Bihar Agriculture Service Exam 2026: Syllabus Guide
The Bihar Agriculture Service Exam 2026 syllabus currently verifiable on the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) website is the syllabus attached to advertisements 18/2024 to 21/2024. BPSC’s current exam calendar does not list a new Agriculture Service cycle for 2026. Use the 2024 notice as a subject and pattern reference, and check BPSC for any later advertisement before relying on vacancy, eligibility, or exam-date information.
Published: 22 June 2026 | Last updated: 30 October 2026
The latest official BPSC syllabus available for this guide is for Advts. 18/2024–21/2024: General Hindi, General Knowledge, and two technical papers. The written examination totals 600 marks, with two hours for each paper; the current BPSC calendar does not list a new 2026 Agriculture Service cycle.
| Item | Official 2024 record |
|---|---|
| Recruitment notices | BPSC Advts. 18/2024–21/2024 |
| Posts and vacancies | Four post groups; 1,051 vacancies in that recruitment |
| Written papers | Hindi 100 + GK 100 + two technical papers of 200 each |
| Written total | 600 marks; 100 questions and two hours per paper |
| Hindi qualifying score | At least 30 marks in the 100-mark paper |
| Interview | 50 marks under the 2024 advertisement |
| 2026 cycle | No new Agriculture Service cycle listed in the current BPSC exam calendar |
Save this page as a syllabus checklist, then verify any new recruitment notice on BPSC before applying.
- What the official record confirms
- Bihar Agriculture Service Exam 2026 exam pattern
- General Hindi and General Knowledge
- Post-wise technical syllabus
- Posts, qualifications and pay levels
- How to use the syllabus
- Previous-cycle dates and current status
- Important links and related guides
- Frequently asked questions
- Sources and official references
Bihar Agriculture Service Exam 2026: what is confirmed?
BPSC’s 2024 recruitment covered four advertisement numbers: 18/2024 for Agronomy posts, 19/2024 for Assistant Director (Agricultural Engineering), 20/2024 for Assistant Director (Plant Protection), and 21/2024 for Block Agriculture Officer and equivalent posts. The notice listed 155, 19, 11, and 866 vacancies respectively, for 1,051 posts in total. Those counts describe that completed recruitment cycle, not an announced 2026 vacancy total.
The BPSC calendar is the place to check for a scheduled examination. The current calendar lists several 2026 recruitments, but it does not show a new Bihar Agriculture Service advertisement or exam date. The 2024 examination is useful for understanding the published paper structure and technical subject areas; it cannot confirm that the next cycle will use the same rules. Check the advertisement number and any corrigendum shown on BPSC’s official website.
Bihar Agriculture Service Exam 2026 exam pattern
Under the official 2024 advertisement, the written examination was objective and included two common papers plus two papers in the candidate’s relevant technical discipline. Each paper had 100 questions and a two-hour duration. The common papers carried 100 marks each, while each technical paper carried 200 marks.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Hindi (qualifying) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| 2 | General Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| 3 | Technical subject, Paper I | 200 | 100 | 2 hours |
| 4 | Technical subject, Paper II | 200 | 100 | 2 hours |
The written total is 600 marks. Candidates had to score at least 30 marks in General Hindi; the advertisement treats Hindi as qualifying. It also provides for an interview worth 50 marks and sets out the merit calculation for that recruitment. Do not treat the raw written and interview marks as a universal 650-point formula for a future cycle: read the merit clause attached to your own advertisement.
The detailed notice does not support guessing whether a later exam will retain this structure or how any future negative-marking rule will work. When a new notification appears, verify the question count, scoring, qualifying threshold, paper duration, interview stage and merit method from that notice or its corrigendum.
General Hindi and General Knowledge papers
General Hindi was common and qualifying in the 2024 scheme. Use the BPSC syllabus to guide language and comprehension practice, and aim to clear the minimum score. A qualifying paper is mandatory even when your technical marks are strong.
General Knowledge was the second common 100-mark paper. Follow the BPSC syllabus for its scope and use official question booklets to learn the question style. Bihar-focused facts and current affairs may help, but do not substitute a general BPSC CCE syllabus for this separate exam.
Official post-wise technical syllabus
The technical papers differ by advertisement and qualification. For the 2024 cycle, BPSC published separate subject PDFs for Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering and Plant Protection. The Block Agriculture Officer recruitment also used an agriculture-focused technical syllabus. Check the exact advertisement number before downloading a syllabus because similar post names may refer to different service categories.
| Technical area | Official syllabus themes | BPSC document |
|---|---|---|
| Agronomy / Agriculture (BAO) | Agro-climatic zones of India and Bihar; weather; dryland farming; tillage and crop establishment; cropping systems; irrigation; soil-plant-water relations; sustainable and organic farming; crop physiology; plant breeding and seed science; crop protection; horticulture; extension and e-agriculture. The second paper includes crop production practices and calculations for crops such as cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fibre, sugar and forage crops, plus water, soil, weed and farm-management topics. | Agronomy syllabus PDF |
| Agricultural Engineering | Fluid mechanics and hydraulics; soil mechanics; irrigation and drainage; groundwater; surveying; hydrology and soil conservation; farm power, tractors and machinery; food processing and storage; heat transfer; dairy equipment; and farm structures. | Engineering syllabus PDF |
| Plant Protection | The shared agricultural foundation plus insect biology and ecology; crop pests; pest surveillance and forecasting; integrated pest management; insecticides and safe use; plant pathogens; disease epidemiology and management; and plant-parasitic nematodes. | Plant Protection syllabus PDF |
The table condenses the PDFs; read the linked documents for every subtopic. Agronomy combines crop production, soils, physiology, breeding, seed systems, crop protection, horticulture, agricultural economics, extension and information technology. Engineering and Plant Protection have separate technical coverage.
For more state-specific career context, compare the related Agriculture Development Officer exam guide for Bihar and other states and our Bihar Agriculture Coordinator guide. These roles have distinct notifications and selection rules, so use their links for background rather than substituting one syllabus for another.
Posts, qualifications and pay levels in Advts. 18–21/2024
The 2024 notices grouped the vacancies by service category. The table is included to help candidates match their syllabus PDF to the post; the numbers and pay levels below belong to that recruitment only.
| Advertisement | Post group | Qualification in the notice | Pay level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/2024 | SD Agriculture Officer / Deputy Project Director (ATMA) / Assistant Director (Agronomy) | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Science | Level 9 | 155 |
| 19/2024 | Assistant Director (Agricultural Engineering) | Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering | Level 9 | 19 |
| 20/2024 | Assistant Director (Plant Protection) | Agriculture degree with Plant Protection as an elective | Level 9 | 11 |
| 21/2024 | Block Agriculture Officer and equivalent | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Science | Level 7 | 866 |
The advertisement specifies recognized institutions and other degree conditions. It also sets age, reservation and merit rules; verify them in any later notice before applying. The four vacancy rows total 1,051.
How to use the Bihar Agriculture Service syllabus
Use a syllabus-first routine so your preparation follows the advertised post and paper structure:
- Confirm the advertisement number. Match the post in the notification to its subject category before choosing books or mock tests. This avoids mixing Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering and Plant Protection topics.
- Build a four-paper tracker. Track General Hindi, General Knowledge and both technical papers separately; record each official heading and its revision status.
- Study the full technical PDFs. Read every heading in the relevant PDF and break broad themes into notes and practice questions.
- Practise from BPSC question booklets. Use official papers for objective practice within two hours; review errors by syllabus heading.
- Keep the common papers active. Study Hindi and GK alongside technical subjects; plan to meet Hindi’s qualifying score.
- Recheck official updates. Before applying or sitting the exam, recheck BPSC’s latest notice, corrigenda and instructions.
For a broader state-level comparison, see the Agriculture Supervisor syllabus guide for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Use it for comparison only after you have mapped the Bihar notification’s own subject requirements.
Previous-cycle dates and current 2026 status
The prior BPSC Agriculture Service written examination was held from 1 to 4 March 2024 under Advts. 18/2024 to 21/2024. That date is historical. The current BPSC exam calendar does not show a new Bihar Agriculture Service recruitment or 2026 exam date, so no application or examination deadline should be inferred from the 2024 schedule.
When BPSC issues a new advertisement, rely on that notice for the application window, exam stages, syllabus, paper pattern, eligibility and fee. Check for corrigenda before submitting an application, because an amended notice takes precedence over an older schedule.
Important links for syllabus and exam updates
Frequently asked questions about Bihar Agriculture Service Exam 2026
Which BPSC syllabus should candidates use for Bihar Agriculture Service Exam 2026 while no new cycle appears in the calendar?
Use the official syllabus attached to Advts. 18/2024–21/2024 as the verified topic reference. The current BPSC calendar lists no new Agriculture Service cycle for 2026.
How many papers, marks, questions, and hours did BPSC prescribe for Agriculture Service in Advts. 18/2024 to 21/2024?
The 2024 notice lists Hindi (100 marks), GK (100) and two subject papers (200 each). Each paper has 100 objective questions and lasts two hours; Hindi requires at least 30 marks.
What degree and subject did BPSC require for BAO, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering and Plant Protection posts in 2024?
Agriculture degrees applied to Agronomy and BAO; Agricultural Engineering was required for that post, and Plant Protection as an elective for its Assistant Director post. Check the advertisement for exact degree wording.
Which pay matrix levels did BPSC list for BAO and other Agriculture Service posts under its Advts. 18/2024 to 21/2024?
The 2024 notice lists Level 7 for BAO and Level 9 for the three officer categories. Confirm pay details in any later advertisement before applying.
Has BPSC listed a new 2026 Bihar Agriculture Service recruitment, exam date, or revised syllabus in its exam calendar?
The current BPSC exam calendar does not list a new Bihar Agriculture Service cycle for 2026. Recheck the calendar and BPSC notices for any subsequent advertisement or syllabus revision.
BPSC notices and corrigenda control the recruitment terms. This guide is for syllabus planning; confirm the official advertisement and instructions before applying or attending an examination.
Disclaimer: Agrijob.in is not affiliated with BPSC or the Government of Bihar. Vacancy, qualification, pay and exam details in this article refer to the cited 2024 documents and may not apply to a later cycle.
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