Exam Pattern & Syllabus of Punjab PSC ADO Agriculture Development Officer (Group-A) Recruitment 2022-2023

Punjab Public Service Commission

Baradari Garden, Patiala - 147001

**Punjab PSC ADO **Agriculture Development Officer (Group-A) Recruitment 2022-2023

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

Exam Pattern of Punjab PSC ADO

(A) One Written Test : 480 Marks

Total Qs : 120 questions

Duration of Exam : 2 hours

Qs type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Marking : 4 marks for each correct answer 

(B) Interview : 60 Marks

Total Marks for selection : 540 Marks

Pattern of Written Test for Punjab PSC ADO:

• Part A - Agriculture Knowledge Subject : 100 MCQs (480 Marks)
• Part B - General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability - 20 MCQs (80 Marks)
• Total questions : 120 MCQs (480 marks) 

Duration of exam : 2 hours

Negative marking : 1 Mark for each question in the written test

Wrongly or not answered questions : 0

Candidates will be permitted to raise objections if any. 

The important points to note for PPSC ADO Exam: 

• I. The Question Paper will be in English language only. 
• II. Each question carries 4 (four) marks and, for each correct answer candidate will get  4 (four) marks. 
• III. There will be Negative Marking (One Mark for each question) in the written  examination for questions wrongly answered i.e. for each incorrect answer, 1 (One) mark will be deducted from the total score. 
• IV. To answer a question, the candidate has to find, for each question, the correct answer/best option. 
• V. Answer key will be uploaded on the PPSC website (after written examination), and the  candidates will be permitted to raise objections (if any). Candidates will be given four days to deliberate before putting up the objections. 
• VI. Unanswered/Unattempted questions will be given no marks. In case, a question is  withdrawn, all candidates will be given four (04) marks irrespective of the fact whether the question has been attempted or not attempted by the candidate. 

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

Part-A (Subject) : Agriculture - 100 MCQs (400 Marks)

• Basic knowledge of Agronomy 
• Soil Science 
• Plant Breeding 
• Entomology
• Plant  Pathology
• Extension Education. 
• Growth and development of crops
• Weather and climate 
• Crop  classification. 
• Farm tools and implements. 
• Calculations on seed rate, plant population, fertilizer,  herbicide, irrigation requirement, land measurements, etc. 
• Technologies for improved cultural  practices for different field crops starting from seeding to grain maturation. 
• Field preparation,  sowing methods, time of sowing, etc. Efficient management practices for tillage, fertilization,  irrigation and drainage, weed control, nutrient recycling, mulches and crop residue management  
• Crop rotation, multiple cropping, mixed cropping, intercropping.
• Crop diversification.
• Precision  agriculture. 
• Integrated farming system. 
• Organic farming and sustainable agriculture. 
• Seed  production of different field crops. 
• Integrated disease and pest management in field crops

Part-B  (Subject) : General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability - 20 MCQs (80 Marks)

(a) General Knowledge & Current affairs

• General Knowledge and Current affairs of National and International importance  including:  
• (i) Economic issues. 
• (ii) Polity issues. 
• (iii) Environment issues. 
• (iv) Geography. 
• (v) Science and Technology.  
• (vi) Any other current issues. 
• (vii) (a) History of India with special reference to the Indian freedom struggle movement. (b) History of Punjab- 14th century onwards. 

(b) Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability & Quantitative Aptitude. 

• (i) Logical reasoning, analytical and mental ability. 
• (ii) Basic numerical skills, numbers, magnitudes, percentage, numerical relation  appreciation. 
• (iii) Data analysis, Graphic presentation charts, tables, spreadsheets. 

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Punjab PSC ADO Job Recruitment 2022-23 Notification out for 200 Posts

Punjab Public Service Commission

Baradari Garden, Patiala. 147001

Agriculture Development Officer (Group-A)

About Punjab PSC ADO Recruitment 2022-23 Notification out for 200 Posts

• Regarding Recruitment to 200 Posts of Agriculture Development Officer (Group-A) in the Department Of Agriculture and Farmers  Welfare, Government Of Punjab.on the official website i.e. ppsc.gov.in on 9th December 2022. Interested candidates can apply online from 9th December 2022.

