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SKUAST Kashmir Drivers & Tractor Driver Syllabus, Download PDF

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SKUAST Kashmir Drivers & Tractor Driver Syllabus, Download PDF 1

SKUAST Kashmir Drivers & Tractor Driver Syllabus: Syllabus for the post As approved by competent authority, the syllabus for different non-teaching posts advertised vide Advertisement Notification No. of 03 of 2022 dated 01.08.2022, is attached herewith for conducting OMR based written Examination for various Non-Teaching positions.

Syllabus for the post of Drivers & Tractor Driver

MM-100

Traffic Rules and Signalling: Basic Road Rules, driving methods and speed limits (10)

Understanding Signals: 1.Traffic Police hand signals 2.Hand signals while driving 3.Traffic light signals 4.Road map reading (15)

Fitness to drive: First aid kit, Good health & Road safety, Driving under influence of drugs/liquors (15)

Difficult driving condition: Driving on wet surface, Driving in fog, Night driving, Running on pavement, Brake failure, Towing (15)

Basic knowledge about provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act 10, Essential knowledge about vehicle pollution (Do’s and Don’t’s) (10)

Awareness about documents required for driving and offence related: Registration, Licensing, Insurance. Driver Motor parts and its repair Identification of major assemblies of vehicle (15)

Knowledge of daily and periodic inspection Knowledge of fault diagnosis in tyre and its changing procedure Knowledge of fuel pump, clutch and brake working and their air bleeding procedure Lubrication grades used in vehicle for engine, transmission, differential, suspension Knowledge about servicing schedule and service centres location Knowledge of different starting methods Knowledge of dash board’s symbols. (20)

SKUAST Kashmir Library Assistant Syllabus, Download PDF

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SKUAST Kashmir Library Assistant Syllabus, Download PDF 2

SKUAST Kashmir Library Assistant Syllabus: Syllabus for the post As approved by competent authority, the syllabus for different non-teaching posts advertised vide Advertisement Notification No. of 03 of 2022 dated 01.08.2022, is attached herewith for conducting OMR based written Examination for various Non-Teaching positions.

Syllabus for the Post of Sr. Library Assistant/Library Assistant

MM-100

1)     Basis Reasoning = 10 Marks

  • Analogies
  • Relationship concepts
  • Figure odd one out
  • Direct Sense
  • Number series

2)     Basis English = 10 Marks

  • Articles
  • Synonyms/Antonyms
  • Preposition
  • Verbs
  • Spellings

3)     General Awareness = 10 Marks

  • General current events (National Level)
  • Sports
  • India culture
  • Capital/State
  • Geography of Jammu and Kashmir
  • History of Jammu and Kashmir
  • J&K Reorganization Act,2019

Subject Matter-70

UNIT I

(i) Types of Libraries and their Features (ii) Five Laws of Library Sciences (iii) Library legislations in India (iv) Digital Library (v) Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) (vi) National and International Library Associations: ILA, IASLIC, IFLA, ALA, etc. (vii) National and intercalation Agencies: UNESCO, OCLC, UGC, INFLIBNET, DELNET etc. (viii) Information Centres, DRTC, ISI, NISCAIR, NASSDOC, DESIDOC, etc.

Unit-II

(i) Basic Terminology: Call Number, Class Number, Book Number, Isolates (ii) Classification; concept & purpose. (iii) Types and characteristics of classification scheme. (iv) ISBD, ISBN, ISSN; (v) Classification schemes. Features of DDC, UDC, and CC (vi) Five Fundamental Categories (vii) Notation: Definition and Purpose (viii) Library Catalogue; Definition and purpose (ix) Cannons of Classification and Cataloguing

Unit-III

(i) Principles of Book Selection (ii) Selection Tool; Print and Non-Print Materials (iii) Processing of Documents; Accessioning, Classification, Cataloguing, labelling and shelving (iv) Difference between catalogue, Accession Register, bibliography and Shelf list. (v) Serials/Journals; Selection and procurement (vi) Book Transaction System: Traditional and Modern (vii) Stock verification of Books; Methods and Tools (viii) Weeding Process.

