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ICAR JRF Seed Science & Technology (Plant Sciences Group) Syllabus & Exam Pattern

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The ICAR JRF (AIEEA PG) in Seed Science & Technology is a highly competitive national-level entrance examination for admission into Master\'s degree programs across India\'s Agricultural Universities. As part of the \'Plant Sciences\' major group, it tests candidates on their foundational knowledge of Agriculture, Genetics, Plant Breeding, and the specialized domain of Seed Technology, including production, processing, and quality control.

Exam Overview

Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of ICAR
Major Subject Group Plant Sciences (Code 02)
Exam Frequency Once a Year
Mode of Exam Computer Based Test (CBT)

Exam Pattern

Exam Pattern
Feature Details
Total Questions 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks 480 Marks
Marking Scheme +4 for Correct, -1 for Incorrect
Duration 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
Medium English

Subject-wise Syllabus

Unit I: General Agriculture
Unit II: Seed Biology
Unit III: Seed Production
Unit IV: Processing & Quality Control
Basic Agriculture & Crop Production +
  • • Agronomy & Soil Science 10-12 Qs
    Major soils of India, NPK significance, deficiency symptoms, irrigation management, weed management strategies, organic farming basics.
  • • Crop Cultivation 8-10 Qs
    Production technology of Rice, Wheat, Maize, Chickpea, Pigeon pea, Groundnut, Sugarcane, and Tomato.
Biology, Development & Physiology +
  • • Floral & Reproductive Biology 12-15 Qs
    Microsporogenesis, Megasporogenesis, Pollination mechanisms, Fertilization, Apomixis, Parthenocarpy, Polyembryony, Somatic embryoids.
  • • Seed Development & Chemistry 10-12 Qs
    Embryogenesis, Endosperm development, Seed maturation, Maturation drying, Orthodox vs Recalcitrant seeds, Chemical composition (Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates).
  • • Dormancy & Germination 10-12 Qs
    Types of dormancy (Primary, Secondary), Causes and overcoming methods, Seed germination phases, Imbibition, Biochemical changes during germination, Role of Hormones (GA, ABA).
Quality Seed Production & Management +
  • • Principles of Seed Production 15-18 Qs
    Genetic & Cytoplasmic Male Sterility (GMS/CMS), Self-incompatibility, Maintenance of Nucleus/Breeder seed, Foundation and Certified seed production.
  • • Hybrid Seed Production 12-14 Qs
    Techniques in Rice, Maize, Sorghum, Pearl millet, Cotton, Sunflower, and major Vegetable crops (Tomato, Chilli, Cucurbits).
  • • Variety Development 8-10 Qs
    DUS Testing, Variety Release and Notification procedure, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), PPV&FRA 2001.
Seed Testing, Processing & Storage +
  • • Seed Processing & Enhancement 10-12 Qs
    Seed drying, Cleaning, Grading, Gravity separators, Seed treatment, Coating, Pelleting, and Seed Priming techniques.
  • • Seed Testing & Certification 15-20 Qs
    ISTA Rules, Seed Sampling, Physical Purity, Moisture testing, Germination test, Viability (TZ test), Vigour testing, Genetic Purity (Grow Out Test).
  • • Seed Legislation & Storage 10-12 Qs
    Seeds Act 1966, Seed Rules 1968, Seed Control Order 1983, Factors affecting seed longevity in storage, Controlled Atmosphere storage.

Recommended Books

Book NameAuthor/PublisherImportance
Seed Technology R.L. Agarwal Extremely High (Standard Text)
Principles of Seed Technology P.K. Agrawal High (Concept Clarity)
Plant Breeding: Principles and Methods B.D. Singh High (Genetics & Breeding)
Objective Seed Technology D.S. Khare & M.S. Bhale Medium (Practice MCQs)
A Competitive Book of Agriculture Nem Raj Sunda High (General Agriculture)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the qualifying degree for Seed Science & Technology JRF? +

Candidates must have a B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Forestry (4-year degree) to be eligible.

Is there a specific weightage for Seed Science within the Plant Sciences paper? +

While it is a combined paper with Genetics, Plant Breeding, and Pathology, Seed Science typically accounts for 25-30% of the core subject questions.

Are ISTA rules important for the exam? +

Yes, questions on sampling intensity, germination temperatures, and substrate requirements based on ISTA standards are frequently asked.