SC / ST | 5 years |
| Women | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (40%+) | 10 years |
| PwD of SEBC / SC / ST | 15 years (cumulative) |
Note the difference: the 10-year relaxation is open to anyone with 40%+ permanent disability, but the 6 reserved posts are only for Cat-II (HH) and Cat-IV (MD). Fall in more than one category and you get only one relaxation — the most beneficial. Reservation and relaxation for SC and ST (by birth) and for SEBC apply to Odisha candidates only; the SEBC certificate must be issued on or after 29 August 2023. Women of SEBC, SC or ST need a caste certificate showing “daughter of …” — one by marriage (“wife of …”) is not accepted.
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What is the Salary for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer 2026?
This is a Class-II (Group-B) gazetted post paid under the ORSP Rules, 2017.
- Basic Pay: ₹44,900 in Level-10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix
- Pre-revised equivalent: PB-2 ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,600
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha
- Job Security: posts are permanent and likely to continue
With DA, HRA and other state allowances on top of a ₹44,900 basic, this is one of the better-paying entry-level technical posts in the Odisha state service.
You also get the standing of a Class-II gazetted officer and structured promotion within the service.
What is the Selection Process for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer 2026?
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 200 marks — objective MCQ with OMR evaluation, two papers. The Commission fixes minimum qualifying marks per paper and/or aggregate per category |
| Personality Test | 25 marks. Those clearing the qualifying marks are shortlisted at about 1:2 of category vacancies, minimum 5 |
| Merit List | Aggregate of 225 marks; ties broken by written marks, then by older age |
| Document Verification | Originals plus one set of copies of uploaded certificates |
| Medical Examination | Medical Board; failing it means no appointment |
Written Exam Pattern
| Paper | Sections | Marks / Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Engineering; Farm Machinery and Power | 100 marks, 100 Qs, 2 hours |
| Paper-II | Agricultural Processing & Food Engineering; Soil and Water Conservation Engineering | 100 marks, 100 Qs, 2 hours |
Marking: 1 mark per correct answer, 25% negative marking per wrong answer, zero for unattempted. Questions are of Bachelor’s Degree standard.
Syllabus at a Glance (Appendix-A)
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | Computer programming & data structures; workshop technology; applied electronics & instrumentation; agriculture statistics; units & dimensions; surveying & levelling; building construction & cost estimation; greenhouse design |
| Farm Machinery and Power | Farm machinery; farm power; tractor systems & controls; power & machinery management; human engineering & safety; precision agriculture; renewable energy; systems engineering |
| Agricultural Processing & Food Engineering | Engineering properties of food materials; grain processing; drying & storage of crops; horticultural produce processing (incl. food packaging, thermal processing, evaporation, freezing and food laws — FSSAI, BIS, Codex, ISO) |
| Soil & Water Conservation Engineering | Fluid mechanics; irrigation engineering incl. drip & sprinkler; drainage engineering; groundwater, wells & pumps; hydrology; soil & water conservation and watershed management |
Our syllabus and exam pattern section helps you plan.
How to Apply Online for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer 2026?
Keep these ready before you start:
| What to Keep Ready | Details |
|---|---|
| Certificates | HSC, +2, Agriculture Engineering degree and all mark sheets |
| Category proof | Caste certificate, Odia test certificate, PwD or Ex-Servicemen certificate |
| Scans | Photograph, signature and left-hand thumb impression |
| Photo ID | Aadhaar, EPIC, DL, Passport or PAN |
| If graded | University conversion certificate where marks were awarded as grades |
| Bank details | For the fee refund |
| If a govt servant | Inform your Head of Office in writing and obtain an NOC well in advance — required at document verification |
- Read the full advertisement on the OPSC website (link in Essential Links below)
- Register on the OPSC portal to generate your PPSAN (Permanent Public Service Account Number)
- Fill the online form with accurate academic and personal details
- Upload photograph, full signature and left-hand thumb impression, all clearly visible
- Upload every required certificate on the e-Chayan portal
- Pay the ₹700 fee online — SC, ST and PwD candidates are exempt — and enter your account holder name, account number, IFSC and branch for the refund
- Submit, print the final application, sign under the declaration and keep it safely
- Download the Admission Certificate before the exam on 1 November 2026
To change anything after submitting, cancel and apply afresh within the last date. Keep at least four copies of the uploaded photograph.
What are the Important Dates for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 19 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 28 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 28 September 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Age Reckoned As On | 1 January 2026 |
| Written Examination | 1 November 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Venue | Kataka (Cuttack) / Bhubaneswar — exact centre to be notified |
| Provisional Answer Key | Within 10 days of the exam |
| Admit Card Download | Before the exam, on OPSC website |
What is the Application Fee for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / SEBC and all others | ₹700 |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| PwD | Nil |
Pay online only while filling the form. The good part: the fee is refunded to anyone who actually appears in both papers, sent back to your original payment mode after the exam — which is why the bank details matter. Applications without fee payment (except SC, ST and PwD) are rejected outright.
Essential Links — OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer 2026
- Visit OPSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Odisha Govt Jobs
If you hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering and meet the Odia condition, do not wait. 48 permanent Class-II posts, ₹44,900 starting pay and a fee refunded to everyone who sits both papers make this a clean opportunity. Apply before 28 September 2026 — 1 November is closer than it looks. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Odisha government job notifications.