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Admit Card Notification the Post of Agriculture Development Officer

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Admit Card Notification the Post of Agriculture Development Officer administered by MOEF Authority (Bihar).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MOEF Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Bihar

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Admit Card Notification the Post of Agriculture Development Officer?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MOEF Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain moef.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official MoEF recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, a valid email address, and an active mobile number to generate login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, ensuring accurate entry of educational qualifications, agricultural certifications, and preferred exam center locations across India.

Upload scanned copies of the candidate's recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and essential documents like category certificates and degree transcripts, adhering strictly to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the application fee online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page, and monitor the portal for the official release of the admit card, which must be printed for exam center entry.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Admit Card Notification the Post of Agriculture Development Officer is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language Comprehension, General Awareness and Environmental Current Affairs
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Agronomy and Soil Science, Forestry and Agro-meteorology, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Sustainable Agricultural Practices and Soil Conservation
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Caste and Category Certificate Validation, Physical Fitness and Medical Standards Evaluation
Stage 4: Personal Interview and Merit List	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Communication and Presentation Skills, Domain Knowledge and Practical Problem Solving, Understanding of National Environmental Policies

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is classified as a Group 'B' Gazetted post, positioned at Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is established at Rs. 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) rate of 53%, the DA component amounts to Rs. 23,797. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification: Class X (30% at Rs. 13,470), Class Y (20% at Rs. 8,980), and Class Z (10% at Rs. 4,490). Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA (totaling Rs. 5,508 for higher TPTA cities). Consequently, the gross monthly salary in a Class X city stands at approximately Rs. 87,675. After mandatory deductions including 10% NPS (Basic + DA) of Rs. 6,870, CGHS, and CGEGIS, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is Rs. 79,500.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the post of Agriculture Development Officer strictly adheres to the reservation policies formulated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation is implemented with a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Non-Creamy Layer Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL). Age relaxations of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are granted. Women candidates and PwBD applicants are exempted from paying the application fee as per standard central government norms.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Admit Card Notification the Post of

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the screening test?

As per MoEF guidelines, the minimum qualifying marks in the Computer Based Screening Test are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, a standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization formula approved by the Government of India will be applied to compile the final merit list if the exam is conducted in multiple sessions.

Is there a service bond or mandatory training period for selected candidates?

Selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the department for a minimum of 3 years, which includes the initial training period.

What is the duration of the probation period for the ADO post?

The newly recruited Agriculture Development Officers will be on probation for a period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely monitored.

What is the standard of questions expected in the Domain Specialization paper?

The questions in the Cadre Domain Specialization paper will be of graduation level, focusing on Agriculture, Forestry, and Environmental Sciences from recognized Indian universities.

Where will the selected Agriculture Development Officers be posted?

Initial postings are generally at the MoEFCC Headquarters in New Delhi or any of its Regional Offices, Integrated Regional Offices (IROs), and allied subordinate offices across India.