Maharashtra Agricultural Officer Exam Guide 2026
Maharashtra Agricultural Officer 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Maharashtra Agricultural Officer Recruitment 2022 Overview
| Exam Conducting Body | Maharashtra Public Service Commission | |
|---|---|---|
| Posts | Deputy Director Group A Taluka Agriculture Officer Group B Agriculture Officer, Junior Group B | |
| Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Vacancy | 203 | To be announced |
| Starting for online applications | 21st February 2022 | To be announced |
| Deadline for online applications | 14th March 2022 | To be announced |
| Prelims Exam Date | 30th April 2022 | To be announced |
| Mains Exam Date | 1st October 2022 | 10th November 2023 |
| Mains Provisional Select List Date | 1st November 2023 (Deputy Director post) | March 2025 |
| Language of the exam | English for Mains English and Marathi for Prelims | |
| Mode of Exam | Objective type questions | To be announced |
| Marking Scheme | Correct answer: +2 marks Wrong answer: negative marking of 1/4th of 25% of the assigned mark | To be announced |
📊 Post Name & Classification Details
| Department | Post Name | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Business, Development & Fisheries Dept | Deputy Director Group A | 19 |
| Taluka Agriculture Officer Group B | 61 | |
| Agriculture Officer, Junior & Others Group B | 123 | |
| Total | 203 |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- UR
- Rs. 394/-
- Category
- Application Fee
- Reserved/EWS/Orphan
- Rs. 294/-
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Post Name | Min. Age Limit | Max. Age | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | Reserved/Orphan/EWS/Meritorious Sportsperson/Ex-Serviceman | PWD | ||
| Agriculture Officer Group A | 18 | 38 | 43 | upto 45 years of age |
| Agriculture Officer Group B | 18 | 38 | 43 | upto 45 years of age |
| Agriculture Officer Group B Junior | 18 | 38 | 43 | upto 45 years of age |
📊 Application Fee
- UR
- 6
- SC/ST
- NA
- Category
- Attempts
- PWD & Orphan (UR/EWS) Candidates
- 9
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Marathi | General Vocabulary Sentence Construction Grammar, Phrases and Proverbs (their meanings and usage) Excerpt based questions and answers |
| General Knowledge | Current Affairs Indian Polity Geography (With special reference to Maharashtra) |
| General Science & Technology | Physics Chemistry Remote Sensing, Aerial and drone photography, GIS and it's application etc. Information and communication technology |
| General Mental Ability | Logical Reasoning Analytical Ability Problem Solving Basic Numeracy |
| Environmental Studies | Human Development & Environment Eco-Friendly Development Forest Conservation Various Types of Pollution & Natural Calamities Organizations involved in Environment Protection on State, National and Global level. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Paper 1: General Agriculture | Basics of Agriculture Land Related Laws Agriculture Related Acts Agricultural Schemes Agricultural Related General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
| Paper 2: Agricultural Science and Technology | Agriculture Agronomy Agricultural Botany Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry Animal Husbandary and Dairy Science Agricultural Economics Agricultural Extension Agricultural Entomology Plant Pathology Agricultural Engineering Irrigation and Drainage Engineering Soil & Water Conservation Engineering Farm and Power Machinery Agricultural Process Engineering Unconventional Energy Sources and Electrical Engineering Farm Structures Horticulture Agricultural Biotechnology Agricultural Food Technology Food Microbiology Food Chemistry Methods of processing Agriculture Business Management Agricultural Finance and Insurance Food Business Management Agribusiness Project Management Fisheries Science Home Science Food Science and Human Nutrition Resource Management and Consumer Science Textile and Apparel Designing Women in Agriculture |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: General Knowledge related to Agriculture | Basics of Agriculture | 60 | 120 | 1 hour |
| Land Related Laws | 5 | 10 | ||
| Agriculture Related Acts | 5 | 10 | ||
| Agricultural Schemes | 5 | 10 | ||
| Agricultural Related General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 25 | 50 | ||
| Paper 2: Agricultural Science & Technology | Agriculture | 64 | 128 | 1 hour |
| Agricultural Engineering | 8 | 16 | ||
| Horticulture | 8 | 16 | ||
| Agricultural Biotechnology | 5 | 10 | ||
| Agricultural Food Technology | 8 | 16 | ||
| Agriculture Business Management | 3 | 6 | ||
| Fisheries Science | 2 | 4 | ||
| Home Science | 2 | 4 | ||
| Total | 200 | 400 | 2 hours |
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| Name of the Book | Publications |
|---|---|
| Lucent’s General Knowledge | Lucent |
| 5000+ General Science Chapter-wise MCQs with Detailed Explanations for Competitive Exams | Disha Publications |
📊 Recommended Books & Authors
| Name of the Book | Publications |
|---|---|
| Modern Approach To Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggrawal |
| Analytical Reasoning | M.K. Pandey |
📊 Recommended Books & Authors
| Name of the Book | Publications |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggrawal |
| Essential Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams | Rajat Vijay Jain |
📊 Recommended Books & Authors
| Name of the Book | Publications |
|---|---|
| Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What are the total Maharashtra Agricultural Officer vacancies available in 2023?
The total vacancy count for the 2023 cycle has not been released yet.
Q2.What is the Maharashtra Agricultural Officer application process?
The candidates can apply online on the MPSC official website.
Q3.What is the last date to apply for the Maharashtra Agricultural Officer recruitment 2023?
The last date for application for the 2023 exam will be updated in the coming days.
Q4.What is the Maharashtra Agricultural Officer application fee?
The application fee is Rs. 394/- (294/- for Reserved/EWS/Orphan).
Q5.What is the Maharashtra Agricultural Officer age limit?
The candidate must be aged between 18 to 38 years.
Q6.What is the Maharashtra Agricultural Officer educational qualification?
The candidates must possess a Degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Engineering/Horticulture from a recognized institution.
Q7.What is the Maharashtra Agricultural Officer selection process?
The candidates will have to undergo prelims, mains and interview.
Q8.What is the Maharashtra Agricultural Officer Prelims exam date 2023?
The exam date will be announced will be released along with the official notification for the 2023 cycle.
Q9.From where can I download the Maharashtra Agricultural Officer Recruitment Answer Key?
The answer key can be downloaded from the official website of the MPSC.
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