Unit-IV

(i) Information sources: Definition, types and importance. (ii) Information Services – Types of Reference service, CAS/SDI, Ready reference service, Long Rang Reference Service (iii) Reference Librarian: Role Skills and Competences (iv) Types of Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias (v) Geographical and Biographical Sources (vi) Indexing and Abstracting Sources (vii) Types of Bibliographies (viii) Bibliographical Sources. (ix) User Education/ Information Literacy Skills (x) International Information System; INIS, AGRIS, MEDLARS/MEDLINE.

Unit-VI

  • Library Automation (ii) Barcode, RFID, QR Code, Biometric System, Smart Card – Features & Applications. (iii) Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories; Initiatives – National & Institutional. (iv)Computer Technology – Computer Hardware/Software. (v) Computer Networks – Topologies, Types of Networks. (vi)Internet and WWW; Search Engines. (vii) Data Security, Network Security, Firewalls, Anti-Virus Software.

SKUAST Kashmir Mechanic Motor & Automobile Syllabus, Download PDF

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SKUAST Kashmir Mechanic Motor & Automobile Syllabus, Download PDF 3

SKUAST Kashmir Mechanic Motor & Automobile Syllabus: Syllabus for the post As approved by competent authority, the syllabus for different non-teaching posts advertised vide Advertisement Notification No. of 03 of 2022 dated 01.08.2022, is attached herewith for conducting OMR based written Examination for various Non-Teaching positions.

Mechanic Motor & Automobile

1) Basic Reasoning = 10 Marks

  • Analogies
    • Relationship concepts
    • Figure odd one out
    • Direct Sense
    • Number series

2) Basic English = 10 Marks

  • Articles
    • Synonyms/Antonyms
    • Preposition
    • Verbs
    • Spellings

3) General Awareness = 10 Marks

  • General current events (National Level)
    • Sports
    • India culture
    • Capital/State
    • Geography of Jammu and Kashmir
    • History of Jammu and Kashmir
    • J&K Reorganization Act,2019

4) Subject Matter = 70 marks

Recognize & comply with safe working practices, environment regulation and housekeeping. Check & perform Measuring & marking by using various Measuring & Marking tools (Vernier Calliper, Micrometer, Telescope gauges, Dial bore gauges, Dial indicators, straightedge, feeler gauge, thread pitch gauge, vacuum gauge, tire pressure gauge. Plan & perform maintenance, diagnosis and servicing of transmission system.

Plan & perform basic fastening & fitting operation by using correct hand tools, Machine tools & equipments. Trace and Test all Electrical & Electronic components & circuits and assemble circuit to ensure functionality of system.

Importance of maintenance and cleanliness of Workshop. Interaction with health centre and fire service station to provide demo on First aid and Fire safety, Use of fire extinguishers.

Trace, Test & Repair Cooling and Lubrication System of engine. Measuring practice on Cam height, Camshaft Journal dia, crankshaft journal dia, Valve stem dia, piston diameter, and piston pin dia with outside Micrometers. Service Fuel System and check proper functionality.

Test Engine Performance and set idling speed. Monitor emission of vehicle and execute different operation to obtain optimum pollution as per emission norms. Carryout overhauling of Alternator and Starter Motor. Diagnose & rectify the defects in LMV/HMV to ensure functionality of vehicle.

