The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) conducts the Agricultural Development Officer (ADO) examination to recruit candidates for agricultural development roles within the state. Below is a comprehensive overview of the exam pattern and syllabus:Pasteur Institute of India
Each paper carries 100 marks, with a duration of 2 hours per paper, totaling 200 marks.Pasteur Institute of India
Detailed Exam Structure:
Subject
Questions
Marks
Paper 1: General Studies
Current Events (National, International & State)
20
20
Indian Economy & Five-Year Plans
10
10
Constitution of India
20
20
World Geography (including India & Assam)
20
20
History (World, India & Assam)
20
20
Role and Impact of Science and Technology (Indian Context)
10
10
Total for Paper 1
100
100
Paper 2: Agriculture
100
100
Grand Total
200
200
Each paper is of 2 hours duration.
Syllabus
Paper 1: General Studies
Current Events (National, International & State):
Significant developments and events at the national, international, and state (Assam) levels.Pasteur Institute of India
Indian Economy & Five-Year Plans:
Economic growth and development strategies, planning commission policies, and recent financial reforms.Pasteur Institute of India
Constitution of India:
Fundamental rights and duties, governance structure, constitutional amendments, and roles of different branches of government.Pasteur Institute of India
World Geography (including India & Assam):
Physical and political geography, natural resources, climate patterns, and environmental changes, with a focus on Assam’s rivers, forests, and biodiversity.Pasteur Institute of India
History (World, India & Assam):
Major historical events, independence movements, regional developments, ancient civilizations, medieval kingdoms, freedom struggles, and Assam’s cultural heritage.Pasteur Institute of India
Role and Impact of Science and Technology (Indian Context):
Technological advancements, agricultural innovations, space missions, government research programs, and their influence on daily life and national progress.Pasteur Institute of India
Paper 2: Agriculture
Based on the B.Sc. Agriculture standard, covering topics as per ICAR and AAU, Jorhat guidelines:Pasteur Institute of India
Plant diseases, pest management, biological control methods, and understanding disease symptoms.
Animal Husbandry and Dairy Science:
Livestock management, breeding techniques, dairy production, poultry farming, and veterinary sciences.Pasteur Institute of India
Agricultural Economics and Extension Education:
Market structures, pricing policies, rural development programs, farm management principles, and government agricultural schemes.Pasteur Institute of India
Soil and Water Conservation Engineering:
Water resource management, erosion control, drip irrigation, watershed management, and rainwater harvesting.Pasteur Institute of India
For a detailed syllabus and official updates, candidates are advised to refer to the APSC official website.
Note: The information provided is based on the latest available sources and is subject to change. Candidates should verify details from official notifications.
