Why Apply for OPSC AAE 2026?

• Job Security: Permanent Class-II (Group-B) post under Odisha Government.
• Attractive Pay: Level-10 (₹44,900) plus DA, HRA, and other allowances as per 7th CPC.
• Career Growth: Promotional avenues up to Senior Administrative Grade.
• Work Location: Across Odisha – a chance to serve in the agriculture sector.
• Reservation Benefits: Separate quota for women, SEBC, SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, and PwD.

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

1. Visit the official website: opsc.gov.in.
2. Read the full advertisement (Advt. 08/2026-27) carefully.
3. Register and fill the online application form with accurate details.
4. Upload scanned passport-size photo (within 6 months), signature, and left-hand thumb impression.
5. Pay the fee (if applicable) via online mode.
6. Upload all required documents in original scanned form via e-Chayan portal.
7. Submit the form and note the Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN).
8. Take a printout of the final application form, sign it, and keep it for future reference.
9. 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.

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)

⚠️ Important Conditions

• Reservation for SC/ST/SEBC only for Odisha domicile.
• Women candidates must submit caste certificate showing "daughter of".
• OBC certificate not accepted in lieu of SEBC.
• Caste status once entered cannot be changed.
• Unfilled women vacancies will be filled by male candidates of same category.
• Malpractice leads to disqualification and 3-year debarment.
• Selection list does not guarantee appointment; final suitability is verified by Government.
• Complaints about exam conduct must be sent within 7 days to [email protected].

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