1. What is the application fee for the BPSC Block Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2024?
General/EWS/BC/EBC/Other Candidates: Rs. 750/-
SC/ST/PH Candidates of Bihar: Rs. 200/-
Female Candidates of Bihar (all categories): Rs. 200/-
2. What are the important dates for the recruitment?
Online Application Start: 01 March 2024
Last Date for Registration: 24 March 2024
Last Date for Fee Payment: 24 March 2024
Reopen Dates:
Online Application Start: 23 May 2024
Last Date for Registration: 29 May 2024
Last Date for Fee Payment: 29 May 2024
Admit Card Available: 05 August 2024
Exam Date: 12-13 August 2024
Answer Key Released: 22 September 2024
OMR Sheet/Response Sheet: 08-16 October 2024
Final Answer Key Released: 04 November 2024
Result Declared: 18 November 2024
Document Verification (DV): 05-11 November 2024
Interview Letter Released: 14 January 2025
Interview Date: 21 January – 01 February 2025
Final Result: 06 March 2025
3. What is the age limit for candidates applying?
Minimum Age: 21 years as of 01-08-2023
Maximum Age for Male Candidates: 37 years
Maximum Age for Female UR, BC/EBC (Male & Female): 40 years
Maximum Age for SC/ST (Male & Female): 42 years
Age Relaxation: As per the official notification.
4. What is the educational qualification required?
Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture Science (B.Sc Horti.) or Agriculture Science (B.Sc Ag.) from a recognized Agriculture University in India.
5. How many vacancies are available?
Total: 318 Posts
General: 81 Posts
EWS: 32 Posts
BC: 46 Posts
EBC: 80 Posts
SC: 87 Posts
ST: 7 Posts
6. What is the pay scale for the Block Horticulture Officer?
Pay Scale: Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/- (Pay Level-4)
7. How will candidates be selected?
Selection Process:
Written Exam
Interview
8. How can I pay the application fee?
The application fee can be paid through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
Conclusion
This is a highly anticipated recruitment drive by the Bihar Public Service Commission for the position of Block Horticulture Officer. Candidates with the required educational qualification and age criteria should apply within the provided deadlines. The process includes both a written exam and interview, followed by document verification and a final selection based on performance.
