Exams Covered Under General Agriculture

General Agriculture is a common and high-weightage subject in most agriculture-related entrance, recruitment, and professional examinations in India. It forms either a dedicated paper or a major part of the Professional Knowledge, Agriculture, or Agriculture & Rural Development sections of various examinations.

Below are some of the major exams where General Agriculture plays an important role:

Agriculture Field Officer (IBPS AFO)

The IBPS Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) examination is conducted for recruitment of Agriculture Officers in public sector banks. General Agriculture forms a major part of the Professional Knowledge section and covers topics related to crop production, soil science, plant protection, agricultural economics, and allied subjects.

NABARD Grade A & Grade B

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) conducts Grade A and Grade B examinations for Agriculture and Rural Development positions. General Agriculture is extensively covered under the Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) section.

FCI Agriculture Posts

The Food Corporation of India (FCI) recruits candidates for various technical and management positions related to agriculture. Questions from General Agriculture, food production, storage, and allied sciences are frequently asked.

CUET PG Agriculture

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG Agriculture) is conducted for admission into postgraduate agriculture programmes offered by central and participating universities. General Agriculture forms an important component of the syllabus.

NSC Technical Exam

The National Seeds Corporation (NSC/NSCL) conducts recruitment examinations for Technical Assistant, Management Trainee, and other agriculture-related positions. Questions are asked from General Agriculture, Seed Science, Crop Production, and Plant Protection.

ICAR AIEEA PG / JRF

The ICAR AIEEA-PG and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) examinations are among the most prestigious agriculture entrance examinations in India. General Agriculture serves as a foundational subject across multiple disciplines.

ICAR SRF / Ph.D. Entrance

Candidates appearing for ICAR Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) and Ph.D. entrance examinations require a strong understanding of General Agriculture along with their specialized subjects.

State Agriculture Officer (AO) Exams

Various state governments conduct Agriculture Officer (AO) recruitment examinations through Public Service Commissions and Agriculture Departments. General Agriculture is a compulsory and high-scoring section in these examinations.

Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Exams

Several states recruit Agriculture Development Officers (ADOs) to strengthen agricultural extension and field-level services. Questions are commonly asked from crop production, soil management, government schemes, and agricultural technologies.

Haryana ADO

The Haryana Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) examination includes a substantial portion of General Agriculture covering agronomy, soil science, horticulture, extension education, and current agricultural developments.

UPSSSC AGTA

The Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) examination conducted by UPSSSC includes General Agriculture, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Extension, and related subjects as major syllabus components.

Bihar BAO

The Bihar Block Agriculture Officer (BAO) examination evaluates candidates on General Agriculture, crop production practices, agricultural economics, extension education, and state-specific agricultural issues.

Agriculture University Entrance Exams

Most State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) conduct postgraduate entrance examinations in which General Agriculture forms a significant part of the syllabus and selection process.

Other Agriculture Competitive Exams

General Agriculture is also important for various examinations such as:

• ICAR NET
• ARS (Agricultural Research Service)
• SMS (Subject Matter Specialist)
• STO (Senior Technical Officer)
• State Public Service Commission Agriculture Exams
• Agriculture Extension Officer (AEO) Exams
• Agriculture Supervisor Exams
• Seed Corporation Recruitment Exams
• Cooperative Bank Agriculture Officer Exams
• Other agriculture and allied science recruitment examinations

A strong command over General Agriculture helps candidates prepare simultaneously for multiple examinations, making it one of the most valuable subjects for agriculture aspirants.