Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has come up with a total of 10 vacancies for Agriculture Officer posts in the A.P. Agriculture Service. The selection process for AO posts under Pay Scale Rs. 54,060 – 1,40,540/- includes Written Examination and Computer Proficiency Test. The form-filling process for the APPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2025 will begin on 19th August 2025. Check details regarding the recruitment drive from here.
APPSC AO Notification 2025 PDF Out
The official APPSC Agriculture Officer Notification 2025 PDF, including details such as vacancy, eligibility, selection process etc has been released on 15th August 2025 at https://psc.ap.gov.in/. Candidates can download the APPSC AO Notification PDF under notification number 09/2025 can download from the official website of APPSC or the direct link shared below.
APPSC AO Recruitment 2025- Highlights
Candidates who have completed their 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture and are between 18 to 42 years are eligible to apply online for APPSC Agriculture Officer Vacancy 2025. Candidates can check the highlights regarding the APPSC AO Recruitment 2025 from the table below.
| APPSC AO Notification 2025- Highlights | |
| Conducting Body | Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) |
| Post Name | Agriculture Officer (AO) |
| Vacancies | 10 |
| Advt. No. | 09/2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 19th August to 8th September 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture |
| Age Limit ( as on 01/07/2025) | 18 to 42 years |
| Selection Process | Written Examination and Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) |
| Salary | Rs. 54,060/- to Rs. 1,40,540/- |
| Official Website | https://psc.ap.gov.in/ |
APPSC Agriculture Officer Notification- Important Dates
As mentioned in the APPSC AO Notification 2025 PDF, the online application process for the APPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2025 will begin on 19th August 2025, and the application link will remain active till 8th September 2025. Check important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| APPSC AO Notification release date | 15th August 2025 |
| Apply online starts | 19th August 2025 |
| Last date to apply online | 8th September 2025 (11 pm) |
| Last date to pay the fee | 8th September 2025 |
APPSC Agriculture Officer Vacancy 2025
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has announced a total of 10 vacancies for Agriculture Officer posts in the A.P. Agriculture Service. Check category-wise and zone-wise vacancy details from the table below.
| APPSC Agriculture Officer Vacancy 2025 | |||||
| Category | Zone-I | Zone-II | Grand Total | ||
| Open | Local | Open | Local | ||
| OC | — | 04 | 01 | — | 05 |
| BC-D | — | 01 | — | — | 01 |
| BC-E | 01 | 01 | — | 01 | 03 |
| SC (Group-II) | 01 | — | — | — | 01 |
| Total | 02 | 06 | 01 | 01 | 10 |
APPSC Agriculture Officer Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates must be required to ensure their eligibility before applying for the APPSC Agriculture Officer Exam 2025. Candidates’ eligibility for the AO posts will be determined in terms of educational qualification and age limit as mentioned in the notification PDF.
| APPSC Agriculture Officer Eligibility Criteria 2025 | |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must possess a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from the State Agriculture University or any other Agriculture University or University, accredited by ICAR |
| Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025) | 18 to 42 years |
APPSC Agriculture Officer Online Form 2025
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for the APPSC Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2025 through the official website https://psc.ap.gov.in/ from 19th August 2025 onwards. Candidates holding the required eligibility for the AO vacancy can register till 8th September 2025. Candidates must keep their documents handy while submitting the APPSC Agriculture Officer Online Form 2025.
APPSC AO Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
Candidates need to pay an application fee when submitting their APPSC AO Application Form 2025. The payment must be made online using net banking/ credit card/debit card, etc. The online fee can be paid by candidates up to 8th September 2025.
| Category | Application Processing Fee | Exam Fee |
| Unreserved/ Other State | Rs.250 | Rs. 120 |
| SC, ST, BC, PH & Ex-Service Men | R.250 | Exempted |
| Families having a Household Supply White Card issued by the Civil Supplies Department, A.P. Government. (Residents of Andhra Pradesh) | Rs.250 | Exempted |
| Unemployed youth as per G.O.Ms.No.439, G.A (Ser- A) Dept. | Rs.250 | Exempted |
APPSC AO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The APPSC AO selection process of candidates for appointment to the Agriculture Officer posts will be made based on merit in the Written Examination, followed by the Computer Proficiency Test (CPT).
- Written Examination
- Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
APPSC Agriculture Officer Exam Pattern 2025
- APPSC Agriculture Officer Exam includes objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- The exam includes a total of 2 papers. In Paper 1, questions were asked from General Studies & Mental Ability, and Paper 2 asked from Agriculture.
- A total of 300 MCQ-based questions will be asked for a total of 450 marks.
- There is negative marking; 1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
| APPSC Agriculture Officer Exam Pattern 2025 | ||||
| Paper | Subject | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Paper I | General Studies & Mental Ability | 150 | 150 | 150 minutes |
| Paper II | Agriculture | 150 | 300 | 150 minutes |
| Total | 300 | 450 | 300 minutes | |
APPSC Agriculture Officer Salary 2025
Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) offers lucrative salaries to its employees appointed for Agriculture Officer posts. The basic pay for AO posts is Rs. 54,060/- to Rs. 1,40,540/-.
| Post Name | Salary |
| Agriculture Officer | Rs. 54,060/- to Rs. 1,40,540/- |
