Recruitment of Agriculture Officer in Rajasthan (Re-Opened)-RPSC -Apply Now

Rajasthan Public Service Commission

RPSC has increased the number of vacancies of Agriculture Officers and reopened the online portal to apply against these vacancies. Interested candidates can apply now.

Vacancies and reservation details

Important Dates for Online Application

Event	Date
Online Application Start	29th November 2024
Online Application End	13th December 2024, 12:00 PM
Link Deactivation	After 13th December 2024, 12:00 PM

Educational Qualification

Qualification	Details
Essential Qualification	M.Sc. (Agriculture) or M.Sc. (Horticulture) from a recognized university
Additional Requirement	Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagari Script
Cultural Knowledge	Knowledge of Rajasthan Culture
Candidates in Final Year	Candidates appearing in the final year exams can apply, but must provide proof of qualification before the written exam

Minimum and Maximum Age

Age Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	20 years (as of 01.01.2025)
Maximum Age	40 years (as of 01.01.2025)

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS Male Candidates	5 years
SC/ST/OBC/MBC/EWS Female Candidates	10 years
Widows/Divorced Women	No upper age limit
Ex-Servicemen	10 years or service period, whichever is greater
Persons with Disabilities (PWD)	5 years
Government Employees	40 years (for those already in service)
Ex-Prisoners	Relaxation equal to the term of imprisonment served
Cadet Instructors	Relaxed by service period, not exceeding 3 years
Panchayat Samitis/Zila Parishads Employees	40 years for direct recruitment
Reservists (Rathya Rova Personnel)	50 years

Fee Structure

Category	Fee Amount
General (Unreserved)	Rs. 600/-
Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/EWS/Divyangjan)	Rs. 400/-
Candidates from States other than Rajasthan	Rs. 600/-

Amendment and Correction Procedure

Procedure	Details
Fee for Amendments	Rs. 500/- per amendment
Correction Period	After the application submission, no correction will be entertained after the examination is conducted.
Types of Amendments Allowed	Only online corrections are allowed; offline corrections are not accepted.
Legal Implications	Providing incorrect or false information can lead to disqualification, and such actions are punishable under Section 182 of the IPC.

Pay Scale

Pay Level	Grade Pay	Details
Pay Matrix Level L-14	₹5,400	Standard pay scale for the position
Fixed Pay during Probation	As per State Government rules	The candidate will be on fixed pay during probation period.

How to Apply

Step	Action
1. Visit the Online Portal	Go to RPSC Official Website and click on “Apply Online”. Or Directly from the link given below.
2. One Time Registration (OTR)	If not registered, visit SSO Portal, log in, and complete OTR.
3. Apply Online	After completing OTR, return to the RPSC portal and submit your application for the Agriculture Officer post.
4. Check Corrigendum	Review updated category-wise details in Corrigendum 15/2024-25 available on the RPSC website.

Examination Scheme

Part	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Part-A	General Knowledge of Rajasthan	40	40	2.5 hours
Part-B	Concerned Subject (Agriculture)	110	110	2.5 hours
Total		150	150	2.5 hours

Important Examination Instructions

Instruction	Details
Negative Marking	One-third (1/3) mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Answer Sheet	Mark answers with a blue ballpoint pen. For unattempted questions, darken option 5.
Disqualification for Incorrect Marking	If more than 10% questions have no answer marked, the candidate will be disqualified.
Mobile Number & Email	Candidates should provide a mobile number and email ID for receiving exam updates.
Correction of Errors	After submission, no changes are allowed in the application form. The candidate is responsible for any errors.
Category Discrepancy	If a candidate applies under a wrong category, the application may be rejected.