Last Date for Submission of Application is on February 02nd, 2021.
Post and Vacancies:
Agriculture Development Officer – 43 Posts
Job Location – Itanagar
Education Qualification :
Online applications are invited from the citizens of India for filling up of 43(forty three) posts of Agriculture Development Officer, Group 'A' (Junior) Agri. Service, under the Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh in the Pay Matrix of Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/- (level-10)and other allowances. Out of 43(forty three) posts, 34 (thirty four) posts are reserved for APST candidates, 08 (eight) posts are un-reserved and 01 (one) no. of post is reserved for APST PwD candidates with One leg and Hearing Handicap. The vacancy position is subject to variation.
No.PSC-R(A)/14/2020
1. Name of the Post: Agriculture Development Officer
2. No of Post: 43(forty three)
3. Salary: Pay Matrix of Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/- (level-10)and other allowances
4. Educational Qualification: Candidates for the post must hold a Bachelors Degree in Agriculture Science from any recognized university of India.
Age: Candidates must have attained the 18 years of age and should not more than 32 years as on 05.02.2021, however, the upper age limit is relaxable in accordance with the instruction issued by the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh from time to time.
Application Fee: Candidates are required to pay fee of Rs.150/- (Rupees one hundred fifty) only and General candidates are required to pay fee of Rs. 200/- (Rupees two hundred) only through online mode only.
Documents :
The candidates who have been declared qualified in the written examination will have to submit photo copies (Xerox) of the following documents/information to the Commission before one week from the actual date of Interview.
1. Recent passport size photograph
2. Self Attested copies of Degree Certificates and Marksheets issued by the Assistant Registrar/Registrar/Controller of Examination/ Vice-Chancellor of the concerned University.
3. Self Attested copy of Matriculation Certificate for proof of age issued by the Board only will be accepted.
4. Self Attested copy of APST Certificate for APST Candidates and a copy of PRC in case of Others.
5. All the supporting documents submitted by the candidates must be self attested other wise the application will be rejected.
6. PWD candidates should submit disability certificate obtained from State Medical Board. Such board should comprise a specialist of the particular category of disability for which the certificate is sought for, failing which such certificate will be rejected.
Qualified candidates will have to produce the above mentioned Certificates/Documents and marksheets in original at the time of interview, failing which he/she will not be allowed to appear in the interview.
Selection Procedure :
1. The eligible candidate will have to appear in written examination in the following subjects followed by Viva-Voce to be conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, on the basis of which selection will be finalized.
a) General English: 100 Marks
b) General Knowledge: 100 Marks
c) Agriculture Science (Paper-I): 100 Marks
d) Agriculture Science (Paper-II): 100 Marks
e) Viva voce: 50 Marks
f) Total: 450 Marks
2. The candidates who secure a minimum of 33% or more marks in each written examination papers and 45 % of marks out of aggregate total marks in the written examination papers shall be eligible for viva-voce test. On the other hand, it will further mean that selection for viva-voce test shall be based on the aggregate total marks secured in the written examination papers and subject to ratio of 1:3. The candidates securing less than 33% of marks in any of the written examination paper shall not be eligible for appearing in the viva-voce test.
3. NB: The Commission will conduct Recruitment Test (Objective Type) on General Knowledge of 100 (hundred) Marks before written examination, if it is deemed necessary to do so.
How to Apply :
Closing Date : 05.02.2021 Till 16:00 ( Hours)
1. Before applying online Application for the post, candidate must mandatorily register themselves in One Time Registration (OTR).
2. Candidates are required to apply online using the website www.appsc.gov.in. Detail instructions for One Time Registration (OTR) and Online Application are available on the above mentioned website. The applicants are advised to submit only single application; however, if due to any unavoidable situation, if he/she submits another/multiple applications, then he/she must ensure that application with the higher Registration IDs (RID) is complete in all respect like applicants' details, photograph, signature, Photo ID, fee etc. The applicants who are submitting multiple applications should note that only the applications with higher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paid against one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID.
3. Those who have already registered in OTR need not register again and they can directly log in to fill up online form using their user ID and password.
4. Scanned copies of following documents and information are to be attached/uploaded.
(i) Signature of the candidate on white paper with black ink pen (20-60 kb in jpg format).
(ii) Latest/Recent passport size photo (40-100 kb in jpg format).