Overview
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Horticulture Officer. Full subject-wise topics and the marking scheme are given below.
Key Details
- Organization
- Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Exam Pattern
Paper: Subject | No. of Questions | Duration | Max Marks Paper-I: General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 Paper-II: Horticulture-I (Degree Standard) | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 Paper-III: Horticulture-II (Degree Standard) | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 Total: 450 | 450 Minutes | 450
Syllabus
The APPSC Horticulture Officer syllabus is divided into a General Studies paper and technical Horticulture papers. Each subject area is detailed below.
Selection Process
The selection process for APPSC Horticulture Officer is spread across a qualifying language paper and two subject-specific Horticulture papers, along with a General Studies paper. Based on the APPSC exam calendar and syllabus structure, the stages are: • Qualifying Paper - English and Telugu: Candidates must clear this language-qualifying paper before their technical papers are evaluated. Its exact cutoff and merit weightage are not specified in the available notification. • Paper-I - General Studies and Mental Ability: A common qualifying/scoring paper covering general awareness, reasoning, and current affairs topics. • Paper-II and Paper-III - Horticulture: Core technical papers testing subject knowledge of Horticulture, Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Plant Pathology, and related fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the selection process?
The selection process for APPSC Horticulture Officer is spread across a qualifying language paper and two subject-specific Horticulture papers, along with a General Studies paper. Based on the APPSC exam calendar and syllabus structure, the stages are: • Qualifying Paper - English and Telugu: Candidates must clear this language-qualifying paper before their technical papers are evaluated. Its exact cutoff and merit weightage are not specified in the available notification. • Paper-I - General Studies and Mental Ability: A common qualifying/scoring paper covering general awareness, reasoning, and current affairs topics. • Paper-II and Paper-III - Horticulture: Core technical papers testing subject knowledge of Horticulture, Pomology, Olericulture, Floriculture, Plant Pathology, and related fields.