UKSSSC AAO Syllabus 2026, Check Assistant Agriculture Officer Exam Pattern

The UKSSSC AAO Syllabus 2026 has been released by the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) along with the official exam pattern for 90 Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO) posts. Candidates preparing for the written examination can check the subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, recommended books, and preparation tips to plan an effective strategy.

UKSSSC AAO Syllabus 2026 Overview

The table below provides a quick overview of the UKSSSC AAO Syllabus 2026, including the recruitment details, selection process, application mode, and exam pattern.

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	ssc.uk.gov.in & psc.uk.gov.in

UKSSSC AAO Syllabus 2026 Subject-wise

The UKSSSC AAO Syllabus 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.

Uttarakhand Assistant Agriculture Officer Exam Pattern 2026

The UKSSSC AAO 2026 written exam will be conducted in an objective-type MCQ format. The selection includes a written test followed by document verification. Negative marking is applicable for wrong answers. Check the table below for complete exam pattern details.

Particulars	Details
Exam Type	Objective MCQs
Total Marks	100
Duration	2 Hours
Mode	Offline (OMR) or Online
Options per Question	4
Negative Marking	1/4 mark for wrong answer
Unattempted	No negative marking
Qualifying Marks	45% (Gen/OBC), 35% (SC/ST)

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UKSSSC AAO Books for Preparation

Selecting the right study material is essential for covering the UKSSSC AAO Syllabus 2026 effectively. The books below are commonly recommended for Agriculture graduates preparing for the examination.

Subject	Recommended Books
Agriculture (Core)	A Competitive Book of Agriculture – Nem Raj Sunda
Agriculture Reference	Handbook of Agriculture – ICAR
Agronomy & Soil Science	Principles of Agronomy – T.Y. Reddy
Plant Protection	Plant Pathology & Entomology – B.Sc. Agriculture Books
Agricultural Engineering	Introduction to Agricultural Engineering – B.C. Punmia (Basics)
General Science	Lucent General Science
Reasoning & GK	Lucent General Knowledge
Current Affairs	Monthly Current Affairs Magazine