Punjab ADO Recruitment Details :-

• In this article, we are providing you with detailed information for the Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022 which includes the notification, vacancy or post details, important dates of exam , eligibility criteria of exam, application fees, the direct link to the application, and many more details. Students must bookmark this page for more details regarding the Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022.

1. Introduction of Punjab ADO 

• The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has been established under Article 315 of  the Constitution of India, with the basic purpose of recruiting officials in various  departments of the Government as per the requisitions sent by the Government in this  regard from time to time. 
• The Punjab Public Service Commission invites Online Application Forms from  eligible candidates for recruitment to 200 Posts of Agriculture Development  officer (Group-A) in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare,  Government of Punjab. 
• Note: This advertisement is being published as per requisition received from the  Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt. of Punjab vide letter No.  1/15/22-Agriculture-1(2)/11944 dated 03/10/2022 and No. 1/15/2022-Agriculture 1(2)/14362 dated 02/12/2022. 

2. Number of the Posts : 200

3. Initial Pay for Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022 : Rs. 44,900/- 

4. Essential Qualifications for Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022

• Should possess a degree in B.Sc. (Agriculture) (with minimum sixty percent marks) from a  recognized University or Institution.  
• Provided that preference shall be given to a person, who possesses a degree in M.Sc.  (Agriculture) from any recognized University or Institution  
• Should have passed Punjabi of Matric or its equivalent Standard. 
• IMPORTANT NOTE: The candidates MUST possess the requisite qualification before or  by 29/12/2022. 

5. Age Limit for Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022

• Candidates should not bebelow 18 years and above 37 years of age as on 01/01/2022. 
• The upper age limit may be relaxed up to 45 years for Punjab Government employees, the  employees of its Boards/Corporations/Commissions and Authorities, and all States/  Central Government employees. 
• The upper age limit is relaxed up to 42 years for Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes  of Punjab. 
• Ex-servicemen of Punjab Domicile shall be allowed to deduct the period of his service in  the Armed Forces of Union from his actual age and if the resultant age does not exceed the  maximum age limit prescribed for direct appointment to such a vacancy in the Service  Rules concerned by more than three years, he shall be deemed to satisfy the condition  regarding age limit.  
• The upper age limit is also relaxed up to 42 years for widows, divorcees and certain other  categories of women. 
• The upper age limit is also relaxed up to 47 years for "Persons with Disability" of Punjab.  
• Note: Provisions mentioned in Punjab Civil Services (General and Common Conditions of  Service) Rules, 1994 amended from time to time may be considered 

6. Pattern and Scheme of Competitive Examination For Selection of Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022

Procedure For Selection of Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022

• The procedure for selection of candidates for the post of Agriculture Development Officer  (Group-A) in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Punjab will be as  per the following details 

Pattern of the Written Competitive Examination for Selection of Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022

• The pattern for written competitive examination comprising of 120 questions (@ 4 marks for each  question) is as follows:

The important points to note: 

• 1. The Question Paper will be in English language only. 

• 2. Each question carries 4 (four) marks and, for each correct answer candidate will get  4 (four) marks. 

• 3. There will be Negative Marking (One Mark for each question) in the written  examination for questions wrongly answered i.e. for each incorrect answer, 1 (One) mark will be deducted from the total score. 

• 4. To answer a question, the candidate has to find, for each question, the correct answer/best option. 

• 5. Answer key will be uploaded on the PPSC website (after written examination), and the  candidates will be permitted to raise objections (if any). Candidates will be given four days to deliberate before putting up the objections. 

• 6. Unanswered/Unattempted questions will be given no marks. In case, a question is  withdrawn, all candidates will be given four (04) marks irrespective of the fact whether the question has been attempted or not attempted by the candidate. 

Duration of Examination for Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022

• The exam will be of two (02) hours duration. 

Syllabus of the Written Examination for Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022

• The Question Paper will be based on the given syllabus and from General Knowledge &  Current Affairs, Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability & Quantitative Aptitude. (Annexure-VII). 

Mode of Examination for Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022

• The examination is a pen and paper-based, to be answered on the specially designed  machine gradable OMR sheet using ball point pen. 

Information About Exam Centre for Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022

• Information about the examination center(s) will be mentioned on Admit Cards of all  candidates. The Public Notice to download the Admit cards will be given on the website  of the Commission.

