The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) is expected to announce approximately 1,610 vacancies for the combined recruitment examination of Village Agricultural Workers (VAW) And Horticulture Extension Worker (HEW) in the Upcoming 1-2 months. The Odisha Agriculture Department has issued a notice to OSSSC regarding the urgent filling of these posts through direct recruitment. Students who have been waiting for this position should start their preparation now. Official notice will be available soon, so all candidates should make good use of their time for preparation.
OSSSC VAW AND HEW Recruitment 2025 Details
The OSSSC Village Agricultural Worker (VAW) And Horticulture Extension Worker (HEW) recruitment details generally include the following key aspects:
| Basic Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Examining Body | OSSSC |
| Post Name | VAW AND HEW |
| Total Post | 1610 |
| Who Can Apply | All Odisha Candidates |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fees | Free |
OSSSC VAW And HEW Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the OSSSC Village Agricultural Worker (VAW) And Horticulture Extension Worker (HEW) position typically include:
Minimum Educational Qualification:
1. Academic Background
- Completion of +2 Science or +2 Vocational course in agriculture-related subjects, specifically in:
- Crop Production
- Horticulture
- Repair and Maintenance of Power-Driven Farm Machinery
2. Recognized Institutions
- Qualifications must be obtained from any recognized Board, Council, or Institution.
3. Preferred Qualification
- A Diploma in Agriculture Polytechnic from Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology is desirable.
4. Additional Marks
- Candidates holding the preferred qualification will receive an additional 5% of the marks obtained in the Written Examination for the position.
5. Focus on Practical Skills
- Emphasis on hands-on experience in crop production and maintenance of agricultural machinery is crucial for practical understanding and efficiency in the field.
Age limit
For the OSSSC VAW Recruitment 2025, the minimum age should be 21 years and the maximum age limit is 32 years. However, some age relaxation has been provided, which you can check below.
Age Relaxation
1. General Age Relaxation
- SC/ST/SEBC/Women: Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years.
-Persons with Disability: Relaxable by 10 years.
- Ex-Servicemen: Age is relaxed by the total period of service rendered in defense.
2. Defense Service Personnel
- Candidates in defense service with more than six months left until retirement or discharge as of the application deadline are not eligible to apply.
3. In-Service Contractual Employees
- Employees engaged directly or through a manpower service provider in any Government of Odisha organization:
- Must be below 45 years of age.
- Should have completed at least one year of continuous service as of the qualifying date.
- These candidates can apply under "The Odisha Group-C and Group-D Posts (Contractual Appointment) Rules-2013."
- Must provide documentation from their employers to avail of age relaxation.
OSSSC VAW And HEW Selection Process
- There shall be a Common Written Examination of total 220 marks in 2 papers for both of the posts of Village Agricultural Worker And Horticulture Extension Worker as detailed below.
- The standard of examination shall be equivalent to that of +2 Science/+2 vocational course examination.
- The questions in all the 3 papers shall be objective type with multiple choice answers and the examination will be conducted in OMR Sheets.
Paper I
| Subjects | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 |
| Physics | 20 |
| Chemistry | 20 |
| Biology | 20 |
| Crop Production | 10 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
Paper II
| Subjects | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 50 |
| English Language | 25 |
| Odia Language | 25 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
OSSSC VAW And HEW Exam Syllabus
Mathematics
- Number System
- HCF and LCM
- Squares and Square Roots
- Cubes and Cube Roots
- Percentage and Averages
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest.
- Profit, Loss and Discount
- Partnership
- Ratio and Proportion
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Statistics
General Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Crop Production / Agriculture / Horticulture
General Studies
- Matching Historical events with dates, personalities and places.
- Geographical facts with places.
- States, Countries and institutions with headquarters.
- Books and authors.
- Scientific facts and discoveries with dates, persons and uses.
- Current events with places and personalities, and Matching questions of miscellaneous type.
English Language
- Verbs, Tenses, Active and Passive voice, Subject-verb Agreement.
- Connectors, Types of sentences, Direct and Indirect speech Comparison.
- Articles, Noun, Pronouns, Prepositions.
- Unseen passage (400-450 words in length) with a variety of comprehension questions.
Odia Language
- Grammar
- Composition
- Comprehension of an unseen Prose Paragraph
How To Apply Online For OSSSC VAW AND HEW Recruitment 2025
1. Visit the Official Website
First, visit the official website of OSSSC when the notification is released and online applications are open.
2. Registration
If you are applying for the first time, you will need to register. For registration, you will require a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Enter your name, mobile number, and email ID.
- After that, an OTP (One Time Password) will be sent to your mobile number and email ID.
- Enter the OTP, and once verified, your registration will be completed.
3. Fill the Application Form
After registration, you will need to fill in your basic details, such as your name, address, etc.
Once you have filled in all the required fields, click on "Save and Continue."
4. Educational Qualification Details
Next, you will need to fill in your educational qualifications (such as degrees, marks, etc.).
5. Upload Documents
You will need to upload scanned copies of your certificates and marksheets.
6. Final Submit
After filling in all the details and uploading documents, click on the final submit button. Your form will be successfully submitted.
By following these steps carefully, you can complete your application for OSSSC.
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