🚨 RPSC AAE Notification 2025: Apply by August 26
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released Advertisement No. 03/EXAM/A.En.(Agriculture)/RPSC/EP-I/2025-26 for 281 Assistant Agriculture Engineer vacancies. Online registration opens on 28 July 2025 and closes at midnight on 26 August 2025 at rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. Don’t miss this chance to join Rajasthan’s Agriculture Department!
Table of Contents
1. Key Dates at a Glance for RPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| RPSC Assistant Agriculture Engineer Notification Release | 28 July 2025 |
| Online Registration Opens for RPSC Assistant Agriculture Enginee | 28 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 August 2025 (12:00 AM) |
| Admit Card Download | September 2025 |
| Written Exam | October 2025 (Tentative) |
| Answer Key Release | October 2025 |
| Result Declaration | November 2025 |
2. Total Vacancies & Departmental Quota
| Post | Vacancies | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Agriculture Engineer | 281 | Agriculture Dept. |
3. Role Overview & Key Responsibilities
Assistant Agriculture Engineers support state-level agricultural planning and execution. Your core duties will include:
- Designing and supervising irrigation, drainage, and soil-conservation projects.
- Implementing crop-improvement schemes and mechanization programs.
- Advising farmers on best agronomic practices, pest management, and resource optimization.
- Coordinating with district agricultural officers to monitor field activities and progress.
- Preparing technical reports, cost estimates, and feasibility studies.
4. Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering or equivalent from a UGC-recognized university.
Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2026)
- Minimum: 21 years Maximum: 40 years
- Relaxation: SC/ST (+5 yrs), OBC/EWS (+3 yrs), PwD (+10 yrs), Ex-servicemen/Widows (+5 yrs)
5. Application Process – Step by Step
- Visit https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and click “AAE Recruitment 2025.”
- Register/Login via Rajasthan SSO using your mobile number and email.
- Fill personal, educational, and contact details in the online form.
- Upload scanned documents (degree certificate, domicile, category certificate, photo, signature).
- Pay application fee online:
- General/OBC (CL): ₹600 | SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD: ₹400
- Submit and download the confirmation receipt. Keep it safe for future reference.
6. Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus
Mode: Offline OMR
Total Questions: 150 Marks: 150 Duration: 2½ hours Negative Marking: No
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soil & Water Conservation | 30 | 30 | 20% |
| Farm Machinery & Power | 30 | 30 | 20% |
| Irrigation & Drainage Engineering | 30 | 30 | 20% |
| Crop Processing & Storage | 30 | 30 | 20% |
| Extension & Project Management | 30 | 30 | 20% |
Syllabus Highlights:
- Soil classification, erosion control, watershed management.
- Tractor systems, farm implements design, maintenance.
- Surface and subsurface irrigation, drainage design, scheduling.
- Post-harvest technology, cold storage principles, food processing.
- Agricultural economics, project planning, farmer training methods.
7. Salary & Benefits
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- Pay Scale (Level 10): ₹29,200–92,300
- Grade Pay: ₹4,200
- Allowances: DA, HRA, TA, Medical, PF, NPS, LTC
- Estimated In-Hand: ₹35,000–40,000
8. Preparation Strategy & 45-Day Study Plan
Phase 1 (Days 1–15): Fundamentals
- 2 hrs/day: Core theory (soil & water conservation)
- 1 hr/day: Latest agricultural schemes and news
Phase 2 (Days 16–30): Practice & Revision
- Daily 2 hrs: Sectional mock tests (30 Qs each)
- Review past papers; focus on weakest topics
Phase 3 (Days 31–45): Final Mock Tests
- Full-length exam simulations (2½ hrs)
- Time-management drills and error analysis
9. Recommended Resources
- Textbooks: “Principles of Agricultural Engineering,” “Farm Machinery” by Dr. S.S. Reddy
- Journals: Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
- Online Portals: e‐agriculture.gov.in for government schemes
- Test Series: Adda247, Testbook, Gradeup mock tests
10. FAQs
Q1: What documents are mandatory for RPSC ?
A1: Degree certificate, domicile, category certificate, photo, signature.
Q2: Is there negative marking?
A2: No, there is no penalty for wrong answers.
Q3: What is the selection process?
A3: Written exam only; no interview.
Q4: Can I edit my application later?
A4: Corrections are allowed during the rectification window announced post-application.
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