PPSC Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Syllabus 2024

PPSC ADO Syllabus 2024

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) will conduct the exam for the post of Agriculture Development Officer on 30 June 2024. Candidates appearing for the exam must know about the exam pattern and syllabus required for the post. The revised exam pattern is all about one being familiar with, including all parts. Through this post, candidates can check exam patterns and revised syllabus.

PPSC ADO Exam Pattern

The PPSC Agriculture Development Officer Question Paper will be in English language only comprising 120 questions. Each question carries four marks and, for each correct answer candidate will get four marks. There will be a negative marking of one mark for each incorrect answer. Unanswered questions will be given no marks. For more details, candidates can check the following table.

PPSC ADO Syllabus- Topic Wise

1. PART-A (SUBJECT)

• Basic knowledge of Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Breeding, Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Extension Education – Understanding fundamental concepts related to crop science, soil studies, plant genetics, insect science, plant diseases, and agricultural extension education.
• Growth and development of crops; weather and climate; crop classification – Studying the life cycle of crops, factors influencing their growth, and how weather conditions and climate impact agricultural practices. Also, understanding the categorization of different crops.
• Farm tools and implements, Calculations on seed rate, plant population, fertilizer, herbicide, irrigation requirement, land measurements, etc -Knowledge of various agricultural tools, machinery, and equipment. Ability to perform calculations related to agriculture, such as seed rate, plant population, fertilizer amounts, irrigation needs, and land measurements.
• Technologies for improved cultural practices for different field crops starting from seeding to grain maturation, Field preparation, sowing methods, and time of sowing – Familiarity with modern technologies and best practices for cultivating different field crops, starting from the seeding process up to the maturation of grains.
•  Efficient management practices for tillage, fertilization, irrigation and drainage, weed control, nutrient recycling, mulches, and crop residue management; crop rotation, multiple cropping, mixed cropping, and intercropping – Understanding effective strategies for managing various aspects of agriculture, including soil tillage, fertilization, irrigation, weed control, nutrient recycling, mulching, crop residue, and different cropping techniques.
• Crop diversification, precision agriculture, integrated farming systems, organic farming, and sustainable agriculture – Knowledge of different approaches to agriculture, such as diversification, precision farming, integrated farming systems, organic farming, and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Seed production of different field crops. Integrated disease and pest management in field crops – Understanding the processes and techniques involved in the production of seeds for various field crops.

2. PART-B ( General Knowledge & Current Affairs)

General Knowledge and Current affairs of National and International importance including:

• Economic issues
• Polity issues.
• Environment issues.
• Science and Technology.
• Are there any other current issues?
• History of India with special reference to Indian freedom struggle movement.
• History of Punjab- 14th century onwards.

3. PART-C (General Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude)

• Logical reasoning, analytical and mental ability, etc.
• Basic numerical skills, numbers, magnitudes, percentages, numerical relation appreciation, etc.
• Data analysis, Graphic presentation charts, tables, spreadsheets, etc.

4. PART D (Punjabi)

• Grammar
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Comprehension