TNPSC Assistant Agricultural Officer Exam Date 2023: Schedule and Important Dates

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) conducts various recruitment exams throughout the year, including the Assistant Agricultural Officer (AAO) exam. This exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the post of Assistant Agricultural Officer in the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Extension Service (TNAES). The TNPSC has recently announced the exam date for the AAO exam 2023 along with the schedule and important dates. In this article, we will discuss the same in detail.

Exam Date:

According to the latest notification released by the TNPSC, the AAO exam 2023 is scheduled to be conducted on 7th May 2023. The exam will be held in two shifts, i.e., the morning shift (10.00 am to 1.00 pm) and the afternoon shift (2.30 pm to 4.30 pm).

Schedule:

The TNPSC AAO exam 2023 will be conducted in two stages, namely, the written exam and the oral test (Interview). The written exam will be conducted in offline mode, i.e., it will be a pen and paper-based test. The oral test (Interview) will be conducted for those candidates who qualify in the written exam.

The written exam will consist of two papers, Paper-I and Paper-II. Paper-I will be conducted in the morning shift, and Paper-II will be conducted in the afternoon shift. Paper-I will consist of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on Agricultural Diploma standard, and Paper-II will consist of 100 MCQs based on General Studies.

Important Dates:

The following are the important dates related to the TNPSC AAO exam 2023:

• Notification Release Date: March 2023 (Tentative)
• Online Application Start Date: March 2023 (Tentative)
• Online Application Last Date: April 2023 (Tentative)
• Hall Ticket Release Date: April 2023 (Tentative)
• Written Exam Date: 7th May 2023
• Result Declaration Date: June 2023 (Tentative)
• Oral Test (Interview) Date: July 2023 (Tentative)
• Final Result Declaration Date: August 2023 (Tentative)

Eligibility Criteria:

Before applying for the TNPSC AAO exam 2023, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

• Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as of 1st July 2023. Age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms.
• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have completed a Diploma in Agriculture (2 years duration) from any recognized institution or university.
• Language Proficiency: Candidates must have adequate knowledge of Tamil language.

Application Process:

Candidates can apply for the TNPSC AAO exam 2023 through the official website of the TNPSC. The online application process is expected to start in March 2023 (Tentative), and the last date for submitting the application is expected to be in April 2023 (Tentative). Candidates must fill in all the required details in the application form carefully and upload the necessary documents.

Application Fee:

Candidates must pay the application fee while submitting the application form. The application fee for the TNPSC AAO exam 2023 is Rs. 150/-. Candidates belonging to reserved categories are exempted from paying the application fee.

Admit Card:

The TNPSC will release the admit card for the AAO exam 2023 in April 2023 (Tentative). Candidates can download the admit card from the official website of the TNPSC. The admit card will contain all the necessary details such as the exam date, exam center, and candidate’s details.

Result:

The TNPSC AAO exam 2023 result for the written exam is expected to be declared in June 2023 (Tentative). Candidates who qualify in the written exam will be called for the oral test (Interview), which is expected to be conducted in July 2023 (Tentative). The final result is expected to be declared in August 2023 (Tentative).

Salary:

Candidates who are selected for the post of Assistant Agricultural Officer will receive a salary of Rs. 20,600 to Rs. 65,500/- per month.

Conclusion:

The TNPSC AAO exam 2023 is a great opportunity for candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Extension Service. Candidates who are planning to apply for this exam are advised to keep a check on the official website of the TNPSC for any updates related to the exam. Candidates are also advised to start their preparation early to score well in the exam. We wish all the aspirants the best of luck for their exam.