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Syllabus of Agriculture Services Examination Recruitment 2024
Highlights
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is inviting applications for multiple positions in the Combined State Agriculture Services. Indian citizens can apply until May 10, 2024, for 268 vacancies. Applicants should be aged between 21 and 40 year
Agricultural Services Examination Recruitment Process
The Agricultural Services Examination recruitment process is divided into three stages, each leading to potential employment upon successful completion. Below is an overview of each stage:
1. Preliminary Examination
The first stage of the Agricultural Services Examination is the Preliminary Examination. This stage serves as an initial screening process to filter out candidates for further evaluation. It typically consists of multiple-choice questions covering various subjects related to agriculture and general studies.
2. Main Written Examination
Candidates who pass the Preliminary Examination move on to the Main Written Examination. This stage is more in-depth and comprehensive, testing candidates' knowledge and understanding of agricultural concepts, as well as their analytical and writing skills. The Main Written Examination may include subjective questions, essays, and objective tests.
3. Interview
The final stage of the recruitment process is the Interview. Candidates who successfully clear the Main Written Examination are invited to participate in an interview conducted by a panel of experts. During the interview, candidates may be assessed on their communication skills, subject knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and overall suitability for the position.
Upon successful completion of all three stages, candidates may be offered employment in agricultural services based on their performance and ranking in the recruitment process.
First Phase Preliminary Examination | |
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Name of the Question Paper | General Studies and Agriculture |
Type of Question Paper | Objective Multiple Choice Type |
Number of Question Papers | 1 |
Number of Questions | 120 (40 questions on General Studies and 80 questions on Agriculture) |
Assigned Marks for Each Question | 2.5 |
Total Assigned Marks | 300 |
Time Duration | 2 Hours |
Second Phase Main Written Examination | |
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Number of Question Papers | 3 |
Duration of First Paper | 3 Hours |
First Question Paper | General Studies |
Time | 2.5 Hours |
Marks | 50 Marks |
Second Question Paper | General Hindi and Essay |
Time | 1.5 Hours |
Marks | 50 Marks |
Duration of Second Session | 3 Hours |
Third Question Paper | Optional Subject |
Time | 3 Hours |
Marks | 250 Marks |
Third Phase Interview of Written Examination | |
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Total Marks | 50 |
UPPSC Agriculture Services Syllabus 2024
The syllabus for UPPSC Agriculture Services varies for each post based on the optional subject. However, the preliminary exam shares a common syllabus for all posts, comprising General Studies and Agriculture topics. Please consult the table below for a detailed overview of the main subjects covered in the UPPSC Agriculture Services syllabus for the year 2024.
General Studies
General science
History of India
Indian national movement
Indian policy, economy and culture
Indian agriculture, commerce, and trade
Indian and Uttar Pradesh geography and natural resources
Current national and international events
Logic and reasoning based on general intelligence
Arithmetic
Algebra
Geometry
Ecology and environment
Education, culture, agriculture, industry trade, living and social traditions of Uttar Pradesh.
Agriculture
Production of important cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fibres, and other cash crops
Sustainable crop production
Crop Distribution and production
Agroforestry and social forestry
Classification of Indian soil
Weed and their classification
Constituents of soil
Problems with soil
Essential plant nutrients
Symbiotic and non-symbiotic nitrogen fixation
Soil conservation
Cropping patterns in Uttar Pradesh
Irrigation and drainage
Farm management
Organic farming
Agricultural economy
Agricultural extensions and programs
Farm mechanisation
Heredity and variation
Hybridization
Seed organisation
Physiology and significance of agriculture
Photosynthesis
Plant growth management
Climate requirements
Diseases management
Food production and consumption trends in India
Distribution of crop production
General Hindi and Essay
National and international events of importance
Reading comprehension
Vocabulary
Idioms
Translation from Hindi to English and vice versa
Literature and culture
Agriculture and business
Science and environment
District Horticulture Officer
Global warming and its reasons
Agro Climatic Zones of UP and India
Scopes of Agricultural Meteorology
Integrated Farming System, Scopes and Importance
Integrated nutrient management
Importance of Fruits and Vegetables in Human Nutrition
Concepts of Organic Farming
Cultivation of Fruits, Vegetables, Medical Crops
Establishment of Kitchen and Nutrition Garden
Organic Farming Fruits and Vegetables.
Food Preservation Officer
Harvest Management of Horticulture Crops
Principles and Methods of Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables
Preparations of Jam, Jelly, Candy, Pickles and related items
Importance of Foods Handling, Grading, Packaging
Concepts of Canning Pasteurization
Spoilage Agents
Agricultural Export Zones and Industrial Support
Fruit and Vegetable Vitamins