Field Officer / Technical Assistant Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Recommended Books

Field Officer/ Technical Assistant 

Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Recommended Books

Exam Pattern Field Officer / Technical Assistant: 

1. Knowledge of Agricultural Science: Marks -60 (No of Questions-60)

2. General Knowledge : Marks -20 (No of Questions-20)

3. General English : Marks -20 (No of Questions-20)

Total Marks: 100

The following topics in the Knowledge of Agriculture Science have been prescribed for preparation of question paper and weightage of marks to different topics. ( Total 60 Marks )

1. Soil Science / Soil Chemistry: a) Soil & water analysis b) Types of Soil c) Soil & water conservation (5 Marks )
2. Agronomy: Field crops covering a) Nurseries, Main Field b) Field Preparation, Spacing, fertilization, Seed Sowing and Tillage and harvesting etc., ( 10 Marks )
3. Pest and Pest Control  ( 05 Marks )
4. Fungal and Viral diseases and their control  ( 05 Marks )
5. Genetic plant breeding & Plant physiology  ( 05 Marks )
6. General coverage of all agricultural subjects including Horticulture & Extension ( 10 Marks )
7. Environmental Sciences ( 20 Marks )

Note: FCV tobacco cultivation related knowledge may be tested under S.No.1 to 5 in addition to general questions.

Recommended Book for Exam 






FCV tobacco cultivation related knowledge

Knowledge of Agriculture Science