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ICAR AIEEA (PG) JRF - Entomology & Nematology Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Prepare for your exam with the latest official syllabus, detailed topic-wise breakdown, and mark distribution.

Comprehensive syllabus for the ICAR JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) entrance exam for the Major Subject Group \'Entomology and Nematology\' (Code 07). This is one of the most competitive streams. The exam covers Insect Morphology, Systematics, Physiology, Ecology, Toxicology, Economic Entomology, and a dedicated section on Plant Nematology.

Exam Overview

Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Frequency Annual
Major Subject Group Entomology and Nematology (Code 07)
Eligibility B.Sc. Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Sericulture
Total Marks 480 (120 Questions x 4 Marks)

Exam Pattern

Exam Structure
Section Content Questions Marks
Part A General Knowledge / General Agriculture 20 MCQs 80
Part B Core Subject (Entomology + Nematology) 100 MCQs 400
Total 120 MCQs 480

Note: While the paper is dominated by Entomology (~85-90 questions), Nematology questions (~10-15) are crucial for deciding the top ranks.

Subject-wise Syllabus

Morphology & Systematics
Physiology & Ecology
Economic Entomology
Nematology
General Agriculture
Core Unit: Insect Morphology & Systematics +
  • • History & Evolution Low
    History of Entomology in India and World; Fossil insects; Evolution of insects; Important Entomologists and Institutes (IARI, ZSI, Commonwealth Institute of Entomology).
  • • Insect Morphology (External) Very High
    Body segmentation (Tagmosis); Integument (Structure, Composition, Cuticle, Molting mechanism); Head (Orientation: Prognathous, Hypognathous, Opisthognathous); Head sutures and sclerites; Antennae (Types and modifications); Mouthparts (Biting-chewing, Piercing-sucking, Sponging, Siphoning, Chewing-lapping); Tentorium.
  • • Thorax & Abdomen High
    Thoracic segments; Legs (Structure and modifications for digging, swimming, jumping, etc.); Wings (Venation, Coupling mechanisms, Modifications like Halteres, Elytra, Tegmina); Abdominal appendages (Cerci, Styles, Ovipositor).
  • • Insect Taxonomy & Classification Very High
    Principles of Systematics (Binomial nomenclature, Type concept, ICZN rules); Classification up to Family level of important orders.
  • • Major Orders (Detailed Study) Very High
    Orthoptera (Locusts); Hemiptera (Homoptera/Heteroptera separation); Coleoptera (Largest order); Lepidoptera (Butterflies vs Moths); Diptera (Flies, Mosquitoes); Hymenoptera (Bees, Ants, Wasps); Thysanoptera (Thrips); Isoptera (Termites).
  • • Minor Orders Medium
    Odonata, Neuroptera, Dictyoptera, Dermaptera, Strepsiptera (Stylopids), Thysanura (Silverfish).
Core Unit: Insect Anatomy, Physiology & Ecology +
  • • Internal Anatomy & Physiology High
    Digestive system (Filter chamber, Peritrophic membrane); Circulatory system (Haemolymph, Dorsal vessel, Accessory pulsatile organs); Respiratory system (Trachea, Spiracles, Plastron respiration); Excretory system (Malpighian tubules, Uric acid excretion, Cryptonephry).
  • • Nervous & Reproductive Systems High
    Nervous system (CNS, PNS, VNS); Sense organs (Compound eyes, Ocelli, Mechanoreceptors, Chemoreceptors); Reproductive system (Male and Female internal anatomy, Spermatheca, Ovarioles); Endocrine system (Hormones: Ecdysone, Juvenile Hormone, PTTH).
  • • Insect Ecology Medium-High
    Abiotic factors (Temperature, Humidity, Light, Photoperiodism); Biotic factors (Food, Competition); Population dynamics; Life tables; Diapause (Types and induction); Mimicry and Camouflage; Forensics Entomology basics.
Core Unit: Applied Entomology & Toxicology +
  • • Crop Pests & Management Very High
    Detailed life cycle, nature of damage and management of pests of: Rice (Stem borer, BPH, Gall midge); Wheat (Termites, Aphids); Cotton (Bollworms complex, Whitefly); Sugarcane (Borers, Pyrilla); Pulses (Pod borer, Tur pod fly); Oilseeds (Mustard aphid, Painted bug); Vegetables (Diamondback moth, Fruit borers); Fruits (Mango hopper, Fruit flies).
  • • Storage Pests Medium
    Khapra beetle, Rice weevil, Pulse beetle, Lesser grain borer; Factors affecting storage; Fumigation (Aluminum phosphide).
  • • Insect Toxicology Very High
    Classification of Insecticides (Organochlorines, Organophosphates, Carbamates, Synthetic Pyrethroids, Neonicotinoids, Spinosyns, Avermectins); Mode of action of major groups; Toxicity parameters (LD50, LC50); Formulations (EC, WP, SC, Granules); Fumigants; Rodenticides.
  • • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) High
    Concept and Tools; Economic Threshold Level (ETL) vs Economic Injury Level (EIL); Host Plant Resistance (Antixenosis, Antibiosis, Tolerance); Biological Control (Parasitoids, Predators, Pathogens - Bt, NPV, Fungi); Pheromones and Semiochemicals; Legislative control (Quarantine).
  • • Beneficial Insects Medium
    Apiculture (Honey bee species, Bee biology, Products, Diseases); Sericulture (Silkworm types - Mulberry, Eri, Muga, Tasar, Rearing); Lac Culture (Lac insect biology, pruning, processing); Pollinators and Scavengers.
  • • Vectors of Plant Diseases Medium
    Aphids, Whiteflies, Thrips, Leafhoppers, Beetles, Nematodes as vectors; Types of transmission (Persistent, Non-persistent).
Core Unit: Plant Nematology +
  • • Fundamentals of Nematology Medium
    History of Nematology; Morphology (Cuticle, Stylet types, Oesophagus types); Anatomy; Biology and Physiology; Taxonomy (Major orders: Tylenchida, Dorylaimida).
  • • Plant Parasitic Nematodes High
    Life cycle, Symptoms, and Management of: Root-knot nematode (*Meloidogyne*); Cyst nematode (*Heterodera*, *Globodera*); Lesion nematode (*Pratylenchus*); Burrowing nematode (*Radopholus*); Reniform nematode (*Rotylenchulus*); Seed gall nematode (*Anguina*).
  • • Nematode Management Medium
    Physical methods (Soil solarization); Cultural methods; Biological control (*Paecilomyces*, *Pasteuria penetrans*); Chemical control (Nematicides); Integrated Nematode Management.
Part A: General Knowledge +
  • • General Agriculture 20 Questions
    Crop production statistics; Famous varieties; Green Revolution; Basic Genetics (Mendelism); Soil Science basics; Agricultural Meteorology; Extension and Economics basics.

