{"id":156818,"date":"2024-01-05T13:00:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T07:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=156818"},"modified":"2024-01-05T13:01:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T07:31:09","slug":"nhb-senior-horticulture-officer-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nhb-senior-horticulture-officer-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus &#038; Exam Pattern 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nhb-senior-horticulture-officer-syllabus\/#NHB_Senior_Horticulture_Officer_Syllabus\" >NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nhb-senior-horticulture-officer-syllabus\/#Senior_Horticulture_Officer_Syllabus_2024\" >Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nhb-senior-horticulture-officer-syllabus\/#NHB_Senior_Horticulture_Officer_Syllabus_2024_Overview\" >NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus 2024: Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nhb-senior-horticulture-officer-syllabus\/#Download_NHB_Senior_Horticulture_Officer_Syllabus_PDF\" >Download NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus PDF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nhb-senior-horticulture-officer-syllabus\/#NHB_Senior_Horticulture_Officer_Exam_Pattern_2024\" >NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Exam Pattern 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nhb-senior-horticulture-officer-syllabus\/#NHB_Senior_Horticulture_Officer_Syllabus-2\" >NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nhb-senior-horticulture-officer-syllabus\/#NHB_Senior_Horticulture_Officer_Topic_Wise_Syllabus\" >NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Topic Wise Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nhb-senior-horticulture-officer-syllabus\/#NHB_Senior_Horticulture_Officer_Syllabus_2024_FAQs\" >NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus 2024: FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/syllabus\/\">Syllabus<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\"><strong>NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus &#038; Exam Pattern 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NHB_Senior_Horticulture_Officer_Syllabus\"><\/span>NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus has been shared by the Indian Government&#8217;s Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare as part of the National Horticulture Board Recruitment 2024 Notification. This announcement aims to recruit 25 Senior Horticulture Officers for the National Horticulture Board (NHB). The detailed syllabus can be accessed on their official website nhb.gov.in. Interested candidates are encouraged to review this syllabus to prepare effectively for the upcoming recruitment process. Applicants can access the syllabus directly by clicking on the link provided in the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Senior_Horticulture_Officer_Syllabus_2024\"><\/span>Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus outlines the key subjects and topics that candidates need to prepare for the recruitment examination. This comprehensive syllabus serves as a guide for aspirants, covering various aspects of horticulture, including Tropical and Dry Land Fruit Production, Subtropical and Temperate Fruit Production, Breeding of Fruit Crops, Post-Harvest Technology, and more. A thorough understanding of this syllabus is crucial for candidates aiming to excel in the examination and secure the position of Senior Horticulture Officer at the National Horticulture Board. Continue reading for a detailed breakdown of the syllabus and exam pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NHB_Senior_Horticulture_Officer_Syllabus_2024_Overview\"><\/span>NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus 2024: Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Horticulture Board is conducting recruitment for the position of Senior Horticulture Officer (Group B) through the National Testing Agency. This government job opportunity has 25 vacancies, and interested applicants can apply online from December 16, 2023, until January 5, 2024. <strong>The selection process involves a Computer-Based Examination and a Descriptive Test.<\/strong> The salary for the position is in the range of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400. For more information and online application, candidates can visit the official websites of NHB (https:\/\/www.nhb.gov.in\/) and NTA (https:\/\/recruitment.nta.nic.in\/).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Organization Name<\/td><td>National Horticulture Board<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Conducting Body<\/td><td>National Testing Agency<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/national-horticulture-board-recruitment-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NHB Recruitment Notification 2024<\/a><\/strong> Post Name<\/td><td>Senior Horticulture Officer (Group B)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Category<\/td><td>Govt Jobs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vacancy<\/td><td>25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Mode<\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Starting Date<\/td><td>16th December 2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date To Apply Online<\/td><td>5th January 2024<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selection Process<\/td><td>Computer-Based Examination and Descriptive Test<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Salary<\/td><td>Rs. 35,400-1,12,400\/-<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NHB Official Website<\/td><td>https:\/\/www.nhb.gov.in\/<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NTA Official Website<\/td><td>https:\/\/recruitment.nta.nic.in\/<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_NHB_Senior_Horticulture_Officer_Syllabus_PDF\"><\/span>Download NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can easily access the NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus in a comprehensive PDF format by clicking on the link provided below. This document offers an in-depth understanding of the subjects and topics included in the syllabus, serving as a valuable resource for candidates to prepare for the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/download.oliveboard.in\/pdf\/syllabus.