OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 22 Posts

OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Application 2026: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has published an official recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. 06 of 2026-27) for recruitment to the posts of Assistant Horticulture Officer (Group-B) in Class-II of Odisha Horticulture Service.

These vacancies are under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha. Interested candidates meeting the educational qualification criteria can submit their applications online via the official OPSC portal.

OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates for OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Recruitment

• Official Notice Release Date: 18 July 2026
• Online Registration & Fee Payment Start Date: 28 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 28 August 2026 (Until 05:00 PM)
• Written Examination Date (Tentative): 27 September 2026 (Sunday)
• Exam Venues: Kataka & Bhubaneswar

OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Application Fee Details

• General / Unreserved Category Candidates: ₹700/-
• SC / ST / PwD Candidates (Odisha Domicile): NIL (Exempted)
• Payment Mode: Online mode only via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Wallets.
• Fee Refund Policy: The paid fee of ₹700/- will be refunded to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the Written Examination. Refund will be issued back to the original payment mode or the bank account provided in the application form.

OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Age Limit and Relaxations

The Age will be calculated as of 1 January 2026

• Minimum Age Limit: 21 Years
• Maximum Age Limit: 42 Years
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Upper Age Relaxations:

• SC / ST Category Candidates: 5 years relaxation.
• Women Candidates (All Categories): 5 years relaxation.
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 years relaxation.
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD – 40% or more): 10 years relaxation.
• PwD Candidates belonging to SC/ST: Cumulative 15 years relaxation.

OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Vacancy Breakup

A total of 22 vacancies are advertised. The category-wise distribution is detailed below in the exact sequence as provided in the official advertisement:

Horizontal Sub-Category Reservation

• Ex-Servicemen: 01 Post
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD – Cat-I LV): 01 Post

Note: Candidates belonging to Ex-Servicemen and PwD categories will be adjusted against the social categories (UR/SC/ST) to which they belong. In case of non-availability of eligible women candidates, the unfilled vacancies will be filled up by eligible male candidates of the same category.

OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Educational Qualification Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the essential qualification as on the online application closing date (28 August 2026):

• Degree Requirement: Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture [B.Sc. (Horticulture)] or Agriculture [B.Sc. (Agriculture)] from any recognized University or Institution in India.
• Ineligibility: No other equivalent qualification except a Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture will be accepted.
• Odia Language Requirement: Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak Odia, and must have passed Middle School / Class VII / Matriculation with Odia as a subject.

OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Pay Scale and Salary Structure

• Pay Level: Level-10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017.
• Pre-revised Scale: Pay Band-2 (₹9,300 – 34,800/-) with Grade Pay of ₹4,600/-.
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA) and other usual allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time.

OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Selection Process Details

Selection for Assistant Horticulture Officer will be made through a two-stage competitive examination:

1. Written Examination: Objective MCQ type pattern carrying 200 Marks.
2. Personality Test / Interview: Carries 25 Marks.
3. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates in a 1:2 ratio based on written test scores will be called for the interview and document verification.

OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Exam Pattern

The competitive written examination consists of two papers held on OMR sheets:

How to Apply Online for OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer 2026

• Visit the official website of OPSC at https://opsc.gov.in.
• Click on “Apply Online” and complete the initial registration process.
• Upon successful registration, a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) will be generated.
• Fill in personal attributes, category data, and B.Sc. Horticulture/Agriculture qualification marks accurately.
• Upload scanned images of your recent passport-size photograph, full signature, Left-Hand Thumb Impression (LTI), and essential certificates.
• Pay the application fee of ₹700/- online (if applicable) and enter your active bank details for the refund process.
• Submit the application form before the closing date (28 August 2026, 05:00 PM).
• Print out the submitted online application form and keep it safe for submission during Document Verification.

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Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC).

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