Overview
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the Assistant Horticulture Officer Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing in the forthcoming written examination. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 25 Assistant Horticulture Officer posts, and registered applicants can download their hall tickets from opsc.gov.in using their login credentials.
Candidates should check the examination venue, reporting time, roll number and instructions printed on the admit card. A hard copy of the hall ticket and valid photo identification will be required at the examination centre.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Horticulture Officer (AHO) |
| Total Vacancies | 25 posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | opsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | September 10, 2025 |
| Last Date | October 9, 2025 |
| Exam Date | January 11, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must rely on the date and reporting time mentioned on their individual admit cards. Any change in the examination schedule will be communicated through a separate notice on the commission's website.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or Agriculture from a recognised university or institution.
- The required qualification should have been obtained by the eligibility cut-off date specified in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Applicants may be asked to produce degree certificates, mark sheets and recognition documents during verification.
- Candidates awaiting their final qualifying results by the prescribed cut-off date are generally not eligible unless specifically permitted in the notification.
Age Limit
- The minimum age for the post is 21 years.
- The upper age limit is 38 years, calculated as of the date prescribed in the recruitment rules.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to SC, ST, SEBC, women, persons with disabilities and other eligible categories under Odisha government norms.
- The date of birth recorded in the matriculation or equivalent certificate will normally be treated as final.
Fees
- Candidates are exempt from paying an examination fee, in line with the applicable state recruitment policy.
- Applicants should not make payments through unofficial websites, agents or third-party links.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Eligible candidates will take an objective or subject-based examination covering the syllabus prescribed for the Assistant Horticulture Officer post.
- Interview or Viva Voce: Candidates shortlisted on the basis of written examination performance may be invited for an interview, subject to the recruitment rules.
- Document Verification: Final consideration will depend on verification of educational certificates, age proof, category documents and other eligibility records.
Merely receiving an admit card does not guarantee selection. OPSC may cancel candidature at any stage if an applicant is found ineligible or has submitted incorrect information.
How to Apply
The online application period has ended. Registered candidates can now obtain their admit cards by following these steps:
- Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in.
- Open the section for candidate notices, admission certificates or the latest recruitment updates.
- Select the link for the Assistant Horticulture Officer Admit Card 2026.
- Enter the required credentials, such as the Permanent Public Service Account Number, registration number and date of birth.
- Submit the details and verify the candidate name, photograph, roll number, examination centre and reporting time displayed on the hall ticket.
- Download the admit card PDF and print at least two clear copies for reference.
- Carry the printed admit card, an original government-issued photo ID and any additional documents listed in the examination instructions.
Candidates unable to download the hall ticket should first verify their credentials and browser settings. If the problem continues, they should contact OPSC through the official helpdesk well before the examination date rather than waiting until the last day.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the OPSC AHO Admit Card 2026 available?
Yes. Registered candidates can download the OPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer hall ticket through the official website.
2. What details are needed to download the admit card?
Candidates generally need their registration or PPSAN number and date of birth or password to access the hall ticket.
3. What should candidates carry to the examination centre?
Candidates must carry a printed admit card, an original valid photo ID and any other document specified in the examination-day instructions.
