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ICAR AIEEA (PG) - JRF/SRF in Genetics & Plant Breeding Syllabus & Exam Pattern

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A comprehensive national-level entrance examination conducted by ICAR for admission to Master\'s degree programs and the award of Junior Research Fellowships in the field of Plant Sciences, specifically focusing on the mechanisms of heredity, crop improvement, and biotechnology.

Exam Overview

Conducting Body Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Field Plant Sciences (Major Subject Group)
Eligibility B.Sc. Ag./Horti./Forestry or equivalent with required OGPA
Core Subjects Genetics, Plant Breeding, Seed Science & Technology, Plant Genetic Resources

Exam Pattern

Exam Structure
Feature Details
Mode of Exam Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration 120 Minutes
Total Questions 120 MCQs
Marking Scheme +4 for Correct, -1 for Incorrect
Language English

Subject-wise Syllabus

Unit I: General Agriculture
Unit II: Genetics
Unit III: Plant Breeding
Unit IV: Biotechnology & Seeds
Basic Agricultural Sciences +
  • • Agricultural Importance 10-15 Qs
    History of agriculture, National and International Research Institutes, Current agricultural statistics
  • • Crop Production 5-8 Qs
    Classification of crops, Agronomic practices, Major soil types of India, Fertilizer management
Principles of Genetics & Cytogenetics +
  • • Mendelian Genetics High
    Laws of inheritance, Deviations from Mendelism, Epistasis, Pleiotropy, Penetrance and Expressivity
  • • Linkage & Crossing Over High
    Mechanism of crossing over, Linkage maps, 2-point and 3-point test crosses, Interference and coincidence
  • • Structural Chromosomal Aberrations Medium
    Deletions, Duplications, Inversions, Translocations, Robertsonian translocations
  • • Numerical Chromosomal Changes High
    Euploidy, Aneuploidy, Autopolyploidy, Allopolyploidy, Role of polyploidy in evolution
  • • Molecular Genetics High
    DNA structure and replication, Genetic code, Transcription, Translation, Gene regulation in prokaryotes (Lac Operon)
  • • Mutation Genetics Medium
    Spontaneous and induced mutations, Physical and chemical mutagens, Molecular basis of mutations
  • • Extranuclear Inheritance Low
    Organellar DNA (Mitochondria/Chloroplast), Maternal effects, Kappa particles in Paramecium
  • • Sex Determination Medium
    Chromosomal mechanisms, Genic balance theory, Sex-linked, sex-limited, and sex-influenced traits
Principles and Methods of Plant Breeding +
  • • Breeding Objectives Medium
    Yield potential, Biotic and Abiotic stress resistance, Quality improvement
  • • Reproductive Systems High
    Asexual and Sexual reproduction, Apomixis, Self-incompatibility systems, Male sterility (CMS, GMS, CGMS)
  • • Selection Methods High
    Mass selection, Pure line selection, Pedigree method, Bulk method, Single Seed Descent
  • • Hybridization Techniques High
    Emasculation, Bagging, Tagging, Backcross breeding, Multiline varieties
  • • Heterosis Breeding High
    Theories of heterosis, Inbreeding depression, Development of inbred lines, Synthetics and Composites
  • • Breeding for Biotic Stresses Medium
    Vertical and Horizontal resistance, Mechanisms of resistance to insects and pathogens
  • • Breeding for Abiotic Stresses Medium
    Drought, Salinity, Heat, and Cold tolerance mechanisms
  • • Wide Hybridization Medium
    Barriers to interspecific hybridization, Pre- and Post-fertilization barriers, Embryo rescue
Plant Biotechnology & Seed Science +
  • • Tissue Culture Medium
    Totipotency, Micropropagation, Somaclonal variation, Anther and Pollen culture
  • • Genetic Engineering High
    Recombinant DNA technology, Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, Biolistics, Transgenic crops (Bt Cotton, Golden Rice)
  • • Molecular Markers High
    RFLP, RAPD, AFLP, SSR, SNP markers, Marker-Assisted Selection (MAS)
  • • Seed Technology Medium
    Seed classes (Nucleus, Breeder, Foundation, Certified), Seed testing, Seed dormancy, Germination types
  • • Intellectual Property Rights Medium
    PPV&FR Act 2001, UPOV, Patents, Biodiversity Act, Geographical Indications

Recommended Books

Book NameAuthor/PublisherImportance
Elements of Genetics Phundan Singh Essential for Basics
Essentials of Plant Breeding Phundan Singh High - Core Text
Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding George Acquaah Advanced Concepts
Plant Breeding: Principles and Methods B.D. Singh Bible for GPB
Objective Genetics & Plant Breeding B.D. Singh / Phundan Singh Practice

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there negative marking in the ICAR JRF exam? +

Yes, for every incorrect response, 1 mark is deducted (-1). For every correct response, 4 marks are awarded (+4).

Can final year B.Sc. Agriculture students apply? +

Yes, students in their final year of graduation are eligible to apply provided they complete their degree requirements by the time of counseling.

What is the weightage of General Agriculture? +

Usually, about 10-15% of the paper covers General Agriculture, while the rest focuses on the Plant Sciences domain (Genetics, Breeding, Seed Tech, Pathology, Microbiology).