Interview for Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022

• 1. Candidates not more than two times the total number of posts as mentioned at (in  their order of merit of written examination) who have scored a minimum of 40  percent marks in written examination (35% for candidates of Scheduled Castes of  Punjab and Backward Classes Punjab) will be short-listed for appearing in the  interview. However, this number shall be subject to variation if two or more  candidates at the bottom of this list (the number at the end) get equal marks. In such  case, then all of them will be considered for appearing in the Interview (subject to  eligibility), warranting the corresponding increase in the stipulated ratio. 
• 2. No candidate shall be eligible to be shortlisted for interview unless he/she obtains  40% marks in the written competitive examination (read 35% for the candidates  belonging to Scheduled Castes of Punjab and Backward Classes of Punjab) and no  candidate shall be eligible to be appointed unless he/she obtains at least 40%  marks in the aggregate i.e., competitive examination including interview (read 35%  for the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes of Punjab and Backward Classes  of Punjab). 
• 3. The aim of the Interview is to assess the candidate's suitability for the job in terms of  his personal qualities by the Interview Panel.

Final Result for Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022

• 1. Final result shall be prepared on the basis of the grand total of the marks obtained by  the candidates in the Written Competitive Examination and the Interview. The marks  of written competitive examination obtained by the candidates or cut off marks for  interview will not be disclosed at the time of short listing the candidates for interview,  to avoid the same influencing the interview panel. However, the complete details of  written marks and interview marks will be available on the website of Commission  after compiling the final result. 
• 2. Category wisemerit list will be drawn on the basis of grand total of marks obtained  by the candidates in the Written Competitive Examination and the Interview. 
• 3. Government of Punjab, Department of Personnel (Personal Policies-I Branch)  Notification No. GSR 40/Const./Art.309/Amd. (2)/2020 dated 20/07/2020 (Annexure  VII) prescribes the criteria required to be met by candidates for being considered  under the "Sportsperson" category. All candidates qualifying as "Sportsperson"  under this notification will be treated equally in the compilation of final merit list  under this category 

7. Nationality for Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022 : 

• A candidate shall be a: 
• (i) Citizen of India
• (ii) Citizen of Nepal
• (iii) Subject of Bhutan
• (iv) Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the Ist January 1962, with the intention of  permanently settling in India. 
• (v) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East  African countries of Kenya, Uganda and United Republic of Tanzania (formerly  Tanganyika and Zanzibar) Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention  of permanently settling in India; 
• Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) shall be a person in  whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of Punjab in the  Department of Home Affairs and Justice. 

8. Submission of Application Form for Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022

• 1. The candidates can ONLY apply by filling Online Application Form, a link of which is  available on the website of the Commission http://ppsc.gov.in. No other mode of  application will be accepted. 
• Last date for filling online Application forms 29/12/2022 by 11:59:00 pm
• Schedule for filling Application Fee and Examination fee by  using online mode of payment 09/12/2022 to 30/12/2022 By 11:59:00 pm

9. Application And Examination Fee for Punjab ADO Recruitment 2022

• Gen/ ESP/ FF : ₹ 1500/-
• SC/ST/ BC : ₹ 750/-
• PH/ESM : ₹ 500/-
• Payment Mode : Online

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True Potato Seed (TPS) Seedling Tuber Production Technology -for All Agriculture Exams IBPS ADO, RAEO, JRF, SRF & CUET Target Exam

This exam facts are from famous book: Handbook of Agriculture published by I C A R

True Potato Seed (TPS) 

• True Potato Seed (TPS) for Seedling Tuber Production Technology.
• TPS can also be propagated through a botanical seed known as True Potato Seed (TPS). 
• To overcome the above problems of costly seed tubers, TPS is used as planting material.(This is asked in ICAR J R F 2021)
• TPS is a botanical seed developed in the berry of the plant as a result of fertilization.For free such exam facts and notes, visit www. agrimly.in
• The technology basically consists in production of TPS and raising commercial potato crops from it.
• It has been shown that the use of TPS seedling transplants and seedling-tubers as seed are economical and successful approaches to commercial potato production.(This is asked in M P Agriculture Development Officer Exam 2020)
• Seed rate of true potato seeds (TPS) is 150 g/ha (This is asked in IBPS Agriculture Field Officer Exam 2015)
• In TPS technique, the normal seed rate (2.5 t/ha) of potato is drastically reduced to only about 200 g of TPS, thereby saving huge quantities of food material for table purposes.For Online Classes, Tests, Notes Visit www. agricoachingonline.com
• Potato crop can be raised from TPS using seedling transplants. 

