Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)

Assistant Horticulture Officer (Group-B) Recruitment 2026

Quick Summary

OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026 invites online applications for 22 Group-B posts in the Odisha Horticulture Service under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment.

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Job Location

Odisha

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Salary / Pay Scale

Level-10, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix (pre-revised PB-2, Rs. 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,600/-)

Brief Information

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released Advertisement No. 06 of 2026-27 for direct recruitment to 22 posts of Assistant Horticulture Officer (Group-B) in Class-II of the Odisha Horticulture Service, under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment. Online applications will be accepted from 28.07.2026 to 28.08.2026 (5:00 P.M.) through the official OPSC website.

Full Information

Syllabus for Written Examination

Paper I Topics: Agro Meteorology, Soil and Nutrition, Water Management, Weed Management, Dry Land Farming, Integrated Farming System, Seed Technology, Plant Protection, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Statistics.

Paper II Topics: Plant Propagation and Nursery Management, Fruit Crops, Plantation Crops, Vegetable Crops, Spices, Condiments, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Ornamental Horticulture.

Required Documents for Verification

  • HSC or equivalent certificate (proof of date of birth)
  • Intermediate/+2 Examination Certificate
  • B.Sc. Degree Certificate in Horticulture/Agriculture
  • Odia Test Pass Certificate
📅 Important DatesLive
💳 Application FeeSecure
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Eligibility Criteria

A candidate must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture [B.Sc. (Horticulture)] or Agriculture [B.Sc. (Agriculture)] from any recognized University or Institution. Must be able to read, write, and speak Odia.

Selection Process

Written Examination (200 Marks) + Personality Test/Interview (25 Marks)

Age Limit (Calculated as on Notification)

Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
27 Years
Post Wise Vacancy Details
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How to Fill Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Online Form 2026

  • Candidate can apply between the specified dates in the notification.
  • Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Recruitment Application Form in Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC).
  • Kindly Check and Collect the All Document - Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
  • Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form - Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
  • Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
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