Preparation tips for TNPSC AAO Exam 2022

Tamilnadu public service commission has issued notification for 429 vacancies for the Assistant Agricultural Officer post for the year 2022. Qualified applicants should apply online for TNPSC Assistant Agricultural Officer (AAO) exam starting from date February 5, 2022, to March 4, 2022. Negative marks are not awarded for wrongly answered questions. 2 marks are awarded for correctly marked questions.

Topics to Cover for TNPSC AAO exam 2022

TNPSC AAO recruitment examination 2022 consist of 200 objective type questions in Paper 1 (Diploma standard- Agriculture section) for 300 marks. In paper 2, there will be 100 general studies and Aptitude & Mental Ability objective questions for 200 marks. Applicants who plan to attend TNPSC AAO Examination 2022 should be well acquainted with the syllabus for the tests for both papers in advance. Applicants can go through the most current TNPSC AAO Exam 2022 syllabus in the table given below.

TNPSC AAO Paper-I (Agriculture) Syllabus

• Agronomic Principles and Practices,
• Meteorology
• Commercial Agriculture
• Agriculture Extension
• Agriculture Economics
• Dry Farming
• Agroforestry
• Breeding and Seed Production
• Poultry Management
• Farm Machinery
• Horticultural Crop Cultivation Techniques
• Post-Harvest Technology
• Plant Protection Principles and Practices
• Computer Application
• Energy and Environment
• Livestock
• Artificial Insemination
• Calf Rearing
• Soils
• Fertility Management

TNPSC AAO Paper-II (General Studies)

General studies will contain topics discussed in the table given below in it.

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Relevant Study Materials for TNPSC AAO Exam 2022

Various study materials are available on the market and online platforms in the form of books, PDF notes and model question papers with solutions. Below given are a few useful books that may help in preparation for TNPSC AAO Exam 2022

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Tips and Tricks for TNPSC AAO Exam 2022

• Prepare a strategy and stick to it from the first day so that you can cover all portions within a limited time and still have time for revision.
• We should not be overconfident in our grasp of any chapter in the test. Give the same importance to all topics and practice them all daily.
• Prepare your notes. This will help in the final revision. Make notes in such a way that fits your learning style.
• One should read at least a newspaper. This will help you to keep yourself updated on current affairs.
• Always use shortcuts/tricks for method and calculation when attempting numerical ability questions, Direct methods are time-consuming and not best for a test with limited duration.
• The square and cube tables and multiplication tables of numbers up to 50 should be learned by heart. Even though it is a tiresome process it will vastly improve your calculation speed which is vital for chapters like numerical series.

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Exam Strategies for TNPSC AAO Exam 2022

• The primary step before starting to prepare for TNPSC AAO Exam 2022 is to test their knowledge levels. This will give us an idea about where we should start. Collecting and trying to solve all the available previous question papers over years will help you to achieve this aim. This will also offer the aspirant a vague idea about the difficulty level and nature of the exam. Solving the previous question papers will help to recognize the parts of the syllabus from which most questions are chosen. Such topics should be given more importance in the timetable. This will also help the candidates to understand the deficiencies they have in subject knowledge and calculation speed. They can rectify these problems only if they are recognized at the right time and for this, previous question paper practice is essential.
• People who have a good enough understanding of the pattern of exams and the topics may deem coaching an unnecessary factor. But it is quite essential for beginners and aspirants who are joining the race after a long career/academic break. They can use the aid of expert educators to get all the facts required to formulate an efficient strategy. They will also advise us on how to be selective in our study plan and study materials and this will save you a lot of time and energy. Going to a coaching center will certainly keep you updated on all the essential things.
• Attempt as many mock tests as you can, daily if possible. It will improve your speed of memorization and calculation. It will also prevent the unfortunate fate many candidates face in exam hall i.e. confusion due to anxiety and exam fear.

TNPSC AAO Exam 2022 Mock Test

Attempting previous year questions and mock tests are essential for improving and testing one’s speed and accuracy. Download the mock tests from the table given below.

Since we understand the major details associated with TNPSC AAO Exam 2022, now, we can start our preparation with a clear plan and objective. Download the Entri app for more TNPSC AAO Exam 2022 mock tests and video lectures on topics of agriculture and general studies essential for the exam.