SKUAST Kashmir Recruitment 2022: Apply for 57 Non-Teaching Posts

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SKUAST Recruitment

SKUAST Kashmir Recruitment 2022: Online Applications through the University website are invited from the domiciles of UT of Jammu and Kashmir for filling up the following posts:

  • Assistant Librarian: 02 Posts
    • Salary: Rs.57,700-1,82,400
  • Senior Library Assistant: 02 Posts
    • Salary: Rs.35,400-1,12,400
  • Library Assistant: 05 Posts
    • Salary: Rs.35,400-1,12,400
  • Assistant Manager Milk Processing Plant: 01 Post
    • Salary: Rs.35,400-1,12,400
  • Assistant Manager: 01 Post
    • Salary: Rs.35,400-1,12,400
  • Security Officer: 02 Post
    • Salary: Rs.35,400-1,12,400
  • Statistical Assistant: 02 Posts
    • Salary: Rs.35,400-1,12,400
  • Driver: 09 Posts
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • Tractor Driver: 02 Posts
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • Mechanic: 06 Posts
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • Blacksmith: 01 Posts
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • Carpenter: 03 Posts
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • Plumber: 02 Posts
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • Wool Technician: 01 Posts
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • Work Supervisor (Civil): 01 Posts
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • Cold Store Operator: 02 Posts
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • Dispatch Rider: 01 Post
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • Medical Assistant: 02 Posts
    • Salary: Rs.25,500-81100
  • Veterinary Compounder: 01 Post
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • Workshop Assistant: 02 Posts
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • Mason: 01 Post
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • Operator Seed Testing Lab/Pump Operator/ Genset Operator: 01 Post
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • Laboratory Technician: 03 Posts
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • Operation Theatre Assistant: 01 Post
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • Operation Theatre Technician: 01 Post
    • Salary: Rs.35,400-1,12,400
  • X-ray Lab Technician
    • Salary: Rs.19,900-63,200
  • X-ray Technician
    • Salary: Rs.35,400-1,12,400

Last date of submission of online application form: 30-08-2022

IMPORTANT LINKS:
Official Notification: CLICK HERE
Official website: https://www.skuastkashmir.ac.in/

SKUAST Written exam to be held on 7th of August for Laboratory Assistant, Draftsman & MO posts

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SKUAST Recruitment

Conduct of Written Test for the post of Medical Officer, Draftsman & Field-cum-Laboratory Assistant (FCLA).

It is for the information of all the candidates who have applied for the post of Medical Officer, Draftsman & Field-cum-Laboratory Assistant (FCLA) in response to University Advertisement Notification No. 02 of 2022 dated 06.05.2022 issued vide endorsement No. AU/Adm/(GAD)/Adv- NT/2022/1874-1993 dated 06.05.2022 that the Written Test for the said posts will be held on 7th August, 2022 (Sunday) at Srinagar.

Note:

  1. Permission to appear in the Written Test is purely provisional subject to further verification of the documents at any stage of the selection process.
  2. The candidature of such candidates shall be rejected at any stage of process of selection, who are found to have misrepresented or concealed the material facts having a bearing on their eligibility.
  3. The other details pertaining to the conduct of Examination viz date of downloading of admit cards, test venue etcetera shall be notified separately.
  4. No separate call letter will be sent to any candidate.
  5. The candidates, in their own interest, are advised to keep visiting University Website for updates in this regard

SKUAST Recruitment 2022 for Various Posts, Apply here

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Jobs in Jammu Kashmir

Recruitment No 1

Applications in the prescribed format indicating name/permanent address/address for correspondence/ mobile number/date of birth/qualifications/publications, research experience and any other related information related to scientific achievements are invited from the eligible candidates for the temporary
position of Junior Research Fellow under DBT, New Delhi funded ad-hoc project entitled “Exploration of
Underutilized Amaranthus species for Sustainable Livelihood, Nutritional Security and Climate
Resilience of Western Himalayan Region” at SKUAST-Jammu.

Vacancy details:

1. Junior Research Fellow
Salary: Rs. 31,000.00 + HRA (16%) per month
Qualification: M.Sc. (Ag.) in the discipline of Agronomy/Plant Pathology/Genetics & Plant
Breeding with NET.

