AO - Agricultural Officer
At the Department of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Tamil Nadu, Agriculture Officers (AO) play a crucial role in driving forward the state's agricultural agenda. They are instrumental in fostering innovation and technology adoption among farmers, facilitating access to government schemes and subsidies.
Age limit
Category of Applicants
Minimum Age
Maximum Age
Scs, Sc(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute windows of All Categories
-
-
Others
No limit
No limit
Educational Qualification
A Bachelor degree in Agriculture (B.Sc Agriculture); and, ii)Must possess adequate knowledge in Tamil.
Scale of Pay
₹37,700 - ₹1,38,500
Exam Pattern
Subject
Duration
Maximum marks
Paper - I : Agriculture (Degree Standard - 200 Questions)
3 hours
300
Paper-II - Part A : Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Standard - 100 Questions)
1 hour 30 minutes
150*
Paper-II - Part B : General Studies (Degree Standard - 75 Questions) and Aptitude and Mental Ability Test (SSLC Standard - 25 Questions)
1 hour 30 minutes
150
Paper-II - Part B III :Interview and Records
-
60
Qualifying Marks
Category of Applicants
Qualifying Marks
Scs, Sc(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs, and Destitute windows of All Categories
153 out of 510 ( 300 + 210 = 510 )
Others
204 out of 510 ( 300 + 210 = 510 )