Exam Pattern & Syllabus of Assam PSC ADO Exam

Exam Pattern & Syllabus of Assam PSC ADO Exam

*Assam PSC ADO* in the Department of Agriculture and Welfare of Farmers, Assam is in following sequence:-

Exam Pattern

One Written Test : 200 Marks

Duration of Exam : 2 hours

Qs type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Marking : 2.5 marks for each correct answer 

Negative marking : No in the written test

Wrongly or not answered questions : 0

Candidates will be permitted to raise objections if any. 

Pattern of Written Test :

Agricultures Knowledge Subject : 100 MCQs (100 marks)

Syllabus of subject for the posts of Agriculture Development Officer is as under (B.Sc. (Agriculture) level ) :-

• Basic elements of crop production.
• Field Crops(Rabi)
• Soil science and Agriculture chemistry.
• Field Crops(Kharif)
• Weed management   Weeds.
• Farming Systems and Sustainable Agriculture.
• Organic Farming.
• Water Management including Micro Irrigation.
• Principles of Plant Breeding.
• Soil chemistry, soil fertility, and nutrient management.
• Principles of Plant Biotechnology.
• Insects ecology and integrated pest Management including Beneficial insects.
• Entomology insect morphology and systematics.
• Principles of Seed Technology.
• Pests of Field Crops and Stored Grain and their Management.
• Agriculture Marketing, Trade, and Prices.
• Principles of Agriculture Economics.

General Studies:

• Current Event of National, International & State.
• Indian Economy 5(five) Years Plan.
• Constitution of India
• World Geography including India & Assam.
• Important History of World including India & Assam.
• Role and impact of Science and Technology in India