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Cultivation of Tobacco -for All Agriculture Exams IBPS ADO, RAEO, JRF, SRF & CUET Target Exam

This exam facts are from famous book: Handbook of Agriculture published by I C A R

Importance of Tobacco 

• The botanical name of plant Nicotiana and the word nicotine were derived from his name. (This is asked in Rajasthan Agriculture Officer Exam 2018)
• In India tobacco was introduced during the early part of the 17th century by the Portuguese.
• Tobacco is a industrial/commercial crops
• Family of Tobacco is Solanaceae(This is asked in M P Agriculture Development Officer Exam 2020)
• Tobacco is an important cash crop. 
• The tobacco crop is grown for its leaves which are used as a cured product.
• India ranks third in tobacco leaves afterChina and Brazil. For free such exam facts and notes, visit www. agrimly.in 
• Nicotine sulphate is industrial importance product 
• Nicotine sulphate prepared from tobacco for use as an insecticide and for making tobacco cessation products (This is asked in B H U PRE P G 2021)
• Solanesol is a naturally occurring alcohol present in tobacco
• Tobacco originated in Mexico and Central AmericaFor Online Classes, Tests, Notes Visit www. agricoachingonline.com
• 55 per cent of the total production of tobacco in the country is in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat only.
• Tobacco is adapted to moderately acidic soils, with a pH ranging from 5.5 to 6.5.
• The nicotine content of the leaves of N. tabacum ranges from 0.5 to 5.5 per cent while in N rustica it varies from 3.5 to 8.0 per cent.(This is asked in ICAR S R F 2020)
• Nicotiana tabacum tobacco is used for smoking and chewing.(This is asked in ICAR J R F 2021)
• Nicotiana rustica tobacco is used extensively for hookah, chewing and snuff purposes.

Research institute of Tobacco  

• Central Tobacco Research Institute, Rajamundry  Andhra Pradesh(This is asked in IBPS Agriculture Field Officer Exam 2018)
• Indian Central Tobacco Committee were formed in 1945.

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Cultivation of Pearl millet -for All Agriculture Exams IBPS ADO, RAEO, JRF, SRF & CUET Target Exam

This exam facts are from famous book: Handbook of Agriculture published by I C A R

Importances of pearl millet crop

• Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is the fourth most important grain crop next to rice, wheat and sorghum.

• Pearl millet is considered as Poor Man’s Food and also known as Cattail millet. (This is asked in IBPS Agriculture Field Officer Exam 2019) For free such exam facts and notes, visit www.agrimly.in www. agrimly.in

• Protein rich (10.5 to 14.5) (This is asked in M P Agriculture Development Officer Exam 2018)

• Pearl millet is the staple food of Rajasthan 4th most important foodgrain crop next to rice, wheat & maize(This is asked in ICAR J R F 2021)

• Pearl millet is grown for grain and fodder (forage)

• Pearl millet is the most drought- and heat-tolerant crop with highest water-use efficiency. (This is asked in CUET PRE P G 2022)

• Pearl millet crop is mostly confined to low fertile water deficit soils. 

• For Online Classes, Tests, Notes Visit www. agricoachingonline.com

• Pearl millet is traditionally a component of the dry farming system.(This is asked in ICAR S R F 2022)

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Cultivation of Forage sorghum -for All Agriculture Exams IBPS ADO, RAEO, JRF, SRF & CUET Target Exam

This exam facts are from famous book: Handbook of Agriculture published by I C A R

Importances of Forage sorghum

• Sorghum as green foliage is very popular in western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana.
• Forage sorghum is characterized by quick growth, high biomass accumulation and dry-matter content.
• Forage sorghum is also suitable for silage and hay making.(This is asked in ICAR S R F 2022)

