In the Assistant Agriculture Officer Odisha Exam, how many questions are asked?

The Assistant Agriculture Officer Odisha exam has a total of 200 questions.

Does the Assistant Agriculture Officer Odisha's written exam include any negative marking?

Yes. For each incorrect answer, 0.25 of a mark is deducted

What is the procedure for selecting a candidate?

The candidate is selected on the basis of his/her performance in the written test followed by an interview.

OPSC AAO Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern, Download PDF

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The Odisha Public Service Commission has released the notification for Assistant Agriculture Officers. Candidates who are interested in appearing for this exam should go through the detailed OPSC AAO Syllabus 2024. Candidates who have applied can check this page to collect the Odisha PSC AAO Syllabus 2024 details. The syllabus will help the candidates to know about the topics from which questions will be asked in the exam. In the article below, we have discussed the detailed Odisha Assistant Agriculture Officer Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern.

OPSC AAO Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates can check the OPSC AAO Exam Pattern 2024 below.

The selection process for the Odisha Assistant Agriculture Officer position involves a written examination consisting of two papers.
The written exam will have a total of 200 objective-type multiple-choice questions for 200 marks.
Both the papers will be 2 hours long.
The Assistant Agriculture Officer Odisha Syllabus will help the candidates cover all the topics included in it and not leave out anything.
For more details, candidates can check the following table.

OPSC AAO Exam Pattern 2024
Conducting Body	Odisha Public Service Commission
Type of Exam	Objective Type
No. of Paper	Paper 1 and Paper 2
Total Questions	200
Total Marks	200
Marking Scheme	+1 for each correct answer and -0.25 for each negative answer

OPSC AAO Syllabus 2024

The OPSC AAO Syllabus 2024 encompasses a diverse range of subjects and examination components. The following table consists of detailed topics along with the major subjects asked in the exam. Candidates should check the table thoroughly to get a proper understanding.

OPSC AAO Syllabus 2024
Units	Topics
Paper 1
Unit- I	Agronomy Farming System & Sustainable Agriculture Principle of organic farming Crop Production Technology
Unit- II	Production Technology of Horticulture crops (Fruit) Production Technology of Horticulture crops (Vegetables) Production Technology of Horticulture crops (Floriculture Crops)
Unit- III	Field Crops Horticulture crops Entomology Nematode pest of Horticulture crops & their management
Unit- IV	Agriculture & sericulture Agrometeorology & Climate Change Forestry
Paper- II
Unit- I	Geoinformatics & Nano-Technology Fundamentals of soil science Soil Fertility & Nutrition management Problematics Soils And Their Management
Unit- II	Principles of Seeds Technology Genetics & Plant breeding Introduction Of Crop Physiology
Unit- III	Fundamentals of Agriculture Extension Education Agriculture economics Fundamentals of statistics methods Agri-business management Agriculture marketing trade prices
Unit- IV	Agriculture Heritage Farmer empowerment schemes

Assistant Agriculture Officer Odisha 2022 Preparation Strategy

The Assistant Agriculture Officer Odisha exam is one of the most competitive exams in the state. Candidates should devise the best strategy and follow the right books during the preparation. Here are some tips to ace the exam.

Before beginning their preparation, candidates should review the Assistant Agriculture Officer Odisha Syllabus.
Follow a detailed schedule and keep to it until the entire recruitment process is completed.
Solve previous year’s question papers to get a better understanding of the exam pattern and the types of questions that will be asked.
Develop the habit of reviewing all of your notes to ensure that you remember all of the crucial details for a long time.
To perform well on the exam, take practice tests to improve your question-solving speed and accuracy, as well as to discover your strengths and shortcomings. You can also increase your preparation by enrolling in the Adda247 test series and quizzes.