OPSC AAE Admit Card 2026: Download AAE and Geologist Hall Ticket, Exam on 15 November

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the OPSC AAE Admit Card 2026 for the Assistant Agriculture Engineer and Geologist written examinations. The opsc aae admit card 2026 download link is live on the official website, opsc.gov.in, from 10 November 2026 at 5:00 PM, and both written examinations will be held on 15 November 2026 (Sunday). Assistant Agriculture Engineer candidates appear under Advertisement No. 08 of 2026-27 (48 posts) and Geologist candidates under Advertisement No. 10 of 2026-27 (5 posts). Download the admission certificate from the Candidate’s Corner on opsc.gov.in and check the examination centre, paper timings and reporting instructions printed on it. All details below are from the official OPSC programme notices and advertisements. Candidates tracking another OPSC recruitment can also read our OPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 guide.

OPSC AAE Admit Card 2026 – Overview

OPSC AAE and Geologist Admit Card 2026 – Important Dates

Both examinations are on the same day but have different timings, so download the admission certificate for the correct post and advertisement number. The opsc aae admit card 2026 download link stays live till the examinations on 15 November 2026, so download early and check every detail. The admission certificate is not sent by post or courier — it is available only on the official website.

OPSC AAE and Geologist Exam Timings – 15 November 2026

Reporting time matters. Candidates must follow the reporting time and the examination instructions printed on their individual admission certificates, and reach the venue before the prescribed reporting deadline. The centre name and address are printed on the hall ticket itself.

OPSC AAE and Geologist Vacancy 2026

Assistant Agriculture Engineer (Group-B): 48 posts. The category split is UR 22, SEBC 3, SC 8 and ST 15, with 16 posts reserved for women. A total of 595 candidates, including 242 women, applied and have been provisionally allowed to appear for the written examination on the basis of their online applications; original documents will be checked during the interview.

Geologist, Group-A (Junior Branch): 5 posts. UR 4 (including 1 woman) and SC 1. One post is reserved for Persons with Disabilities with permanent disability of 40% or more, as a horizontal reservation within the 5 posts. Geologists are recruited for the Odisha Ground Water Geologist Service under the Water Resources Department.

How to Download OPSC AAE Admit Card 2026

1. Visit the official OPSC website at opsc.gov.in.
2. Open the Candidate’s Corner section.
3. Click the Download Admission Certificate option.
4. Select the applicable examination — Assistant Agriculture Engineer or Geologist.
5. Enter the required registration or candidate identification details — registration or application number, date of birth, and PPSAN (Public Service Account Number) if the portal asks for it.
6. Complete the verification process and submit the details to view the admission certificate.
7. Check the examination date, session, paper, centre and personal information on the certificate.
8. Download the hall ticket and take a clear printout.

Check before you print. Verify the candidate name, registration or application number, post applied for, advertisement number, examination date, paper or subject details, examination timing, reporting time, examination centre name and address, photograph where applicable, and the examination instructions. If any detail is incorrect, contact OPSC through its official assistance channels. Do not rely on screenshots alone unless expressly permitted by the Commission.

OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination has two papers of 100 multiple-choice questions each, 100 marks each (total 200 marks), followed by a personal interview of 25 marks. The examination is conducted in offline pen-and-paper mode. One mark is given for a correct answer and one-fourth of a mark is deducted for a wrong answer.

AAE eligibility. Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering from a University or Institution recognised by a State Government or the Government of India. The age limit is 21 to 42 years, with relaxation of 5 years for SEBC, SC, ST, Women and Ex-Servicemen and 10 years for Persons with Disabilities. The notification’s age cut-off date was not stated in the sources read for this article, so it is not claimed here.

OPSC Geologist Exam Pattern and Eligibility 2026

Selection. The selection of Geologist candidates is made on the basis of a Written Examination (Objective Type) followed by a Personality Test (interview). The detailed Plan of Examination, Scheme, Subjects and Syllabus for the written examination is available in the long advertisement. The written examination on 15 November 2026 has a morning session (10:00 AM to 11:30 AM) and an afternoon session (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM), and the schedule carries Subject Code 02.

