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The OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 has released a notification for the recruitment of Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) for 124 posts in the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment. These Group B, Class II posts offer the candidates with a pay scale of Rs. 9,300-34,800/- with a grade pay of Rs. 4,600/- plus some additional allowances. Out of the total vacancies. 42 are reserved for women candidates.
Interested candidates can apply online from 12th November 2024 through the official website at opsc.gov.in as the application link remains active till 11th December 2024. Candidates should refer to this article for complete details on eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, and more.
OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024: Summary
The OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 aims to fill the Assistant Agriculture Officer positions to enhance agricultural services in the state of Odisha. Given below is an overview table that the candidate can refer to access all information regarding this OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024.
| OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024: Summary | |
|---|---|
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) |
| Department | Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment |
| Vacancies | 124 |
| Online Application Link | 12th November 2024 [ongoing] |
| Last Date of Application | 11th December 2024 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination, Interview |
| Salary | Rs. 9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4600 |
| Last Date | December 11, 2024 |
| Official Website | www.opsc.gov.in |
OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF
Candidates must visit the official website before applying for the OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 to access the official notification PDF. Below we have also provided the notification PDF that contains all the information about OPSC AAO Recruitment like eligibility criteria, the selection process, how to apply, and more. Click on the below direct link to download the PDF right now.
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OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 Apply Online
The online application process for OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 started on 12th November 2024 and will be active till 11th December 2024 on the official website at opsc.gov.in. Candidates must also check the adda247 website for all new updates. We have provided an active link below. Candidates with required eligibility criteria must apply online before the last date to avoid last minute rush. Applicants are required to have a valid Email ID and Mobile Number for registering and creating login credentials.
OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 -Apply Online (Link active)
OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 Vacancy
The total number of vacancies announced for the OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 is 124 for various categories like unreserved, SEBC, SC and ST. Under this, a total of 42 vacancies are reserved only for women. Candidates must refer to the below table for more information.
| Sr. No. | Categories | Total Vacancies | Women (w) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UR (Unreserved) | 45 | 15 |
| 2 | SEBC (Socially & Economically Backward Classes) | 14 | 5 |
| 3 | SC (Scheduled Caste) | 24 | 8 |
| 4 | ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 41 | 14 |
| Total | 124 | 42 |
OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Based on Educational Qualifications
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Ag.) or Horticulture (B.Sc. Horticulture) from a recognized university or institution. |
| Other Qualifications | No other equivalent qualifications will be accepted. |
Based on Age Limit
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SEBC, SC, ST, Women, Ex-servicemen | 5 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | 10 years (for disability of 40% or more) |
| PWD from SEBC, SC, ST categories | 15 years |
Note: Age relaxation is only applicable on those candidates who have some permanent disabilities, with reservation for PWD specifically for those in the OL (MNR) category. If a candidate qualifies for multiple relaxations, only that candidate will be able to apply who is most beneficial.
OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 Salary
The position under the OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 offers a salary in Level 10 of the pay matrix, as per ORSP rules, 2017, with a pay scale of Rs. 9,300/- to 34,800/- along with a grade pay of Rs. 4,600/-
OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 Selection Procedure
All the eligible candidates will be selected in this OPSC AAO Recruitment 2024 based on their performance in the written examination and the interview round. For more details, refer to the below table provided.
| Selection Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 200 Marks |
| Interview | 25 Marks (Candidates will be shortlisted based on written exam score) |
| Merit List | Final merit list will be based on the combined marks of both the Written Examination and the Interview. The number of candidates in the merit list will be equal to the number of vacancies. |
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