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OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026
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Last Updated: 18 July 2026
Dost, Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) ne Assistant Horticulture Officer (Class-II, Group-B) ki 22 posts ke liye detailed recruitment notification (Advt No. 06 of 2026-27) release kar diya hai[cite: 1]. Yeh Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment ke under ek bahut badiya direct recruitment opportunity hai[cite: 1]. Online application 28 July se official website par start hoga[cite: 1]. Bhai mane rakha, horticulture aur agriculture background wale candidates pain eita gote golden chance. Niche saari details tike bhala se check kariba aur time par apna form submit kar dena!
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Dost, kya aapke paas B.Sc Horticulture ya Agriculture ki degree hai?
Sahi chunao bhai!
Ye purely Agriculture graduates ke liye Group-B vacancy hai. Niche details theek se padh lo aur document ready rakho.
Complete Details Dekho
Koi baat nahi dost, check kar lo!
Dhyan rahe, is post ke liye any other equivalent qualification allowed nahi hai, strictly B.Sc Horti/Agri chahiye.
Eligibility Dekho
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OPSC AHO Recruitment Overview
Organization
:
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)[cite: 1]
Post Name
:
Assistant Horticulture Officer (Group-B)[cite: 1]
Total Vacancies
:
22 Posts (07-w)[cite: 1]
Department
:
Dept. of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment[cite: 1]
Apply Start Date
:
28 July 2026[cite: 1]
Last Date to Apply
:
28 August 2026 (5:00 P.M.)[cite: 1]
Official Website
:
opsc.gov.in[cite: 1]
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Important Dates
Bhai mane rakha: Last date ka wait bilkul mat karna, closing day par OPSC portal heavy load face kar sakta hai[cite: 1]. 28 July se portal active hote hi apply kar dena!
Notification Date
:
18 July 2026[cite: 1]
Online Apply Starts
:
28 July 2026[cite: 1]
Online Apply Closes
:
28 August 2026 (Till 5:00 PM)[cite: 1]
Written Exam Date
:
27 September 2026 (Tentative)[cite: 1]
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Vacancy Position & Reservation
Unreserved (UR)
:
06 (02-w) Posts[cite: 1]
SC Category
:
07 (02-w) Posts[cite: 1]
ST Category
:
09 (03-w) Posts[cite: 1]
Total Vacancies
:
22 (07-w) Posts[cite: 1]
Note on Reservation: Out of total 22 vacancies, 01 post is reserved for Ex-Servicemen and 01 post is reserved for Persons with Disabilities (Cat-I LV, 40% or more permanent disability)[cite: 1].
4
Eligibility Criteria (Edu & Age)
Candidates ko e-Chayan portal par apply karte waqt in eligibility guidelines ko fulfill karna zaroori hai[cite: 1]:
Education
:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture [B.Sc. (Horticulture)] OR Agriculture [B.Sc. (Ag.)] from any recognized University or Institution[cite: 1]. No other equivalent qualification is acceptable[cite: 1].
Odia Rule
:
Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and have passed ME School or higher with Odia as a subject[cite: 1].
Age Limit
:
Minimum 21 Years, Maximum 42 Years as on 01 January 2026 (born between 2 Jan 1984 & 1 Jan 2005)[cite: 1].
Age Relaxation
:
SC/ST/Women/Ex-SM: +5 Yrs[cite: 1]. PwD: +10 Yrs (+15 for SC/ST PwD)[cite: 1].
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Application Fee & Refund Rules
General & Others
:
₹700/- (Payable online)[cite: 1].
SC/ST/PwD
:
NIL (Exempted)[cite: 1].
Important Refund Rule: Jo candidates strictly *dono* written exam papers mein appear honge, unko original mode of payment mein fee refund ho jayegi[cite: 1]. Bank details dhyan se bharein[cite: 1]!
6
Selection Process
Official notice ke anusaar, OPSC AHO ki bharti competitive exam ke 2 stages par hogi[cite: 1]:
- Written Exam (200 Marks) — Objective type MCQ exam with 2 papers[cite: 1].
- Interview/Personality Test (25 Marks) — Shortlisted candidates (approx 1:2 ratio based on written marks) ko bulaya jayega[cite: 1].
- Final Merit List — Aggregate of Written Exam (200) + Interview (25) out of total 225 marks[cite: 1].
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Exam Pattern (Paper I & II)
Written Exam Structure: Degree standard ke objective questions honge[cite: 1].
| Paper Name | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper - I (Horticulture) | 100 MCQs | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper - II (Horticulture) | 100 MCQs | 100 | 2 Hours |
Negative Marking Alert: Har galat answer par 0.25 marks deduct kiye jayenge (25% penalty)[cite: 1]. Emiti kichi doubt thile blindly guess mariba nahi.
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Detailed Syllabus Areas
- Agro meteorology & Soils
- Water & Weed management
- Dry land & Integrated Farming
- Seed Tech & Plant Protection
- Agril. Economics & Statistics
- Plant propagation & nursery
- Fruit & Plantation crops
- Vegetable crops cultivation
- Spices, Condiments, Medicinal
- Ornamental Horticulture
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Salary Scale
OPSC AHO Pay Scale
Level-10 of ORSP Rules, 2017[cite: 1]
Pre-revised: PB-2 Rs. 9,300-34,800/- + GP Rs. 4,600/-[cite: 1]
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How to Apply Online
- Sabse pehle 28 July se opsc.gov.in par visit karein[cite: 1].
- New User hain toh 'Apply Online' par click karke basic registration complete karein aur "PPSAN" number generate karein[cite: 1].
- Portal par login karke apni details aur marks (B.Sc Horticulture/Agri) theek se bharein.
- Recent passport size photograph, signature, aur LTI upload karein[cite: 1].
- Application fee (₹700) pay karein aur form ka final printout zaroor nikal lein future reference ke liye[cite: 1].
Sab details theek se check kar liya na dost? Final submit heba pare form re kichi edit heba nahi!
Ekdum perfect bhai!
Jaldi apply kar do. Niche diye link se official website par safely form submit karein.
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Frequently Asked Questions
OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer ka form bharne ki dates kya hain?
Online portal par apply 28 July 2026 se shuru hoga aur last date 28 August 2026 (5 PM) hai[cite: 1].
Kitni total vacancies nikaali gayi hain AHO ke liye?
Total 22 Assistant Horticulture Officer vacancies (7 reserved for women) aayi hain OPSC ke under[cite: 1].
Selection kaise hoga is job ke liye?
Selection Written Exam (200 marks) aur uske baad Interview/Personality Test (25 marks) ke basis par kiya jayega[cite: 1].
Kya final year candidates apply kar sakte hain?
Candidates ke paas online form bharne ki aakhiri date tak B.Sc (Horticulture/Agri) ki degree puri honi chahiye[cite: 1].
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