UPSC Combined Agriculture Service Mains: Notification
The official notification of UPSC Combined Agriculture Service Mains has been released on the official website of UPSC. The notification consists of all the important dates like eligibility criteria, vacancies, application fees, etc. Hence, the candidate needs to check the notification before applying.Source: jobriya
UPSC Combined Agriculture Service Mains: Important Dates
The candidate must need to check the important dates of the exam. Hence, below are all the important dates related to the Combined Agriculture Service examination:| Events | Date |
| Start of Online application | December 29, 2021 |
| Last Date of registration | January 25, 2021 |
| Last date of fee payment | January 25, 2021 |
| Last date of Re Uploading Photo/ sign | February 8, 2021 |
| Date of Pre-exam | August 1, 2021 |
| Admit card release date | July 16, 2021 |
| Answer key release date | August 9, 2021 |
| Pre result | October 22, 2021 |
| Mains Online start | October 22, 2021 |
| Mains Online last date | November 3, 2021 |
UPSC Combined Agriculture Service Mains: Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: The candidate must have a minimum age of 21 years and a maximum of 40 years of age as of July 1, 2020. However, there will be an age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/skill Players of classified sports/State Govt. employees. For the Physically Handicapped there are 15 years of age relaxation.
Educational Qualification: Below is the educational qualification for the post of Combined Agriculture service mains:
| Name of the post | Eligibility |
| District Horticulture Officer Group-2, Grade-1 | B.Sc. Degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture from a recognized University |
| Principal Govt. food Science Training Center/food Processing Officer Group-2 |
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| Senior Technical Assistant Group-A (Agronomy Branch) | Master degree in agronomy from a recognized university. |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group-A (Botany Branch) | Master's Degree in Botany from a recognized university. |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group-A (Plant Protection) | Master Degree in Plant Protection from a recognized university |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group-A (Chemistry Branch) | Master degree in chemistry from a recognized university |
| Senior Technical Assistant Group-A (Development Branch) | Master degree in development Branch from Recognized university |
UPSC Combined Agriculture Service Mains: Vacancies
There is a total 564 number of vacancies available for the post of UPSC Combined Agriculture service.
UPSC Combined Agriculture Service Mains: Application Fee
Below is category wise detailed application fee structure for the post-UPSC Combined Agriculture Service mains:
| Category | Fee |
| General, OBC, EWS | Rs.125 |
| SC, ST Candidates | Rs.65 |
| PH Candidates | Rs.25 |
How to Apply?
The candidate needs to apply online on the official website. Hence, below are the steps to apply online:- Visit the official website of UPSC i.e. upsc.gov.in.
- Click on the link of Applying online for Combined Agriculture Service Mains.
- Click on the “Registration option and register if you have not registered previously.
- Enter all the required details, pay the application fee and upload the required documents.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future references.
Selection process:
There are three stages in the selection process of the UPSC Combined Agriculture Service. Below are mentioned all the three stages of the selection process:- Preliminary Exam
- Main exam
- Interview
FAQs:
Q1. How many vacancies are there for the post of UPSC Combined Agriculture Service?
A. There is a total 564 number of vacancies available for the post of UPSC combined agriculture service.
Q2. What is the selection process for UPSC Combined Agriculture Service?
A. There are three stages in the selection process of the UPSC Combined Agriculture Service. Below are mentioned all the three stages of the selection process:
- Preliminary Exam
- Main exam
- Interview
Q3. How to apply for the post of UPSC Combined Agriculture Service?
A. The candidate needs to apply online on the official website. Hence, below are the steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website of UPSC i.e. upsc.gov.in.
- Click on the link of Applying online for Combined Agriculture Service Mains.
- Click on the “Registration option and register if you have not registered previously.
- Enter all the required details, pay the application fee and upload the required documents.