The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the recruitment of Block Horticulture Officers (BHO) for 2024, reopening applications for a total of 318 posts. This opportunity is aimed at candidates with a background in horticulture or agriculture sciences.
Important Dates:
- Application Reopen Period: May 23-29, 2024
- Initial Application Period: March 1-24, 2024
- Exam Date: To be announced
Application Fees:
- General/OBC/Other State: ₹750
- SC/ST/PH/Female (Bihar): ₹200
Age Limit (as of August 1, 2023):
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 37 years (Male), 40 years (Female)
Educational Qualifications:
- Required: Bachelor Degree in Horticulture Science or Agriculture Science from a recognized university.
Vacancy Details:
- Total Posts: 318
- Category-wise Distribution:
- Unreserved (UR): 81
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 32
- Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 86
- Other Backward Class (OBC): 44
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 68
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7
How to Apply:
Candidates must apply online through the BPSC official website. Ensure all necessary documents are uploaded and the application fee is paid. Follow these steps:
- Registration: Complete the registration process on the official BPSC website.
- Fill Application Form: Enter personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload Documents: Attach scanned copies of the necessary documents.
- Payment of Fees: Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Submit: Review the form and submit it.
For more detailed information and the application link, visit the BPSC official recruitment page.
BPSC Block Horticulture Officer Syllabus 2024
General Hindi:
- व्याकरण (Grammar): वर्णमाला और विराम चिन्ह, संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, कारक, वाक्य रचना, संधि और संधि-विच्छेद, समास
- शब्द-रूप और शब्द-भेद: नाम, क्रिया, विशेषण के रूप, योगवाची, द्वंद्व, बहुव्रीहि, समास
- अर्थपरक शब्द संग्रह: समानार्थक शब्द, विलोम शब्द, पर्यायवाची शब्द
- विराम चिन्ह और अनुच्छेद रचना: विराम चिन्ह का प्रयोग, अनुच्छेद रचना
- काव्य और गद्य: कविता रचना, गद्यांश
- मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियां
- हिंदी भाषा का इतिहास
- कृषि, वाणिज्य और उद्योग से संबंधित शब्दावली
General Knowledge:
- Current Affairs
- History
- Geography
- Polity
- Economics
- Science and Technology
- Environment and Ecology
- General Awareness
- Art and Culture
- Sports
Horticulture (Paper I & II):
- Principles of Horticulture
- Plant Propagation Methods
- Soil and Climate Requirements
- Horticultural Practices
- Pest Management in Horticulture
- Post-Harvest Technology
- Horticultural Crop Production
- Fruit and Vegetable Preservation Techniques
- Landscape Gardening
- Floriculture and Ornamental Gardening
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