How to apply:

The application in the prescribed format should reach in the office of Prof. B. C. Sharma, Principal Investigator (DBT-AMTHS), Division of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, SKUAST-Jammu, Chatha, Jammu-180 009 (J&K) along with attested copies of the certificates on or before 11.05.2022 up
to 4.00 pm through registered/speed post.

The interview of eligible candidates shall be conducted on 13.05.2022 at 11.00 AM at the Directorate of Research SKUAST-Jammu, Chatha. No TA/DA shall be paid for attending the interview.

Recruitment Notification 2:

Applications in supplied format are invited from the eligible candidates for the temporary positions as mentioned in the table below under the ad-hoc project entitled “Socio-economic upliftment of poor farmers through Animal Husbandry using scientific interventions in Jammu province” funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India.

Vacancy details:

1. Project Associate
Salary: Rs. 31000.00 + HRA 8%
Qualification: M.V.Sc. (Veterinary & Animal Science)/MSc life sciences etc.
2. Field Worker
Salary: 18000 + HRA 8%
Qualification: B.Sc in Life Sciences
3. Animal attendant/ Fieldworker
Salary: Fixed Rs 10,000
Qualification: 8th Class pass

How to apply:

The hard copy of the application in the prescribed format along with the self-attested testimonials/ certificate must reach to Dr. Nrip Kishore Pankaj, Principle Investigator, Division of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, F.V.Sc. & A.H., SKUAST-J, R.S. Pura, Jammu-181102, J&K; Email:
nkp7@ymail.com, on or before 25 May, 2022 (Wednesday).Advertisement

The eligible candidates will be interviewed on 30 May, 2022 in the office of Director Research, SKUAST-J, Administrative Block, Chatha-180009, Jammu at 11:00 A.M. No separate intimation shall be issued & no TA/DA shall be paid for attending the interview.

Official Notification: CLICK HERE
Application Form: CLICK HERE

Recruitment Notification 3:

Applications on plain paper indicating name/permanent address/ address for correspondence/telephone number (if any)/date of birth/qualification and experience are invited from candidates for the temporary position of Highly skilled Person in the NABARD project as detailed below.Advertisement

Vacancy details:

Name of post: Highly Skilled Person
Salary: Rs.16,000/- per month consolidated.
Qualification: MV.Sc in Veterinary Parasitology.

How to Apply:

Application along with attested testimonials/certificates must reach to Dr. Rajesh Katoch (PI), Professor and Head, Division of Veterinary Parasitology,, F.V.Sc. & A.H., SKUAST-Jammu, R.S. Pura, 181102 on or
before 02 May 2022.

Date of interview 06th May 2021 (Online/Offline) at Directorate of Research, SKUAST-J, Chatha, Jammu.

Official Notification: CLICK HERE

Recruitment Notification 4:

Online applications are invited for the post of contractual positions sanctioned under the project RKVY-RAFTAAR, operational in the Division of Agricultural Economics and ABM, SKUAST- Jammu. The last date for the submission of the online application form is upto 15 May 2022. The eligible candidates before submission of the form must go through the eligibility criteria, terms and conditions provided in the notification.

Vacancy details:

1. Business Manager (BM)
Salary: 1 Lakh per month.
2. Office Assistant
Salary: Rs.25,000

How to Apply:

The candidates are desired to fill the online application form of the concerned posts along with a requisite application of fee of Rs. 60/- and all requisite documents shall be submitted.

Official Notification: CLICK HERE
Apply Online: CLICK HERE

Recruitment Notification 5:

Applications in the supplied format are invited from the eligible candidates for the temporary positions (Contractual basis) of Project Associate-I and Animal Attendant/ Field Worker under the ad-hoc project entitled “Exploring the Himalayan plants with immunomodulant and galactagogue properties in connection to animal health to optimize cattle productivity” funded by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India.

Vacancy details:

1. Project Associate
Salary: Rs. 31000.00 + HRA @ 8%
Qualification: M.V.Sc. (Veterinary and Animal Sciences)/ MSc in life sciences.
2. Animal attendant/ Field Worker
Salary: Fixed Rs.10,000/-
Qualification: 8th Class pass.

