The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) invites online applications for the recruitment of Assistant Agriculture Officers (AAO) in Class II (Group B) under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment. This is an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to join Odisha’s agriculture sector, please find below the details:
Key Details of the Recruitment
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Details |
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Post Name |
Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) |
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Number of Vacancies |
124 (including reserved seats for women, SC/ST, SEBC, and Persons with Disabilities) |
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Pay Scale |
₹ 9,300 – ₹ 34,800 + Grade Pay ₹ 4,600/- |
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Age Limit |
21–38 years (Relaxations apply as per rules) |
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Educational Qualification |
Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Agriculture) or Horticulture (B.Sc. Horticulture) |
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Mode of Application |
Online through OPSC's official website (http://opsc.gov.in) |
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Last date to Apply |
December 11, 2024 |
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Mode of Application |
Online |
Eligibility Criteria
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Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 38 years as of January 1, 2024. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories.
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Education: Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognized
Examination and Selection Process
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Written Examination:
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Consists of two objective-type papers, each with 100 marks.
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Covers multiple-choice questions with no negative marking for incorrect answers.
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The duration for each paper is 2 hours.
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Interview:
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Candidates who qualify for the written examination will proceed to the interview round, which is worth 25 marks.
How to Apply
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Candidates must apply online via the official OPSC website: http://opsc.gov.in.
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Ensure to upload a recent passport-sized photograph, full signature, and left-hand thumb impression (LTI) in the prescribed format.
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Upon successful submission, applicants will receive a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) for further communication.
For further details please visit the official OPSC website: http://opsc.gov.in.
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