Geologist eligibility. A candidate must hold at least a Second-Class Master’s Degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Earth Science from a recognised University in India. The age limit is 21 years and not above 42 years on 1 January 2026 — born not earlier than 2 January 1984 and not later than 1 January 2005.

Geologist pay scale. Rs 56,100 (Level 12, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix under Rule-3 of the ORSP Rules, 2017), with usual Dearness and other Allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time. The AAE pay scale was not verified from the official notification in the sources read for this article, so no AAE pay figure is given here. For another Odisha recruitment, read our Odisha Police Constable Recruitment 2026 guide.

What to Carry to the OPSC AAE and Geologist Exam 2026

Carry the printed admission certificate and an original valid photo identity proof, plus any additional documents or photographs prescribed in the examination instructions. Do not carry prohibited electronic devices or unauthorised materials. Follow the examination-centre verification procedures and the instructions issued by the invigilators.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I download the OPSC AAE admit card 2026?

Visit opsc.gov.in, open the Candidate’s Corner section and click Download Admission Certificate. Select the Assistant Agriculture Engineer or Geologist examination, enter the registration or application number, date of birth and PPSAN if the portal asks for it, and download the admission certificate. The download facility is live from 10 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.

What is the OPSC AAE and Geologist exam date 2026?

Both written examinations are on 15 November 2026 (Sunday). The Assistant Agriculture Engineer examination is held in two papers — Paper I from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon and Paper II from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. The Geologist examination has a morning session from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM and an afternoon session from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

When was the OPSC AAE admit card 2026 released?

The OPSC admission certificates for the Assistant Agriculture Engineer and Geologist examinations were released on 10 November 2026 at 5:00 PM IST. Candidates can download them from the Candidate’s Corner on the official OPSC website, opsc.gov.in. The certificates are not sent by post or courier.

How many vacancies are there in OPSC AAE and Geologist Recruitment 2026?

There are 48 Assistant Agriculture Engineer (Group-B) posts under Advertisement No. 08 of 2026-27 (UR 22, SEBC 3, SC 8, ST 15, including 16 posts reserved for women) and 5 Geologist, Group-A (Junior Branch) posts under Advertisement No. 10 of 2026-27 (UR 4 including 1 woman, SC 1). A total of 595 candidates have been provisionally allowed to appear for the AAE written examination.

What is the OPSC AAE exam pattern 2026?

The AAE written examination has two papers of 100 multiple-choice questions each, 100 marks each (total 200 marks), followed by a 25-mark interview. Paper I covers General Engineering (30 marks) and Farm Machinery and Power (70 marks); Paper II covers Agricultural Processing and Food Engineering (35 marks) and Soil and Water Conservation Engineering (65 marks). Each paper is 2 hours, with 1 mark for a correct answer and 0.25 deducted for a wrong answer.

What is the qualification for OPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering from a University or Institution recognised by a State Government or the Government of India. The age limit is 21 to 42 years, with relaxation of 5 years for SEBC, SC, ST, Women and Ex-Servicemen and 10 years for Persons with Disabilities.

What is the qualification for OPSC Geologist?

Candidates need at least a Second-Class Master’s Degree in Geology or Applied Geology or Earth Science from a recognised University in India. The age limit is 21 to 42 years on 1 January 2026 (born not earlier than 2 January 1984 and not later than 1 January 2005). Geologists are paid Rs 56,100 at Level 12, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix under the ORSP Rules, 2017, plus allowances.

What documents should I carry to the OPSC AAE and Geologist exam?

Carry the printed admission certificate and an original valid photo identity proof, plus any additional documents or photographs prescribed in the examination instructions. Check the name, registration number, post, advertisement number, examination date, paper details, timing, reporting time and centre on the hall ticket before the exam, and do not carry prohibited electronic devices or unauthorised materials.

For more government jobs and daily updates, browse the Latest Jobs section of New Sarkari Results, and always verify the final details in the official OPSC programme notices on opsc.gov.in before the examination.

Written by Ravi Singh

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