How to apply:

The application hard copy in the prescribed format along with self-attested testimonials/Certificates must reach Dr. Neelesh Sharma, Project Coordinator/P.I., Division of Veterinary Medicine, F.V.Sc. & A.H., SKUAST-J, R.S. Pura, Jammu-181102, J&K; on or before 09 May., 2022 by 5:00 PM.

The eligible candidates will be interviewed on 10 May., 2022 in the office of Director Research, SKUAST-J, Administrative Block, Chatha- 180009, Jammu at 10:30 A.M. No separate intimation shall be issued and no TA/DA shall be paid for attending the interview.

Official Notification and Application Form: CLICK HERE

SKUAST Kashmir Recruitment 2022 for various Non-Teaching Posts

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Jobs in Jammu Kashmir

Online Applications in the prescribed format are invited through University website from intending eligible domiciles of UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh, for filling up of the following posts available at various constituent units of SKUAST-K in the UT of Ladakh.

Important Dates:
Date of commencement of submission of Online Application Forms: 09-04-2022
Last Date of submission of Online Application Forms: 30-04-2022

Vacancy details of SKUAST Kashmir Recruitment 202:

1. Technical Assistant (Agronomy)
2. Programme Assistant (Computer)
3. Programme Assistant (Agra Forestry)
4. Programme Assistant (Vegetable Science)
5. Stenographer
6. Accounts Assistant
7. Field-cum-Laboratory Assistant
8. Driver
9. Tractor Driver

Where to Apply for SKUAST Kashmir Recruitment 202:

The application will be accepted in prescribed format in online mode through university website only. No other means/mode of application will be accepted.

Information regarding eligibility, age limit, reservation, fee and other details is available on the Official Notification mentioned below.

IMPORTANT LINKS:
Official Notification: CLICK HERE
Official Website: https://www.skuastkashmir.ac.in/

SKUAST Kashmir 2022: Admission, Syllabus, Result

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SKUAST Kashmir 2022: Admission, Syllabus, Result 4

SKUAST Kashmir Entrance exam Undergraduate and, Skuast Kashmir Admissions, and Skuast Kashmir Entrance Results and Skuast Kashmir Counselling, Skuast Kashmir applications for the academic session of 2022 from the 12th Pass students of Jammu and Kashmir.

Online Submission of Application Forms5Th March 2022
Last Date of Form Submission30Th March 2022
Release date of Admit Cards1st June 2022
Date of Entrance Exam5Th June 2022

Courses in Skuast Kashmir for Undergraduate Students

These all are the Hons Degree courses for Undergraduate students offered by SKUAST Kashmir:

S.NOBSc COURSES
01Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry
02Agriculture
03Fisheries Science
04Horticulture
05Forestry
06Sericulture
07Technology in Agricultural Engineering

SKUAST Kashmir BSc Programmes Eligibility 2022

If you are seeking admission in SKUAST Kashmir you should have passed 10+2 or 12th or Higher Secondary Part-II from any School with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as necessary subjects but wait there is more,

you should have at least 50% marks if you belong to the general category and 40% marks are required if you belong to any reserved category for “All the Courses”.

BSc Agricultural Engineering

For Bachelors degree in Agricultural Engineering, you should have passed 10+2 or 12th or Higher Secondary Part-II class from any School or University

With English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects with at least 50% marks if you belong to the general category and 40% or above marks for Reserved category.

Age Limit for Entrance Exam – Admission

A student should be a minimum of 17 years old and a maximum of 28 years old at the time of Application form submission.

When will SKUAST Kashmir invite Applications for BSc Courses?

1st Week of March 2022

SKUAST Kashmir University location.

Shalimar Road, Shalimar Campus Srinagar Jammu, and Kashmir, 190025.

