The Bihar Agriculture Department, in collaboration with the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), has announced the Bihar Block Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2024. This recruitment drive aims to fill 866 vacancies for Block Agriculture Officer positions, offering a significant job vacancy in the agricultural sector.
Overview of Bihar Block Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2024 :
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Details | Total Vacancies: 866 Reservation: – Women: 292 seats – Categories: Various seats allocated |
| Eligibility Criteria | – Graduation in agriculture/horticulture – Age: Min. 21 years – Max. Age (Varies by Category & Gender) |
| Selection Process | – Written Exam: 600 marks – Interview: 50 marks – Evaluation Weightage: 75% (Written) / 25% (Interview) |
| Written Exam Subjects | – General Hindi (100 marks) – General Knowledge (100 marks) – Subject Papers (2 papers x 200 marks each) |
| Application Dates | To be announced |
| Official Website | bpsc.bih.gov.in |
Vacancy Details of Bihar Block Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2024:
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 350 |
| Economically Weak | 87 |
| Extremely Backward Class | 157 |
| Backward Class | 97 |
| Scheduled Caste | 140 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 9 |
| Backward Class Women | 26 |
| General Category Women | 122 |
| Economically Weaker Section Women | 26 |
| Extremely Backward-Class Women | 56 |
| Backward Class Women | 33 |
| Scheduled Caste Women | 52 |
| Scheduled Tribe Women | 3 |
| Total | 866 |
Eligibility Criteria of Bihar Block Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2024:
Eligibility Criteria:
- Education: Graduation in agriculture or horticulture from a recognized college.
- Age Limit:
- Minimum age: 21 years.
- Maximum age limits:
- Unreserved (male): 37 years as of 01.08.2023
- Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class (male and female), Unreserved female: 40 years
- Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (male and female): 42 years
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (male) | 21 years | 37 years (as of 01.08.2023) |
| Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class (male/female), Unreserved female | 21 years | 40 years |
| Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (male/female) | 21 years | 42 years |
Selection Process Overview of Bihar Block Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2024:
Written Examination:
- Subjects for Bihar Block Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2024:
- General Hindi (100 marks, 2 hours)
- General Knowledge (100 marks, 2 hours)
- Specialized Subjects like Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Plant Protection, and Agriculture Science (each paper for 200 marks, 2 hours)
- Total Marks for Written Exam: 600 marks
- Total Duration for Written Exam: 8 hours
Interview:
- Marks: 50 marks
- Evaluation Weightage:
- Written Exam: 75% (450 points)
- Interview: 25% (150 points)
| Examination | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Subject Related Paper 1 | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Subject Related Paper 2 | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Total | 400 | 600 | 8 hours |
- Total Marks for Written Exam: 600 marks
- Evaluation Weightage:
- Written Exam: 75% (450 points)
- Interview: 25% (150 points)
Important Dates of Bihar Block Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2024:
- Notification Release: January 10th, 2024
- Application Process: Expected to start within the next two months post-notification.
- Exam Date: To be announced after the application process begins.
Application Process of Bihar Block Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2024:
- Applicants must visit the official BPSC website (www.bpsc.bih.nic.in) to access the online application portal.
- Detailed guidelines about the application process, including the application fee, will be updated on the website as the registration process starts.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | 15th January 2024 |
| Last Date for Application | 28th January 2024 |
| Official Website for Applications | www.bpsc.bih.nic.in |
Important Links and Resources:
- Notification PDF: Link to Bihar Block Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2024 Notification
- BPSC Official Website: Access the BPSC Official Website
- Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Detailed information available on the official website.
