The JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) Agriculture exam syllabus varies depending on the conducting body (ICAR, CSIR, or specific universities), but generally includes the following core topics:

1. General Agriculture

• Agronomy (crop production, weed management, cropping systems)
• Soil Science (soil chemistry, fertility, microbiology)
• Horticulture (fruits, vegetables, floriculture, post-harvest technology)
• Plant Pathology (diseases of crops, their management)
• Entomology (insect pests, biological control, integrated pest management)
• Agricultural Economics (farm management, marketing, rural development)
• Genetics & Plant Breeding (Mendelian genetics, biotechnology, seed production)
• Agricultural Engineering (farm machinery, irrigation, soil conservation)
• Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science (nutrition, breeding, health management)

2. Specialized Subjects (Based on Discipline)

• Plant Physiology
• Agricultural Microbiology
• Agrometeorology
• Forestry & Agroforestry
• Seed Science & Technology

3. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Recent advances in agriculture
• Government schemes & policies
• Climate change & sustainable agriculture

4. Logical Reasoning & Aptitude (For Some Exams)

• Numerical ability, data interpretation, logical reasoning

The exact syllabus may vary based on the subject specialization and the conducting authority.

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