• In summer under irrigation, multicut sorghum is popular.
• Improved varieties and hybrids of forage sorghum single cut are Haryana Charai 6.(This is asked in IBPS Agriculture Field Officer Exam 2019)
• Improved varieties and hybrids of forage sorghum multi cut are: Meethi Sudan, Pusa chari 23.
• The dual purpose (both forage and grain production) varieties and hybrids are CSV 15 and CSH 13.
• Seed rate of 10 kg per ha for multicut sorghum and 25 kg per ha for single-cut sorghum is required.
• Optimum spacing is 45 cm between rows for multicut sorghum and 30 cm between rows for single-cut sorghum.(This is asked in Rajasthan Agriculture Officer Exam 2018)
• Fertilizer application 100 kg N and 60 kg P2O5 per ha for multicut sorghum and 80 kg N and 40 kg P2O5 per ha for single-cut sorghum is recommended.
• HCN is present in sorghum especially in early stages up to 40 to 50 days. (This is asked in ICAR J R F 2020)
• Proper care has to be exercised during harvesting sorghum to avoid HCN poisoning.
• Single-cut sorghum varieties are harvested from 50% flowering to full bloom. (This is asked in IBPS Agriculture Field Officer Exam 2020)
• Multicut sorghum varieties are the first harvest at 55 days after sowing and subsequent cuts at 40 days interval.

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Cultivation of Oats -for All Agriculture Exams IBPS ADO, RAEO, JRF, SRF & CUET Target Exam

Cultivation of Oats

This exam facts are from famous book: Handbook of Agriculture published by I C A R

Most common cultivatedvarieties of oats for Target Exam Based   

Kent

• Kent variety is an introduction from the USA and was released in 1975.(This is asked in B H U PRE P G 2019)
• Kent variety has been notified for cultivation in the entire country. (This is asked in IBPS Agriculture Field Officer Exam 2014)
• Kent is resistant to rust, blight and lodging. 
• Kent yields about 50 t/ha of green fodder.
• For Online Classes, Tests, Notes Visit www. agricoachingonline.com

Algerian 

• The Algerian variety was released in 1975 and is suitable for irrigated areas.

Brunker-10 

• Brunker-10 is suitable for growing in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.For free such exam facts and notes, visit www. agrimly.in
• Brunker-10 is resistant to drought and can be raised under rainfed conditions.(This is asked in ICAR J R F 2020)
• The green fodder yield is 40–45 t/ha in 140 days. 

Harita (R O -19) 

• Harita variety was released in 2007 and notified for Maharashtra. 
• Harita is a multicut variety developed by selection from the base population of Kent by MPKV, Rahuri and is suitable for the winter season under irrigated conditions. (This is asked in IBPS Agriculture Field Officer Exam 2016)
• The average yield is 50 t/ha for green forage and 9.5 t/ha for dry matter. 
• Harita has a high leaf to stem ratio and is resistant to leaf blight disease.

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Cultivation of Barley (Hordeum vulgare) -for All Agriculture Exams IBPS ADO, RAEO, JRF SRF

Cultivation of Barley (Hordeum vulgare)

This exam facts are from famous book: Handbook of Agriculture published by I C A R

Video Lecture: (Click here)

Nutritional importance of barley

• Barley crop isimportant next to rice, wheat, maize crop in area and production
• Protein in the barley crop is 11.5%.
• Barley grain contains 12.5 % moisture, 11.5  % albuminoids, 74 % carbohydrates. 
• Barley crop is great demand to malting industry
• Barley is a highly salt tolerant crop (IBPS AFO 2018) For free such exam facts and notes, visit www. agrimly.in 
• Most staple food in Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan (This is asked in ICAR J R F 2020)
• Mostly barley crop used as “Missi roti”
• Mostly barley crop used for malt, beer, whisky and industrial alcohol, vinegar.
• Barley crop is used for energy rich drinks like bournvita, boost, horlicks.
• Barley grain is roasted and ground and used as 'Sattu' (barley flour mixed in sugar and water). 
• Barley crop is reduce cholesterol level in liver
• Malt syrup is utilized in the preparation of candies, breakfast beverages and medicines. 
• By-product of the brewing and distilling industry, known as 'brewers' and 'distillers grain' is useful as cattle feed.For Online Classes, Tests, Notes Visit www. agricoachingonline.com
• Bold and plump-seeded barley varieties are suitable for manufacture of 'pearl barley' and powder products, which form the diet of the sick and convalescent people. 
• Pearl barley is used for barley water, which is diuretic and is given to persons suffering from kidney disorders. (This is asked in IBPS Agriculture Field Officer Exam 2018)

