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OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 48 Assistant Agriculture Engineer Posts

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Recruiting authorityOdisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), 19 Dr. P.K. Parija Road, Cuttack – 753001
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  • Updated August 19, 2026 06:32 PM
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  • Applications closed on 28 September 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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OPSC AAE Recruitment 2026 Overview

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationOdisha Public Service Commission (OPSC), 19 Dr. P.K. Parija Road, Cuttack – 753001
Controlling DepartmentDepartment of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment, Government of Odisha
Notice No.4661/PSC, Dt. 19.08.2026
Advertisement No.08 of 2026-27
Post NameAssistant Agriculture Engineer, Class-II (Group-B), Odisha Agricultural Engineering Service
Total Posts48 (16-w)
Nature of PostPermanent, likely to continue
Recruitment ModeDirect recruitment through competitive Written Examination and Personality Test (Interview)
Application ModeOnline only, via opsc.gov.in

OPSC AAE Important Dates

EventDate
Notice Release Date19 August 2026
Online Registration & Fee Payment Start28 August 2026
Online Application Last Date28 September 2026, 5:00 PM
Written Examination Date01 November 2026 (Sunday)
Exam Schedule & CentreTo be notified separately on opsc.gov.in

Other Eligibility Conditions

  • Must be a citizen of India.
  • Must be of sound mental condition and bodily health, free from any physical or mental defect likely to interfere with the discharge of duties (this provision does not apply to physically handicapped candidates); every selected candidate will be examined by a Medical Board.
  • A candidate with more than one living spouse is not eligible unless exempted by the State Government for good and sufficient reasons.
  • Serving Government servants (temporary or permanent) are eligible if they meet the age and qualification criteria, but must inform their Head of Office in writing and furnish a No Objection Certificate at the time of document verification.
  • Candidates debarred by OPSC, another State PSC, or UPSC from appearing in any examination/interview for a specific period are not eligible to apply during that period.

OPSC AAE Age Limit

CategoryAge Limit
All Candidates21 to 42 years as on 1 January 2026
Date of Birth RangeNot earlier than 2 January 1984 and not later than 1 January 2005

Age Relaxation

CategoryRelaxation
SEBC / SC / ST / Women / Ex-Servicemen5 years
Persons with Disabilities (40% or more permanent disability)10 years
PwD candidates belonging to SEBC/SC/STCumulative 15 years

OPSC AAE Pay Scale 2026

ParticularsDetails
Pay LevelLevel-10, Cell-1 of Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017
Starting Basic Pay₹44,900 per month
Pre-revised ScalePB-2 ₹9,300–₹34,800 with Grade Pay of ₹4,600
Other BenefitsUsual Dearness Allowance and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time

OPSC AAE Selection Process

  • Selection is through a competitive examination comprising a Written Examination followed by a Personality Test (Interview).

OPSC AAE Syllabus Highlights

  • The syllabus is at Bachelor's Degree standard. Key topics include:
  • Paper-I, Section A (General Engineering): Computer programming & data structures, workshop practice, applied electronics & instrumentation, common statistical data on agriculture, units & dimensions, surveying & levelling, building construction & cost estimation, greenhouse design.
  • Paper-I, Section B (Farm Machinery & Power): Farm machinery, farm power, tractor systems & controls, farm power/machinery management, human engineering & safety, precision agriculture, renewable energy engineering, systems engineering.
  • Paper-II, Section A (Agricultural Processing & Food Engineering): Engineering properties of food materials, grain processing, drying & storage of crops, horticultural produce processing, thermal processing, food laws (FSSAI, BIS, Codex).
  • Paper-II, Section B (Soil & Water Conservation Engineering): Fluid mechanics, irrigation engineering, drainage engineering, groundwater/wells/pumps, hydrology, soil & water conservation engineering and watershed management.

How to Apply for OPSC AAE Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the official website opsc.gov.in and carefully read the full advertisement before filling the online application.
  • Register and complete the automated, system-driven online application form; ensure all information entered is accurate before submission.
  • Upload a scanned passport-size photograph (unsigned and unattested, within the last 6 months), scanned full signature, and scanned Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI), all clearly identifiable.
  • Pay the examination fee of ₹700 online (except SC/ST/PwD candidates, who are exempted).
  • Upload all required certificates and documents in original scanned form via the Commission's e-Chayan portal.
  • On successful submission, a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) will be assigned.
  • Verify the submitted copy of the application; to modify any information, cancel and reapply within the last date.
  • Take a printout of the finally submitted registration and application form, sign the declaration, and retain it along with copies of the required certificates for verification when asked.
  • Download the Admission Certificate from the OPSC website before the written exam date and carry it to the examination centre.

Documents Required

  • HSC or equivalent certificate (proof of date of birth)
  • Intermediate/+2 examination certificate
  • Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering certificate from a recognised University/Institution
  • Mark sheets for all examinations from HSC to the Bachelor's Degree (including any failed attempts, if applicable)
  • Four recent passport-size photographs (unsigned and unattested, within 6 months)
  • Caste certificate in support of SEBC/SC/ST claim, where applicable (SEBC certificate must be issued on or after 29 August 2023)
  • Odia Test Pass certificate, or equivalent certificate as specified in the eligibility conditions
  • Permanent Disability Certificate (40% or more) from the concerned Medical Board, where applicable
  • Release Certificate for Ex-Servicemen, along with a notarised Affidavit (format at Appendix-B)
  • No Objection Certificate from the Competent Authority/Head of Office, where applicable
  • Proof of identity (Aadhaar/EPIC/Driving Licence/Passport/PAN Card)
  • Identity Certificate/Card for Third Gender/Transgender candidates, where applicable

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Q3. What is the age limit for OPSC AAE?

  • Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years as on 1 January 2026, subject to applicable relaxation for SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen/PwD candidates.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required?

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering from a recognised University or Institution; no other equivalent qualification is accepted.

Q6. What is the pay scale?

  • Starting basic pay of ₹44,900 per month at Level-10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017, plus usual allowances.
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