Maharashtra Krishi Vibhag Krushi Sevak Syllabus, Download PDF

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The Maharashtra Krushi Sevak exam evaluates candidates aspiring to become Agricultural Assistants in the state. It assesses proficiency in English, Marathi, general intelligence, and knowledge, focusing on agricultural subjects like agronomy, horticulture, and animal husbandry. This comprehensive approach ensures candidates are well-prepared to support and enhance agricultural practices and initiatives across Maharashtra. Check the article to learn more about exam patterns and Maharashtra Krishi Sevak Syllabus.

Maharashtra Krishi Vibhag Krushi Sevak Syllabus

Maharashtra Krushi Sevak will be recruited by the Maharashtra Agriculture Department through Krishi Sevak Recruitment. You must be aware of the Krushi Sevak Syllabus 2024 if you hope to do well on the post-exam. We can determine which subjects have more weight by looking at the exam structure. After that, we can only prepare for our studies using the material in the syllabus. The Krushi Sevak Syllabus 2024 and exam structure are provided in full in this post.

Maharashtra Krushi Sevak Exam Pattern

Candidates appearing for the Maharashtra Krushi Sevak Bharti 2024 will face a written examination. The exam will consist of 200 questions in total. Eighty questions will focus on Marathi, English, General Knowledge, and Intellectual Tests, carrying 80 marks. Additionally, there will be 120 questions dedicated to the Agriculture subject, accounting for 200 marks. This format aims to assess candidates comprehensively across language proficiency, general awareness, reasoning skills, and specialized knowledge in agriculture. Aspirants are advised to refer to the detailed pattern given below:

S.No.	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration (Minutes)
1.	English	20	20	120 Minutes (2 Hours)
2.	Marathi	20	20
3.	General Intelligence	20	20
4.	General Knowledge	20	20
5.	Agricultural Subject	120	120
	Total	200	200	120 Minutes

Maharashtra Krushi Sevak Syllabus

The Krishi Sevak post-exam will feature questions in Marathi, English, General Knowledge, Intellectual Test, and Agriculture. Preparing thoroughly for each of these subjects is crucial for a successful exam performance. The article provides a detailed breakdown of the syllabus for Agricultural Servant (Krishi Sevak) across these subjects, enabling candidates to plan and prepare effectively. For more detailed information, you can refer to the subject-wise Agricultural Servant Syllabus given below:

Subject	Topics
English	Antonyms, Synonyms, Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks, Unseen Passages, Missing Verbs, Word Formation, Articles, Grammar, Adjectives, Para Jumbles, Idioms & Phrases, Cloze Test, Sentence Corrections, Verb, Adverb, Meanings, Subject-verb Agreement, Sentence Rearrangements
Marathi	One word for a sentence, Opposite words, Words Followed by Particular propositions, One Word Substitution, Grammar, Antonyms and synonyms, Some Grammar related questions word Castes (All 08 Word Castes in Marathi Grammar), Marathi Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, A Word About Phrases), Syntax (Types of Sentences, Finding Errors in Sentences), Proverbs and sayings, Questions on the passage
Reasoning	Problems with directions, Problems with calendars, Venn diagrams, Analysis and analogy, Alphabetical Series, Number series, Coding and decoding, Classification, Mathematical operations
Mathematics	Simple arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication), Problems on averages, Allegations and mixtures, Square roots and Cube roots, Time and distance, Problems on a train, Problems on number systems, Time and work, Area of triangle, circle, square, etc.
General Awareness	General Questions on Computer Awareness, International & National Sports, Current Affairs, General Science, Geography of Maharashtra, Constitution of India, Maharashtra history

For the Agriculture part refer to the table below:

Topic	Sub-topics
Natural Properties of Land	Physical properties of soil, soil texture, structure, composition, density, porosity, color, stability, temperature, chemical properties, organic matter, CEC, pH, electrical conductivity, soil fertility indicators, soil testing
Biological Properties of Soil	Role of micro-organisms, nutrient availability, essential plant nutrients: major, secondary, and micronutrients
Types and Importance of Soil Water	Soil water retention, movement, drainage, irrigation management, effects of water on crops and soil
Tillage	Types, implements, purposes, and effects of tillage
Land Management and Soil Conservation	Causes of soil erosion, types of erosion, prevention measures, land and water conservation methods, government schemes
Fertilizers	Organic fertilizers: types, properties, preparation methods, chemical fertilizers: types, efficient use, application methods, integrated nutrient management
Dryland Agriculture	Watershed management, social forestry, soil conservation, irrigation systems: drip, mist, bio-irrigation
Crop Cultivation	Crop breeding, classification, factors affecting crop growth: land, water, climate, agricultural supply industries
Crop Protection	Principles of disease and pest control, biological and integrated pest management, insecticides and fungicides
Seed Production	Techniques, stages of seed production, hybrid seed production, validation
Crop Water Management	Importance, methods, measurement, and timing of irrigation
Horticulture	Nursery and orchard management, cultivation of fruit crops, disease and pest management in orchards
Vegetable and Flower Production	Classification, cultivation techniques of vegetables, scope of floriculture, greenhouse floriculture
Agricultural Extension	Principles and methods of extension, role of extension workers, program planning, government development schemes in agriculture
Financial Management in Agribusiness	Importance, role of credit supply, agricultural credit institutions, agricultural marketing, commodity sales
Agricultural Legislation	Important laws and acts, regulations on fertilizers, pesticides, and forest conservation.