Seed Certification Officer Recruitment 2026 at @tgpsc.gov.in: Salary Rs. 51,320 per month in Telangana for Graduates
The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has released a notification for the general recruitment of Seed Certification Officers in the Telangana Seed & Organic Certification Authority. This state-level recruitment offers a career opportunity for postgraduate agriculture professionals to serve within the Telangana government.
Important Points
Organization: Telangana Seed & Organic Certification Authority (TSOCA)
Recruitment Body: Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC)
Post Name: Seed Certification Officer
Total Vacancies: 19
Cadre Level: State Level
Type of Recruitment: Direct Recruitment
Selection Process: Written Examination (Objective Type)
Vacancy Details for Career 2026
The following table provides the category-wise distribution of the available vacancies for the post of Seed Certification Officer:
Category | Vacancies |
Open Category (OC) | 4 |
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 3 |
Backward Classes (BC-B) | 1 |
Backward Classes (BC-D) | 3 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 |
Physically Handicapped (PH) | 2 |
Sports Quota | 1 |
Total | 19 |
Eligibility Criteria for Jobs
Applicants must meet the following educational requirements as of the notification date:
Basic Degree: A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture.
Post Graduation: M.Sc.(Ag.) in Seed Technology, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, or Plant Physiology.
Recognition: Degrees must be obtained from a University recognized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
Distance Education: Degrees obtained through Open Universities must be recognized by UGC, AICTE, or the Distance Education Bureau.
Age Limit for Recruitment 2026
The age of the applicant is reckoned as on July 1, 2026.
Minimum Age: 18 Years (Must not be born after 01/07/2008).
Maximum Age: 44 Years (Must not be born before 02/07/1982).
Age Relaxation for Vacancy
Sl. No. | Category of Candidates | Relaxation Permissible |
1 | SC/ST/BCs & EWS | 5 Years |
2 | Physically Handicapped Persons | 10 Years |
3 | Telangana State Government Employees | Up to 5 Years based on service |
4 | Ex-Servicemen | 3 years + length of service |
5 | N.C.C. (Instructors) | 3 years + length of service |
Salary and Scale of Pay for Vacancy
Selected candidates for the post of Seed Certification Officer will be placed in a lucrative pay scale:
Scale of Pay: Rs. 51,320 – 1,27,310/-
Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 51,320 per month.
Application Fee for Jobs
The fee must be paid online through the prescribed payment gateways.
Application Processing Fee: Rs. 1000 for OC & BC; Rs. 500 for SC, ST, and PwD applicants.
Examination Fee: Rs. 80.
Fee Exemption: All unemployed applicants and employees of any Government (Central/State/PSUs/Corporations) are exempted from the examination fee but must pay the processing fee.
Last Date for Recruitment 2026
Submission Start Date: July 7, 2026.
Last Date to Apply: August 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Tentative Exam Date: October 2026.
How to Apply for Vacancy
OTR Registration: Visit the official website at https://www.tgpsc.gov.in and complete the One Time Registration (OTR) to obtain a TGPSC ID.
Login: Log in to the portal using your TGPSC ID and Date of Birth.
Application Form: Click on the online application link for the Seed Certification Officer notification and verify the details fetched from the OTR database.
Fill Details: Select the preferred examination center and provide necessary information.
Fee Payment: Pay the required fee through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
Submission: Preview the application, click on "Confirm & Submit," and download the generated PDF application for future reference.
Scheme of Examination for Jobs
The selection involves a written examination consisting of two papers:
Paper | Subject | Questions | Duration | Max Marks |
Paper-I | General Studies and General Abilities | 150 | 150 Mins | 150 |
Paper-II | Subject concerned (P.G. Level) | 150 | 150 Mins | 150 |
Total | 300 |
Language: Paper-I is bilingual (English and Telugu); Paper-II is in English only.
Examination Centers: Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal, and Nizamabad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the post name for this recruitment? The recruitment is for the post of Seed Certification Officer in the Telangana Seed & Organic Certification Authority.
How many vacancies are available? There are a total of 19 vacancies available for this position.
What is the required educational qualification? Candidates must have a Basic Degree in Agriculture and an M.Sc.(Ag.) in Seed Technology, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, or Plant Physiology.
What is the maximum age limit for general candidates? The maximum age limit is 44 years as of July 1, 2026.
What is the salary for a Seed Certification Officer? The salary scale is Rs. 51,320 to Rs. 1,27,310 per month.
When is the last date to submit the application? The last date for online application submission is August 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Is there an application fee for SC/ST candidates? SC and ST candidates pay a reduced processing fee of Rs. 500 and are exempted from the examination fee.
Can candidates from other states apply? Applicants from other states can apply, but they are not entitled to any kind of reservation and will be considered under the Open Category.
What is the mode of examination? The examination will be objective type and may be conducted in either OMR-based offline mode or Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) mode.
Is there a negative marking in the examination? The notification does not specify negative marking, but scores will be normalized if the exam is conducted in multiple sessions.