Uttarakhand Assistant Agriculture Officer Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern

For candidates preparing for the Uttarakhand Assistant Agriculture Officer examination, understanding the Uttarakhand Assistant Agriculture Officer Syllabus 2026 and exam pattern is essential for effective preparation. Recently, the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) released the recruitment notification for 90 Assistant Agriculture Officer and related posts under the Agriculture Department. The official syllabus and exam structure provide detailed insight into the important subjects, marking scheme, and selection process, helping aspirants create a focused study plan and improve their chances of success in the recruitment examination.

Uttarakhand Assistant Agriculture Officer Syllabus 2026

The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission has released the 2026 syllabus for the Assistant Agriculture Officer recruitment, providing a detailed outline to guide candidates’ exam preparation. The syllabus covers a broad range of topics relevant to agriculture, including principles of agronomy, soil science, crop management, plant protection, and agricultural engineering.

Category	Details
Organization Name	Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC)
Post Name	Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) and Other Posts
Advertisement Number	77/2026
Total Vacancies	90
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Written Test
Category	Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Job Location	Uttarakhand
Official Website	www.psc.uk.gov.in and www.ukpsc.net.in

Uttarakhand Assistant Agriculture Officer Exam Pattern 2026

The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission will conduct the UKSSSC AAO Exam 2026 in objective-type MCQ format. The written examination will carry 100 marks and candidates will get 2 hours to complete the paper. The exam may be conducted either in offline (OMR-based) or online mode. Candidates should carefully follow the marking rules, as incorrect answers will attract negative marking. The detailed syllabus will be released separately on the commission’s official website.

Uttarakhand Assistant Agriculture Officer Exam Pattern
Particulars	Details
Exam Format	Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks	100 Marks
Exam Duration	2 Hours
Mode of Examination	Offline (OMR-Based) or Online
Number of Options per Question	4 Options
Negative Marking	1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer
Multiple Answers Marked	Treated as incorrect and negative marking applied
Unattempted Questions	No negative marking
OMR Rules (Offline Exam)	Use of whitener, scratching, or cutting is prohibited
Minimum Qualifying Marks (General/OBC)	45%
Minimum Qualifying Marks (SC/ST)	35%
Syllabus Basis	Questions based on prescribed educational qualifications

Uttarakhand Assistant Agriculture Officer Syllabus 2026 Detailed

The UKSSSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Syllabus for 2026 covers a wide range of topics designed to assess candidates’ knowledge in various fields related to agriculture.

Unit	Topics
Unit 1	Agronomy: Definition and scope, classification of field crops, crop production principles (climate, soil, preparation, sowing, tillage, water and nutrient management, plant protection, harvesting, storage), mixed/inter-cropping, manure and fertilizers, soil properties, fertilizers, irrigation methods, and moisture management.
Unit 2	Horticulture: Study of horticultural crops, varieties, sowing methods, manure, irrigation, diseases/pests control, major vegetables (e.g., Potato, Brinjal, Tomato), fruits (e.g., Mango, Banana), and plantation crops (e.g., Coconut, Tea).
Unit 3	Agricultural Machinery and Economics: Types of materials used in implements, ploughs, power transmission, tractors, agricultural economics, factors of production, cooperation, Five-Year Plans, extension education, and rural development programs.
Unit 4	Livestock Management: Breeds of cows, buffaloes, goats, sheep, poultry, and pigs; physiology, feeding, clean milk production, animal diseases, milk composition, feed classification, processing methods, and dairy products.
Unit 5	Genetics and Plant Breeding: Mendel’s laws, chromosomal theory, meiosis/mitosis, nucleic acids, mutations, sex chromosomes, statistical measures, carbohydrates, amino acids, vitamins, plant growth substances, insect anatomy, breeding techniques, plant diseases, pests, pesticide use, and Integrated Pest Management.