OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026 — 22 Posts, Apply Online by 28 Aug (Odisha)

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the Assistant Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. 06 of 2026-27) for 22 Group-B vacancies under the Horticulture Department, Government of Odisha. As of July 2026, this Odisha sarkari naukri 2026 is open to graduates with a degree in Agriculture or Horticulture, offering permanent government service with competitive pay and career progression in one of Odisha's growing agricultural development sectors. Selected Assistant Horticulture Officers will be responsible for implementing horticulture development schemes, conducting extension activities for farmers, and supervising cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and spices across Odisha's districts. The OPSC AHO 2026 selection process consists of a Written Examination followed by Document Verification. The pay follows the Odisha Government Group-B pay scale with DA, HRA, and all applicable state government allowances. The OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer 2026 online application is available at opscechayan.in. The last date to apply for this Odisha govt job is 28 August 2026. Application fee is ₹700 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and nil for SC/ST/PwD applicants. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF at opsc.gov.in before applying.

Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture with Horticulture as a subject, or Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture (BSc Horticulture / BSc Agriculture with Horticulture specialisation) from a recognised university.

21 to 38 years as on the last date of application.

• SC/ST — 5 years relaxation
• OBC — 3 years relaxation
• PwD — 10 years relaxation as per Odisha Govt rules

• Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture with Horticulture as a subject, or Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture from a recognised university
• Age: 21 to 38 years as on the last date of application
• SC/ST — 5 years relaxation; OBC — 3 years; PwD — 10 years as per Odisha Govt rules
• Candidates must be Indian citizens and fulfil Odisha domicile requirements as per the official notification

General / OBC / EWS: ₹700 SC / ST / PwD: Nil Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card)

Pay Scale as per Odisha Government pay structure for Group-B posts under the Horticulture Department. Basic pay plus DA, HRA, and other state government allowances as applicable.

1. Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in and navigate to the Advertisements section
2. Click on the OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 06 of 2026-27) notification link
3. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully before applying
4. Visit the online application portal at opscechayan.in and register using your active email ID and mobile number
5. Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details
6. Upload scanned photograph and signature as per dimensions specified in the official notification
7. Pay application fee of ₹700 via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card (SC/ST/PwD: exempt)
8. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
9. Submit the application and download the confirmation receipt
10. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future document verification reference