Odisha Village Agriculture Worker Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Form for 520 Vacancies

Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the notification for recruiting 520 Village Agriculture Workers (VAW) across various departments of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment. Candidates who have passed 12th or +2 vocational course in an agriculture-related subject are eligible to apply for the Odisha Village Agriculture Worker Recruitment 2026. The registration for the recruitment will start from 7th January 2026 onwards at www.osssc.gov.in. Check age, selection process, registration dates, and other information in the article below.

Odisha Village Agriculture Worker Notification 2026 Out

Here we have shared the Odisha Village Agriculture Worker Notification 2026 to check all the eligibility details to apply for the Odisha VAW Recruitment 2026. Candidates can also scroll down the article to check the recruitment process without reading the full notification.

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Odisha Village Agriculture Worker Recruitment 2026 Summary

Through this OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker (VAW) Recruitment 2026, the selection process will be based on a Preliminary Test, followed by Document Verification. The selected candidates will be appointed at Pay Level 5, with a salary in the range of Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100.

Odisha VAW Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The important dates for the OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker (VAW) Recruitment 2026 has been released along with the official notification. The application process for the post will starts from 7th January 2026 onwards. Candidates must complete their registration by 31st January 2026, while the last date to submit the online application is 7th February 2026. The application fee must also be paid on or before 31st January 2026.

OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Vacancy 2026

OSSSC has announced a total of 520 vacancies across different categories under OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Recruitment 2026. Out of these, 359 posts are reserved for Unreserved (UR) candidates, 107 posts for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, and 54 posts for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates.

OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker (VAW) Recruitment 2026 Eligibility

The age and educational requirements to apply for the Odisha Village Agriculture Worker (VAW) Recruitment 2026 must be fulfilled by the applicants. These qualifications will be cross-checked during the certificate verification; if found ineligible, they will be disqualified.

OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Application Form 2026

Odisha VAW Recruitment 2026 online registration link will be activated from 7th January 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the registration process on or before 31st January 2026, and the final date to submit the online application is 7th February 2026. We will share the link once released on the website.

Odisha VAW Application Fee 2026

The Odisha Village Agriculture Worker (VAW) Application Fee 2026 has been fixed based on the candidate category. SC, ST, and PwD candidates are exempted from paying any fee, while all other candidates are required to pay Rs. 500 as the application fee. Candidates must pay the fee to complete and submit the OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Application Form 2026.

Steps to Apply for Odisha VAW Recruitment 2026

• Visit the OSSSC website: www.osssc.gov.in
• Click on “How do I register/re-register/apply” for detailed guidance.
• Instructions also appear on the screen when selecting “New User” or “Registered User”.
• Candidates who have not registered earlier must click “Apply Online” on the homepage to register.
• Candidates with OSSSC User ID must select “Re-registration” under the Applicant Menu for this post.
• After registration, candidates must log in and fill the online application form.
• Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute issues.
• Documents & Files Required for Online Application:

Photograph: Recent passport-size, scanned, 20–100 KB (jpg/jpeg/png).
Signature: Full specimen signature, scanned, 20–50 KB (jpg/jpeg/png).
Certificates & Mark Sheets: Keep all educational documents ready.
Personal Email & Mobile Number: Must be valid till the end of recruitment.

• Submit your online application before the last date to avoid rejection due to system rush or incomplete submission.

OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Exam Pattern 2026

The exam pattern for Odisha OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker (VAW) Exam Pattern 2026 is as follows:

• Questions will be bilingual (English & Odia) except for English and Odia subjects.
• Each question carries 1 mark
• Each wrong answer will deduct 0.25 marks.

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

• ST, SC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sportsperson: 30%
• Other candidates: 35%

Extra Marks for Diploma Holders: Candidates with a Diploma in Agriculture Polytechnic under Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology will get 5% extra marks for merit calculation (for VAW post only), but total marks cannot exceed 100.

OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Salary 2026

The Village Agriculture Worker (VAW) post comes with a pay scale of Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 and is classified under Level 5 of the pay matrix.