TGPSC Seed Certification Officer Recruitment 2026: Official Notification Out for 19 Posts
The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has officially released the recruitment notification (Notification No. 03/OG/SD/2026) for the position of Seed Certification Officer within the Telangana Seed & Organic Certification Authority. This recruitment campaign seeks to fill 19 state-level vacancies, offering a career path for postgraduates in specialized agricultural streams.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official TGPSC website starting July 7, 2026. The online registration window will remain open until August 12, 2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Recruiting Agency | Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) |
| Department | Telangana Seed & Organic Certification Authority |
| Post Name | Seed Certification Officer |
| Notification Number | 03/OG/SD/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 19 |
| Job Category | Telangana State Government Job |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Release | July 2, 2026 |
| Commencement of Online Applications | July 7, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | August 12, 2026 (Until 5:00 PM) |
| Tentative Examination Schedule | October 2026 |
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must meet strict educational criteria to qualify for this specialized post. Candidates must possess the following qualifications obtained from an Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) recognized university:
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Basic Degree: A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (B.Sc. Ag / B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture).
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Post-Graduation: A Master of Science in Agriculture—M.Sc. (Ag)—with specializations restricted to:
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Seed Technology
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Plant Breeding
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Agronomy
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Plant Physiology
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Note on Distance Education: Degrees obtained through distance learning modes are eligible only if they carry explicit recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), or the Distance Education Bureau (DEB). All qualifying degree results must have been formally declared on or before the notification date of July 2, 2026.
Age Limit and Relaxations
The age criteria are calculated as of July 1, 2026:
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Minimum Age: 18 years
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Maximum Age: 44 years
The state government provides upper age relaxations to specific categories as detailed below:
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SC / ST / BC / EWS Candidates: 5 years relaxation
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Telangana State Government Employees: Up to 5 years relaxation (based on length of service)
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Physically Handicapped (PH) Candidates: 10 years relaxation
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Ex-Servicemen & NCC Instructors: 3 years relaxation (in addition to the length of service rendered)
Salary Structure
Selected candidates will be appointed under the official Telangana State Government pay rules. The pay scale for a Seed Certification Officer ranges from Rs. 51,320 to Rs. 1,27,310 per month, along with applicable state government allowances.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection process is completely merit-based, relying entirely on a competitive written examination. There is no interview phase for this recruitment cycle.
The exam will be objective type (multiple-choice questions) and may be conducted either as an offline Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) paper or via a Computer-Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode. If the exam is held across multiple sessions, a normalization process will be applied to equalize difficulty levels.
The written test consists of two mandatory papers:
| Paper | Subject | Number of Questions | Duration | Total Marks |
| Paper-I | General Studies & General Abilities | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Paper-II | Agriculture (Degree/PG Level Related Fields) | 150 | 150 Minutes | 150 |
| Total | — | 300 Questions | — | 300 Marks |
Syllabus Breakdown
Paper-I: General Studies and General Abilities
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Current affairs (Regional, National, and International).
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International Relations and Events.
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General Science; India‘s Achievements in Science and Technology.
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Environmental issues, Disaster Management, Prevention and Mitigation Strategies.
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Economic and Social Development of India and Telangana.
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Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and Telangana.
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Socio-economic, Political, and Cultural History of Modern India (with emphasis on the Indian National Movement).
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Socio-economic, Political, and Cultural History of Telangana (with emphasis on the Telangana Statehood Movement).
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Policies of Telangana State.
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Society, Culture, Heritage, Arts, and Literature of Telangana.
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Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability, and Data Interpretation.
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Basic English (10th Class Standard).
Paper-II: Professional Subject (Agriculture)
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Historical developments in agriculture and agro-climatic zones of India and Telangana.
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Crop production, cropping patterns, and management of cereals, millets, pulses, and oilseeds.
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Soil taxonomy, properties, fertility, and integrated nutrient management.
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Fundamentals of genetics, plant cell division, and breeding methods for self and cross-pollinated crops.
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Core principles of seed production, seed drying, seed storage, and seed physiology.
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Administrative execution of the Seed Act and formal Seed Certification protocols.
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Plant pathology, economic entomology, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices.
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Principles of agricultural economics, agricultural finance, and farm management.
Application Fees
The fee structure for registration varies based on the candidate’s employment and reservation status:
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Regular Fee (General/OC/BC Candidates): Rs. 1,000/- (Application Processing Fee) + Rs. 80/- (Examination Fee).
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Reserved Categories (SC / ST / PwD / Unemployed Youth): Exempted from the examination fee; they only pay the processing fee of Rs. 500/-.
How to Apply Online
Applicants must follow this sequential process to complete their registration: