RPSC Agriculture Department Recruitment 2024: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released Advertisement No. 17/2024-25 on October 16, 2024, for recruitment to various positions in the Agriculture Department. Candidates can submit their applications on the official RPSC website at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in from October 21 to November 19, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid last-minute traffic.
Other specialized roles within the Agriculture Research Officer and Assistant Agriculture Research Officer categories focus on areas such as Agronomy, Agriculture Botany, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Agriculture Chemistry, and Horticulture. Each of these positions has a specific number of vacancies, and candidates can refer to the official notification for more details on category-wise reservation for roles like UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PH.
RPSC Agriculture Department Recruitment 2024
This recruitment drive offers a total of 241 vacancies across different roles. The available positions include Assistant Agriculture Officer (NSA) with 115 vacancies and Assistant Agriculture Officer (SA) with 10 vacancies. Additionally, 18 positions are open for Statistical Officers.
| Post Names | Assistant Agriculture Officer, Statistical Officer, Agriculture Research Officer, Assistant Agriculture Research Officer |
| Number of Vacancies | 241 |
| Department | Agriculture Department, Government of Rajasthan |
| Eligibility Criteria | B.Sc./M.Sc. in relevant fields; 18/20-40 years, with specific relaxations |
| Application Fee | Unreserved: ₹600, Backward Classes: ₹400, Scheduled Tribes/Caste: ₹400 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Apply Date | October 21 to November 19, 2024 |
| Official Website | https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/ |
The examination for these roles will be conducted offline, lasting for 2.5 hours. It consists of 150 multiple-choice questions, with a total of 150 marks. Part A of the exam focuses on General Knowledge of Rajasthan, covering 40 questions, while Part B covers the candidate’s relevant subject with 110 questions. The exam will be conducted in both English and Hindi. Each correct answer will earn candidates 1 mark, whereas each incorrect response will lead to a deduction of 0.33 marks.
Vacancy Details:
The total number of available positions is 241, distributed as follows:
To view position-specific reservations (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PH, etc.), download the notification brochure from the official website.
Here’s a table summarizing the vacancies for each position in the RPSC Agriculture Department Recruitment:
| Position | Specialization | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Agriculture Officer | NSA | 115 |
| SA | 10 | |
| Statistical Officer | – | 18 |
| Agriculture Research Officer | Agronomy | 5 |
| Agriculture Botany | 2 | |
| Plant Pathology | 2 | |
| Entomology | 5 | |
| Agriculture Chemistry | 9 | |
| Horticulture | 2 | |
| Assistant Agriculture Research Officer | Agronomy | 11 |
| Botany | 5 | |
| Plant Pathology | 5 | |
| Entomology | 12 | |
| Agriculture Chemistry | 40 | |
| Total Vacancies | 241 |
Exam Pattern:
The recruitment exam for these positions will follow the structure below:
| Exam Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline |
| Duration | 2.5 hours |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Maximum Marks | 150 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 mark for each correct answer |
| -0.33 mark for each incorrect answer | |
| Sections | Part A: General Knowledge of Rajasthan |
| – 40 Questions (40 Marks) | |
| Part B: Subject-Specific Questions | |
| – 110 Questions (110 Marks) | |
| Medium | English & Hindi |
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must meet the following educational and age criteria.
| Criteria | Description |
|---|---|
| Cut-Off Date for Age Calculation | January 1, 2025 |
| Upper Age Relaxation | |
| 3 years for Backward Classes (BC) / Most Backward Classes (MBC) | |
| 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) |
Refer to the official notification for detailed eligibility requirements for each position.
Application Fee:
The application fee varies by category as follows:
- Unreserved: ₹600
- Backward Classes: ₹400
- Scheduled Tribes/Castes: ₹400
The deadline to pay the application fee is November 19, 2024.
| Important Links | Notification PDF |
| Application Form |
Selection Process:
The selection process involves the following stages:
- Written Exam
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Only candidates who pass the written exam will advance to the document verification and medical examination stages.
For more information and to apply, please visit the official RPSC website at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.