OPSC AAO Written Examination Blueprint
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) conducts recruitment for Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) in Class-II (Group-B) of Odisha Agriculture and Food Production Service (OAFPS).
| Paper | Subject Domain | Questions & Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Agronomy, Farm Management & Soil Science | 100 MCQs (100 Marks) | 2 Hours (120 Mins) |
| Paper 2 | Horticulture, Entomology, Pathology, Extension & Genetics | 100 MCQs (100 Marks) | 2 Hours (120 Mins) |
| Interview | Viva-Voce / Personality Test | 25 Marks | 15-20 Mins |
Odisha Specific Agriculture Concepts Frequently Asked
OPSC AAO papers heavily emphasize state agro-climatic conditions, acid soil management, and coastal salinity:
Key Exam Takeaways:
- Odisha has 10 Agro-Climatic Zones ranging from North Western Plateau to East & South Eastern Coastal Plain.
- Acid soils occupy over 70% of Odisha cultivated area. Basic slag and paper mill sludge are common lime sources for reclamation.
- Millet Mission Odisha (Special Programme for Promotion of Millets in Tribal Areas) promotes Ragi (Mandia), Little millet (Suan), and Foxtail millet.
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