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NHB_Senior_Horticulture_Officer_Exam_Pattern_2024\"><\/span>NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Exam Pattern 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recruitment process involves two stages. In Stage-I, a Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) test lasting 2 hours carries a maximum of 150 marks. For Stage-II, eligible candidates from Stage-I take a 2-hour Descriptive Type test, with a maximum of 100 marks. The total marks combining both stages are 250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Scheme of Examination<\/strong><\/th><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stage-I (MCQ Type)<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; <strong>Time:<\/strong><\/td><td>2 Hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; <strong>Max. Marks:<\/strong><\/td><td>150 (150 questions)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stage-II (Descriptive Type)<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; <strong>Eligibility:<\/strong><\/td><td>Only for those who qualify Stage-I<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; <strong>Time:<\/strong><\/td><td>2 Hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; <strong>Max. Marks:<\/strong><\/td><td>100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; <strong>Total Marks:<\/strong><\/td><td>250 Marks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Evaluation at Stage-I:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Each question in Stage-I is awarded 1 mark.<\/li><li>No negative marking is applied.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortlisting for Stage-II:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Candidates progressing to Stage-II are shortlisted in a 1:10 ratio, roughly 10 times the vacancies per category, based on their Stage-I performance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equating Scores:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If the examination spans multiple sessions, scores are equated across sessions to account for slight variations in the difficulty levels of different test batteries used.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final Merit Determination:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Total Marks obtained in Stage-II play a crucial role in determining the final merit of the candidates.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NHB SHO Exam Pattern: Stage-I (MCQ Type)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The first stage is a Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) test.<\/li><li>It lasts for 2 hours.<\/li><li>The test includes four components:<ul><li>Horticulture with 60 questions (60 marks),<\/li><li>General Studies with 30 questions (30 marks),<\/li><li>English Comprehension with 30 questions (30 marks),<\/li><li>Quantitative Aptitude &amp; Mental Ability with 30 questions (30 marks).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Each question in this stage carries 1 mark.<\/li><li>The total marks for Stage-I are 150.<\/li><li>Candidates have to answer a total of 150 questions within the 2-hour duration.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Stage-I (MCQ Type)<\/strong><\/th><th><\/th><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Test Components<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2 Hours<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Horticulture<\/td><td><\/td><td>60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; General Studies<\/td><td><\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; English Comprehension<\/td><td><\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Quantitative Aptitude &amp; Mental Ability<\/td><td><\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td>150<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NHB SHO Exam Pattern: Stage-II (Descriptive Type)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Stage-II is a Descriptive Type test.<\/li><li>The test duration is 2 hours.<\/li><li>The only component in this stage is &#8220;Horticulture and General Agriculture.&#8221;<\/li><li>Candidates can earn a maximum of 100 marks in this stage.<\/li><li>The total marks for Stage-II are 100.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Stage-II<\/strong><\/th><th><\/th><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Test Components<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2 Hours<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Descriptive Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Horticulture and General Agriculture<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Marks<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-156880\" width=\"665\" height=\"245\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NHB_Senior_Horticulture_Officer_Syllabus-2\"><\/span>NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage-I<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The syllabus for Stage-I examination includes the following topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Horticulture<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>General