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ICAR JRF Horticulture Entrance Examination Syllabus & Exam Pattern

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

The ICAR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Entrance Examination in Horticulture is a national-level competitive test conducted for admission into postgraduate (M.Sc.) programs and award of Junior Research Fellowships in Horticulture and allied disciplines across Agricultural Universities in India. The examination evaluates candidates’ understanding of core horticultural sciences, crop production, plant protection, post-harvest management, and fundamental agricultural sciences. The syllabus is based primarily on undergraduate-level horticulture curriculum as prescribed by Indian agricultural universities. The exam emphasizes conceptual clarity, applied knowledge, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills related to horticultural crop production, improvement, protection, and management.

Exam Overview

Conducting Body Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Exam Level National
Exam Mode Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration 2 Hours
Total Questions 120 MCQs
Language English
Marking Scheme +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect

Exam Pattern

CBT
Section Subject No. of Questions Marks
A Horticulture Core Subjects 100 400
B General Agriculture & Allied Sciences 15 60
C General Awareness 5 20
Total 120 480

Subject-wise Syllabus

CBT
General Awareness +
  • • Current Affairs 1-2 Qs
    National events, International events, Science & Technology, Agriculture-related news
  • • Government Schemes 1 Q
    Agriculture schemes, Horticulture missions, Rural development programs
  • • Institutions & Organizations 1 Q
    ICAR institutes, SAUs, International agri bodies
  • • Agricultural History 1 Q
    Green Revolution, White Revolution, notable scientists
  • • Awards & Honors 1 Q
    National and international awards in agriculture
Fruit Science +
  • • Fruit Crop Classification 6-8 Qs
    Climatic, botanical, and commercial classification
  • • Fruit Crop Physiology 6-8 Qs
    Flowering, pollination, fruit set, fruit drop
  • • Propagation Methods 6-8 Qs
    Sexual and asexual methods, rootstocks
  • • Training and Pruning 5-6 Qs
    Principles, systems, crop-wise practices
  • • Orchard Management 6-7 Qs
    Layout, planting, interculture, nutrition
  • • Fruit Crop Improvement 5-6 Qs
    Breeding methods, varieties, hybrids
  • • Plant Growth Regulators 4-5 Qs
    Types, functions, applications
  • • Physiological Disorders 4-5 Qs
    Causes and management
  • • Harvesting & Yield 4-5 Qs
    Maturity indices, yield estimation
  • • Major Fruit Crops 8-10 Qs
    Mango, Banana, Citrus, Apple, Grapes, Guava
Vegetable Science +
  • • Classification of Vegetables 5-6 Qs
    Botanical, climatic, edible part
  • • Growth and Development 5-6 Qs
    Seed germination, flowering, fruiting
  • • Propagation & Nursery Management 5-6 Qs
    Raising seedlings, transplanting
  • • Crop Production Practices 6-7 Qs
    Spacing, fertilization, irrigation
  • • Hybrid Seed Production 5-6 Qs
    Male sterility, pollination control
  • • Protected Cultivation 5-6 Qs
    Greenhouse, polyhouse, net house
  • • Plant Growth Regulators 4-5 Qs
    Use in vegetables
  • • Physiological Disorders 4-5 Qs
    Blossom end rot, bolting
  • • Major Vegetable Crops 8-10 Qs
    Tomato, Brinjal, Chilli, Onion, Potato
  • • Harvesting & Storage 4-5 Qs
    Maturity indices, post-harvest handling
Floriculture & Landscaping +
  • • Flower Crop Classification 5-6 Qs
    Annuals, biennials, perennials
  • • Propagation Techniques 5-6 Qs
    Cutting, layering, tissue culture
  • • Commercial Flower Crops 6-8 Qs
    Rose, Chrysanthemum, Gladiolus, Tuberose
  • • Protected Flower Cultivation 4-5 Qs
    Polyhouse flowers
  • • Landscape Gardening 5-6 Qs
    Principles, styles, components
  • • Turf & Lawn Management 4-5 Qs
    Establishment and care
  • • Flowering Physiology 4-5 Qs
    Photoperiodism, vernalization
  • • Post-harvest Handling 4-5 Qs
    Grading, packaging, storage
  • • Value Addition 3-4 Qs
    Dry flowers, essential oils
  • • Pest & Disease Management 4-5 Qs
    Major pests and diseases
Plantation, Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops +
  • • Classification 5-6 Qs
    Plantation, spices, medicinal crops
  • • Major Plantation Crops 6-8 Qs
    Tea, Coffee, Coconut, Arecanut
  • • Major Spices 6-8 Qs
    Black pepper, Cardamom, Ginger, Turmeric
  • • Medicinal Plants 5-6 Qs
    Aloe vera, Ashwagandha, Isabgol
  • • Propagation Methods 4-5 Qs
    Seed and vegetative
  • • Nutrition Management 4-5 Qs
    Fertilizer recommendations
  • • Harvesting & Processing 4-5 Qs
    Curing, drying
  • • Quality Standards 3-4 Qs
    Grades, essential oil content
  • • Pests & Diseases 5-6 Qs
    Major problems and control
  • • Post-harvest Technology 4-5 Qs
    Storage, packaging

Recommended Books

Book NameAuthor/PublisherImportance
Introduction to Horticulture N. Kumar High
Fruit Production T.K. Bose High
Vegetable Crops T.K. Bose & Som High
Floriculture R.L. Mishra Medium
Plantation Crops Kumar & Tandon Medium

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ICAR JRF Horticulture exam objective type? +

Yes, the exam consists of multiple-choice questions.

Is negative marking applicable? +

Yes, one mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

What is the eligibility for ICAR JRF? +

Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or related discipline with required percentage.

How many times can a candidate attempt? +

As per ICAR age and eligibility guidelines.