Odisha Village Agriculture Worker Recruitment 2026 Out for 520 Posts, Apply Online from 7 Jan

Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission has finally released the OSSSC VAW Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF on its official website, www.osssc.gov.in for the recruitment on 520 vacancies of Village Agriculture Workers in Odisha. All the fresh applications are invited through the online mode between 7 January and 7 February 2026. Go through the article to get all the important details of the OSSSC VAW Recruitment 2026.

OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Notification 2026

OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Notification 2026 is out for 520 total vacancies through the online portal of Odisha SSC. All the residents of Odisha who have minimum qualifications can apply for the post. Candidates can check the official notification to understand the vacancy distribution, eligibility, selection process, salary, and more .

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Odisha VAW Recruitment 2026 Highlights

Here are the key details of the OSSSC VAW Recruitment 2026.

OSSSC VAW Recruitment 2026 Highlights
Conducting Body	Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
Post	Village Agriculture Worker (VAW)
Department	A & FE Department
No. of Vacancies	520
Job Location	Odisha
Notification PDF	PDF
Application Mode	Online
Application Dates	7 January and 7 February 2026
Application Fees	Rs. 500/-
Age Limit	22 to 42 Years
Educational Qualification	+2 Science OR +2 Vocational
Selection Process	Written Test, Practical Skill Test and Document Verification
Pay Scale	Rs. 21,700 – Rs. 69,100
Pay Level	Level -5
Official Website	www.osssc.gov.in

OSSSC VAW 2026 Important Dates

The application period for the Village Agriculture Worker 2026 will open on 7 January 2026 by the commission. Make sure to complete your application form after reading all the details. All of the important dates for the Odisha Village Agriculture Worker Notification 2026 are provided below for applicants.

OSSSC VAW Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Events	Released Date
Advertisement	30 December 2025
Online Registration/Re-registration Starts	7 January 2026
Online Registration/Re-registration Ends	31 January 2026
Start Date to Apply	7 January 2026
Last Date to Apply	7 February 2026

OSSSC VAW Vacancy 2026

A total of 520 general vacancies and 44 special category vacancies have been issued by the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC). For the district-wise breakdown of vacancies, you can check the following table.

OSSSC VAW Vacancy 2026 (General Categories)
Serial No.	District	UR (W)	ST (W)	SC (W)	SEBC (W)	Total
1	Angul	10 (1)	3 (2)	2 (3)	2 (-)	21
2	Bargarh	15 (6)	–	4 (1)	1 (-)	27
3	Bhadrak	8 (2)	2 (3)	3 (-)	–	15
4	Balasore	7 (2)	6 (4)	4 (-)	–	19
5	Balangir	15 (8)	2 (2)	1 (-)	–	29
6	Boudh	2 (1)	2 (1)	1 (-)	1 (-)	8
7	Cuttack	15 (6)	2 (2)	2 (-)	–	28
8	Deogarh	4 (1)	–	1 (-)	–	5
9	Dhenkanal	14 (4)	2 (1)	1 (-)	–	22
10	Gajapati	2 (1)	–	1 (-)	–	4
11	Ganjam	24 (8)	9 (6)	1 (-)	–	48
12	Jagatsinghpur	6 (2)	2 (1)	1 (-)	–	12
13	Jajpur	7 (2)	3 (2)	2 (-)	2 (-)	18
14	Jharsuguda	4 (2)	1 (1)	1 (-)	–	9
15	Kalahandi	10 (5)	–	3 (-)	–	18
16	Kandhamal	7 (3)	1 (-)	–	–	13
17	Kendrapara	11 (4)	4 (3)	2 (-)	–	20
18	Keonjhar	11 (6)	3 (1)	2 (-)	–	24
19	Khordha	5 (2)	2 (1)	2 (-)	1 (-)	13
20	Koraput	6 (1)	1 (-)	–	1 (-)	10
21	Malkangiri	5 (3)	–	2 (-)	–	10
22	Mayurbhanj	16 (7)	–	2 (-)	–	26
23	Nuapada	3 (1)	–	1 (-)	–	6
24	Nabarangpur	9 (3)	1 (-)	1 (-)	–	16
25	Nayagarh	4 (1)	1 (-)	1 (-)	1 (-)	9
26	Puri	7 (4)	2 (1)	–	–	15
27	Rayagada	7 (2)	2 (1)	1 (-)	1 (-)	13
28	Sambalpur	10 (4)	2 (1)	1 (-)	–	19
29	Subarnapur	8 (3)	2 (2)	1 (-)	–	17
30	Sundargarh	14 (7)	3 (-)	1 (-)	–	26
Total						520

In the following table, candidates can check the district-wise distribution of the 44 Special Category Odisha VAW Vacancy 2026.