Studies<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>English Comprehension<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Quantitative Aptitude &amp; Mental Ability<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>&#8211; Tropical and Dry Land Fruit Production<\/td><td>&#8211; Questions on General Science<\/td><td>&#8211; Active Passive<\/td><td>&#8211; Time &amp; Work<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Subtropical and Temperate Fruit Production<\/td><td>&#8211; Current events of national and international importance<\/td><td>&#8211; One-word Substitution<\/td><td>&#8211; Average<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Breeding of Fruit Crops<\/td><td>&#8211; History of India<\/td><td>&#8211; Unseen Passage<\/td><td>&#8211; Percentage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Post-Harvest Technology<\/td><td>&#8211; Indian agriculture<\/td><td>&#8211; Fill in the blanks<\/td><td>&#8211; Ratio &amp; Proportion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Biotechnology of Fruit Crops<\/td><td>&#8211; Indian Geography<\/td><td>&#8211; Antonyms<\/td><td>&#8211; Interest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Principles and Practices of Plant Propagation<\/td><td>&#8211; Indian Culture<\/td><td>&#8211; Synonyms<\/td><td>&#8211; Profit &amp; Loss<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Production Technology of Cool Season Vegetable Crops<\/td><td>&#8211; New Agri-horti initiatives and schemes of Govt. of India<\/td><td>&#8211; Direct-Indirect<\/td><td>&#8211; Time &amp; Distance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Production Technology of Warm Season Vegetable Crops<\/td><td>&#8211; Environmental studies<\/td><td>&#8211; Error Detection<\/td><td>&#8211; Decimals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Seed Production<\/td><td><\/td><td>&#8211; Sentence Improvement<\/td><td>&#8211; Fractions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Hi-Tech Production Technology of Fruits, Flowers &amp; Vegetable Crops<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>&#8211; Partnership<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Production Technology of Spice Crops<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>&#8211; Analogies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8211; Statistics<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>&#8211; Problem Solving<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>&#8211; Judgement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>&#8211; Coding \u2013 Decoding<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td>&#8211; Relationship concept<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage-II<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>In Stage-II of the examination, candidates will face a Descriptive Type test. This stage is specifically designed to assess the candidate&#8217;s depth of knowledge and awareness in the subjects related to horticulture. The questions will be formulated to evaluate the candidate&#8217;s understanding of topics such as Horticulture and General Agriculture. This stage aims to gauge the candidate&#8217;s proficiency in these subjects through thoughtful and detailed responses, allowing a more comprehensive assessment of their expertise and awareness in the specified areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>TOPIC<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>MARKS ALLOCATED<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Horticulture and General Agriculture<\/td><td>100 marks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NHB_Senior_Horticulture_Officer_Topic_Wise_Syllabus\"><\/span>NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Topic Wise Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus for Horticulture includes the following in detail<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tropical and Dry Land Fruit Production<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Sub-Topic<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Commercial Varieties<\/td><td>Regional, national, and international importance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Eco-physiological Requirements<\/td><td>Recent trends in propagation, scion-stock relationship, planting systems, cropping systems, canopy management, nutrient and water management, fertigation, role of bio-regulators, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Flowering, Pollination, and Development<\/td><td>Physiology of flowering, pollination, fruit set and development, honeybees in cross-pollination, physiological disorders-causes and remedies, quality improvement by management practices, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Harvesting and Storage<\/td><td>Maturity indices, harvesting, grading, packing, storage, ripening techniques, mechanization, industrial and export potential, Agri Export Zones (AEZ), and industrial supports.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Fruits Covered<\/td><td>Mango, Banana, Citrus, Papaya, Guava, Sapota, Annonas, Aonla, Bael, Wood apple, Jamun, Pomegranate, Ber, and minor fruits of the tropics.