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
| 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 |
Important Links
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |