Andaman & Nicobar Agriculture Syllabus 2026 PDF: Subject Wise Topics & Pattern

Andaman & Nicobar Agriculture Syllabus 2026 PDF: Post-Wise Detailed Topics & Exam Pattern

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Complete post-wise detailed syllabus, 130 MCQ exam scheme, marks distribution, and negative marking details for Agriculture Officer, Agriculture Engineering Assistant, and Agriculture Assistant posts in Directorate of Agriculture, A&N Administration.

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Andaman & Nicobar Agriculture Syllabus 2026 Detailed Exam Pattern Banner — Figure 1: Official CBT Exam Pattern & Syllabus Overview for A&N Agriculture Posts

1. Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
2. Part I: General Studies Syllabus (30 Marks)
3. Agriculture Officer Syllabus (100 Marks)
4. Agriculture Engg Assistant Syllabus (100 Marks)
5. Agriculture Assistant Syllabus (100 Marks)
6. Preparation Strategy & Negative Marking
7. Download Official Syllabus PDF
8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. CBT Examination Structure & Scheme

The Directorate of Agriculture, Andaman & Nicobar Administration conducts a single Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of 130 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 130 marks.

Section	Subject Component	Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Part I	General Studies (General Intelligence, English, GK, Current Affairs & Computers)	30 MCQs	30 Marks	120 Minutes (160 Mins for VH/Cerebral Palsy)
Part II	Subject Paper (Post-Specific Technical Discipline)	100 MCQs	100 Marks	120 Minutes (160 Mins for VH/Cerebral Palsy)
Total Exam Pattern:		130 Questions	130 Marks	2 Hours

Negative Marking & Medium: There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks (1/4th) for every incorrect answer. The question paper will be set in both English & Hindi.

Andaman & Nicobar Agriculture Exam Pattern Scheme and Marks Breakdown 2026 — Figure 2: Examination Scheme, Part I & Part II Weightage Chart

2. Part I: General Studies Syllabus (Common for All Posts — 30 Marks)

Part I evaluates the candidate's general aptitude, English comprehension, and awareness regarding current affairs and basic IT usage:

a. General Intelligence

Similarities and differences, spatial visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discriminating observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series.

b. English Language

Knowledge of English language, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage, comprehension of a unseen prose passage.

c. General Awareness & Computers

Everyday observation, current affairs, history, culture, geography, economics, general politics, scientific research, Indian Constitution, and elementary knowledge of computers & information technology.

Post Wise Technical Subject Syllabus Breakdown for Agriculture Officer Engineering Assistant and Assistant — Figure 3: Post-Wise Technical Syllabus Topic Clusters as per Official PDF

3. Part II: Agriculture Officer Syllabus (100 Marks)

Broad outline for Post Graduate level examination borne in the Agriculture Officer cadre (24 Official Topics):

1. Extension Methodology
2. Extension Programme Planning
3. Agriculture Statistics
4. Experimental Designs & Data Analysis
5. Agriculture Business Management
6. Plant Propagation
7. Micro Propagation
8. Farm Management
9. Organic Farming, Natural Farming & Precision Farming
10. Pest & Disease Management
11. Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
12. Integrated Nutrient Management (INM)

13. Soil Health Management
14. Principles of Crop Production
15. Weed Management
16. Principle & Practices of Horticulture & Agronomy
17. Post Harvest Management
18. Protected Cultivation
19. Plant Pathology
20. Agriculture Marketing & Trade
21. Schemes & Policies for Agricultural Development
22. Seed Production, Processing & Storage
23. Information & Communication Technology in Agriculture
24. Digital Agriculture

4. Part II: Agriculture Engineering Assistant Syllabus (100 Marks)

Broad outline for Graduate Level examination borne in the Agriculture Engineering Assistant cadre (19 Official Topics):

1. Basic Engineering Mathematics
2. Soil & Water Conservation Engineering
3. Construction and Maintenance of On Farm Development Works
4. Watershed Hydrology / Management
5. Irrigation & Drainage
6. GIS & Geospatial Technology for Water Resources
7. Micro Irrigation Designs & Management
8. Hi-Tech & Precision Farming (GPS & Drones)
9. Agriculture & Environmental Engineering
10. Building Material & Structural Design

11. Digital Agriculture
12. Farm Mechanization
13. Farm Power & Renewable Energy Sources
14. Agricultural Processing Technology & Crop Processing
15. Dairy & Food Processing
16. Non-Conventional Source of Energy in Agriculture
17. Crop Production Technology
18. Soil Health Fertility and Management
19. Basic Computer Language Programming (C & C++)

5. Part II: Agriculture Assistant Syllabus (100 Marks)

Broad outline for Graduate Level examination borne in the Agriculture Assistant cadre (14 Official Topics):

1. Importance of Agriculture
2. Fundamentals of Crop Production and Horticulture
3. Natural Resource Management - Soil & Water Resource, Soil Survey, Soil Fertility & Productivity
4. Crop Management & Allied Agricultural Activities
5. Crop Improvement
6. Seed Science and Technology
7. Crop Protection Principles and Practices

8. Farm Business and Finance Management
9. Agricultural Marketing and Market Intelligence
10. Agricultural Extension: Principles and Methods
11. Propagation / Micro Propagation of Horticultural Crops
12. Production Technology of Fruit, Vegetable, Spices & Plantation Crops
13. Basic Floriculture & Landscape Gardening
14. Post-Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops

Preparation guide and syllabus PDF download for A&N Agriculture exam — Figure 4: Preparation Strategy, PDF Download & Exam Centre Guidance

6. Download Official Syllabus PDF

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7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The CBT exam consists of 130 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for 130 marks (Part I: 30 Marks General Studies + Part II: 100 Marks Technical Subject Paper).

Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect option selected.

The total exam duration is 120 minutes (2 Hours) for all candidates, and 160 minutes for visually handicapped/cerebral palsy candidates.

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Andaman & Nicobar Agriculture Syllabus 2026 PDF: Post-Wise Detailed Topics & Exam Pattern

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1. CBT Examination Structure & Scheme