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Subtropical and Temperate Fruit Production<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Sub-Topic<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Commercial Varieties<\/td><td>Regional, national, and international importance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Eco-physiological Requirements<\/td><td>Recent trends in propagation, scion-stock relationship, planting systems, cropping systems, root zone and canopy management, nutrient and water management, fertigation, role of bio-regulators, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Flowering, Pollination, and Development<\/td><td>Physiology of flowering, pollination, fruit set and development, honeybees in cross-pollination, physiological disorders-causes and remedies, quality improvement by management practices, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Harvesting and Storage<\/td><td>Maturity indices, harvesting, grading, packing, storage, ripening techniques, mechanization, industrial and export potential, Agri Export Zones (AEZ), and industrial supports.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Fruits Covered<\/td><td>Avocado, Pineapple, Jackfruit, Mangosteen, Carambola, Fig, Rambutan, Litchi, Loquat, Apple, Pear, Quince, Grapes, Plums, Peach, Apricot, Cherries, Persimmon, Kiwifruit, Strawberry, Walnut, Almond, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Breeding of Fruit Crops<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Sub-Topic<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Origin and Distribution<\/td><td>Taxonomical status, species, cultivars, cytogenetics, genetic resources, blossom biology, breeding systems, breeding objectives, breeding constraints, ideotypes, approaches for crop improvement, introduction, selection, hybridization, mutation breeding, polyploidy breeding, rootstock breeding, improvement of quality traits, resistance breeding, biotechnological interventions, achievements, and future thrust.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Selected Fruit Crops<\/td><td>Mango, Banana, Pineapple, Citrus, Grapes, Guava, Sapota, Jackfruit, Papaya, Custard apple, Aonla, Avocado, Ber, Litchi, Jamun, Phalsa, Mulberry, Raspberry, Apple, Pear, Plums, Peach, Apricot, Cherries, Strawberry, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Post-Harvest Technology<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Sub-Topic<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Maturity Indices<\/td><td>Harvesting practices and grading for specific market requirements, influence of pre-harvest practices, enzymatic and textural changes, respiration, transpiration, physiology, and biochemistry.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Ethylene Management<\/td><td>Ethylene evolution, factors leading to post-harvest loss, pre-cooling treatment prior to shipment (chlorination, waxing, chemicals, bio-control agents, and natural plant products), fungicides, hot water, vapor heat treatment, sulfur fumigation, irradiation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Storage Methods<\/td><td>Ventilated, refrigerated, modified atmosphere storage (MAS), controlled atmosphere (CA) storage, physical injuries, disorders, packing methods, transport, quality evaluation, principles and methods of preservation, food processing, canning, fruit juices, beverages, pickles, jam, jelly, candy, dried and dehydrated products, nutritionally enriched products, fermented fruit beverages, packaging technology, processing waste management, and food safety standards; Role of HACCP.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Processing Techniques<\/td><td>Canning, fruit juices, beverages, pickles, jam, jelly, candy, dried and dehydrated products, nutritionally enriched products, fermented fruit beverages, packaging technology, processing waste management, and food safety standards; Role of HACCP.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Biotechnology of Fruit Crops<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Sub-Topic<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Bio-technology Applications<\/td><td>Harnessing bio-technology for improvement of horticultural crops, influence of plant materials, physical and chemical factors, growth regulators on growth and development of plant cell, tissue, and organ culture.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Tissue and Organ Culture<\/td><td>Callus culture types, cell division, differentiation, morphogenesis, organogenesis, embryogenesis; use of bioreactors and in vitro methods for the production of secondary metabolites, suspension culture, nutrition of tissues and cells, regeneration of tissues, ex vitro, establishment of tissue culture plants, physiology of hardening and field transfer, organ culture-meristem, embryo, anther, ovule culture, embryo rescue, soma clonal variation, protoplast culture, and fusion.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Genetic Engineering and Transformation<\/td><td>Construction and identification of somatic hybrids and cybrids, wide hybridization, in vitro pollination and fertilization, haploids, in vitro mutation, artificial seeds, cryopreservation, rapid clonal propagation, use of molecular markers, in vitro selection for biotic and abiotic stress, achievements of biotechnology in horticultural crops, and application of gene editing tools in horticultural crops.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Principles and Practices of Plant Propagation<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Sub-Topic<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Cellular Basis for Propagation<\/td><td>Introduction, life cycle in plants, cellular basis for propagation, sexual propagation, apomixis, polyembryony, chimeras.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Seed Germination and Quality<\/td><td>Factors influencing seed germination, hormonal regulation of germination and seedling growth, seed quality, treatment, packing, storage, certification, and testing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Rooting of Cuttings<\/td><td>Under mist and hot beds, physiological, anatomical, and biochemical aspects of root induction in cuttings.