Exam Overview
The Directorate of Horticulture, Karnataka has published the syllabus for the Assistant Horticulture Officer recruitment exam for 2026. This syllabus, sanctioned by the Competitive Examination Syllabus Committee, encompasses ten significant subject areas, which include topics such as Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, and Soil Science.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit Science | 20 | 20 | 120 minutes |
| Vegetable Science | 20 | 20 | 120 minutes |
| Floriculture and Landscape Architecture | 10 | 10 | 120 minutes |
| Plantation/Spices/Medicinal and Aromatic Crops | 10 | 10 | 120 minutes |
| Post-Harvest Technology | 10 | 10 | 120 minutes |
| Crop Improvement | 10 | 10 | 120 minutes |
| Crop Protection | 10 | 10 | 120 minutes |
| Soil Science | 10 | 10 | 120 minutes |
| Agricultural Engineering | 10 | 10 | 120 minutes |
| Social and Allied Sciences | 10 | 10 | 120 minutes |
Subject-wise Syllabus
- Fruit Science:
- Fundamentals of Horticulture
- Plant Propagation and Nursery Management
- Production Technology of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops
- Vegetable Science:
- Vegetable Crop Production
- Seed Production Technology
- Post-Harvest Management of Vegetables
- Floriculture and Landscape Architecture:
- Floriculture Production Technology
- Landscape Design Principles
- Plantation/Spices/Medicinal and Aromatic Crops:
- Production Technology of Plantation Crops
- Post-Harvest Technology:
- Crop Improvement:
- Crop Protection:
- Soil Science:
- Agricultural Engineering:
- Social and Allied Sciences:
Preparation Tips
- Understand the syllabus thoroughly.
- Create a study schedule and stick to it.
- Practice previous years’ question papers.
- Stay updated with current trends in horticulture.
- Join study groups for better learning.
Important Links
| Link Description | URL |
|---|---|
| KEA Assistant Horticulture Officer Notification | View Notification |
| Job Alerts Registration | Register Here |
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