OPSC Assistant Soil Conservation Officer (ASCO) Recruitment 2024 Out, Check Exam Pattern, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Fees And Age Limit

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the release of the OPSC ASCO Application Form 2024 on its official website. The online application period is set to begin on July 16, 2024, and will remain open until August 16, 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications within this timeframe.

Overview Of OPSC ASCO Recruitment 2024

Country	India
State	Odisha
Organization	Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
Post Name	Assistant Soil Conservation Officer (ASCO) in Class-II (Group-B) of Soil Conservation Service
Service	Group-B
Department	Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment
Vacancies	81 vacancies: 11 for SEBC, 45 for Unreserved, 8 for SC, 17 for ST
Apply Date	July 16 to August 16, 2024
Eligibility Criteria	Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Engineering, or Forestry
Exam Fee	No examination fee is applicable
Selection Process	Written Exam (2 Papers) and Interview
Official Notification PDF	Download Here
Official Website	opsc.gov.in

Vacancy Details For OPSC ASCO Recruitment 2024

Please find the reservation breakdown for the vacancy mentioned below.

Category	No of Post
UR	45(W-15)
SEBC	11(W-03)
SC	08(W-03)
ST	17(W-06)
Total	81(27)

OPSC Assistant Soil Conservation Officer (ASCO) Exam Pattern

Those who are willing to apply for the OPSC Assistant Soil Conservation Officer (ASCO) Exam need to have a look at the exam pattern mentioned in the table below for more clarity

Exam Pattern	Paper I	Paper II
Type of Questions	Objective MCQs	Objective MCQs
No. of Questions	100	100
Marks Per Question	1	1
Duration	1.5 hours	1.5 hours

Age Relaxation For OPSC ASCO Recruitment 2024

Age Relaxation for Students are below mentioned in the table

Category	Age Relaxation
Scheduled Caste (SC)	5 years
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	5 years
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)	5 years
Ex-Servicemen	5 years
Women	5 years
Persons With Disabilities (PWD)	10 years (if permanent disability is 40% or more)
PWD belonging to SC/ST/SEBC categories	Up to 15 years of cumulative age relaxation

Note: The date of birth mentioned in the High School Certificate or equivalent certificate issued by the relevant Board/Council will be accepted.

Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit OPSC ASCO Recruitment 2024

A candidate must have one of the following degrees from a recognized University or Institution:

• Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture/Agriculture from a recognized institution or University.
• Those having a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering/Science Forestry from a recognized university or institution are also eligible to apply for OPSC ASCO Recruitment 2024.

Age Requirements:

• Minimum Age: 21 years (born on or after 2nd January 1986)
• Maximum Age: 38 years (born on or before 1st January 2003)

OPSC ASCO Application Exam Fees :

• General Category INR 500/-
• SC/ST/PWD No application fee

How To Apply Online for OPSC ASCO Recruitment 2024?

Below are the steps to apply online for the OPSC ASCO Application Form:

• Visit Official Website: Go to www.opsc.gov.in.
• Navigate to the Recruitment Section: Find “Recruitment” or “Latest Updates.”
• Access Notification: Click on OPSC ASCO Notification 2024.
• Read Guidelines: Understand eligibility and application process.
• Register/Login: Create or log in to your account.
• Fill out the Application Form: Enter personal, and educational details.
• Upload Documents: Upload photo, and signature as specified.
• Pay Application Fee: Use online payment methods.
• Submit Form: Review, submit, and print the form.
• Confirmation: Receive email/SMS confirmation

Selection Process For OPSC ASCO Recruitment 2024

• Written Exam: The written exam for ASCO consists of two papers, each carrying 100 marks with 100 MCQs. Candidates can choose one subject from Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Forestry, or Horticulture. The exam duration for each paper is one and a half hours.
• Interview: The Interview for the post of ASCO carries 25 marks in the selection process, it will be held in the face-to-face mode. Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the written examination and the final selection is determined by combining marks from both stages.

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