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Micropropagation<\/td><td>In vitro clonal propagation, direct organogenesis, embryogenesis, micrografting, and meristem culture.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Nursery Management<\/td><td>Selection of elite mother plants, establishment of budwood bank, stock, scion, and interstock relationship and incompatibility.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Production Technology of Cool Season Vegetable Crops<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Sub-Topic<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Climatic and Soil Requirements<\/td><td>Introduction, climatic and soil requirements, commercial varieties\/hybrids, sowing\/planting times and methods, seed rate and seed treatment.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Crop-Specific Requirements<\/td><td>Nutritional and irrigation requirements, intercultural operations, weed control, mulching, physiological disorders.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Harvesting of Specific Crops<\/td><td>Potato, chow chow, cole crops (cabbage, cauliflower, knolkhol, sprouting broccoli, Brussels sprout), root crops (carrot, radish, turnip, beetroot), bulb crops (onion, garlic), peas and beans, leafy vegetables (palak).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Production Technology of Warm Season Vegetable Crops<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Sub-Topic<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Climatic and Soil Requirements<\/td><td>Introduction, climatic and soil requirements, commercial varieties\/hybrids, sowing\/planting times and methods, seed rate and seed treatment.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Crop-Specific Requirements<\/td><td>Nutritional and irrigation requirements, intercultural operations, weed control, mulching, physiological disorders.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Harvesting of Specific Crops<\/td><td>Tomato, eggplant, hot and sweet pepper, okra, vegetable cowpea, Dolichos lablab, cluster bean, cucurbitaceous crops, sweet potato, cassava, yams, colocasia, moringa, amaranths.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Seed Production<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Aspect<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Introduction<\/td><td>Importance and present status of the vegetable industry.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Propagation in Vegetables<\/td><td>Modes of propagation in vegetables.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Seed Morphology and Development<\/td><td>Floral biology of vegetable plant species, classification based on seed dormancy, pollination, and reproduction behavior.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Steps in Quality Seed Production<\/td><td>Identification of suitable areas for seed production, methods of seed production, comparison between different methods, pollination mechanisms, sex types, ratios, and modification of flowering pattern in cucurbits.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Nursery Raising and Transplanting<\/td><td>Seed production technology for various vegetable categories &#8211; solanaceous, cucurbitaceous, leguminous, malvaceae, cole crops, leafy vegetables, root, tuber and bulb crops.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Harvesting\/Picking Stage and Seed Extraction<\/td><td>Techniques for harvesting\/picking and seed extraction in fruit vegetables.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Grading, Storage, and Seed Certification<\/td><td>Seed quality testing, seed certification standards, clonal propagation and multiplication in tuber crops (e.g., Potato and Sweet Potato), seed-plot technique in potato, TPS (True Potato Seed).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Hybrid Seed Production Technology of Vegetables<\/td><td>Maintenance of parental lines, use of male sterility and self-incompatibility in hybrid seed production.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hi-tech Production Technology of Fruits, Flowers &amp; Vegetable Crops<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Aspect<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Importance and Scope of Protected Cultivation<\/td><td>Significance of protected cultivation of fruits, flowers &amp; vegetable crops.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Principles Used in Protected Cultivation<\/td><td>Principles and greenhouse technology in protected cultivation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Effect of Temperature, Carbon Dioxide, Humidity<\/td><td>Influence of temperature, carbon dioxide, humidity on crops.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Energy Management<\/td><td>Efficient energy management in protected cultivation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Low-Cost Structures and Training Methods<\/td><td>Types of low-cost structures, training methods, engineering aspects in vegetable production.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Classification of Protected Structures<\/td><td>Classification of protected structures including low-cost poly-house\/greenhouses and other structures.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Types of Cladding Material<\/td><td>Varieties of cladding material used in protected cultivation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Mulching, Solarisation, and Fumigation<\/td><td>Practices such as mulching, solarisation, and fumigation in protected cultivation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation, and Fertigation<\/td><td>Irrigation methods &#8211; Drip and sprinkler irrigation, fertigation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Special Horticultural Practices, Hydroponics<\/td><td>Innovative horticultural practices, hydroponics, mechanization and automation in protected cultivation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Vertical Farming and Soilless Culture<\/td><td>Implementation of vertical farming and soilless culture for enhancing productivity and off-season cultivation of high-value vegetable crops like tomato, capsicum, and cucumber.