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OPSC AAE Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise Breakdown
- Reserved for Ex-Servicemen: 1 post | PwD Category-II (Hard of Hearing): 3 posts | PwD Category-IV (Multiple Disabilities): 3 posts (within total 48).
OPSC AAE Eligibility 2026 – Educational Qualification
- Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering from a recognized University/Institution. No other degree is accepted.
- Mandatory Odia Knowledge: Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia. Proof can be any of:
- Passed Middle School with Odia as a language subject; OR
- Passed Matriculation with Odia as medium of examination (non-language subject); OR
- Passed Odia as language subject in Class VII from a recognized school; OR
- Passed Odia test at Middle English School Standard by School & Mass Education Dept., Odisha.
- Other Conditions: Indian citizen, sound health, not more than one living spouse (unless exempted), serving govt employees need NOC, not debarred by any PSC/UPSC.
OPSC AAE Age Limit & Relaxation
- Age Relaxation: SEBC/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen: 5 years; PwD (40%+ disability): 10 years; PwD + SC/ST/SEBC: cumulative 15 years. Only one relaxation benefit.
OPSC AAE Pay Scale 2026
- Note: Appointees on or after 1 Jan 2005 are covered under NPS (National Pension System).
OPSC AAE Application Fee 2026
- Fee refunded only to candidates who appear in both papers of the written exam. Incomplete applications without fee (unless exempted) will be rejected.
OPSC AAE Selection Process 2026
- Stage 1: Written Examination (200 marks)
- Both papers are Objective Type (MCQ) with OMR evaluation. Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.
- Stage 2: Personality Test (Interview) – 25 marks
- Shortlisted candidates in ratio 1:2 (category-wise) will be called for interview. Final merit based on total marks (225).
OPSC AAE Syllabus Highlights
- Paper-I, Section A: Computer programming, data structures, workshop practice, electronics, surveying, building construction, greenhouse design.
- Paper-I, Section B: Farm machinery, farm power, tractor systems, precision agriculture, renewable energy.
- Paper-II, Section A: Engineering properties of food materials, grain processing, drying, storage, thermal processing, food laws.
- Paper-II, Section B: Fluid mechanics, irrigation, drainage, groundwater, hydrology, soil & water conservation.
- Full syllabus available in Appendix-A of the official notification.
️ How to Apply for OPSC AAE Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website: opsc.gov.in.
- Read the full advertisement (Advt. 08/2026-27) carefully.
- Register and fill the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload scanned passport-size photo (within 6 months), signature, and left-hand thumb impression.
- Pay the fee (if applicable) via online mode.
- Upload all required documents in original scanned form via e-Chayan portal.
- Submit the form and note the Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN).
- Take a printout of the final application form, sign it, and keep it for future reference.
- Download the admit card (Admission Certificate) from the OPSC website before the exam.
- Important: Applications through any other mode will be rejected. Do not attach original certificates; only self-attested copies are required at verification.
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Documents Required for OPSC AAE Application
- HSC/Matriculation certificate (date of birth proof)
- Intermediate/+2 certificate
- Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering certificate & mark sheets
- Four recent passport-size photographs (unsigned, unattested, within 6 months)
- Caste certificate (if applicable) – SEBC certificate issued on or after 29 Aug 2023
- Odia Test Pass certificate or equivalent
- PwD certificate (40% or more disability) from Medical Board
- Ex-Servicemen release certificate & notarized affidavit (Appendix-B)
- No Objection Certificate (if serving govt employee)
- Identity proof (Aadhaar/EPIC/Driving Licence/Passport/PAN)
- Transgender/Third Gender identity certificate (if applicable)
2. What is the salary for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer?
- The basic pay is ₹44,900 per month in Level-10 of the pay matrix, plus allowances.
3. What is the educational qualification required for OPSC AAE?
- Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering from a recognized university.
4. Is there any age relaxation for SC/ST candidates?
- Yes, SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen get 5 years relaxation; PwD get 10 years; cumulative up to 15 years for PwD+SC/ST/SEBC.
5. What is the selection process for OPSC AAE?
- Selection is based on a Written Examination (200 marks) followed by an Interview (25 marks).
8. Is the application fee refundable?
- Yes, the fee is refunded to candidates who appear in both papers of the written exam.
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