Odisha Public Service Commission is recruiting for 81 vacancies for the position of Assistant Soil Conservation Officer. These posts are located under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Odisha. The recruitment was announced in the 2024-25 cycle, and the roles are based in Odisha. Interested candidates should apply online at the OPSC website between July 16, 2024, and August 16, 2024.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization |
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name |
Assistant Soil Conservation Officer |
| Advt No. |
01 of 2024-25 |
| Vacancies |
81 |
| Job Location |
Odisha |
| Category |
Government Jobs |
Post Details
| S.No. |
Category |
No. of Posts |
Details |
| 1. |
Unreserved |
45 |
(15 reserved for women) |
| 2. |
SEBC |
11 |
(03 reserved for women) |
| 3. |
Scheduled Caste |
08 |
(03 reserved for women) |
| 4. |
Scheduled Tribe |
17 |
(06 reserved for women) |
| 5. |
Ex-Servicemen |
02 |
|
| 6. |
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) |
03 |
(Refer to table below for category breakdown) |
| 7. |
Sports Persons |
01 |
|
| Total |
|
81 |
(27 reserved for women) |
| S.No. |
Category |
No. of Posts |
| 1. |
Category II (Hard of hearing with suitable aid) |
01 |
| 2. |
Category III (One leg affected (RL); but not arms; mobility not restricted/ Acid attack victims (arms not affected)/ Dwarfism |
01 |
| 3. |
Category IV (includes only multiple disabilities of PwDs having combination of disabilities from Category – II & III) |
01 |
Age Eligibility
| Job Post |
Age Criteria |
Age Relaxation |
| Assistant Soil Conservation Officer |
21 to 38 years as on 01 Jan 2024
DOB: 02 Jan 1986 to 01 Jan 2003 |
General: No relaxation |
| SC/ST/SEBC: Up to 43 years |
| Ex-Servicemen: Up to 48 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD): Up to 48 years |
| PWD (SC/ST/SEBC): Up to 53 years |
Selection Process
Table 1: Overview of Selection Process and Exam Details for Assistant Soil Conservation Officer
| Step |
Description |
Exam Type |
Duration |
Score |
| 1. Written Test |
Candidates may choose any one of the subjects: Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Forestry, or Horticulture. |
MCQ Pattern |
1 hour 30 minutes (45 minutes per paper) |
200 marks (100 marks per paper) |
| 2. Interview/ Viva-Voce |
Candidates short-listed based on marks from the written test. Number of candidates to be called for interview is up to twice the number of vacancies if vacancies exceed two. |
Viva-Voce |
Not specified |
25 marks |
Exam Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| All Categories |
No examination fee is required |
How to Apply
- Review the details of the advertisement on the OPSC website before applying.
- Apply online exclusively via the OPSC website. Applications through other methods are not accepted.
- Read the detailed instructions available on the OPSC portal before filling out the online application form.
- Complete the online application form, ensuring all data entered is accurate as editing options are limited after confirmation.
- Upload a recent passport-sized photograph, a full signature, and a scanned image of your left-hand thumb impression (LTI) with the application. Make sure these uploads are clearly identifiable.
- Maintain at least four copies of the uploaded passport photo for future use.
- Upon successful submission, a unique Permanent Public Service Account Number (PPSAN) is assigned. Print the final submission confirmation along with required documents for future reference.
- Submit the application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute congestion.
- Download the Certificate of Admission for the written exam from the OPSC website when available.
- Monitor the OPSC website for any notices regarding document verification, interviews, and other relevant updates.
- For any grievances regarding the examination conduct, contact the Grievance Wing of the Commission via email at opsc@nic.in within seven days post-exam.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date |
July 16, 2024 |
| Online Registration Last Date |
August 16, 2024 |
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