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Production Technology of Spice Crops<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Aspect<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Introduction<\/td><td>Historical accent, present status nationally and internationally, future prospects of spice crops.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Botany and Taxonomy<\/td><td>Botanical and taxonomical details of spice crops.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Climatic and Soil Requirements<\/td><td>Climatic and soil conditions suitable for spice crops.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Commercial Varieties\/Hybrids<\/td><td>Details about commercial varieties and hybrids.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Site Selection and Planting Material Production<\/td><td>Guidelines for site selection, production of planting material including rapid multiplication and micro-propagation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Sowing, Planting Times and Methods<\/td><td>Optimal sowing and planting times, methods for spice crops.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Seed Rate and Seed Treatment<\/td><td>Recommended seed rates and seed treatment practices.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Nutritional and Irrigation Requirements<\/td><td>Nutritional needs and irrigation requirements for spice crops.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Intercropping, Mixed Cropping<\/td><td>Approaches to intercropping and mixed cropping in spice cultivation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Intercultural Operations, Weed Control<\/td><td>Practices for intercultural operations and weed control in spice crops.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Mulching, Physiological Disorders<\/td><td>Utilization of mulching and addressing physiological disorders.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Harvesting, Post-Harvest Management<\/td><td>Techniques for harvesting, post-harvest management, and processing practices for spice crops.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Plant Protection Measures, Precision Farming<\/td><td>Measures for plant protection, precision farming in spice cultivation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>Quality Control of Various Spice Crops<\/td><td>Methods for ensuring quality control of various spice crops &#8211; Black Pepper, Cardamom, Clove, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Allspice, Turmeric, Ginger, Garlic, Coriander, Fenugreek, Cumin, Fennel, Ajwain, Dill, Celery, Tamarind, Garcinia, Curry Leaf, Saffron, Vanilla, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>Role of Commodity Boards in Spices Development<\/td><td>Contribution and significance of commodity boards in the development of spice crops.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Statistics<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Aspect<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Frequency Distribution<\/td><td>Understanding frequency distribution.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion<\/td><td>Calculation and interpretation of measures of central tendency and dispersion &#8211; mean, median, mode, standard deviation, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Population Distributions<\/td><td>Types of population distributions &#8211; normal, binomial, Poisson.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Correlations<\/td><td>Understanding correlations &#8211; regression, partial, and multiple.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Tests of Significance<\/td><td>Application of tests of significance &#8211; t, F, Chi-square.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Experimental Designs<\/td><td>Concepts and application of experimental designs &#8211; randomized block, Latin square, split plot.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Analysis and Interpretation of Designs<\/td><td>Analyzing and interpreting experimental designs &#8211; randomized block, Latin square, split plot.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The syllabus for General Agriculture is outlined as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Topic<\/th><th>Subtopics<\/th><th>Concepts<\/th><th>Applications<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Agriculture Importance<\/td><td>National economy, Agro-ecological zones, Geographic distribution<\/td><td>Crop plant significance, Cultural practices, Crop rotations<\/td><td>Scientific basis, Multiple cropping, Intercropping<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Soil Science<\/td><td>Soil composition, Mineral and organic constituents<\/td><td>Soil properties, Essential plant nutrients<\/td><td>Soil fertility, Fertilizer use, Organic and inorganic fertilizers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plant Physiology<\/td><td>Plant nutrition, Nutrient absorption, Transactions, Metabolism<\/td><td>Diagnosis of nutrient deficiencies, Photosynthesis, Respiration<\/td><td>Growth and development, Auxins, Hormones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Genetics<\/td><td>Cell and cell organelles, Cell division<\/td><td>Principles of genetics, Gene interaction, Mutation<\/td><td>Genetic resources, Conservation, Utilization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plant Breeding<\/td><td>Genetic