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Key Facts: Lok Sewa Agriculture Officer Exam
100 MCQs
Paper I General Subject questions (1 mark each)
PSC Agriculture Service Course 550 syllabus
1 h 30 min
Paper I objective exam duration
PSC Agriculture Service Course 550 syllabus
40 / 100
Pass mark for Paper I and Paper II
PSC Agriculture Service Course 550 syllabus
20% deduction
Penalty per incorrect answer in Paper I (0.2 marks)
PSC Agriculture Service Course 550 syllabus
NPR 1,200
Application fee (plus NPR 400 per additional inclusive group)
PSC official advertisement
Course 550
PSC syllabus course code for Gazetted Third Class Agriculture
Public Service Commission Nepal
Nepal's Lok Sewa Aayog selects Gazetted Third Class Agriculture Officers through a 100-mark objective Paper I (general awareness, reasoning, and technical agriculture MCQs), a 100-mark subjective Paper II, and a 40-mark group test and interview. Practise key Paper I concepts in English with complete rationales.
Sample Lok Sewa Agriculture Officer Practice Questions
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1Which physiographic region of Nepal holds the largest share of the country's cultivated agricultural land?
2Which river is generally recognized as the longest river flowing through Nepal, draining much of the country's mid-western and far-western regions?
3Which district of Nepal is renowned as the primary commercial production pocket for 'Junar' (sweet orange, Citrus sinensis)?
4What is the standard altitude range defining the Sub-tropical climatic zone in Nepal's ecological classification?
5Which Ramsar wetland site in Nepal was designated primarily for its oxbow lake ecosystem and rich biodiversity in the southern Terai of Far-Western (Sudurpashchim) Nepal?
6During which king's reign was Nepal's first codified national legal code, the Muluki Ain of 1910 BS (1854 AD), promulgated under Prime Minister Jung Bahadur Rana?
7Nepal's first written constitution, the Government of Nepal Act, 2004 BS (1948), was promulgated by which Rana prime minister?
8The 'Chhath' festival, widely celebrated in the Terai and across Nepal, is dedicated to the worship of which primary natural deity?
9Which indigenous community of Nepal is traditionally known for their community-managed agricultural irrigation canals called 'Kulo' and the customary 'Badghar' or 'Bhalmansa' governance system?
10In the historical agrarian tenure of Nepal, what was the term used for land granted by the state to individuals on a tax-free, inheritable basis?
About the Lok Sewa Agriculture Officer Exam
Independent practice by OpenExamPrep for the Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog) Nepal Agriculture Service Gazetted Third Class open competition examination, covering the shared Paper I syllabus for Agri Extension, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Protection, Soil Science, and Agri Economics groups. The official examination combines an objective Paper I with a subjective Paper II, a group discussion and an interview, and can be answered in Nepali, English or both. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of Paper I syllabus content; it is not an official translation and does not simulate Paper II subjective writing or the interview.
Exam sponsor: Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog), Central Office, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Stage One is a 200-mark written examination consisting of Paper I General Subject (50 general awareness and reasoning questions plus 50 general agriculture technical MCQs, 1 hour 30 minutes, pass mark 40, 20 percent deduction per wrong answer) and Paper II Technical Subject (100 marks, 3 hours, subjective, pass mark 40). Paper I is held jointly from a single question paper for Agri Extension, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Protection, Agri Economics and Marketing, and Soil Science groups. Paper II is shared by five groups (Extension, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Protection, Soil Science). Stage Two is a 40-mark assessment: a 10-mark, 30-minute group test and a 30-mark board interview. Written papers may be answered in Nepali, English or both.
Time Limit
4 hours 30 minutes written (Paper I: 1 hour 30 minutes; Paper II: 3 hours)
Passing Score
40 out of 100 in each written paper (Paper I and Paper II)
Exam / Certification Fees
NPR 1,200 (plus NPR 400 per additional inclusive group applied for)
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Official sources
- Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog), Nepal · Source checked 2026-10-05
- PSC syllabus: Nepal Agriculture Service Gazetted Third Class (course 550, scheme and Paper I) · Source checked 2026-10-05Effective 2082/07/20: common Paper I for Extension, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Protection, Agri Economics and Soil Science groups.
- PSC syllabus: Nepal Agriculture Service Gazetted Third Class (course 550, Paper II) · Source checked 2026-10-05Common Paper II for Extension, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Protection and Soil Science groups.
- Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment (MoAFE) · Source checked 2026-10-05Formed in 2026 by merging the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development with the Ministry of Forests and Environment.
- Nepal Law Commission (Constitution of Nepal, Civil Service Act 2049, Pesticide Management Act 2076) · Source checked 2026-10-05
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
General Awareness and Contemporary Issues
Physical, political and socio-economic geography of Nepal; history, society and culture; the Constitution of Nepal (Parts 1-5, Directive Principles, federalism); governance, Civil Service Act 2049, public management, periodic planning, SDGs, environment, and contemporary national and international developments.
General Reasoning Test
Verbal reasoning (analogies, classification, coding-decoding, logical syllogisms); numerical reasoning (percentages, ratios, averages, work and time, series); spatial and non-verbal reasoning (figure series, matrices, pattern completion).
General Agriculture Technical Subject
Official Part II sections: history and current status of Nepalese agriculture (5 marks); agricultural research, extension and education (5); natural resources, environment, climate change and disaster-risk management (10); legislation, plans, policies, strategies and global trade in agriculture, including ADS 2015-2035, the Seeds Act, Plant Protection Act and Pesticide Management Act (10); and agricultural technology and management, covering seed quality, IPM, soil fertility, extension practice, marketing and value chains (20).
Preparing for the Lok Sewa Agriculture Officer Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 40 out of 100 in each written paper (Paper I and Paper II)
- Assessment: Stage One is a 200-mark written examination consisting of Paper I General Subject (50 general awareness and reasoning questions plus 50 general agriculture technical MCQs, 1 hour 30 minutes, pass mark 40, 20 percent deduction per wrong answer) and Paper II Technical Subject (100 marks, 3 hours, subjective, pass mark 40). Paper I is held jointly from a single question paper for Agri Extension, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Protection, Agri Economics and Marketing, and Soil Science groups. Paper II is shared by five groups (Extension, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Protection, Soil Science). Stage Two is a 40-mark assessment: a 10-mark, 30-minute group test and a 30-mark board interview. Written papers may be answered in Nepali, English or both.
- Time limit: 4 hours 30 minutes written (Paper I: 1 hour 30 minutes; Paper II: 3 hours)
- Exam / certification fees: NPR 1,200 (plus NPR 400 per additional inclusive group applied for) Official sources
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Lok Sewa Agriculture Officer: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the examination pattern for the Lok Sewa Agriculture Service Officer exam?
The examination consists of Stage One written testing (200 marks) and Stage Two assessment (40 marks). Written Paper I is an objective multiple-choice paper of 100 questions (100 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes, pass mark 40) split between general awareness/reasoning (50 questions) and technical agriculture (50 questions). Paper II is a subjective technical paper (100 marks, 3 hours, pass mark 40). Candidates who pass written papers advance to Stage Two: a 10-mark group test (30 minutes) and a 30-mark board interview.
Which Nepal Agriculture Service groups share this examination syllabus?
Under PSC Course 550, five groups—Agri Extension, Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Protection, and Soil Science—share both Paper I and Paper II. The Agri Economics and Marketing group shares the same Paper I sitting and content, but takes a distinct Paper II. Other groups such as Veterinary (course 567) and Fisheries (574) have separate syllabi.
How does negative marking work in the objective Paper I?
In Paper I, 20 percent of a question's mark (0.2 marks) is deducted for each incorrect answer. Unanswered questions receive zero marks and do not incur a penalty. Handheld calculators are not permitted in the exam hall.
In which language is the examination conducted?
According to the official PSC syllabus, written answers may be given in Nepali, English, or both. This practice question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed for revision of core syllabus principles.
What are the eligibility requirements for Agriculture Service Officer positions?
Applicants must be Nepali citizens holding at least a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.Sc. Ag) or equivalent from a university recognized by the Government of Nepal. Candidates must be between 21 and 35 years of age on the application deadline (up to 40 for women and candidates with disabilities; serving civil employees follow the age provision of the Civil Service Act, 2049) and not disqualified under Section 10 of the Civil Service Act, 2049.
Is this practice question bank affiliated with Lok Sewa Aayog?
No. It is independent practice material provided by OpenExamPrep, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Public Service Commission of Nepal. It is an English-language MCQ study adaptation and does not simulate Paper II subjective writing, the group test, or the board interview.