The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has issued a notification inviting candidates to apply for the post of Agricultural Officer. A total of 25 vacancies under RPSC AO Vacancy 2024 have been announced, and applications are now open. Candidates preparing for the exam can find the RPSC Agriculture Officer Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern detailed below. Understanding the syllabus and exam pattern is crucial for effective exam preparation.
RPSC Agriculture Officer Exam Pattern 2024:
- Post: Agriculture Officer
- Exam Mode: Offline
- Questions: 150
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
- Total Marks: 150
- Marking Scheme: +1 mark for correct answers
- Negative Marking: 1/3 deduction for incorrect answers
RPSC Agriculture Officer Syllabus:
The exam consists of one paper with two parts. Part A covers General Knowledge of Rajasthan, while Part B covers the concerned subject as prescribed in qualifications.
Part A: General Knowledge of Rajasthan:
- History of Rajasthan
- Prehistoric sites
- Prominent rulers
- Major Ruling Dynasties
- Basic structure of Rajasthan
- Modern Rajasthan State
- Culture of Rajasthan
- Society and Social Life in Rajasthan
- Geography of Rajasthan
Part B: Agriculture Syllabus:
- Agro-climatology and its effect on plant growth
- Soils Organic matter
- Problems of weeds and control measures
- Irrigation techniques and water management
- Fertilizers and their efficiency
- Objectives and methods of plant breeding
- Plant water relationship and Seed production
- Soil formation and Profile development
- Organic manures and bio-fertilizers
- Physical Properties of Soil and Chemical composition of FYM
- Olericulture and Classification of Vegetables
- Peculiarities of Indian agriculture
- Crop insurance and Farm planning
- Philosophy and principles of Extension Education
- Rural Social Institutions and Rural Leadership
- Place of animal husbandry in the rural economy
- Computation and balanced ration
- Housing of Cattle and Poultry
- Forage Production and conservation
- Common workshop tools and measurement of irrigation water
- Major Diseases and insect pests of the field
- Integrated pest management