basis, Pureline selection, Mass selection<\/td><td>Male sterility, Incompatibility, Pedigree selection<\/td><td>Back-cross method, Heterosis, Hybrids, Seed production<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Horticulture<\/td><td>Fruit and vegetable crops, Propagation methods<\/td><td>Crop rotation, Intercropping, Post-harvest handling<\/td><td>Landscaping, Ornamental horticulture, Floriculture<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crop Protection<\/td><td>Pests and diseases, Control principles<\/td><td>Integrated management, Plant protection equipment<\/td><td>Proper use, Maintenance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Agricultural Economics<\/td><td>Economic principles, Farm planning<\/td><td>Resource-use efficiency, Income maximization<\/td><td>Farm systems, Regional development roles<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>English Comprehension:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Sub-Topic<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Active Passive<\/td><td>Transformation of sentences from active voice to passive voice.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>One-word Substitution<\/td><td>Identifying and providing a single word for a group of words or ideas.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unseen Passage<\/td><td>Reading and understanding a passage not seen before, and answering questions based on it.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fill in the blanks<\/td><td>Completing sentences with appropriate words.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Antonyms<\/td><td>Identifying words with opposite meanings.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Synonyms<\/td><td>Identifying words with similar meanings.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direct-Indirect<\/td><td>Converting direct speech into indirect speech and vice versa.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Error Detection<\/td><td>Identifying and correcting grammatical errors in sentences.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sentence Improvement<\/td><td>Enhancing the structure and correctness of sentences.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quantitative Aptitude &amp; Mental Ability:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Sub-Topic<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Time &amp; Work<\/td><td>Solving problems related to time and work allocation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Average<\/td><td>Calculating averages of numbers and solving related problems.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Percentage<\/td><td>Calculating percentages and solving problems involving percentages.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ratio &amp; Proportion<\/td><td>Solving problems based on ratios and proportions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interest<\/td><td>Calculating simple and compound interest.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Profit &amp; Loss<\/td><td>Calculating profits and losses in business transactions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time &amp; Distance<\/td><td>Solving problems related to time, speed, and distance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Decimals<\/td><td>Understanding and working with decimal numbers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fractions<\/td><td>Performing operations with fractions.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NHB_Senior_Horticulture_Officer_Syllabus_2024_FAQs\"><\/span>NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus 2024: FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1704439391142\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus for 2024?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The syllabus covers various topics including Tropical and Dry Land Fruit Production, Subtropical and Temperate Fruit Production, Breeding of Fruit Crops, Post-Harvest Technology, Biotechnology of Fruit Crops, General Studies, English Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude &amp; Mental Ability, and more.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1704439392224\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the key subjects in the syllabus?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Key subjects include Horticulture, General Studies, English Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude &amp; Mental Ability, Descriptive Type questions on Horticulture and General Agriculture.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1704439392877\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How are candidates shortlisted for Stage-II?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates are shortlisted for Stage-II in the ratio of 1:10 based on their performance in Stage-I, i.e., about 10 times the number of vacancies in each category.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1704439393880\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How is the final merit determined?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Total Marks Obtained at Stage-II will be used to determine the final merit.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus The NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus has been shared by the Indian Government&#8217;s Ministry of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":156890,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11629],"tags":[5168],"class_list":["post-156818","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-syllabus","tag-download-pdf","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>NHB Senior Horticulture Officer Syllabus &amp; 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