TNPSC AAO Recruitment 2022: Notification, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

TNPSC AAO Recruitment 2022: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission offers a state-level position called Assistant Agriculture Officer. The TNPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer is a subordinate position to the TNPSC Agriculture Officer.

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) will soon start to accept applications for TNPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Recruitment. TNPSC has released the AAO 2022 recruitment and examination schedule on their official website.

TNPSC AAO Recruitment 2022: Overview and Exam Dates

The following are highlights from the TNPSC AAO post. Candidates who are interested in the same position should look over the TNPSC AAO Recruitment 2022 essential requirements in the table below.

Specifics	Important Details
Post Name	TNPSC AAO
Recruiting Authority	Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Exam Name	TNPSC AAO
Expected Number of Vacancies	429
Beginning of Application Process	February
Last date for filing the application	March
Date of Counseling	September
Date for Written Exam	April
Last date for fee submission	March
Admit Card Release	April
Result Announcement	September
Official Website	https://www.tnpsc.gov.in

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TNPSC AAO Recruitment 2022 Application Process

Between February and March 2022, candidates will be able to apply. To apply for the TNPSC AAO position, you must follow a specific procedure. Candidates can make the procedure easier by remembering the steps below.

• Step 1: Go to the TNPSC website.
• Step 2: Fill in all required information, such as your name, address, phone number, and educational background.
• Step 3: Include a recent passport-size photograph with the required documents. The photo must be of the correct size.
• Step 4: Review the information and submit the form.
• Step 5: Make your payment and submit your application.
• Step 6: Save and print the application form on your computer for future use.

TNPSC AAO Application Fee

TNPSC AAO application fees are extremely low. Candidates can apply for the registration and examination process in a simple manner. The following is a list of the fees associated with the registration and examination processes.

Important Details	Application Fees
Registration Fee	INR 100
Examination Fee	INR 250

Fee Relaxation

The following categories have been exempted by TNPSC in order to provide convenience and benefit to the certain backward classes.

Category Name	Exemption Provided
SC/ST (Arunthathiyars)	Full Exemption
ST	Full Exemption
MBC/Denotified Communities	Three Free Chances
BC (other than Muslim)/BC (Muslim)	Three Free Chances
Ex-Servicemen	Two Free Chances
Persons with Benchmark Disability	Full Exemption
Destitute Widow	Full Exemption

Relevant Links
TSPSC Panchayat Secretary	TNPSC Research Assistant	KPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer
TNPSC Assistant System Engineer	TNPSC Combined Engineering Services	TNPSC VAO

TNPSC AAO Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

The age limit for the application process is listed below by category.

Category Name	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs(OBCMs), BCMs and DWs of all Castes	18 years	No Limit
Applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs(OBCMs) and BCMs	18 years	30 years

• Ex-servicemen have a maximum age limit of 48 years.
• For PWD candidates, there is a ten-year age relaxation.

TNPSC AAO Educational Qualification

The educational qualifications required for candidates who wish to participate in the recruitment process are listed below by post.

Post Name	Educational Qualification
Assistant Agricultural Officer	Candidates must have completed the Higher Secondary Examination (+2) and hold a two-year agricultural diploma from a recognized institution. The candidates must also have a good command of the Tamil language.
Assistant Horticultural Officer	Candidates must have completed a two-year diploma in Horticulture from a recognized institution and have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (+2). The candidates must also have a good command of the Tamil language.

Physical Fitness 

Candidates must submit a certificate of physical fitness in the format outlined below.

Standard of Vision	Physical Fitness Certificate
At least Standard III  *Note- Color Blindness will lead to disqualification.	The form prescribed for the executive post

TNPSC AAO Exam Syllabus 2022

Candidates who plan to take the TNPSC AAO Exam 2022 should review the syllabus for both tests ahead of time. The most recent TNPSC AAO Exam syllabus can be found in the table below.

TNPSC AAO Syllabus Paper-I: Agriculture

Soils and Fertility Management

• Dry Farming and Agroforestry
• Energy and Environment
• Agriculture Extension and Agriculture Economics
• Artificial Insemination
• Farm Machinery
• Commercial Agriculture
• Horticultural Crop Cultivation Techniques
• Calf Rearing
• Computer Application
• Plant Protection Principles and Practices
• Agronomic Principles, Practices, and Meteorology
• Livestock
• Poultry Management
• Breeding and Seed Production
• Post-Harvest Technology

TNPSC AAO Paper-II: General Studies

Here is the topic-by-topic syllabus:

TNPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Exam Pattern 2022

The exam pattern is critical to passing the written examination. Before taking the exam, candidates should familiarize themselves with the detailed exam pattern. The exam pattern for TNPSC AAO Recruitment is detailed below.

