Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) OPSC AHO Recruitment, Eligibility, Age Limit, Selection Process, Last Date, Apply Online, OPSC has issued an official notification for the direct recruitment of 22 Assistant Horticulture Officers (Group-B, Class-II) in the Odisha Horticulture Service under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online from July 28, 2026, to August 28, 2026.
Before applying for the OPSC AHO Recruitment 2026, candidates should check all the necessary details, such as educational qualifications, age limit, application fee, selection process, salary, the last date, and the application procedure.
OPSC AHO Recruitment 2026
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) : Short Details of Notification
Advertisement No. 06 of 2026-27 | Short Details of Notification
Important Date
- Notification Released : 20 July 2026
- Application Start : 28 July 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 28 August 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment : 28 August 2026
- Correction Date : As Per Schedule
- Exam Date : Notify Soon
- Admit Card Date : Before Exam
- Result : Notify Soon
Application Fees
- UR / SEBC : 700/- (Rupees Seven Hundred only)
- SC / ST / PwD : Nil (Exempted)
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Cash Card / Mobile Wallet, etc.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 21 Years
- Maximum Age : 42 Years
- For Age Relaxation Read the Official Notification.
No. of Post
22 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Category | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UR | 06 (02-W) |
| 2 | SEBC | 00 (00-W) |
| 3 | SC | 07 (02-W) |
| 4 | ST | 09 (03-W) |
| Total | – | 22 (07-W) |
Additionally, out of the total 22 (07-W) vacancies:
| Category | No. of Posts Reserved |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen | 01 |
| Persons with Disabilities (Cat-I LV) | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria
A candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture [B.Sc. (Horticulture)] or Agriculture [B.Sc. (Agriculture)] from any University or Institution recognized by any State Government or the Government of India. No other equivalent qualification except a Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture will be accepted.
- For more details candidates should carefully read the official notification.
Salary
- Pay Scale : Level-10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017 (pre-revised scale of PB-2, Rs. 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,600/-, along with and other allowances).
Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Personality Test/Interview
Written Examination (200 Marks)
| Paper | Full Marks | No. of Questions | Duration | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 100 | 100 (MCQ) | 2 hours | Horticulture |
| Paper II | 100 | 100 (MCQ) | 2 hours | Horticulture |
- Both papers are Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) with Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) evaluation.
- Each correct answer carries 01 mark.
- Negative marking applies: 25% of the marks awarded for a correct answer will be deducted for each wrong response.
- Unattempted questions carry zero marks.
- Questions will be of Bachelor’s Degree standard.
Syllabus
Paper I Topics
- Agro Meteorology
- Soil and Nutrition
- Water Management
- Weed Management
- Dry Land Farming
- Integrated Farming System
- Seed Technology
- Plant Protection
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Statistics
- Related Subjects (tillage, farm machinery, crop rotation, organic farming, protected cultivation, apiculture, mushroom cultivation, composting, digital initiatives of the State Government, etc.)
Paper II Topics
- Plant Propagation and Nursery Management
- Fruit Crops (Mango, Banana, Citrus, Pineapple, Guava, Papaya, Sapota, Ber, Pomegranate, Litchi, Custard Apple, and exotic crops like Passion Fruit, Avocado, Dragon Fruit, Strawberry)
- Plantation Crops (Coconut, Areca Nut, Cashew Nut, Oil Palm, Cocoa, Coffee, Tea)
- Vegetable Crops (Solanaceous, Cucurbits, Pod Vegetables, Cole Crops, Bulb Crops, Root Crops, Leafy Vegetables, Tuber Crops)
- Spices, Condiments, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
- Ornamental Horticulture (garden types, landscaping, flower crops, protected cultivation, lawn maintenance)
Facilitation Counter
| Purpose | Contact | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Support (registration/application issues) | 0671-2304707 | 10:30 A.M.–1:30 P.M. & 2:00 P.M.–5:00 P.M. (working days) |
| General Facilitation Counter | 0671-2304141 / 2305611, Ext. 227 | 10:30 A.M.–1:30 P.M. & 2:00 P.M.–5:00 P.M. (working days) |
OPSC AHO Recruitment: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://opsc.gov.in/Public/) of OPSC. Candidates can apply Between 28 July 2026 to 28 August 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “OPSC AHO Recruitment“.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://opsc.gov.in/Public/ |
| Age Calculator tool | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
| More Recruitments | Click Here |
OPSC AHO Recruitment– Important Questions
When will the application for OPSC AHO Recruitment start?
The online application for this recruitment has started form 28 July 2026.
What is the last date to submit the Online Application form for this recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application Form is 28 August 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are total 22 vacancies.
What is the selection process for OPSC AHO Recruitment?
Candidates will be selected based on Written Examination + Personality Test/Interview.
What is the official website of OPSC?
The official website of OPSC is https://opsc.gov.in/Public/.
