APPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 10 Posts

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the official notification No.09/2025 for Direct Recruitment to 10 Agriculture Officer vacancies in A.P. Agriculture Service.

The online application window is open from 19 August 2025 to 08 September 2025 (11:00 PM) at psc.ap.gov.in. Interested candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture can apply.

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📌 APPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2025 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Notification No.	09/2025
Post Name	Agriculture Officer (AO)
Service	A.P. Agriculture Service
Total Vacancies	10
Job Location	Andhra Pradesh
Pay Scale	₹54,060 – 1,40,540/- (RPS 2022)
Mode of Application	Online
Selection Process	Written Exam + Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
Official Website	psc.ap.gov.in

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📊 APPSC Agriculture Officer Vacancy 2025

As per the official notification, the zone-wise and category-wise breakup of vacancies is as follows:

Category	Zone-I	Zone-III	Total
OC	04	01	05
BC-D	01	–	01
BC-E	02	01	03
SC (Group-II)	01	–	01
Total	08	02	10

👉 Reservation is applicable as per AP State rules. Some vacancies are horizontally reserved for Women and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBDs).

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🎓 Eligibility Criteria for APPSC AO Recruitment 2025

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit (as on 01-07-2025)

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 42 years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST/BC/EWS: +5 years
• SC/ST in CF vacancies: +10 years
• PBDs: +10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + service length
• AP State Govt. employees: up to 5 years

Educational Qualification

• Must hold a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from a State Agriculture University / Agriculture University / ICAR-accredited University.

👉 Candidates must also qualify the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) after the written examination.

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💰 Application Fee

• Application Processing Fee: ₹250/-
• Examination Fee: ₹120/-

Exempted from Examination Fee:

• SC, ST, BC, PBDs, Ex-Servicemen
• Families with White Ration Card (AP residents)
• Unemployed youth (with declaration as per G.O.Ms.No.439/1996)

⚠️ Candidates from other States are not eligible for exemption.

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📝 Selection Process of APPSC Agriculture Officer

The recruitment process consists of:

1. Written Examination (Objective – Degree Standard)

• Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Questions, 150 Marks
• Paper II: Agriculture – 150 Questions, 300 Marks
• Total: 450 Marks
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deduction for wrong answers

2. Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)

• Duration: 60 minutes
• Marks: 100
• Qualifying Marks:
  • OC – 40
  • BC – 35
  • SC/ST/PBD – 30

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📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	12-08-2025
Apply Online Start Date	19-08-2025
Apply Online Last Date	08-09-2025 (11:00 PM)
Written Exam Date	To be announced

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📖 Exam Syllabus

The APPSC Agriculture Officer Exam is conducted at Degree Standard:

Paper I – General Studies & Mental Ability

• Current events (India, AP, International)
• General Science & Technology
• Indian History & National Movement
• Indian & AP Geography
• Indian Polity & Governance
• Economy & Planning
• Sustainable Development & Environment
• Disaster Management (with GIS/Remote Sensing)
• Logical reasoning, analytical ability, data interpretation

Paper II – Agriculture

• Agronomy, Farming Systems, Organic Farming
• Field Crops (Kharif & Rabi)
• Weed & Water Management
• Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
• Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, Seed Technology
• Entomology & Pest Management
• Agricultural Economics & Marketing
• Sustainable Agriculture Practices

👉 Full detailed syllabus is given in Annexure-II of the notification.

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🖊️ How to Apply Online

1. Visit psc.ap.gov.in.
2. Complete One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) if not registered earlier.
3. Log in with OTPR ID and password.
4. Select Notification No.09/2025 – Agriculture Officer.
5. Fill the application form with the required details.
6. Upload scanned documents and pay the fee.
7. Submit and download the application PDF for future reference.

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🔔 Conclusion

The APPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2025 provides a golden opportunity for agriculture graduates in Andhra Pradesh to secure a prestigious government job. With 10 vacancies, a pay scale of ₹54,060 – 1,40,540/-, and career growth prospects, this is an excellent chance for aspirants.

Apply online at psc.ap.gov.in before September 8, 2025, and begin your preparation early using the provided syllabus.

FAQS:

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📎 Important Links

🔽 Official Website

🔽 Download official notification

🔽 Apply Now

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