BPSC Block Horticulture Officer Notification, Exam, Vacancy, Eligibility Selection, Application Fee

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is reopening applications for the Block Horticulture Officer (BHO) position in the Horticulture Directorate under the Agriculture Department of the Government of Bihar for 2024. Interested candidates can apply online from May 23, 2024, to May 29, 2024. For details about eligibility, job information, selection process, age limit, salary, and other important information, please read the recruitment notification.

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Block Horticulture Officer

The BPSC Block Horticulture Officer (BHO) Exam 2024 has a total of 318 vacancies distributed among various categories. Here is a breakdown of the vacancies under BPSC BHO Advt No. : 24/2024 -:

• UR (Unreserved): 81 vacancies
• EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 32 vacancies
• EBC (Economically Backward Class): 86 vacancies
• OBC (Other Backward Class): 44 vacancies
• BC Female (Backward Class Female): Not Applicable (NA)
• SC (Scheduled Caste): 68 vacancies
• ST (Scheduled Tribe): 7 vacancies

The total number of vacancies for the Block Horticulture Officer position is 318.

Here is the information in a table format:

Category	Vacancies
UR (Unreserved)	81
EWS (Economically Weaker Section)	32
EBC (Economically Backward Class)	86
OBC (Other Backward Class)	44
BC Female (Backward Class Female)	NA
SC (Scheduled Caste)	68
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	7
Total	318

BPSC Block Horticulture Officer Salary

The salary structure for the BPSC Block Horticulture Officer in 2024 is as follows:

• Recruiting Body: Bihar Public Service Commission
• Post Name: Block Horticulture Officer
• Pay Scale: The salary ranges from Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,100/-
• Pay Level: 4

Recruiting Body	Bihar Public Service Commission
Post Name	Block Horticulture Officer
Advertisement No.	24/2024
Pay Scale	Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,100/-
Pay Level	4

BPSC Block Horticulture Officer Educational Qualification

The educational qualification for the BPSC Block Horticulture Officer is as follows:

• Educational Qualification: Graduation degree in Horticulture Science (B.Sc. Horti.) or Agriculture Science (B.Sc. Ag.) from any recognized Agriculture University or Institute.

Here is the information in a table format:

Details	Information
Educational Qualification	Graduation degree in Horticulture Science (B.Sc. Horti.) or Agriculture Science (B.Sc. Ag.) from any recognized Agriculture University/Institute

BPSC Block Horticulture Officer Age Limit

Eligibility is an important factor that all aspirants must meet before applying for the BPSC Block Horticulture Officer post. The eligibility criteria for this position are detailed below:

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age:
• 37 years for male candidates
• 40 years for female candidates
• Age Relaxation: Reserved category candidates will receive age relaxation as per government rules.

Age Relaxation Details

• Category: ST, SC (Male & Female)
• Upper Age Relaxation: Up to 42 years

Here is the information in a table format:

Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	21 years
Maximum Age	37 years (male), 40 years (female)
Age Relaxation	Reserved category candidates as per government rules
Category	ST, SC (Male & Female)
Upper Age Relaxation	Up to 42 years

BPSC Block Horticulture Officer Selection Process

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) will select candidates for the Block Horticulture Officer post through two stages:

1. Written Exam
2. Interview

The complete BPSC Block Horticulture Officer exam pattern is detailed below:

Written Exam

• Type of Questions: Objective
• Subjects:
• General Hindi
• General Knowledge
• Related Subjects (specific to horticulture and agriculture)

Interview

Candidates who pass the written exam will be called for an interview.

Here is the information in a table format:

Stage	Details
Stage 1	Written Exam
Question Type	Objective
Subjects	General Hindi, General Knowledge, Related Subjects
Stage 2	Interview

Sl. No.	Subject	Exam Type	Marks	Questions	Duration
1	General Hindi	Objective	100	100	2 hours
2	General Knowledge	Objective	100	100	2 hours
3	Concerned Subject 1	Objective	200	100	2 hours
4	Concerned Subject 2	Objective	200	100	2 hours

Block Horticulture Officer Exam Fees

BPSC Block Horticulture Officer Application Fees – The BPSC Block Horticulture Officer provides different application fee options for the different categories of candidates. Let’s have a quick look at it.

Category	Fees
General/OBC	Rs. 750
SC/ST/	Rs.200
Female candidate	Rs. 200

Block Horticulture Officer Important Dates

Post	Horticulture Officer
Block Horticulture Officer Vacancy	318
Block Horticulture Officer Application start date	1st March 2024 (Reopened: 23rd May 2024)
Block Horticulture Officer Application end date	24th March 2024 (Reopened: 29th May 2024)
Block Horticulture Officer Prelims Exam Date	21st June to 22nd June 2024
Block Horticulture Officer Prelims Result	30th July 2024
Block Horticulture Officer Interview Date	From 20th August 2024
Block Horticulture Officer Final Result	5th September 2024

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The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts examinations for various administrative and governmental positions in the state of Bihar, including the role of Block Horticulture Officer. Here is an overview of the process and key information regarding the BPSC Block Horticulture Officer (प्रखंड उद्यान पदाधिकारी) position:

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