OSSSC VAW Recruitment 2026: Apply Now for 520 Village Agriculture Worker Posts – Deadline Today
The OSSSC VAW Recruitment 2026 application deadline is today, 7 February 2026. With 520 Village Agriculture Worker vacancies available, interested candidates should submit their online applications via the official portal immediately to secure their candidature.
The deadline to apply for the Odisha Village Agriculture Worker (VAW) position is today. The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has officially released the recruitment notification on www.osssc.gov.in, inviting applications for 520 vacancies. Eligible candidates must ensure their online forms are submitted by 7 February 2026. Review this guide for full details regarding the OSSSC VAW Recruitment 2026 process.
OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Notification 2026
The OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Notification 2026 confirms 520 job openings across the state. Qualified residents of Odisha are encouraged to apply. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, including vacancy breakdowns, essential eligibility criteria, the selection process, and salary structures.
Download Official OSSSC VAW Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Odisha VAW Recruitment 2026 Highlights
Below are the critical highlights for the upcoming OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker hiring cycle.
| 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 | |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 7 January and 7 February 2026 (Closing Today) |
| 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 Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The application window for the Odisha VAW Recruitment 2026 officially closes today, 7 February 2026. Prospective applicants should verify all eligibility requirements before submitting their details. We have summarized the essential dates and instructions below to assist with your application.
| 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 (Closing Today) |
OSSSC VAW Vacancy 2026
The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released 520 general vacancies alongside 44 special category posts. Please refer to the following table for a comprehensive, district-wise vacancy distribution.
| 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 | |||||
Use the table below to verify the district-wise allocation for the 44 Special Category Odisha VAW positions for 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 who have initiated their registration must finalize their submission by the end of the day, 7 February 2026. This serves as the final opportunity to apply for the OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker roles. Access the direct application link provided below to complete your submission promptly.
Click Here: Official Direct Link to Apply for OSSSC VAW 2026
How To Apply For OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Recruitment 2026?
To apply for the OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Recruitment 2026, candidates must navigate the official OSSSC portal. The online process involves registration, detailed form entry, and final document submission. Please follow the official guidelines 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.
We strongly advise candidates to submit their applications immediately. Incomplete or inaccurate submissions may lead to automatic disqualification by the commission.
OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Application Fees 2026
All applications must be accompanied by the required processing fees. As per official guidelines, the application fee is ₹500, with exemptions available for SC, ST, and PwD categories.
| 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 satisfy specific eligibility criteria, including educational background, age limits, and residency requirements, to qualify for the OSSSC VAW 2026 recruitment process.
Age Limit
The age requirement for applicants is 21 to 42 years as of 1 January 2026. Age relaxations are applicable to reserved categories as per the official notification guidelines.
Educational Qualification
- The candidate must have passed the +2 (Science)
OR
- +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) are eligible for a 5% bonus mark incentive in the written examination.
OSSSC Village Agriculture Worker Selection Process 2026
The OSSSC VAW Selection Process 2026 is a multi-phase procedure designed to evaluate candidate aptitude and technical knowledge. Detailed information regarding these testing phases can be found in the official recruitment documentation.
- 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
Successful candidates for the 2026 Village Agriculture Worker role will be compensated according to the Pay Level-5 scale, ranging from ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month, plus additional government-mandated allowances.