A.R.O. And A.A.R.O.

Important Points Regarding A.R.O. and A.A.R.O.

1. Exam Name: Assistant Agriculture Research Officer (A.R.O.)
2. Department: Agriculture Department, Rajasthan Government
3. Advertisement Number: 11/Recruitment/A.A.R.O.(Agriculture Department)/EP-I/2018-19
4. Number of Posts:
   • Total Posts: 52 (Number of posts may be increased or decreased)
   • Post Details:
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     Post Name	Total Posts
     Assistant Agriculture Research Officer (Agricultural Chemistry)	38
     Assistant Agriculture Research Officer (Botany)	5
     Assistant Agriculture Research Officer (Plant Pathology)	9

5. Educational Qualification:
   • Post 1 (Agricultural Chemistry): M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Chemistry/Soil Science, Second Class, from a recognized university.
   • Post 2 (Botany): M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Botany or M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Plant Breeding, Second Class, from a recognized university.
   • Post 3 (Plant Pathology): M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Plant Pathology or M.Sc. (Botany) with specialization in Plant Pathology, Second Class, from a recognized university.
   • Working knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script and knowledge of Rajasthan culture.
6. Age Limit:
   • Minimum: 18 years
   • Maximum: 40 years (as on 01.01.2019)
   • Age Relaxation:
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     Category	Relaxation
     Male candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC/EWS of Rajasthan and female candidates of general category	5 years
     Female candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC/EWS of Rajasthan	10 years
     Widows and women divorced/abandoned	No limit
     General Persons with Disabilities	10 years
     OBC/EWS Persons with Disabilities	13 years
     SC/ST Persons with Disabilities	15 years

     • Ex-prisoners who held government positions before imprisonment.
     • NCC cadet instructors.
     • Temporarily appointed individuals.
     • Individuals working in state matters.
     • Army officers with emergency commissions and short service commissions.
     • Individuals working in Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads.
     • Returnees from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zanzibar.
     • Returnees from Pakistan during the 1971 India-Pakistan War.
     • No age limit.
   • Age relaxation is not cumulative.
   • Reserved category candidates will not be considered for unreserved vacancies if they avail additional concessions.
   • Assistant Agriculture Research Officer (Agricultural Chemistry) posts were advertised in 2011-12, and Assistant Agriculture Research Officer (Botany) and Assistant Agriculture Research Officer (Plant Pathology) posts were advertised in 2014-15. Therefore, candidates with higher ages will be given a 3-year relaxation in the maximum age limit as on 01.01.2019.
   • Candidates joining or about to join in the final year can also apply, but they must provide proof of educational qualification before the interview.
   • Candidates will be selected through interview.
   • The commission may conduct a screening examination if the number of applications is high.
   • The screening examination may be conducted in Ajmer/Jaipur.
   • The screening examination will be objective type.
   • The detailed syllabus will be released on the commission's website.
7. Application Period: 23-05-2018 to 13-06-2018 (midnight).
8. Application Process:
   • Select the "Apply online" link available on the commission's website http://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in.
   • Login to the SSO (Single Sign-On) portal.
   • Select the Recruitment Portal service.
   • Complete the Aadhaar-based One Time Registration (OTR).
   • Pay the examination fee.
   • Do not use any other portal or facility.
   • Fees will not be refunded.
   • Ensure payment before the last date.
9. Online Correction: 14-06-2018 to 20-06-2018 (midnight).
10. Other Information:
    • Enter the mobile number you want to receive information on.
    • Offline/written corrections will not be accepted.
    • Candidates are responsible for any errors in their applications.
    • Online corrections can be made within 7 days after the last date.
    • Refer to the commission's website for information on examination fees, application procedures, certificates, and other details.
    • Contact the reception desk of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Ajmer, for any guidance, information, or clarification.