TNPSC AAO & AHO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 134 Vacancies
TNPSC AAO & AHO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 134 Vacancies
Here is the complete information regarding the Assistant Agricultural Officer (AAO) and Assistant Horticultural Officer (AHO) recruitment under the TNPSC Notification No. 06/2026 (Combined Technical Services Examination – Diploma/ITI Level) presented in clear tables:
1. Important Dates
| Details | Timeline / Date |
| Notification Date | July 07, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | July 17, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application | August 15, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | August 19, 2026 to August 21, 2026 |
| Written Examination Date | To be announced later on the TNPSC website |
2. Post, Vacancy & Pay Scale Details
| Name of the Post | Vacancies |
| Assistant Agricultural Officer (AAO) | 110 |
| Assistant Horticultural Officer (AHO) | 24 |
3. Educational Qualifications
| Prescribed Mandatory Qualification |
| Assistant Agricultural Officer (AAO) |
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• Must have passed Higher Secondary (+2) examination. • Must possess a 2-year Diploma in Agriculture from an institution recognized by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu / TNAU / Gandhigram Rural Institute / Annamalai University. |
| Assistant Horticultural Officer (AHO) |
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• Must have passed Higher Secondary (+2) examination. • Must possess a 2-year Diploma in Horticulture approved by TNAU / Gandhigram Rural University / Director of Horticulture / Annamalai University. |
Important Note: Candidates holding higher qualifications (e.g., B.Sc. Agriculture / B.Sc. Horticulture) are NOT eligible unless they possess the required 2-year Diploma.
4. Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age Limit |
| Unreserved / General Category | 18 Years | 32 Years |
| Reserved Categories | 18 Years | No Maximum Age Limit (Up to 60 years) |
5. Examination Pattern & Scheme
| Exam Component | Questions | Marks |
| Paper-I (Part A) Tamil Eligibility | 100 | 150 |
| Paper-I (Part B) General Studies | 75 | 135 |
| Paper-I (Part C) Aptitude and Mental Ability | 25 | 15 |
| Paper-II (CBT) Agriculture /Horticulture | 200 | 300 |
| 3 Hours(Combined) | 3 Hours | |
*Note: Part A of Paper-I is qualifying in nature (Minimum 40% / 60 Marks required) before Part B, C, and Paper-II are evaluated.
6. Key Application Prerequisites
| Requirement | Guidelines |
| One Time Registration (OTR) | Mandatory Aadhaar-linked OTR on the TNPSC website (Fee: ₹150, valid for 5 years). |
| Eye Fitness Certificate | Applicants for AAO & AHO must upload an Eye Fitness Certificate from a Govt. Hospital Ophthalmologist in the Annexure VI format. |
| Tamil Language Knowledge | Candidates must have studied Tamil as a language subject in SSLC/HSC/Degree level. |
TNPSC AAO & AHO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 134 Vacancies
| Assistant Agricultural Officer and Assistant Horticultural Officer | |
| Note:- All Interested Candidates please Read the Full Notification Before Apply | |
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