OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026 – 22

India Public Job; India; On-site; INR 658,440 - 714,240; Full time

Job summary

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced 22 vacancies for Assistant Horticulture Officer (Group-B, Class-II) in the Odisha Horticulture Service.

Eligibility requires a B.Sc. in Horticulture or Agriculture and Odia language proficiency. Applications open 28 July 2026 and close 28 August 2026 at opsc.gov.in. Salary is Level-10: Basic ₹44,900 with DA/HRA; in-hand around ₹59,000–₹64,000 per month for new entrants.

Qualifications

• Educational qualification: B.Sc. in Horticulture or Agriculture from a recognised university.
• Language: Odia reading/writing/speaking as per Odisha government rules.

Education

B.Sc. in Horticulture or Agriculture

Job description

OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026 – 22

India Govt Public Job Research Team · Govt Job Expert

OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026 — 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, Class-II) in the Odisha Horticulture Service, under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment. Online applications are open from 28 July to 28 August 2026 at opsc.gov.in. Check eligibility, salary, exam pattern and how to apply below.

Post Name

22

Status

Open

Salary (Pay Level-10)

Level-10, Cell-1 (ORSP 2017) — Basic ₹44,900 (pre-revised PB-2 ₹9,300–34,800 + GP ₹4,600), plus DA, HRA and other allowances. Approx. in-hand ₹59,000–₹64,000/month for a new entrant.

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About OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026

The Odisha Public Service Commission conducts recruitment for the Assistant Horticulture Officer (Group-B) post under the Odisha Horticulture Service. Through Advertisement No. 06 of 2026-27, OPSC will fill 22 vacancies via a competitive written examination followed by a personality test (interview). Candidates holding a B.Sc. in Horticulture or Agriculture, meeting the age and Odia-language requirements, can apply online at opsc.gov.in before the last date.

Event

Date

Application Start Date 28 July 2026

Application Last Date 28 August 2026 (5:00 PM)

Tentative Written Exam Date 27 September 2026

Post

UR

SC

ST

Total

Assistant Horticulture Officer 6 (2‑W) 7 (2‑W) 9 (3‑W) 22 (7‑W)

“W” = vacancies reserved for women within that category. Verify the exact category break-up (including SEBC/EWS/PwBD) in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Requirement

Details

Educational Qualification B.Sc. in Horticulture or B.Sc. in Agriculture from a recognised university (no other equivalent qualification accepted)

Language Must be able to read, write and speak Odia (as per Odisha government rules)

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

Category

Min Age

Max Age

UR / General 21 42

SC / ST / SEBC / Women 21 47 (+5 yrs relaxation)

Age relaxation for reserved categories is as per Odisha government rules — confirm the exact upper limit for your category in the notification.

Application Fee

Category

Fee

UR / SEBC ₹700

SC / ST / PwD (Odisha) Nil

Fee is paid online (card / UPI / net banking / wallet) and is refunded only to candidates who actually appear in both papers of the written examination.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Stage

Details

Written Examination 200 marks — two papers (100 marks each) on Horticulture/Agriculture subjects

Personality Test / Interview 25 marks

Document Verification Final stage for shortlisted candidates

Confirm the exact paper-wise syllabus and marking scheme in the official notification.

Documents Required

• HSC / 10th certificate (for date of birth)
• +2 / Intermediate certificate
• B.Sc. (Horticulture/Agriculture) degree & all marksheets
• Caste / category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC) if applicable
• PwD / Ex-Serviceman certificate if applicable
• Proof of identity (Aadhaar / other)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q How many Assistant Horticulture Officer posts are there in OPSC 2026?

A There are 22 vacancies under Advertisement No. 06 of 2026-27, including 7 reserved for women.

Q What is the salary of an OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer?

A The post is in Pay Level-10 (Cell-1), Basic ₹44,900 (pre-revised PB-2 ₹9,300–34,800 + GP ₹4,600), with an approximate in-hand of ₹59,000–₹64,000 per month for a new entrant.

Q What is the age limit for OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer 2026?

A Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years as on 01.01.2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per Odisha rules.

Q When is the OPSC AHO written exam?

A The written examination is tentatively scheduled for 27 September 2026.

Q What is the application fee for OPSC AHO 2026?

A ₹700 for UR/SEBC candidates; SC/ST/PwD candidates of Odisha are exempt. The fee is refunded only if you appear in both written papers.

Q What qualification is needed for OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer?

A A B.Sc. in Horticulture or Agriculture from a recognised university, plus the ability to read, write and speak Odia.

Download and read Advertisement No. 06 of 2026-27 from opsc.gov.in Step 1

Confirm your B.Sc. (Horticulture/Agriculture) meets the qualification exactly

Check your age is within 21–42 years as on 01.01.2026 (with relaxation if eligible)

Check your age is within 21–42 years as on 01.01.2026 (with relaxation if eligible) Step 3

Keep scanned photo, signature and certificates ready in the required format

Keep scanned photo, signature and certificates ready in the required format Step 4

Keep UPI / card / net banking ready for the ₹700 fee (UR/SEBC)

Keep UPI / card / net banking ready for the ₹700 fee (UR/SEBC) Step 5

Apply well before 28 August 2026 (5 PM) — don’t wait for the last day Step 6

After submitting, download and save the application printout

After submitting, download and save the application printout Step 7

Tick each step as you complete it before the deadline

1 Build a strong base in core Horticulture and Agriculture subjects — the written exam is entirely subject-based across two papers.

2 Follow the official OPSC syllabus for the exact topics and weightage in each paper.

3 Practise previous OPSC AHO / Agriculture Officer question papers to learn the pattern.

4 Prepare for the 25-mark interview alongside — it can decide the final merit in a small-vacancy exam.

Apply through the official OPSC portal for Assistant Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026 before 28 August 2026.

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