OSSSC VAW Vacancy 2026 (Special Categories)
Serial No.	District	Ex-Serv	Sport	OH (W)	Total
1	Angul	1	–	1	2
2	Bargarh	1	1	1	3
3	Bhadrak	–	–	1	1
4	Balasore	2	–	1	3
5	Balangir	1	1	1	3
6	Boudh	–	–	–	–
7	Cuttack	1	1	1	3
8	Deogarh	–	–	–	–
9	Dhenkanal	1	–	1	2
10	Gajapati	–	–	–	–
11	Ganjam	2	1	1	5
12	Jagatsinghpur	–	–	–	–
13	Jajpur	1	–	1	2
14	Jharsuguda	–	–	–	–
15	Kalahandi	1	–	1	2
16	Kandhamal	–	–	1	1
17	Kendrapara	1	–	1	2
18	Keonjhar	1	1	1	3
19	Khordha	–	–	1	1
20	Koraput	–	–	–	–
21	Malkangiri	–	–	–	–
22	Mayurbhanj	1	1	1	3
23	Nuapada	–	–	–	–
24	Nabarangpur	–	–	1	1
25	Nayagarh	–	–	–	–
26	Puri	–	–	1	1
27	Rayagada	–	–	1	1
28	Sambalpur	1	–	1	2
29	Subarnapur	–	–	1	1
30	Sundargarh	–	–	1	1
Total					44

OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Application Form 2026

Candidates interested in working as Village Agriculture Workers in different districts in Odisha must first register themselves on the OSSSC website, between 7 January to 31 January 2026 and then submit their online applications between 7 January to 7 February 2026. Candidates can apply for the OSSSC VAW Recruitment 2026 once the application process starts using the direct link provided in this section.

OSSSC VAW Exam Apply Online (Active on 7 January 2026)

How To Apply For OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Recruitment 2026?

Candidates interested in applying for the OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Recruitment 2026 must complete the online application process through the official OSSSC website. The application involves registration, form filling, and final submission. Follow the steps below carefully:

Visit the official website of the Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC).
On the homepage, click on the option related to registration or application instructions.
New candidates must complete fresh registration by selecting the “Apply Online” option and entering basic details.
Candidates who are already registered should log in using their User ID and choose the re-registration option for this post.
After successful registration or re-registration, proceed to fill out the online application form.
Enter all personal, educational, and other required details carefully as per official records.
Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format.
Review all the information entered in the application form.
Submit the application form online and save a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before the last date, as incomplete or incorrectly filled forms may be rejected without notice.

OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Application Fees 2026

All candidates must submit their applications along with the prescribed application fees as mentioned in the official notification. As per the notice, all candidates except SC, ST and PwD candidates must pay an application fees of Rs. 500/-.

OSSSC VAW Application Fees 2026
Category	Application Fees
All Categories	Rs. 500/-
SC, ST and PwDs	Exempted

OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility criteria to apply for the OSSSC VAW Recruitment 2026. The eligibility conditions include educational qualification, age limit, and other requirements as specified by the commission.

Age Limit

A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years as on 1 January, 2025. Age relaxation will be given to candidates belonging to a certain category, as per the norms mentioned in the notification PDF.

Educational Qualification

The candidate must have passed the +2 (Science)

+2 Vocational course in Agriculture (Crop Production, Horticulture, or Repair & Maintenance of Power-Driven Farm Machinery) from a recognised board or institution.

Note: Candidates holding a Diploma in Agriculture Polytechnic (OUAT) will receive 5% extra marks in the written test.

OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Selection Process 2026

The OSSSC VAW Selection Process 2026 consists of multiple stages designed to assess candidates’ knowledge, practical skills, and eligibility. The selection will be carried out in the following phases:

Written Examination: The first stage is an OMR-based written test of 100 marks, which evaluates candidates’ subject knowledge and general aptitude.
Practical Skill Test: Candidates who qualify for the written examination will be called for a practical skill test of 50 marks to assess hands-on job-related skills.
Document Verification: In the final stage, shortlisted candidates must appear for document verification, where original certificates related to education, age, and category will be checked.

OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Exam Pattern 2026

The written exam is MCQ-based, conducted in OMR/CBRE mode.
The question paper carries a total of 100 marks with 100 questions.
The exam duration is 1½ hours (90 minutes).
The standard of questions will be at the High School Certificate (HSC) level.
0.25 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Multiple answers marked for one question will be treated as incorrect.
No negative marking for unattempted questions.

OSSSC VAW Exam Pattern 2026
Subjects	No. Of Questions	Total Marks	Exam Duration
Mathematics	20	20	1½ hours (90 minutes)
General Studies	20	20
English	20	20
Odia	15	15
Computer Knowledge	15	15
Logical Reasoning	10	10
Total	100	100	1½ hours (90 minutes)

OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Salary 2026

Candidates selected for the OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker post in 2026 will receive a salary in the pay scale of ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 under Pay Level-5. In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to applicable allowances as per state government norms.