OPSC AAO Selection Process 2026
The selection process for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer is conducted in multiple stages to assess both academic knowledge and overall suitability for the post.
The selection process includes:
- Written Examination (MCQ-based)
- Personality Test (Interview)
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks set by the Commission in the written examination to be shortlisted for the interview stage. The final merit list is prepared based on the combined marks obtained in the written examination and the interview.
OPSC AAO Exam Pattern 2026
Before reviewing the detailed exam pattern table, candidates should note that the written examination consists of two separate papers, both focused entirely on Agriculture-related subjects. Each paper is evaluated independently and carries equal weightage.
Written Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | Agriculture | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Paper II | Agriculture | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
Marking Scheme:
- +1 mark for each correct answer
- –0.25 mark for each wrong answer
- No marks deducted for unattempt questions
OPSC AAO Syllabus 2026
The OPSC AAO syllabus is comprehensive and covers all major disciplines of Agriculture and allied sciences. It is divided paper-wise and unit-wise to ensure balanced coverage of theoretical and practical aspects.
Candidates should study each unit thoroughly, as questions can be asked from any section without preference to a single topic.
OPSC AAO Syllabus for Paper I
Paper I primarily focuses on crop production, horticulture, plant protection, and environmental aspects of agriculture.
Unit I
- Agronomy
- Farming Systems and Sustainable Agriculture
- Principles of Organic Farming
- Crop Production Technology
Unit II
- Horticulture Production Technology of Fruit Crops
- Production Technology of Vegetable Crops
- Production Technology of Floriculture Crops
Unit III
- Plant Protection Plant Pathology and Microbiology
- Diseases of Field Crops Diseases of Horticultural Crops
- Entomology
- Nematode Pests of Horticultural Crops and Their Management
Unit IV
- Agriculture and Sericulture
- Agro-Meteorology and Climate Change
- Forestry
OPSC AAO Syllabus for Paper II
Paper II focuses on soil science, crop improvement, agricultural extension, economics, and modern agricultural practices.
Unit I
- Geoinformatics and Nano-technology
- Fundamentals of Soil Science
- Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management
- Problematic Soils and Their Management
Unit II
- Principles of Seed Technology
- Genetics and Plant Breeding Introductory
- Crop Physiology
Unit III
- Agricultural Extension Education
- Agricultural Economics
- Statistical Methods
- Agri-Business Management
- Agricultural Marketing, Trade, and Prices
Unit IV
- Agriculture Heritage
- Farmer Empowerment Schemes
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