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OPSC Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 66 Assistant Fisheries & Horticulture Officer Vacancies

Jul 19, 2026 07:52 AM IST
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On 18th July 2026, the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) announced two significant Group-B recruitment drives for Assistant Fisheries Officers under the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department, and Assistant Horticulture Officers under the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment. A total of 66 vacancies are available for these positions. Online applications for the Fisheries post begin on 24th July 2026, followed by the Horticulture post on 28th July 2026.

Continue reading for a detailed breakdown of vacancies, essential eligibility requirements, the official exam pattern, and the step-by-step application process for both profiles.

OPSC Assistant Fisheries & Horticulture Officer Notification 2026 Out

OPSC has published two distinct notifications for 44 Assistant Fisheries Officer openings (Special Recruitment, reserved for SC/ST candidates) and 22 Assistant Horticulture Officer roles. We recommend downloading the official notification PDFs to review all specific requirements thoroughly.

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OPSC Assistant Fisheries & Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026- Overview

Candidates possessing a professional Bachelor’s degree in Fishery Science, Horticulture, or Agriculture are encouraged to apply for these recruitment opportunities.

Odisha Assistant Fisheries & Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026- Overview
Conducting Body Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Posts Assistant Fisheries Officer & Assistant Horticulture Officer (Group-B)
Total Vacancies 66 (44 Fisheries + 22 Horticulture)
Department (Fisheries) Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department
Department (Horticulture) Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment
Mode of Application Online
Application Dates (Fisheries) 24 July to 24 August 2026 (5:00 PM)
Application Dates (Horticulture) 28 July to 28 August 2026 (5:00 PM)
Pay Scale Level-10 of Pay Matrix, ORSP Rules 2017
Selection Process Written Exam + Interview/Viva Voce
Official website www.opsc.gov.in

OPSC Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

Events Assistant Fisheries Officer Assistant Horticulture Officer
Notification Release Date 18th July 2026 18th July 2026
Apply Online Starts 24th July 2026  28th July 2026
Last Date to Apply 24th August 2026 (5 pm) 28th August 2026 (5 pm)
Hall Tickets September 2026 September 2026
Written Examination Date 26th September 2026 27th September 2026

OPSC Assistant Fisheries & Horticulture Officer Vacancy 2026

The Assistant Fisheries Officer recruitment is a specialized drive exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, while the Assistant Horticulture Officer recruitment includes vacancies across UR, SC, and ST categories.

Category Assistant Horticulture Officer Assistant Fisheries Officer
UR 06 (02-W)
SC 07 (02-W) 01
ST 09 (03-W) 43 (13-W)
Total 22 (07-W) 44 (13-W)

What is the Eligibility Criteria?

The eligibility criteria differ for each position; please refer to the detailed table provided below to confirm your status for each respective role.

Posts Education Qualification Age Limit
(as on 01/01/2026)
Assistant Horticulture Officer Bachelor’s Degree in Fishery Science (B.F.Sc.) from a recognized University in India or abroad 21 to 47 years
Assistant Fisheries Officer B.Sc. (Horticulture) or B.Sc. (Agriculture) from a University/Institution recognized by any State Government or the Government of India. No other equivalent qualification will be accepted 21 to 42 years

FAQs

Is OPSC Assistant Fisheries Officer recruitment open to all candidates?

Yes, the Assistant Fisheries Officer drive is a special recruitment restricted solely to Scheduled Caste (01 post) and Scheduled Tribe (43 posts) applicants.

How many total vacancies have been notified through the OPSC Assistant Horticulture & Fisheries Officer Notification 2026?

The commission has notified a total of 66 vacancies, comprising 44 positions for Assistant Fisheries Officer and 22 for Assistant Horticulture Officer.

When will the online application process start for these posts?

The application window opens on 24th July 2026 for Assistant Fisheries Officer candidates and 28th July 2026 for those applying for the Assistant Horticulture Officer position.

Is there negative marking in the written examination?

There is no negative marking policy for the Assistant Fisheries Officer exam. However, for the Assistant Horticulture Officer exam, a penalty of 25% marks is applied for every incorrect answer.

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