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Speciality Baby Corn - for All Agriculture Exams IBPS AFO, ADO, RAEO, JRF, SRF, CUET EXAM

This exam facts are from famous book: Handbook of Agriculture published by I C A R

• Baby corn also known as young corn, cornlets or baby sweetcorn is a cereal grain taken from corn (maize) harvested early.
• Baby com is a young finger like unfertilized cobs with 1 -3 cm emerged silk preferably harvested within 1-3 days of silk emergence, depending upon the growing season.(This is asked in IBPS Agriculture Field Officer Exam 2014)
• Baby corn is nutritive and its nutritional quality is at par or even superior to some of the seasonal vegetables.For free such exam facts and notes, visit www. agrimly.in 
• Besides proteins, vitamins and iron, baby corn is one of the richest sources of phosphorus.(This is asked in ICAR J R F 2021)
• Baby corn is a good source of fibrous protein and easy to digest.(This is asked in ICAR S R F 2019)
• For Online Classes, Tests, Notes Visit www. agricoachingonline.com
• Baby corn is almost free from residual effects of pesticides. 
• As baby corn can be cultivated round the year, three to four crops of baby corn can be taken in a year.(This is asked in M P Agriculture Development Officer Exam 2018)

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Punjab ADO Exam Details

Punjab ADO (PPSC) Exam 
(Exam Pattern, Syllabus)

PPSC ADO Exam Pattern

Events                                                                         No. of Questions Marks
Step 1. Written Exams (Multiple Choice Questions) 120 questions           300
Part 1. From the syllabus of the Agriculture subject      100 questions          250
Part 2. From Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability             10 questions            25
Part 3. From General Knowledge and Current Affairs     10 questions            25                                    
Step 2. Interview                                                                                             40
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Total Marks                                                                                           340 


Part 1. Agriculture Subject Knowledge (100 questions  , 250 Marks) : 
Technologies for improved cultural practices for Kharif crops from seeding to seed i.e. grain maturation, Technologies for improved cultural practices for Rabi crops from seeding to seed i.e. grain maturation, Field preparation, sowing methods, time of sowing, Efficient management practices for fertilization, irrigation, Weed control, nutrient re- cycling, mulches and crop residue management, Crop rotation, multiple cropping, mixed cropping, intercropping, Cultivation of cash crops, Integrated disease and pest management in Kharif and Rabi crops.

Part 2. Logical Reasoning, Mental Ability   (10 questions  , 25 Marks) : 
Puzzles, Dice, Visual Reasoning, Alpha numeric Reasoning, Number Series, Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Analytical interpretation of data, Tables, graphs, diagrams, Blood relations, Coding & Decoding, Seating Arrangements, Analogy, Number Ranking, Venn Diagrams, Syllogism, Statement & Conclusion, Statement & Arguments, Statement & Assumptions etc

Part 3. General Knowledge & Current Affairs  (10 questions  , 25 Marks) : 
General Science, Current Events, History of India & Punjab, Geography of India & Punjab, Economics of India & Punjab, Indian Polity, Political Parties in Punjab & populist schemes, Art & Culture of Punjab, Industries in Punjab, Agriculture in Punjab, Appointments, Sports & Games, Awards & Honours, Soil, minerals & natural resources in Punjab, Prominent personalities in the various spheres, Latest inventions on science & technology, Latest Government welfare oriented schemes, Current socio‐economic problems.


Notice:

• There will be no negative marking in the written test, for questions wrongly answered or questions not answered.
• The final result shall be prepared on the basis of the grand total of the marks obtained by the Candidates in the Written Competitive Examination and the Interview.
• Candidates not more than two times the number of posts (in their order of merit of written exam) shall be short-listed for appearing in the interview.
• However, this number shall be subject to variation if two or more candidates at the last number (the number at the end) get equal marks, then all of them shall be considered for appearing in the Interview (subject to eligibility), warranting the corresponding increase in the stipulated ratio.