TNPSC Agricultural Officer Exam Date 2023: Check the Latest Schedule Here
TNPSC Agricultural Officer Exam Date 2023: Check the Latest Schedule Here
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) is responsible for conducting various examinations for recruitment to various government posts in the state of Tamil Nadu. One of the important exams conducted by TNPSC is the Agricultural Officer Exam, which is conducted every year to recruit candidates for the post of Agricultural Officer in the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Extension Service.
The TNPSC Agricultural Officer Exam 2023 is scheduled to be conducted on 30th April 2023. The exam will be conducted in two sessions, the morning session from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM and the afternoon session from 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM. The exam will be conducted in various centers across the state of Tamil Nadu.
The TNPSC Agricultural Officer Exam is a highly competitive exam and requires thorough preparation to crack it. The exam consists of two papers, Paper-I and Paper-II. Paper-I is General Studies and Paper-II is Agriculture. Both papers are of objective type and are conducted for a total of 500 marks. The duration of each paper is 3 hours.
Paper-I consists of questions on General Studies, which include topics like Indian Polity, Indian Economy, Geography, Current Events, History, etc. Paper-II consists of questions on Agriculture, which includes topics like Crop Production and Management, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, Plant Breeding and Genetics, etc.
The eligibility criteria for the TNPSC Agricultural Officer Exam 2023 are as follows:
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Agriculture) from a recognized university.
- The candidate must be between 18 to 30 years of age as on 1st July 2023. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms.
Application Fee: The application fee for the TNPSC Agricultural Officer Exam 2023 is Rs. 200/-, which can be paid online through net banking, credit card, or debit card. Candidates who are exempted from paying the application fee are those who belong to SC/ST, PWD, and Ex-servicemen categories.
Exam Pattern: The TNPSC Agricultural Officer Exam 2023 will be conducted in offline mode (pen and paper-based). Each paper (Paper-I and Paper-II) will be conducted for a duration of 3 hours. The exam will be of objective type with multiple-choice questions. For each correct answer, candidates will be awarded 1 mark, and for each incorrect answer, 1/3rd mark will be deducted.
The selection process for the TNPSC Agricultural Officer Exam 2023 consists of a written exam and an interview. Candidates who qualify for the written exam will be called for the interview round. The final selection will be based on the marks obtained by the candidate in both the written exam and the interview.
Candidates who are interested in applying for the TNPSC Agricultural Officer Exam 2023 can do so by visiting the official website of TNPSC. The application process will commence soon, and candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for updates.
In conclusion, the TNPSC Agricultural Officer Exam 2023 is an important exam for candidates who are looking for a career in the agricultural sector in the state of Tamil Nadu. Candidates are advised to start their preparation early and make use of various study materials available online and offline to crack the exam. The schedule for the exam has been announced, and candidates are advised to make note of it and plan their preparation accordingly.