Applications are open. Apply before 28 Aug 2026 — 13 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Odisha Public Service Commission has notified recruitment for 22 posts under Advt. No. 06 of 2026-27. Applications are accepted online from 28 Jul 2026 to 28 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is A B.Sc. in Horticulture or Agriculture, with Odia proficiency, and the age limit is 21 to 42 years before category relaxation is applied. The vacancies are spread across 4 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Written examination, Interview and Final merit on the combined 225 marks. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of Level 10, Cell 1 of the pay matrix — pre-revised PB-2 ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with grade pay of ₹4,600. The place of posting is Horticulture Department, Odisha. The examination is currently scheduled for 27 Sept 2026, which leaves a defined window to work back from when planning preparation.
The application fee is ₹700 for Unreserved and SEBC, and no fee is payable by SC, ST and PwD. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 22 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A B.Sc. in Horticulture or Agriculture, with Odia proficiency
- Age limit: 21 to 42 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: Level 10, Cell 1 of the pay matrix — pre-revised PB-2 ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with grade pay of ₹4,600
- Application fee: ₹700 for Unreserved and SEBC, no fee for SC, ST and PwD
- Last date to apply: 28 Aug 2026
- Examination expected on 27 Sept 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Odisha Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- Advt. No. 06 of 2026-27
- Total Vacancies
- 22
- Job Location
- Horticulture Department, Odisha
- Qualification
- A B.Sc. in Horticulture or Agriculture, with Odia proficiency
- Age Limit
- 21 – 42 years
- Salary
- Level 10, Cell 1 of the pay matrix — pre-revised PB-2 ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with grade pay of ₹4,600
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- www.opsc.gov.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 28 August 2026, 5.00 pm |
| Written examination (tentative) | 27 Sept 2026 |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved and SEBC | ₹700 | Online |
| SC, ST and PwD | Nil | — |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe — 3 for women | 9 |
| Scheduled Caste — 2 for women | 7 |
| Unreserved — 2 for women | 6 |
| SEBC | 0 |
| Total — including 1 Ex-Servicemen and 1 PwD post | 22 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Horticulture Officer | A Bachelor of Science in Horticulture or in Agriculture from a recognised institution. No equivalent qualification is accepted. Odia proficiency must be demonstrated through the specified educational credentials. |
- No equivalent qualification is accepted — it must be a B.Sc. in Horticulture or Agriculture.
- There are no SEBC seats in this advertisement; the 22 posts are split between ST, SC and Unreserved.
- Seven of the 22 posts are reserved for women.
- Unlike most OPSC papers, the written marks count towards the final merit rather than screening only.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, women and Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| Persons with 40% or more disability | 10 years |
| PwD candidates from SC or ST | 15 years cumulative |
Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026 — born between 2 January 1984 and 1 January 2005.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Horticulture Officer | Level 10, Cell 1 | Pre-revised PB-2 ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with grade pay of ₹4,600 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Written examination — two objective papers of 100 marks each
- 2Interview — 25 marks
- 3Final merit on the combined 225 marks
Exam Pattern
Understanding the marking scheme is worth as much as the syllabus — attempt strategy depends on the negative marking below.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination — two objective papers of 100 marks each | — | 200 | 2 hours per paper |
| Interview | — | 25 | — |
| Total | — | 225 | — |
**Twenty-five per cent of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.** The final merit is the combined 225 marks.
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the OPSC portal and register.
- 2Complete the online application for Advertisement 06 of 2026-27.
- 3Upload your B.Sc. certificate and mark lists, Odia proficiency evidence, caste certificate where applicable, and photograph.
- 4Pay the fee online if it applies to your category.
- 5Submit before 5.00 pm on 28 August 2026.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Odisha Public Service CommissionVisit
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