APPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2025: The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Notification No.09/2025 dated 12 August 2025, inviting applications for the post of Agriculture Officer in the A.P. Agriculture Service. This recruitment drive offers 10 carried forward (CF) vacancies across Zone-I and Zone-III, with attractive pay and career opportunities for eligible candidates.
APPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Agriculture Officer
- Service: A.P. Agriculture Service
- Total Vacancies: 10 CF Vacancies
- Zone-I: 08
- Zone-III: 02
- Pay Scale: ₹54,060 – ₹1,40,540 (RPS 2022)
- Recruitment Type: General / Limited Recruitment
APPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 12 August 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 19 August 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 08 September 2025 (up to 11:00 PM)
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based) Objective Type
- Exam Date: To be announced separately
APPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Must possess a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from:
- State Agricultural University
- Any other Agricultural University or University accredited by ICAR
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
- Age Relaxations:
- SC/ST/BC/EWS: +5 years
- SC/ST CF vacancies: +10 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: +10 years
- Ex-Servicemen & NCC instructors: Service years + relaxation as per rules
- AP State Govt. Employees: Up to 5 years
APPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2025 Reservation
- Vertical reservations for SC, ST, BC, EWS
- Horizontal reservations for Women, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, and Meritorious Sportspersons
- Local candidate reservation as per Article 371-D
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Objective Type – Degree Standard)
- Paper I: General Studies & Mental Ability – 150 Marks
- Paper II: Agriculture – 300 Marks
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deduction per wrong answer
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) – 100 Marks
- Qualifying in CPT is mandatory for appointment
APPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
- Application Processing Fee: ₹250
- Examination Fee: ₹120
- Exemptions: SC/ST/BC/PBD/Ex-Servicemen & certain AP residents as per rules
How to Apply for APPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2025
- Register/Update One Time Profile Registration (OTPR) at https://psc.ap.gov.in
- Login with OTPR ID & Password
- Select Notification No.09/2025 and fill in the application form
- Pay the prescribed fee online
- Submit and download the application form for future reference
Key Instructions
- Keep a valid mobile number & email ID throughout the recruitment process
- Applications must be submitted online only
- Read the notification carefully to ensure eligibility
- Hall tickets will be available for download from the APPSC website before the exam
Useful Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click Here
- Apply Online: APPSC Agriculture Officer Application Portal
Final Note:
The APPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2025 is an excellent opportunity for agriculture graduates to secure a government job in Andhra Pradesh with a good pay scale and career growth. Eligible candidates should prepare well for the written exam and CPT to maximize their chances of selection.
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