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

  1. Review the details of the advertisement on the OPSC website before applying.
  2. Apply online exclusively via the OPSC website. Applications through other methods are not accepted.
  3. Read the detailed instructions available on the OPSC portal before filling out the online application form.
  4. Complete the online application form, ensuring all data entered is accurate as editing options are limited after confirmation.
  5. 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.
  6. Maintain at least four copies of the uploaded passport photo for future use.
  7. 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.
  8. Submit the application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute congestion.
  9. Download the Certificate of Admission for the written exam from the OPSC website when available.
  10. Monitor the OPSC website for any notices regarding document verification, interviews, and other relevant updates.
  11. 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

Important Links

Online Application Form Click Here
Official Website Click Here