A complete Exam Syllabus, Exam Patterns, and the best recommended books for Preparing for the OPSC AAO Exam
Odisha Public Service Commission is the state institution in charge of holding the Civil Service examination for entry-level positions in the state’s various civil services (OPSC). Agriculture Assistant Officer Exam is conducted by Odisha Public Service Commission.
In order to be qualified to take the OPSC AAO Exam in 2023, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Age: 21-38 years
- Education Qualification: A Candidate Must Possess A Bachelor Of Science Degree In Agriculture / Horticulture From Any Of The Recognized Universities Or Institutions.
- Nationality: Indian
OPSC AAO Exam Syllabus & Pattern 2023
Paper 1
Unit-I
- Agronomy- 12 Marks
- Farming System & sustainable agriculture- 5 Marks
- Principle of organic farming- 6 Marks
- Crop Production Technology- 12 Marks
Total- 35 Marks
Unit-II
- Production Technology of Horticulture crops (Fruit)- 7 Marks
- Production Technology of Horticulture crops (Vegetables)- 8 Marks
- Production Technology of Horticulture crops (Floriculture Crops)- 5 Marks
Total- 20 Marks
Unit-III
Plant Pathology & Microbiology (Disease)
- Field Crops- 6 Marks
- Horticulture crops- 4 Marks
- Entomology- 14 Marks
- Nematode pest of Horticulture crops & their managements- 6 Marks
Total – 30 Marks
Unit-IV
- Agriculture & sericulture- 3 Marks
- Agrometeorology & Climate Change- 7 Marks
- Forestry- 5 Marks
Total- 15 Marks
Paper-II
Unit-I
- Geoinformatics & Nano-Technology- 5 Marks
- Fundamentals of soil science- 10 Marks
- Soil Fertility & Nutrition management- 10 Marks
- Problematics Soils And Their Management- 10 Marks
Total – 35 Marks
Unit-II
- Principles of seeds technology- 7 Marks
- Genetics & Plant Breeding- 11 Marks
- Introduction Of Crop Physiology- 7 Marks
Total- 25 Marks
Unit-III
- Fundamentals of Agriculture extension education- 8 Marks
- Agriculture economics- 6 Marks
- Fundamentals of statistics methods- 5 Marks
- Agri-business management- 5 Marks
- Agriculture marketing trade prices-6 Marks
Total – 30 Marks
Unit-IV
- Agriculture Heritage- 4 Marks
- Farmer empowerment schemes- 6 Marks
Total- 10 Marks
Recommended Books
You can use the best books on our list to help you study for the OPSC AAO Exam section
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