Kerala PSC · Land Use Department · Cat. 083/2026
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Official gazette · Category 083/2026
Agricultural Assistant Grade II at a glance
The gazette was published on 30.07.2026. Applications were accepted online only, through One Time Registration (OTR) on the Kerala PSC website, and closed on 02.09.2026. Every figure below is taken from the official notification.
Notification details - Cat. 083/2026
| 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 from KAU or its equivalent; in its absence, VHSC in Agriculture (G.O.(P) No. 11/2025/P&EA dated 08.09.2025). Higher qualifications also accepted: B.Voc. Agriculture and B.Sc. Agriculture (as equivalent/higher qualifications - proof to be produced when the Commission asks). |
| 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)Closed |
| Official website | www.keralapsc.gov.in |
Rank list validity. The list stays in force for at least 1 year. After that it continues until a new list is published, or until 3 years have passed, whichever is earlier. Candidates are advised from this list against the 2 current vacancies and any more vacancies reported during that period.
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Eligibility · Category 083/2026
Two things decide whether you qualify
Your age and your qualification. Here is exactly what the notification accepts.
Age limit
| 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 |
Educational qualification
Any one of the following is accepted
- Diploma in Agricultural Science from Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), or its recognised equivalent - the main qualification named in the notification.
- VHSC in Agriculture - accepted in the absence of the Diploma, as per G.O.(P) No. 11/2025/P&EA dated 08.09.2025.
- B.Voc. in Agriculture, accepted as an equivalent/higher qualification.
- B.Sc. in Agriculture, accepted as an equivalent/higher qualification.
Equivalent & higher qualifications also accepted. The notification names the Diploma and VHSC explicitly. It also accepts qualifications that Government executive or standing orders recognise as equivalent, and higher qualifications that presuppose the prescribed one (such as B.Voc./B.Sc. Agriculture). You must produce proof when the Commission asks for it.
Objective test · based on previous exams
One paper. 100 marks. Negative marking.
In the previous Agricultural Assistant exams (2017 and 2024), it was a single objective test covering the full syllabus - and every wrong answer cost a third of a mark. KPSC will announce the exam mode for Cat. 083/2026.
Exam pattern
| Question type | Multiple choice (4 options, 1 correct) |
|---|---|
| Total questions | 100 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Correct answer | +1 mark |
| Negative marking | −0.33 mark for each wrong answer |
| Unattempted questions | No negative mark |
| Exam mode | To be announced by KPSC |
| Previous durations | 90 minutes (2024) · 75 minutes (2017) |
Previous probability list
55.33 / 100
In the most recent probability list published for this post, the last candidate in the main list scored 55.33 marks. Supplementary lists for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) are prepared separately, by adding enough candidates from lower mark ranges as the reservation rules require.
Cutoffs vary every year. Cutoff marks depend on the number of applicants, the number of vacancies and how hard the paper is each year. Treat this figure as a reference point, not a guarantee. Always check the latest official rank list on keralapsc.gov.in.
What 55.33 means with negative marking: 60 correct and 14 wrong already drops you to 55.38. Accuracy matters as much as coverage - which is why Pragathi runs 20 full-length mocks under exam conditions.
Where the marks are
10 modules, weighted by marks
Crop Health Management and Horticulture together carry a third of the paper. Plan your preparation hours the same way.
- Crop Health Management18 marks
- Horticulture Crops & Production Practices15 marks
- Crop Production Principles & Practices10 marks
- Soil Health & Fertility Management10 marks
- Field Crops & Production Practices10 marks
- Plant Breeding & Plant Physiology10 marks
- Agro-machinery, Power & Irrigation10 marks
- Agricultural Extension & Technology Transfer7 marks
- Agrometeorology5 marks
- Agricultural Production Economics & Marketing5 marks
Syllabus · 100 marks · 10 modules
The official syllabus, module by module
Tap a module to see every topic. This is KPSC's official detailed syllabus for Agricultural Assistant Grade II.
Module 1 — Crop Production Principles & Practices10 marks
Farming systems: cropping patterns, multiple/inter/sequential/relay/mixed cropping, Kerala's agro-climatic zones, integrated farming (mushroom, vermicompost, azolla, livestock, poultry, aquaculture, biogas), organic farming, sustainable agriculture, biodynamic/natural farming/permaculture, precision farming, dry farming and agro-forestry.
Watershed management: land use capability classification, slope measurement, contour bunds, soil & water conservation structures, water harvesting, ground water recharge, watershed development planning.
Module 2 — Agrometeorology5 marks
Agricultural seasons: crop seasons in India and Kerala, Njattuvela, monsoons in Kerala, climate change adaptation, mitigation and vulnerability.
Module 3 — Soil Health and Fertility Management10 marks
Soil erosion & conservation: types of erosion, agronomic and mechanical conservation measures, water harvesting techniques.
Engineering conservation measures: percolation pits, contour bunding, terracing, check dams, gabions.
Plant nutrition: essential/beneficial elements, N-P-K deficiency & toxicity, manures & fertilizers classification, integrated nutrient management, soil testing, nutrient cycles, soil health card, KAU Fertulator.
Tillage, fertilizers & manures, organic nutrient management: panchagavya, jeevamruth, biofertilizers, DRIS method.
Module 4 — Field Crops and Production Practices10 marks
Tapioca: mini-sett propagation, planting, intercropping, value addition, biopesticides from tapioca.
Fodder crops: Guinea grass, Hybrid Napier, Congo Signal Grass, Subabul, Agathi, Stylo, silage/haylage.
