Notification, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, previous question papers with answer keys, cutoff marks and salary details for the Land Use Department's Agricultural Assistant Grade II recruitment — built by Agriguru, the only dedicated Malayalam agriculture-exam platform.
Gazette date 30.07.2026. Applications are invited online only, through One Time Registration (OTR) on the official KPSC website.
| Category No. | 083/2026 |
|---|---|
| Department | Land Use Department |
| Name of post | Agricultural Assistant Gr. II |
| Scale of pay | ₹27,900 – 63,700/- |
| Number of vacancies | 2 (Two) |
| Method of appointment | Direct Recruitment |
| Age limit | 18–40 (born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2008, both dates included), with usual relaxation for SC/ST and other backward communities |
| Qualification | Diploma in Agricultural Science (KAU) / VHSC in Agriculture / B.Voc. Agriculture / B.Sc. Agriculture |
| Probation | 2 years on duty within a continuous period of 3 years |
| Departmental test | Manual of Office Procedure & Account Test (Lower or Higher), within probation |
| Application fee | None |
| Gazette date | 30.07.2026 |
| Last date to apply | 02.09.2026 (Wednesday, up to 12.00 midnight) |
| Apply at | www.keralapsc.gov.in |
📄 You can download the official notification here: Download Notification PDF (Cat 083/2026) →
Two things decide whether you can apply: your age and your qualification.
| General | 18–40 years — born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2008 |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | Usual age relaxation applies |
| Other Backward Communities | Usual age relaxation applies |
Any one of the following is accepted:
Ten modules, 100 marks total. Tap each module to expand the full topic list.
A single OMR-based objective test covering the full syllabus, with negative marking.
Questions
Maximum marks
Per correct answer
Per wrong answer
| Question type | Multiple choice (4 options, 1 correct) |
|---|---|
| Total questions | 100 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Marking for correct answer | +1 mark |
| Negative marking | −0.33 mark for each wrong answer |
| Unattempted questions | No negative mark |
| Answer sheet | OMR sheet, blue/black ball point pen |
100 questions each, correct answer highlighted in green — from the official KPSC provisional answer keys.
Previous exam cutoff (out of 100)
In the most recent probability list published for this post, the last candidate included in the main list secured 55.33 marks. Supplementary lists are prepared separately for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) by including sufficient candidates from lower mark ranges as per rules of reservation.
Official Kerala Government pay scale, Category 083/2026 (plus applicable DA and allowances as per Government norms).
The Land Use Department's core mandate is Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation — it studies land capability, soil resources and cropping patterns to guide sustainable use of Kerala's land.
Assists in gathering field data on soil types, land capability and cropping patterns for resource mapping.
Helps implement department schemes, conducts soil/crop surveys, assists local farmers with technical advice.
Works alongside agricultural officers and scientific staff in preparing land utilization reports and documentation.
Manages routine office records, field registers and correspondence relating to land use statistics and project reports.
Quick answers to the questions candidates ask most about Category 083/2026.
The last date to apply is 02.09.2026 (Wednesday), up to 12.00 midnight. The gazette was published on 30.07.2026. Apply online only, through One Time Registration on keralapsc.gov.in.
18 to 40 years — candidates must be born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2008 (both dates included), with usual age relaxation for SC/ST and other backward communities.
A Diploma in Agricultural Science from Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), or a Vocational Higher Secondary Certificate (VHSC) in Agriculture, or B.Voc./B.Sc. Agriculture (accepted as equivalent/higher qualifications).
Yes. Vocational Higher Secondary Certificate (VHSC) in Agriculture is one of the qualifications accepted for this post — as per G.O.(P) No. 11/2025/P&EA dated 08.09.2025, it's accepted in the absence of the Diploma in Agricultural Science from KAU.
The pay scale is ₹27,900 – ₹63,700, as per the official Category 083/2026 notification, plus applicable DA and allowances.
This post (Category 083/2026) is under the Land Use Department, whose core mandate is Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation.
100 questions, 100 marks, OMR-based objective test. +1 mark for each correct answer, −0.33 mark for each wrong answer, no negative mark for unattempted questions.
No. There is no application fee for this post.
Yes — the 2017 and 2024 question papers are available on this page in full, with the official answer key for each question, in the Previous Papers section.
In the most recent probability list published for this post, the last candidate in the main list secured 55.33 marks out of 100. Cutoffs vary every year depending on applicants, vacancies and paper difficulty.
2 years on duty within a continuous period of 3 years. Within this period, the candidate must also pass the Manual of Office Procedure & Account Test (Lower or Higher).
Register (or log in) via One Time Registration on keralapsc.gov.in, then click "Apply Now" on the Category 083/2026 notification link. See the full step-by-step process in the Notification section above.
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