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I have done my graduation in home science and post graduation in food technology. Am I eligible for the post of agriculture development officer?

Eligibility Criteria Required to become Agriculture Development Officer:

As far as my best knowledge is concerned, you are not eligible to apply for the post of Agriculture Development Officer. The basic educational qualification required is,

>> You must have completed Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Engineering or Agriculture course

>> You must have pursued Bachelor's Degree in any of the following streams,
* Fisheries
* Dairy Horticulture
* Agriculture
* Veterinary ..etc.,

>> As you have not met the required educational qualification, you are not eligible as per my knowledge. And generally agriculture background candidates are preferred for Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) post.

Candidates who are interested to become an Agriculture Development Officer, must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

> Candidates should have completed their graduation in agriculture field from a recognized university

> Candidates should have secured 60% marks at graduation level

> The age of the candidates should be in between 21 to 42 years

With the above eligibility you have to appear for an examination conducted by the respective state. After qualifying the examination you can start your career as an ADO.

The eligibility criteria required to become an Agriculture Development Officer are as under:

1. Candidate must have completed Bachelor of Science in Agriculture/ Agriculture Engineering.

2. Candidate upper age limit to apply the post is 40 years.

3. Candidate has become to ADO to write the exam is conducted for the purpose by State Public Service Commission.

Eligibility criteria to become an Agriculture Development Officer are:-
Candidate must have completed bachelor degree of Science in Agriculture or Agricultural Engineering.
Upper age limit should be 40 years.
Candidate must have attained at least 45% aggregate in graduation.

Eligibility for Agriculture Development Officer are:-

Candidate must be completed Degree in B.Sc (Agriculture) with 60% marks from a recognized university Or Degree in M.Sc (Agriculture) from a recognized university.

Age Limit:-
The age limit should be between 18 to 37 years.
Upper age limit for State/Central Government employees - 45 years
Upper age limit for Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes - 42 years
Upper age limit for Physically Handicapped - 47 years.

Sorry to inform you that you are not eligible for Agriculture Development Officer after completion of graduation in Home Science as because it is necessary for a candidate to have completed B.Sc Agriculture with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university in order to be eligible for the ADO post. Exam for ADO post is conducted under State Public Service Commission exam which is conducted by every States. So, in order to get exact details regarding the same you need to search the criteria of your respective state for the exam.

The candidate who wishes to become ADO has to write an exam conducted for the purpose by State Public Service Commission.

The candidate must have completed Bachelor of Science in agriculture / Agricultural engineering.
Age should be in between 21 to 40 years.
The notification will come every year in the month of December and January.

Eligibility criteria for Agriculture Development Officer:-

The candidate who wishes to become ADO has to write the exam conducted for the purpose by State Public Service Commission.

The candidate must have completed Bachelor of Science in Agriculture / Agricultural Engineering.

The candidate upper age limit to apply for the ADO post is 40 years.

The candidate appointed as ADO receives salary of pay band of R S 5200 - 20200 with GP of Rs 2800.

Eligibility for Agriculture Development Officer:

Aspirant must have completed Bachelor of Agriculture course or agriculture engineering degree course.

It should not be more than 40 years.

You have to appear in the entrance examination that is Public Service Commission.

Below I have mentioned the eligibility criteria to become an Agriculture Development Officer, just have a look over it.

Candidates those who have completed their B.Sc in Agriculture from a recognized University scoring a minimum of 60% of marks in it are eligible to become an Agriculture Development Officer.
Candidates age must be in between 18 to 37 years.
Preference would be given to those candidates who have completed their M.Sc in Agriculture.

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Candidates should have completed their graduation in agriculture field from a recognized university

> Candidates should have secured 60% marks at graduation level

> The age of the candidates should be in between 21 to 42 years

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Eligibility for Agriculture Development Officer

You can choose a degree in agricultural science, biology or any other related field. This would help you gain all the knowledge regarding agriculture science, agricultural business, integrated pest management, plant physiology, soil science and animal science

Eligibility for Agriculture Development Officer:


If you want to become an agriculture officer, then you will have to fulfill the following criteria;

Should have a Bachelor’s Science degree in Agricultural Engineering / Agriculture

Should have a degree in Biology & Agricultural Science

The maximum age to apply is 40 years

Can a student of bvoc in farm management apply for ADO

Eligibility for Agriculture Development Officer

The candidate who wishes to become Agricultural Development Officer has to write the exam conducted for the purpose by State Public Service Commission

To apply for the Agriculture Officer post, make sure you have completed the required degree program. You can choose a degree in agricultural science, biology or any other related field.The candidate must have completed Bachelor of Science in Agriculture/Agricultural Engineering. The candidate upper age limit to apply for the ADO post is 40 years

you need to first obtain bachelors degree in agriculture through icar approved colleges. then apply for advertised jobs in state public service commission. , secure high marks and clear personal interviews.
The process required is : First, get admission in B.Sc. Agr programme in some Agricultural College/ University It will be more rewarding if you get P.G. degree in Agri and then look for a job suiting your qualifications. By competing with others, based on your merit, you may get the job of AD Officer direct or first entry as Inspector and subsequently promotion to ADO in the Agr. department

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