Other crops: sugarcane, sugar beet, cotton, jute, sweet potato, potato, yams, pulses (cowpea, green gram, horse gram, black gram, red gram, chickpea, soybean), oilseeds (groundnut, sesamum, sunflower).
Module 5 — Horticulture Crops and Production Practices15 marks
Plantation crops: coconut, areca nut, oil palm, rubber, cashew, tea, coffee, cocoa — botany, varieties, cultivation, pests/diseases, processing.
Spices, medicinal & aromatic plants: pepper, betel vine, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, vanilla, lemon grass, palmarosa, citronella, vetiver.
Fruit culture: mango, banana (incl. GI varieties), pineapple, papaya, jack, sapota, grapes, citrus, minor tropical & temperate fruits.
Commercial floriculture & ornamental gardening: orchids, anthuriums, rose, jasmine, gerbera, chrysanthemum, gladiolus, landscape design, propagation methods.
Nursery techniques & tissue culture: nursery structures, potting, layering, budding, grafting, tissue culture of banana & pineapple.
Seed production: classes of quality seed, seed certification, hybrid rice seed production, seed testing.
Module 6 — Plant Breeding & Plant Physiology10 marks
Plant physiology: water/solute transport, photosynthesis, respiration, plant defense, growth regulators (auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, ethylene, ABA), seed physiology, herbicide physiology, water deficit/salinity/temperature stress management.
Module 7 — Crop Health Management18 marks
Plant disease management: plant pathology basics, fungal/bacterial/viral disease characters, diseases of major crops (rice, vegetables, plantation crops, spices, fruits), biocontrol agents (Trichoderma, Pseudomonas fluorescens), mushroom cultivation.
Weed management: weed classification, crop-weed competition, mechanical/cultural/biological/chemical/IWM control, herbicide classification, weed management in rice/coconut/banana/vegetables.
Module 8 — Agro-machinery, Power & Irrigation10 marks
Work, power & energy concepts, renewable energy, IC engines, tractors, power tillers, biogas, solar energy fundamentals.
Irrigation: surface/subsurface/micro irrigation (drip, sprinkler, mist, bubbler, pivot), fertigation, chemigation, drainage, rainwater harvesting, irrigation scheduling (IW/CPE ratio, evapotranspiration).
Module 9 — Agricultural Extension and Technology Transfer7 marks
Module 10 — Agricultural Production Economics and Marketing5 marks
Official note: Apart from the topics detailed above, questions from other topics prescribed for the educational qualification of the post may also appear in the question paper. There is no undertaking that all the topics above will be covered in the question paper.
KPSC's notification for Cat. 083/2026 does not include a syllabus. The text above is KPSC's official detailed syllabus for Agricultural Assistant Grade II (Cat. Nos. 528/2023 & 529/2023). Official syllabus PDF
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- Full syllabus coverage - all 10 modules, weighted the way the paper is
- Advanced question discussions on previous-year and expected questions
- 20 full-length mock tests that simulate the 100-question paper, negative marking included
- 5000+ practice questions - a bank large enough to expose every weak topic
- Quick revision flashcards for fast recall in the last weeks
- Interactive notes
- Taught fully in Malayalam
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Land Use Department
Salary & job profile
Pay scale
Official Kerala Government pay scale, Cat. 083/2026
₹27,900 – ₹63,700
Plus applicable DA and allowances as per Government norms.
What the Land Use Department does
The department you'd join
The Land Use Department's core mandate is Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation.
Day-to-day role
Land & soil data collection
Helps gather field data on soil types, land capability and cropping patterns for resource mapping.
Extension & field support
Helps carry out department schemes, conducts soil and crop surveys, and gives local farmers technical advice.
Technical assistance
Works with agricultural officers and scientific staff to prepare land utilization reports and documentation.
Office & register maintenance
Keeps routine office records, field registers and correspondence on land use statistics and project reports.
This description of the day-to-day role is a general overview, not official KPSC or department text. The department assigns actual duties after appointment. The pay scale and post details come from the official notification.
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Real questions from the last two Agricultural Assistant exams. Tap an answer to lock it in - you'll see instantly if you're right. Marked like the real exam: +1 for correct, −0.33 for wrong, 0 for skipped.
2024 paper
Question Code 126/24 · Cat. 528/2023 & 529/2023 · 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes · held 24 Sep 2024
2017 paper
Question Code 085/2017 · 100 questions, 100 marks, 75 minutes · held 09 Aug 2017
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2024 paper · Q1
1.Select the crop suitable for ratoon cropping.2024 paper · Q5
2.Calculate the quantity of urea required for 100 numbers of 25 years old coconut palms under average management.2024 paper · Q13
3.Which gas has the highest Global Warming Potential (GWP) over 100 years?2024 paper · Q15
4.Instrument used to measure solar energy received by Earth's surface?2024 paper · Q24
5.Kerala is divided into ______ agroecological zones.2024 paper · Q30
6.Application software by KAU for easy fertilizer calculation2024 paper · Q35
7.NOT a biopesticide developed from Tapioca2024 paper · Q39
8.System of Rice cultivation with 70:30 non-photosensitive:photosensitive seed mix sown during virippu2024 paper · Q44
9.Common surface disinfectant for explants in tissue culture2024 paper · Q55
10.Rain shelter variety of Tomato2024 paper · Q72
11.Khaira disease of paddy due to deficiency of2024 paper · Q83
12.Parasitoid that suppressed Papaya Mealy bug population in Kerala2017 paper · Q46
13.Rice bowl of Kerala2017 paper · Q54
14.The disease KATTE is seen in2017 paper · Q76
15.Bavistin is a
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