SM Competitive Gram Sevak (Class 3) Agriculture Science Exam Guide 2026 Edition

Prepare efficiently for the upcoming recruitment exams with this highly comprehensive and syllabus-aligned guidebook from SM Competitive Publications. Specifically engineered for the Gram Sevak (Class 3) positions under GPSSB and GSSSB, this specialized book focuses heavily on Agriculture Science (Krishi Vigyan), making it an invaluable asset for your revision and preparation toolkit.

Edited by expert educator Hardik Patel, this latest 2026 edition delivers over 3,500+ carefully selected Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). It seamlessly integrates authentic Previous Year Questions (PYQs) from past state selection boards, giving you direct insight into changing question patterns, weightage metrics, and difficulty levels.

The structured material covers nine essential technical domains within agriculture:

1. Agronomy (Sasyavigyan): Core concepts of crop science, cultivation practices, weather relations, and agro-climatic zones.

2. Soil Science (Jamin Vigyan): Study of soil chemistry, physical properties, profiles, fertilizers, and nutrient deficiencies.

3. Agricultural Chemistry (Krishi Rasayanshastra): Chemical classifications of fertilizers, biocides, and organic soil amendments.

4. Horticulture (Bagayatshastra): Cultivation methodology for cash crops, commercial fruits, ornamental plants, and vegetables.

5. Plant Pathology (Vanaspati Rogshastra): Diagnostic features of viral, bacterial, and fungal plant diseases and biological controls.

6. Entomology (Keetakshastra): Identification of destructive crop pests, economic thresholds, and integrated pest management (IPM).

7. Agricultural Engineering (Krishi Engineering): Farm power machinery, precision farming tools, drip irrigation, and modern drone deployment.

8. Agricultural Extension (Krishi Vistaran): Rural communication tools, community development, and state/central farming welfare schemes.

9. Agricultural Economics (Krishi Arthashastra): Market intelligence, credit systems, micro-financing, and crop insurance policies.

Written in an easy-to-digest style that breaks down technical academic jargon, this guide remains a reliable, classroom-trusted resource for aspirants striving for top ranks in the state competitive exams.