SKUAST Kashmir: 2nd round of counselling for vacant seats

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The concerned candidates shall report at the venue at 10.00 a.m on the scheduled date/ time along with dully
filled in prescribed Document Verification Form downloadable from university website:
www.skuastkashmir.ac.in complete in all respects. Candidates are required to bring following original
documents/certificates and self-attested Xerox set thereof:

  • Matriculation Certificate(D.O.B)
  • Marks Sheet of qualifying (10+2)examination
  • Character Certificate from the Institution last attended
  • Reserved Category Certificate (if any) issued by the competent authority
  • Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority
  • Recent Pass port size photographs (04Nos)
  • Admit Card issued by SKUAST-K
SKUAST Kashmir: 2nd round of counselling for vacant seats 5

However, the candidates from Jammu and UT of Ladakh, if for any reason, are not able to report physically
for document verification, can email self-attested scanned copies of the above documents and filled in
Document Verification Form by or before 14-12-2021 at counseling@skuastkashmir.ac.in.
The candidates having points ranging between 127-74 who due to any reason could not get their documents
verified earlier can also get their documents verified on the aforesaid dates.

JKSSB Horticulture Technician Syllabus PDF 2021(Updated)

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JKSSB Horticulture Technician Syllabus

JKSSB Horticulture Technician Syllabus for Written-test, Horticulture posts 2021 Jammu and Kashmir, J&K new posts, Syllabus JKSSB, JKSSB Study Material, JKSSB updated syllabus for Advertisement No 5 of 2021. JKSSB New Recruitment, JKSSB fresh Vacancies, Posts 2021.

Download Syllabus for JKSSB posts, updated Syllabi for Various vacancies.

JKSSB Horticulture Technician Posts 2021

Recruiting AgencyJKSSB
Post NameHorticulture Technician Grade-IV
Total Posts333
SalaryLevel-SL2 (15900-50400)
Selection ProcessWritten Test

Horticulture Technician Grade-IV Eligibility

10+2 with 01-year Basic Horticulture Training Passed from recognized Institute. The selection for the post shall be made on the basis of merit obtained in written examination only.

Candidates are required to apply online through JKSSB’s online Application Portal-https://ssbjk.org.in, No other means/ mode of application will be accepted.

JKSSB Horticulture Technician Syllabus PDF

TopicsMarks
Soil-General Concept and importance, soil texture (Social Particles)20 Marks
Plant protection fundamentals:20 Marks
Nursery Management and propagation20 Marks
Orchard Diseases20 Marks
Physiology (Introductory)20 Marks
Fruit Handling and Storage20 Marks
Total120 Marks

Soil General Concept and importance, soil texture

  • Types of Soil- Sandy, Clayey and loam soils and their general properties i.e. water retention, aeration, nutrient status,
  • Soils organic matter- meaning, sources and importance.
  • Soil reaction- meaning, acidic and alkaline soils concepts, their effect on plant growth and management.
  • Plant Nutrients- names of essential macro and micro nutrients, important functions of N,P and K, their deficiency symptoms in plants.
  • Manures- definition, different, types and importance (FYM, compost, Green Manure).
  • Fertilizers- Definition, names of common NPK fertilizers, their nutrient percentage, recommended NPK doses for paddy, maize, sarson, Wheat, Apple and Cherry trees grown in Jammu & Kashmir, their mode and methods of application.
  • Soil Testing- and its importance.
  • Soil erosion- causes, types of erosion, soil conservation a methods with reference to J&K State.
  • Introductory Botany.
  • Plant parts, root, leaf, stem, flower and their functions Modified plant parts with functions,
  • Photosynthesis and Importance.
  • Seed Structure, Importance, Conditions necessary for germination, Minimum Standards for seed certification, Breeder foundation and certified seed.
  • Self and cross- Pollination.
  • Elementary studies of following plant families of economic importance.
    • Graminance (Padey and Maize)
    • Rosacae (Apple)
    • Solanacea (Tomato)
    • Cucurbitaceae
    • (Bottlegourd)
    • Leguminacca (Pea

