Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Officer
Introduction
State recruitment for Agriculture, Horticulture, and allied field officers supporting rural extension services in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Conducting body: Arunachal Agriculture Dept / APPSC
- Scope: State
- Region: Arunachal Pradesh
- Department: Agriculture / Horticulture Department (AP)
- Posts: Agriculture Officer, Horticulture Officer, Agriculture Development Officer (ADA)
- Mode: Online
- Official site: arunachalpradesh.gov.in · appsc.gov.in
The Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Officer recruitment appoints graduate-level officers in agriculture and horticulture services. They support farmers through field extension, scheme implementation, crop advisory, and departmental coordination. Selection: written test → interview / document verification.
Services and Posts
- Agriculture Officer
- Horticulture Officer
- Agriculture Development Officer (ADA)
Exam Body and Conduct
Conducted by the Arunachal Agriculture Department / APPSC per notification on arunachalpradesh.gov.in / appsc.gov.in.
Important Highlights
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | AP Agriculture Dept / APPSC |
| Posts | Agriculture / Horticulture Officer, ADA |
| Stages | Written → Interview/DV |
| Mode | Online |
| Pay scale | ₹44,900+ (Level-7) |
| Official site | arunachalpradesh.gov.in |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- B.Sc. Agriculture or B.Sc. Horticulture from a recognised university
Age Limit
- 21 to 40 years (relaxation per AP rules)
Nationality / Domicile
- Indian citizen.
- AP domicile preferred for state recruitment.
Reservation
Per Arunachal Pradesh Government policy:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| BC / OBC (NCL) | 27% |
| EWS | 10% |
- Horizontal: PwBD 4%, Ex-servicemen, Women. Local/domicile preference per state rules.
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Selection Stages
1. Written Examination (objective)
2. Interview (shortlisted)
3. Document Verification
Written Exam
| Component | Papers | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written | 1 | 100–200 | 2–3 hours | As per notification |
| Interview | 1 | 25–50 | — | No |
Syllabus
Core Agriculture & Allied
Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, Farm Management, Agricultural Engineering basics, Crop Production.
Horticulture
Fruit science, Vegetable science, Floriculture, Nursery management, Post-harvest, Protected cultivation, Plantation crops.
Supporting
General Awareness, Reasoning, AP agricultural schemes, current agri developments, rural development & extension.
How to Apply
1. Visit https://arunachalpradesh.gov.in (or appsc.gov.in)
2. Register with email + mobile.
3. Fill details; upload docs, photo, signature.
4. Pay the fee, if applicable.
5. Submit; print copy.
Documents
Photo, signature, educational certs, ID, domicile cert, category cert, PwD/Ex-servicemen cert.
Application Fee
- As notified per cycle (online). Reserved-category exemptions per rules. Exact fee in advertisement.
Previous Year History
Notified cycle-wise. APPSC Agriculture Officer 2025 notification released (apply window 19 Aug – 08 Sep 2025). Exact post-wise vacancy counts per official notification.
Salary, Benefits, and Service Conditions
- Pay scale: ₹44,900+ (Level-7) + DA, HRA, field allowance.
- Growth: Agriculture Officer → DAO → Joint Director (Agriculture).
Preparation
- Core graduation subjects (agronomy, soil, horticulture, plant protection)
- AP schemes + local GK
- Objective practice; 3–6 month plan; PYPs
Career Path
Field-facing farmer support → DAO → Joint Director → higher admin/supervisory roles.
FAQs
1. What is AP Agriculture Officer recruitment?
State process for Agriculture/Horticulture/ADA officers supporting farmers.
2. Conducting dept?
AP Agriculture Dept / APPSC.
3. Main posts?
Agriculture Officer, Horticulture Officer, ADA.
4. Qualification?
B.Sc. Agriculture or B.Sc. Horticulture.
5. Age limit?
21–40 years (relaxation per rules).
6. AP domicile required?
Preferred; Indian citizenship required.
7. Selection process?
Written → interview/DV.
8. Written exam included?
Yes — objective type.
9. Negative marking?
As per notification.
10. Syllabus subjects?
Agri, horticulture, soil, agronomy, plant protection, extension, GA, reasoning.
11. Written pattern?
1 paper, 100–200 marks, 2–3 hours.
12. Interview/DV stage?
Yes, post-written.
13. Salary?
~₹44,900+ (Level-7) + allowances.
14. Reservation benefits?
Yes — SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/Women per rules.
15. How to apply?
Online at arunachalpradesh.gov.in.
16. Documents for DV?
Educational, ID, domicile, category, photo, signature.
17. Notification source?
arunachalpradesh.gov.in, appsc.gov.in.
18. How to prepare?
Graduation subjects + state schemes + mocks.
19. Previous papers?
On official website if released.
20. Career growth?
AO → DAO → Joint Director.
Official Sources
- AP State Portal: https://arunachalpradesh.gov.in
- APPSC: https://appsc.gov.in
- National Career Service: https://www.ncs.gov.in