TNPSC Assistant Horticulture Officer Exam Pattern

TNPSC AAO Exam: Preparation Plan

• The TNPSC AAO exam is divided into sections based on the subject. AAO and Assistant Horticulture Officer have different curriculums. As a result, candidates must thoroughly review the TNPSC’s detailed syllabus.
• Candidates should also carefully read the exam pattern, as it contains information about the weighting of marks. Candidates must prepare based on the importance of the subject after learning the mark weightage.
• Aspirants can use the TNPSC AAO previous year papers to get a better understanding of the exam format. You will learn the types of questions asked as well as the pattern in which they are asked by studying these papers. You can also pay attention to the types of questions that are asked frequently.
• The examination’s online format differs significantly from its offline format. As a result, candidates should take online practice tests to familiarize themselves with the online format before taking the actual exam.

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TNPSC AAO Exam 2022: Books

The best books for studying for the TNPSC AAO exam are listed below.

Book Name	Name of the Author
TNPSC AAO (Extension) Exam Guide	Dr.V.Krishnasamy, V.V.K. Subburaj
Objective Agriculture	Dr. S.R.Kantwa

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TNPSC AAO Admit Card 2022

The TNPSC has provided an official link for candidates to access their admit card. The hall ticket will be available on the official website of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. The admit card has all of the necessary information for the exam. The steps for getting your admit card can be found below.

• Step 1: Visit the website of the TNPSC.
• Step 2: Select “Home” in the second step.
• Step 3: Click on “Hall Ticket Download” in the Important Links section.
• Step 4: To download your hall tick, enter the necessary details asked

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TNPSC AAO Answer Key 2022

First, within three days of the written exam date, a tentative answer key for the TNPSC AAO written exam will be posted on the Commission’s website. The challenges in each subject will be considered by the experts, and the final answer key will be created based on their recommendations. After that, the paper evaluation will begin. To get the answer key, follow the steps below.

• Step 1: Go to the TNPSC website.
• Step 2: Select “Recruitment” from the drop-down menu.
• Step 3: From the dropdown box, select “Answer Keys” and then “Objective Type (Answer Keys).”
• Step 4: A window for various posts will open. Find “Assistant AAO” or “Assistant Horticulture Officer” and click on the link for the post you applied for in the “Tentative Answer Key/Final Answer Key” column.

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TNPSC AAO Cutoff 2022

The performance of the candidate is the most important factor in determining the selection cutoff. For being considered for TNPSC AAO positions, candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying mark.

The task of determining the cutoff is difficult, and it is accomplished by reviewing the candidate’s scores on both written examination papers. As a result, the cutoff will be based on a scale of 500 marks.

Category Name	Expected Cut Off
SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/ DCs, BCs & BCMs	150
Others	200

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TNPSC AAO Result 2022

The final results for TNPSC AAO recruitment 2022 are announced after the candidates have been counselled. The official website of the TNPSC has the results of the AAO exam. The applicants will then be contacted for verification of their certificates. Follow the steps below to obtain your findings.

• Step 1– Visit the website of the TNPSC.
• Step 2: From the drop-down menu, select “Recruitment.”
• Step 3: Select “Results” and then “Latest Results” from the drop-down menu.
• Step 4: A window will pop up with various job postings. In the “Final Results” column, look for “Assistant AAO” and click the link for the job you applied for.
• Step 5: The results are displayed in a PDF file. Use ctrl+F followed by your registration number to see if you’ve been selected.

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TNPSC AAO Salary 2022

The pay scale for TNPSC AAO has increased to Rs. 20600-65500. (Level 10). Additional perks and allowances will be available based on the position and government guidelines.

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TNPSC AAO Vacancy 2022

The TNPSC AAO Recruitment official announcement is still pending. As a result, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has yet to announce any TNPSC AAO vacancies for 2022.

Candidates can get a better understanding of the TNPSC AAO vacancies by referring to previous year’s vacancy notice:

Post Name	Expected Number of Vacancies
Assistant Agriculture Officer	106+16(carried on with)
Assistant Horticultural Officer	204+103(carried on with)
Total	429

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TNPSC AAO Selection Process 2022

The applicants will be selected on the basis of their performance in the Written Exam. Applicants who pass the written exam can proceed to the document verification stage. TNPSC schedules a counselling session after the documents have been verified.

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