OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released notification against advt. no. 28 of 2024 regarding the recruitment of 145 posts of Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) in Class 2 of Group B category of Odisha Agriculture and Food Protection Service under Department of Agriculture &Farmer’s Empowerment.
The Online Applications for the same will start from 28th January 2024 till 28th February 2024. Interested and eligible students can click on the direct link mentioned below to apply for it when the link gets activated on the official website i.e. @opsc.gov.in. Read the complete article complete details, eligibility, pay scale, etc.
OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024- Overview
OPSC has issued a notification on 20th January regarding the recruitment of 145 Assistant Agriculture Officers in the agriculture department of the state. Check the tabular table below to have a view of the OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024.
| OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 | |
| Organization Name | Odisha Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | Assistant Agriculture Officer |
| Vacancies | 145 |
| Application Staring Date | 28th January 2024 |
| Application Closing Date | 28th February 2024 |
| Category | Odisha Govt Jobs |
| Selection Mode | Written ExamInterview |
| Location | Odisha |
| Official Site | opsc.gov.in |
OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024- Important Dates
The notification for OPSC AAO Recruitment has been released on 20th January 2024 for which the board will start accepting online applications from 28th January 2024. Below shows a tabular table regarding information about the important dates of OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2024.
| OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024- Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| Online Application Starts | 28th January 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28th February 2024 |
| Last Date to Submit Registered Application | 07th March 2024 |
| Admit Card Release Date | To Be Notified Soon |
| Written Exam Date | To Be Notified Soon |
OPSC AAO Recruitment Notification 2024
OPSC will start the registration process for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2024 from 28th January 2024 for which the notification has been released on 20th January 2024. Till then, the interested students can go through the notification carefully for complete information from the direct link provided below:
OPSC AAO Recruitment Vacancy 2024
OPSC has announced a total of 145 vacancies of Assistant Agriculture Officer in the Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Empowerment. A detailed vacancy distribution is shown below in the tabular form:
| OPSC AAO Vacancy 2024 | |
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 62 (21-w) |
| SEBC | 14 (05-w) |
| SC | 20 (07-w) |
| ST | 27 (09-w) |
| Total | 123 (42-w) |
OPSC AAO Online Application Link
The Onlne Application for the 145 posts of AAO in OPSC will start from 28th January 2024 and the process continues till 28th February 2024. The candidates can submit their Application form from 28th February till 07th March 2024. A direct link is provided below which will activate from 28th January 2024. Interested students can link on the below link to apply for OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 from 28th January Onwards.
Link to Apply for OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 (Inactive)
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How to apply for OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024?
Candidates can apply for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2024 through online mode only. The online process has not started yet, interested students can directly apply from the link above-mentioned or follow the steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official website i.e. opsc.gov.in
- Click on Apply Online Option.
- Search for AAO advertisement and then click on the New User option
- Fill in the details properly which are asked along with photo and signature
- Submit the form and pay the Application Fee.
- Take a printout of the application for future use.
OPSC AAO Recruitment Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay some Application Fees set by the Board. The Fee structure for OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 is described below:
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR/ SEBC | Rs 500/- |
| SC/ST/PwD | Rs 0/- |
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Eligibility Criteria
A person who wants to be an Assistant Agriculture Officer in OPSC must fulfil the minimum parameters of qualifications set by OPSC. Candidates must fulfil the qualifications that are mentioned below.
Education Qualification
A candidate who is willing to apply for OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 must possess a Bachelor Degree of Science(B.Sc) in Agriculture/Horticulture from any recognized University or Institution.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2024)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| UR | 21 | 38 |
| S.E.B.C/SC/ST/Women/Ex-Serviceman | 21 | 43 |
| Pwd | 21 | 48 |
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment Selection Process
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2024 exam will comprise of a Written exam followed by an Interview only for those students who have cleared the exam. Below shows a complete overview of the OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 Selection Process.
| Exam Type | Marks | Duration |
| Written ExamPaper 1Paper2 | 100 marks100 marks | 2 hours2 hours |
| Interview | 25 marks | ———- |
NOTE: There will be 0.25 marks of negative marking for every wrong answer marked in the written exam.
OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2024 written exam will consist of 2 papers for 100 marks each with time duration of 2 hours for each. Details information about exam pattern is shown below:
OPSC AAO Paper 1 Exam Pattern
UNIT-1
| Name of Topic | Number of questions | Number of Marks |
| Agronomy | 12 Marks | 35 Marks |
| Farming System & sustainable agriculture | 5 Marks | |
| Principle of organic farming | 6 Marks | |
| Crop Production Technology | 12 Marks |
UNIT-2
| Name of Topic | Number of questions | Number of Marks |
| Production Technology of Horticulture crops (Fruit) | 7 Marks | 20 Marks |
| Production Technology of Horticulture crops (Vegetables) | 8 Marks | |
| Production Technology of Horticulture crops (Floriculture Crops) | 5 Marks |
UNIT-3
| Name of Topic | Number of questions | Number of Marks |
| Field Crops | 6 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Horticulture crops | 4 Marks | |
| Entomology | 14 Marks | |
| Nematode pest of Horticulture crops & their managements | 6 Marks |
UNIT-4
| Name of Topic | Number of questions | Number of Marks |
| Agriculture & sericulture | 3 Marks | 15 Marks |
| Agrometeorology & Climate Change | 7 Marks | |
| Forestry | 5 Marks |
OPSC AAO Paper 2 Exam Pattern
UNIT-1
| Name of Topic | Number of questions | Number of Marks |
| Geoinformatics & Nano-Technology | 5 Marks | 35 Marks |
| Fundamentals of soil science | 10 Marks | |
| soil fertility & nutrition management | 10 Marks | |
| problematics soils and their management | 10 Marks |
UNIT-2
| Name of Topic | Number of questions | Number of Marks |
| Principals of seeds technology | 7 Marks | 25 Marks |
| Genetics & Plant breeding | 11 Marks | |
| Introduction of crop physiology | 7 Marks |
UNIT-3
| Name of Topic | Number of questions | Number of Marks |
| Fundamentals of agriculture extension education | 8 Marks | 30 Marks |
| Agriculture economics | 6 Marks | |
| Fundamentals of statistics methods | 5 Marks | |
| Agri-business management | 5 Marks | |
| Agriculture marketing trade prices | 6 Marks |
UNIT-4
| Name of Topic | Number of questions | Number of Marks |
| Agriculture Heritage | 4 Marks | 10 Marks |
| Farmer empowerment schemes | 6 Marks |
OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Salary Structure
The state government provides a good salary for AAO posts as the job is of Group B category job, so one can expect a handsome salary for the job. Below shows the job structure of OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024.
| Job Profile | Scale of Pay |
| Assistant Agriculture Officer | Rs 9,300-34,800/-Grade Pay Rs 4600/-(Level 10) |
OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024- FAQs
Q. When will the online application process start for OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024?
Ans. The Online Application Process will start on 28th January 2024.
Q. Is there any negative marking in the OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 written exam?
Ans. Yes, there will be 0.25 marks of negative marking for every wrong answer.