The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has officially released the Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) Syllabus 2026 along with the recruitment notification. Candidates preparing for the OPSC AAO Written Examination must go through the latest paper-wise and unit-wise syllabus to plan their preparation effectively.
The AAO selection process includes a Written Examination (Objective Type) followed by a Personality Test (Interview). The syllabus is prescribed at the Bachelor’s Degree level (B.Sc. Agriculture / Horticulture).
🔎 Quick Overview (For Fast Readers)
- Recruitment Body: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
- Post Name: Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO)
- Exam Mode: Written Examination (Objective Type)
- Total Papers: 2
- Total Marks: 200
- Questions: 100 MCQs per paper
- Exam Duration: 2 Hours per paper
- Negative Marking: Yes (25% for wrong answers)
- Interview Marks: 25
OPSC AAO Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination consists of two objective-type papers, each carrying 100 marks.
📘 Written Examination Structure
| Paper | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | 100 | 100 MCQs | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | 100 | 100 MCQs | 2 Hours |
Marking Scheme:
- +1 mark for each correct answer
- ❌ 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer
- ⭕ No penalty for unattempted questions
📘 OPSC AAO Syllabus 2026 – Paper-I
UNIT-I
- Agronomy
- Farming System & Sustainable Agriculture
- Principles of Organic Farming
- Crop Production Technology
UNIT-II
- Production Technology of Horticultural Crops (Fruit Crops)
- Production Technology of Horticultural Crops (Vegetable Crops)
- Production Technology of Horticultural Crops (Floriculture Crops)
UNIT-III – Plant Pathology & Microbiology (Diseases)
- Diseases of Field Crops
- Diseases of Horticultural Crops
- Entomology
- Nematode Pests of Horticultural Crops and Their Management
UNIT-IV
- Agriculture & Sericulture
- Agro-Meteorology & Climate Change
- Forestry
📗 OPSC AAO Syllabus 2026 – Paper-II
UNIT-I
- Geo-Informatics & Nano-Technology
- Fundamentals of Soil Science
- Soil Fertility & Nutrient Management
- Problematic Soils & Their Management
UNIT-II
- Principles of Seed Technology
- Genetics & Plant Breeding
- Introductory Crop Physiology
UNIT-III
- Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education
- Agricultural Economics
- Fundamentals of Statistical Methods
- Agri-Business Management
- Agricultural Marketing & Trade Practices
UNIT-IV
- Agriculture Heritage
- Farmer Empowerment Schemes
🎯 Personality Test (Interview)
- Maximum Marks: 25
- Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on written exam performance
- Final merit list is prepared using Written Exam + Interview marks
📌 Important Preparation Notes
- The syllabus is strictly based on Annexure-A of the official OPSC notification
- Questions will be framed at the Bachelor’s Degree standard
- No topic outside the prescribed syllabus will be asked
- Focus on concept clarity + MCQ practice for better accuracy
📎 Conclusion
Candidates aiming for the OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) Recruitment 2026 should prepare strictly as per the official syllabus and give equal importance to both Paper-I and Paper-II. Understanding the syllabus thoroughly will help in building a focused study plan and improving score accuracy in the examination.
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🔗 Official Links
- Official Site : opsc.gov.in
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