Learn about the OPSC AAO Recruitment 2022 here: Eligibility Criteria, Selection Process, and more!

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) announced 261 vacancies for Assistant Agriculture Officers in class 2 of group B under the Department of Agriculture and Farmer Empowerment in its official notification on July 15th, 2022. Aspiring candidates can apply for this OPSC AAO Recruitment 2022 by applying online on the OPSC official website between July 29th and August 29th, 2022. To avoid any discrepancies during the selection process, candidates should have a thorough understanding of the eligibility criteria and selection process before applying for OPSC AAO positions.

• Candidates must be between the ages of 21 and 38. Continue reading the article for more information on the upper age limit for various categories.
• To be considered for the OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer position, applicants must pass a written exam as well as an interview.
• If a candidate is hired as an OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officier, their monthly salary will range between Rs. 9,300 and Rs. 34,800/-, with a Rs. 4,600/- grade pay (Level 10).

Check out the overview of the OPSC AAO Notification 2022 below:

OPSC AAO Recruitment 2022 Overview
Name of Organization	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Official Website	opsc.gov.in
Post Name	Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO)
Total Vacancy	261
Start date to Apply	July 29th, 2022
Last Date to Apply	August 29th, 2022
Admit Card Release Date	To be notified
Exam Date	To be notified
Result Date	To be notified

OPSC AAO Recruitment 2022: Total Vacancy

The OPSC AAO notification mentions 261 vacancies for the position of Assistant Agriculture Officer. The same recruitment drive will begin on July 29th, 2022, and only online applications will be accepted. The following categories of OPSC AAO vacancies are available:

• Out of 261 seats, 10 are reserved for people with disabilities (more than 40%).
• There are 8 seats reserved for ex-servicemen and 3 seats reserved for athletes out of a total of 261 seats.
• Candidates who fall into any of the above-mentioned categories, namely persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen, or athletes, will be adjusted according to the categories listed below.

Categories	Vacancies
Unreserved	140
SEBC	14
SC	45
ST	62
Total	261

Download OPSC AAO Recruitment 2022 official notification

Apply online for OPSC AAO Recruitment 2022

The OPSC AAO recruitment 2022 application will only be accepted online; no other method will be accepted. Candidates can apply online by following the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Go to the OPSC Official Website.

Step 2: Before applying, read all of the instructions on the OPSC portal.

Step 3: Next, begin filling out the online application.

Step 4: Fill out all of the required information requested on the application, including a scanned photograph, signature, and left thumb impression.

Step 5: Follow that, save and print the application for later use.

Application Fee

All the candidates who are applying for the post of Assistant Agriculture Officer are exempted from paying any application or examination fee as per the G.A. & P.G. Department Notification.

OPSC AAO Recruitment 2022: Documents Required 

Candidates who successfully qualify the written test will be summoned for the personal interview round. While going for the interview, they are required to bring the following documents with them for verification of their eligibility as specified in the OPSC AAO notification:

• The HSC or equivalent certificate is in support of the candidate’s age declaration.
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture/Horticulture from a recognised university/institute.
• B.Sc Agriculture/Horticulture Marksheets along with two recent passport-sized photos
• Identification proof
• certificate of caste, disability, and passing the ODIA Test.
• Ex-Discharge Servicemen’s Certificate, issued by the Commander of the last unit served.
• NOC issued by the competent authority
• Sports certificate issued by Odisha’s Director of Sports

Note: All the documents must be self-attested along with the date, and candidates should also write “Submitted by Me” on all the documents.

OPSC AAO Recruitment 2022: Selection Process

In order to get selected for the post of Assistant Agriculture Officer, candidates need to clear the following rounds:

• Written Test
• Interview 
• Document Verification

OPSC AAO Recruitment 2022: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should carefully review the detailed OPSC AAO recruitment 2022 eligibility criteria outlined in the OPSC AAO notification 2022 to check whether they are eligible or not. Because if they aren’t, they will be eliminated from the selection process.

Education Qualifications

Candidates must meet the educational requirements to be considered for the position of Assistant Agriculture Officer at the OPSC. 

• Candidates must have a bachelor of science degree in agriculture/horticulture from a recognised university/institute.
• Candidates must be able to read and write Odia.

Age Limit and Age Relaxation

The maximum and minimum age limits of the candidates are as follows:

• Minimum age limit: 21 years
• Maximum age limit: 38 years
• Age relaxation limit: Refer to the table given below:

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment Age Relaxation
Category	Age Relaxation
SEBC/ST/SC/ Women/Ex-Servicemen	5 years
PWD with 40% disability	10 years
PWD from SEBC/SC/ST	15 years

Nationality Criteria

A candidate should be an Indian citizen in order to apply for OPSC AAO Recruitment 2022.

OPSC AAO Recruitment 2022: Exam Pattern

The OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Exam consists of two papers, each with domain-specific questions. Candidates who pass both papers will be eligible for the personal interview round.

• The exam will be divided into two sections: 1st and 2nd Papers
• Each paper will contain 100 multiple-choice questions.
• Each correct response will fetch one mark, and each incorrect answer will result in a 0.25 mark deduction.
• The exam will last 4 hours in total.
• The interview will be of 25 marks.

Odisha Assistant Agriculture Officer Exam Pattern
Papers	Questions	Marks	Duration
1	100	100	2 hours
2	100	100	2 hours
Total	200	200	4 hours

Check out the detailed OPSC AAO Syllabus and exam pattern here!

OPSC AAO Salary Details

The selected candidates will get a handsome package, which includes various perks and benefits. The OPSC AAO salary details are given below:

Post	Salary	Pay scale	Grade Pay
Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO)	Rs 9,300-34,800/-	Level 10	Rs. 4600/-

We hope you found this article on OPSC AAO Recruitment 2022 helpful. Stick around to learn about the OPSC AAO syllabus and salary structure.

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