Recommended Books

Book NameAuthor/PublisherImportance
The Insects: Structure and Function R.F. Chapman Essential (For Morphology/Physiology)
Imms' General Textbook of Entomology (Vol 1 & 2) Richards and Davies High (Reference for Systematics)
Applied Entomology P.G. Fenemore & A. Prakash OR D.S. Reddy High
Objective Entomology T.V. Prasad Essential (Practice for MCQs)
Elements of Economic Entomology B. Vasantharaj David High (For Pest Management)
Textbook on Introductory Plant Nematology R.K. Walia and H.K. Bajaj Essential (For Nematology section)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip Nematology and just study Entomology? +

No. While Entomology carries more weight, the Nematology section (approx. 10-15 questions) is often the differentiator between a generic rank and a JRF scholarship rank. It is high-yield because the syllabus is smaller.

Is Insect Systematics important? +

Yes, extremely. Questions often ask for the Family or Order of a specific insect, or the characteristics of a specific Order (e.g., 'Halteres are found in?'). Memorize the classification of major crop pests.

Do I need to study Medical Entomology? +

Only the basics. Focus on vectors (Mosquitoes, Houseflies) and the diseases they transmit. The primary focus of the exam is *Agricultural* Entomology.

Are there numericals in Entomology? +

Rarely, but you might find calculation-based questions on Insecticide dilution (Preparation of spray solution) or Probit analysis concepts in Toxicology.