OPSC AAE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 48 Assistant Agriculture Engineer Vacancies

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer (AAE) Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF has been officially released for 48 Assistant Agriculture Engineer vacancies in the Odisha Agricultural Engineering Service. Eligible B.Tech/B.E Agriculture Engineering candidates looking for Government Jobs 2026, Engineering Jobs, or Sarkari Naukri updates can apply online from 28 August 2026 to 28 September 2026. Detailed eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, selection process, salary details, and the direct apply link are provided below.

About Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)

The Odisha Public Service Commission, headquartered in Cuttack, is the constitutional body responsible for recruiting candidates to Group-A and Group-B posts in the Odisha state government. Since technical engineering posts under state agriculture departments open up only occasionally, this Assistant Agriculture Engineer drive is a valuable opportunity for Agriculture Engineering graduates seeking a permanent, gazetted government career under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment.

OPSC AAE Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

Age and qualification are reckoned as on 1 January 2026. Candidates are advised to submit the online application well ahead of the closing date to avoid last-hour rush.

OPSC AAE Vacancy Details 2026

The category-wise vacancy distribution for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Recruitment 2026 is given in the table below:

Within the total 48 posts, 1 post is reserved for Ex-Servicemen, 3 posts for Persons with Disabilities (Hard of Hearing), and 3 posts for Persons with Disabilities (Multiple Disabilities). The number of vacancies is subject to change by the Government without notice.

Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for Assistant Agriculture Engineer must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering (B.Tech/B.E) from a University or Institution recognised by any State Government or the Government of India. No other equivalent qualification is accepted for this post. Candidates must also be able to read, write, and speak Odia, satisfying at least one of the prescribed Odia-language qualification conditions specified in the official notification.

Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 42 Years

Age Relaxation

OPSC AAE Salary Details & Pay Scale

Selected candidates for Assistant Agriculture Engineer will receive a monthly salary as per the Odisha government pay matrix:

Selection Process

The selection process for OPSC AAE Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:

• Written Examination (200 Marks – Paper I: General Engineering; Paper II: Agricultural Processing, Food Engineering & Soil-Water Conservation Engineering)
• Personality Test / Interview (25 Marks)
• Document Verification (DV)

Both written papers are Objective Type (MCQ) with OMR-based evaluation, and negative marking of 25% is applied for each wrong answer. Candidates meeting the qualifying marks are shortlisted for interview in a ratio of about 1:2 of the advertised vacancies, and the final select list is prepared on aggregate marks out of 225 (Written Examination + Interview).

Application Fee

Required Documents for Online Application

• Recent Passport Size Photograph (Unsigned, Unattested)
• Scanned Signature and Left-Hand Thumb Impression
• HSC/Matriculation Certificate (Age Proof)
• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering Certificate & Mark Sheets
• Odia Test Pass / Equivalent Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid Email ID and Mobile Number

How to Apply Online for OPSC AAE Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website: opsc.gov.in and read the full advertisement carefully.
2. Register and complete the online application form with accurate details.
3. Upload a scanned photograph, signature, and Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI) as specified.
4. Pay the application fee of ₹700 online (SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted).
5. Upload all required certificates and documents through the Commission's e-Chayan portal.
6. Verify all entries carefully; a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) will be assigned on submission.
7. Take a printout of the finally submitted application and retain it along with certificate copies for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Important Links & Direct Apply Links