Plant Protection fundamentals

  • Definition of disease and their causes
  • Symptomology (leaf spot, wilt, blight, mildew, scab etc.) Different management Methods
  • Fungicides: Definitions, types, formulations, names of common fungicides used in Jammu & Kashmir; care in handling.
  • Plant protection equipment, spraying and dusting machines, their working, calibration and maintenance,
  • Definition of insect pest, general morphology of insect Different insect pest viz, borera, bug, gesed, their
  • Economic threshold values
  • Insecticides, definition, types. Formulation, names of common insecticides used in Kashmir, cadre in handling.
  • Insect pest management methods. Extension Education
    • Agri. Extension Education Definition and Importance. Principles, Objectives.
    • Qualities and role of Extension Worker
    • Extension teaching Methods; Classification, approaches i.e., individuals, Group, Mass, discussions, pamphlets, bulletins, charts,
    • diagrams, exhibitions, campaigns, Kissan mela.
    • Brief description of IRDP, SFDA, IAQP, NAEP, KVK with social reference to
    • J&K STATE
    • Farm Planning
    • Village Panchayat and its functions
    • Collections of socio- Economic data; kind of schedules

Nursery Management and Propagation

  • Location, Soil, fencing, nearness to water source, layout of seed bed, nursery bed, stool bed, stratification.
  • Building nursery store and workshop, Store and workshop, tools and implements.
  • Maintenance of nursery.
  • Selection of mother plant for bud wood, root stock. Budding, grafting, layering
  • Fruit production
  • Selection of Orchard site. Layout of Orchard.
  • Orchard floor Management Planting, Training, Pruning.
  • Cultural Practices including irrigation.
  • Cultivation of Apple, Pear, Cherry, Plum, Grapes, Almond, Walnut, Strawberry,
  • Mango and Guava Under following headings;
  • Soil, Commercial varieties, pacing, fertilizers, irrigation, harvesting, yield.

Orchard Diseases

  • Major diseases, Symptoms, damaging stage and control measures of;
  • Apple and pear viz; Scab, Leaf Spot, Mildew Canker. Viz; Stone fruits ( Peach, Plum,
  • Apricot, Cherry, Almond) viz Blight and leaf pots.
  • Walnut viz; Mistletoe etc.
  • Grapes viz; Anthracnose, Mildews.
  • Plants protection –(B)
  • Major Insect Pests, damaging stage, Symptoms and control measures with respect
  • to following fruit plants (under Jammu and Kashmir Conditions);
  • Apple and Pear viz; Sanjose Scale, Borer, Leaf Minor, Aphids mites, Caterpillars.
  • Stone fruits (Peach, Plum, Cherry, Almond, Walnuts) viz; Leaf curing aphids, Chaffer
  • beetle etc.
  • Pomegranate viz; Anar butter fly.

Physiology (Introductory)

Introduction to the subject of postharvest technology; nature and extent of postharvest losses in fruits; Factors responsible for post harvest loss. Factors affecting rate of respiration and transpirations; ripening of fruits, Quality
attributes of fruits.

Fruit Handling and Storage

Harvesting techniques of fruits, criteria for harvest maturity of fruits, principle and techniques of pre-cooling, advantages of scientific grading; grade standards for apple, advantages of fruit packing; use of various packing
materials; principles of refrigerated and controlled atmosphere storage of fruits, transportation of fruits and its problems; Marketing channels of apples.

Frequently Asked Questions

Total No of Posts for Horticulture Technician by JKSSB?

333 out of a total of 462 Vacancies

Who is eligible for Horticulture Technician Vacancies?

Anyone who has 10+2 with 01-year Basic Horticulture Training Passed from recognized Institute.

Basic Salary for Horticulture Technician Grade-IV

Level-SL2 (15900-50400)