ICAR IARI Assistant Syllabus
The ICAR IARI Assistant Syllabus is a crucial component for candidates aspiring to excel in the examination conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) for the Assistant post. The syllabus encompasses a comprehensive range of topics designed to assess candidates’ knowledge in various fields. Go through the complete blog to know the ICAR IARI Assistant Syllabus & Exam Pattern in detail.
ICAR IARI Assistant Exam Pattern 2024
The Preliminary Exam and Paper I of the Main Examination will be conducted in online mode and Paper II of the Main examination will be conducted in offline (Pen-Paper) mode. Check out the detailed exam pattern for both the stages below:
ICAR IARI Assistant Exam Pattern 2024 – Prelims
In Preliminary Examination, there will be negative marking of 1/3rdfor each wrong answer. The exam pattern of the ICAR IARI Assistant Preliminary Exam is as follows :
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions | Max. Marks |
| A | General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| B | General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| C | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| D | English | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Duration of the examination is 1 hour (60 minutes) [1 hour 20 minutes for scribe candidates]
ICAR IARI Assistant Exam Pattern 2024 – Mains
There will be negative marking of 1/3rd for each wrong answer in Paper I of the Main Examination. The exam pattern of the ICAR IARI Assistant Mains Exam is as follows :
| Paper | Subject | No of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| I | Quantitative Abilities | 50 (Objective Type) | 100 | 2 hours for Paper I (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe.) |
| I | English Language & Comprehension | 100 (Objective Type) | 100 | – |
| II | Descriptive Paper in English & Hindi (Writing of Essay/ Precis/ Letter/ Application etc.) | – | 100 | 1 hour (1 hours and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe.) |
ICAR IARI Assistant Exam Pattern 2024 – Skill Test
- The Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) will be held, comprising of three modules: (i) Word Processing, (ii) Spread Sheet and (iii) Generation of Slides.
- Duration of each module will be 15 minutes. These modules will be conducted one after the other.
- The CPT will be conducted in the manner decided by the ICAR for the purpose. CPT is qualifying in nature and qualifying in all the three Modules will be mandatory.
- No exemption from CPT is allowed for any category of PwD candidates. PwD candidates who are eligible for scribes as per the instructions of the Examination will be allowed additional compensatory time of 5 (five) minutes in CPT. Only those VH candidates who opt for scribes in the written examination will be provided passage reader at the time of CPT.
- Detailed instructions regarding CPT will be provided by IARI to the eligible candidates.
ICAR IARI Assistant Syllabus 2024
It is important to know the syllabus in detail. We have shared below the detailed ICAR IARI Assistant Syllabus for Prelims & Mains, check it out.
ICAR IARI Assistant Syllabus 2024 – Preliminary Exam
The subject wise ICAR IARI Assistant Preliminary Exam Syllabus is given below.
ICAR IARI Assistant Syllabus 2024 – General Intelligence & Reasoning
The ICAR IARI Assistant General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus is given below:
1. Analogies
2. Similarities & Differences
3. Space Visualisation
4. Spatial Orientation
5. Problem Solving
6. Analysis
7. Judgement
8. Decision Making
9. Visual Memory
10. Discrimination
11. Observation
12. Relationship Concept
13. Arithmetical Reasoning
14. Figural Classification
15. Arithmetic Number Series
16. Non-Verbal Series
17. Coding-Decoding
18. Statement-Conclusion
19. Syllogistic Reasoning
ICAR IARI Assistant Syllabus 2024 – General Awareness
The ICAR IARI Assistant General Awareness Syllabus is given below:
1. Current Affairs
2. India and its neighbouring countries
3. History
4. Culture
5. Geography
6. Economic
7. General Policy & Scientific Research
ICAR IARI Assistant Syllabus 2024 – Quantitative Aptitude
The ICAR IARI Assistant Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus is given below:
1. Whole numbers
2. Decimals
3. Fractions
4. Relationship between numbers
5. Percentage
6. Ratio & Proportion
7. Square Roots
8. Averages
9. Interest
10. Profit & Loss
11. Discount
12. Partnership
13. Mixtures & Allegations
14. Time & Distance
15. Time & Work
16. Basic Algebraic identities
17. Graphs of Linear Equations
18. Mensuration – Triangle, Circle, Quadrilateral, Regular Polygon, Right Prism, Cylinder, Sphere, Hemisphere,
19. Bar Diagram
20. Pie Chart
21. Trigonometric Ratio
22. Heights & Distance
23. Histogram
24. Frequency
25. Polygon
ICAR IARI Assistant Syllabus 2024 – English
The ICAR IARI Assistant English Syllabus is given below:
1. Active Passive
2. One word Substitution
3. Unseen Passage
4. Fill in the blanks
5. Antonyms & Synonyms
6. Direct-Indirect Narration
7. Error Detection
8. Sentence Improvement
9. Comprehension
10. Cloze Test
ICAR IARI Assistant Syllabus 2024 – Mains Exam
The subject wise ICAR IARI Assistant Mains Exam Syllabus is given below, check it out:
Paper I
The mains exam is divided into two papers (Paper 1 & Paper 2). This exam is conducted in offline mode.
| Subject | Topics |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 1. Whole numbers 2. Decimals 3. Fractions 4. Relationship between numbers 5. Percentage 6. Ratio & Proportion 7. Square Roots 8. Averages 9. Interest 10. Profit & Loss 11. Discount 12. Partnership 13. Mixtures & Allegations 14. Time & Distance 15. Time & Work 16. Basic Algebraic identities 17. Graphs of Linear Equations 18. Mensuration – Triangle, Circle, Quadrilateral, Regular Polygon, Right Prism, Cylinder, Sphere, Hemisphere 19. Bar Diagram & Pie Chart 20.Trigonometric Ratio 21. Heights & Distance 22. Histogram 23. Frequency 24. Polygon 25. Standard Identities 26. Linear Equations |
| English Comprehension | 1. Active Passive 2. One word Substitution 3. Unseen Passage 4. Fill in the blanks 5. Antonyms & Synonyms 6. Direct-Indirect Narration 7. Error Detection 8. Sentence Improvement 9. Comprehension 10. Cloze Test 11. Idioms & Phrases |
Paper II
Questions in the Paper II (Writing of Essay/ Precis/ Letter/ Application etc.) will be of Graduation Level. This will be Descriptive Paper in English & Hindi for 100 marks. The duration will be 60 minutes.
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| ICAR IARI Assistant Previous Year Paper |
ICAR IARI Assistant Syllabus 2024 – FAQs
The ICAR IARI Assistant Exam consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains and Skill Test.
The General Awareness section includes topics like Current Affairs, General Science, History, Geography, and more.
The syllabus for Paper-II includes topics like Analogies, Spatial Orientation, Coding and Decoding, and Visual Memory.
The Skill Test is conducted on a computer to assess data entry speed and accuracy.
Focus on the prescribed syllabus, practice previous year question papers, and enhance typing skills for the Skill Test to prepare effectively.
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