Exam Pattern
- The written exam has multiple choice objective type questions.
- The exam contains 2 sections
- Section A has 50 questions carrying 150 marks.
- Each question carries 3 marks.
- Section B has 100 questions carrying 300 marks
- Each question carries 3 marks.
- The questions are available in Hindi and English languages.
- Total question - 150 carrying 450 marks
- Interview - 50 marks
- Final total - 500 marks
Syllabus
Downloading Exam Syllabus is very precious because without the written Test Examination Preparation, Candidate won’t be able to score good marks and clear the Selection Test. Its high time to go through the syllabus and start working hard.
MPPSC Assistant Director Syllabus, Section A
- History culture and literature of M.P
- Important Historical events and major dynasties of M.P
- Contribution of Madhya Pradesh in the Independence movements
- Art, Architecture, and culture of M.P
- Main Tribes and Dialects of M.P
- Main festivals, folk music and folk art of M.P
- Critical literary figures of M.P and their literature
- Main tourist places of M.P
- Important personalities of M.P
- Geography of the Madhya Pradesh
- Forest, mountain and rivers of M.P
- Climate of M.P
- Natural and mineral resources of M.P
- Energy Resources: Conventional and Non-conventional
- Central irrigation and power projects of M.P
- Politics and Economy of M.P
- The political system of M.P
- Panchayati Raj in M.P
- The social system of M.P
- Demography and census of M.P
- The economic development of M.P
- Main industries of M.P
- Agriculture and Agri based industries in M.P
- Current events of International, National, and MP
- Important Contemporaneous events
- Famous sports competitions, awards, and sports institution of the state and country
- Welfare schemes of M.P state
- Eminent personalities and places
- Information and Communication Technology
- Electronics, computers, information and communication technology
- Robotics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity
- E-Governance
- Internet and social networking site
- E-Commerce
Part 2: Complete Syllabus
The following syllabus is strictly based on the "Syllabus for written test for Assistant Director, Agriculture" found in the source documents. It has been organized into 10 distinct units for easier study planning.
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Agriculture
- General Agriculture: Importance in national economy.
- Agro-ecology: Agro-ecological zones and geographic distribution of crop plants.
- Heritage & Sustainability: Agriculture heritage and Sustainable agriculture.
Unit 2: Agronomy & Advanced Crop Production
- Crops of India & M.P.: Important crops and Package of practices for cultivation of:
- Cereals
- Pulses
- Oilseeds
- Sugar, Fibre, and Forage crops.
- Cropping Systems:
- Different cropping systems and Farming systems.
- Crop rotations, multiple and relay cropping.
- Intercropping, mixed cropping, and sequence cropping.
- Modern Agriculture:
- Integrated crop management.
- Geoinformatics.
- Nano technology.
- Precision farming.
Unit 3: Agricultural Meteorology
- Weather Relations: Crop weather relationship.
- Natural Hazards: Floods, Cold waves, and frosts.
- Services: Meteorological services to agriculture.
- Climate Change: Climate change and climate resilient agriculture.
- Technology & Planning: Remote sensing and Contingent crop planning.
Unit 4: Soil Science & Water Management
- Soil Fundamentals: Soil as a medium for plant growth (Composition, minerals, organic constituents).
- Soil Types: Soils types of India and M.P.
- Properties: Chemical, Physical, and microbiological properties of soils.
- Nutrient Management:
- Essential plant nutrients (functions and deficiency symptoms).
- Occurrence and Cycling in soils.
- Integrated nutrient management (INM) for plants.
- Fertilizers: Straight, complex, and mixed fertilizers; Biofertilizers (manufacture and marketing in India).
- Problem Soils: Management of saline, alkali, and acid soils.
- Testing: Soil Test based crop response (STCR) concept.
- Water Management:
- Irrigation methods.
- Soil erosion (causes and control measures).
- Rain Water conservation.
- Watershed development.
- Rainfed farming principles and practices.
Unit 5: Plant Physiology
- Nutrition: Plant nutrition, absorption, translocation, and metabolism of nutrients.
- Processes: Photosynthesis and respiration.
- Growth: Growth and development, auxins, and hormones in plant growth.
Unit 6: Genetics & Plant Breeding
- Basics: Elements of genetics and plant breeding as applied to crop improvement.
- Development: Development of plant hybrids and composites.
- Varieties: Important varieties, hybrids, and composites of crops.
- Regulation: Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
Unit 7: Horticulture
- Crops: Important fruits and vegetable crops of M.P. and India.
- Practices:
- Package of practices.
- Crop rotation, intercropping, and companion crops.
- Nutrition: Role of vegetables in human nutrition.
- Advancements: Hightech horticulture and Value addition.
Unit 8: Plant Protection
- Threats: Serious weeds, pests, and diseases affecting major crops.
- Control Measures: Principles of plant protection measures.
- Integrated Management:
- Integrated Weed Management (IWM).
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
Unit 9: Agricultural Engineering
- Surveying: Principles and objectives, Contouring.
- Farm Power: Farm development, land capability classification.
- Farm machinery and equipment's.
- Bullock drawn vs. Power driven Farm implements.
- Mechanization (relevance and scope in India).
- Machinery Types:
- Seed bed preparation, land shaping, seeding, and intercultural tools.
- Plant protection equipment.
- Harvesting and threshing machines.
- Post-harvest machinery.
- Maintenance: Care and maintenance before and after use of farm implements and machinery.
Unit 10: Agricultural Economics & Extension
- Economics:
- Farm planning and management for enhanced production.
- Factors of Crop production and production relationships.
- Marketing of agricultural produce and regulated markets in M.P.
- Price of agricultural produce and its role in development.
- Impact of economic reforms on agriculture business.
- Extension:
- Principles and objectives of agricultural extension.
- Extension organization at district and block levels (structure, functions, responsibilities).
- Methods of Communication.
- Role of farm organizations in extension services.
- Women in Agriculture: Women entrepreneurs, Women empowerment, Opportunities for agriculture entrepreneurship and Rural enterprise.
