TGPSC Seed Certification Officer Recruitment 2026 – For 19 Posts

Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has released the notification for recruitment in the post of Seed Certification Officer for TGPSC Seed Certification Officer Recruitment 2026 under Telangana Seed & Organic Certification Authority. Eligible candidates meeting the educational qualification, age limit and other eligibility criteria are requested to apply online through the official website. It’s a wonderful chance for all those aspirants who are looking for Seed Technology Government Jobs 2026 and PSC jobs in the government service sector. The recruitment process will take place by way of an objective type test and the recruited applicants will work in the State Level throughout Telangana. Applicants need to ensure that they should have post graduate specialization in the relevant field from an agricultural university before applying.

About Telangana Seed & Organic Certification Authority

Telangana Seed & Organic Certification Authority is an important government agency which ensures that the quality, purity and germplasm of the seeds sold in the state are maintained. This agency is very important in seed certification, organic cultivation and protecting the productivity in agriculture. The agency operates together with farmers, agricultural research agencies and seed growers in the maintenance of the high standards of seed production and organic certification in Telangana.

Available Positions for TGPSC Seed Certification Officer Recruitment 2026

Key Dates to Remember

• Online Application Start Date: July 7, 2026
• Last Date for Online Application Submission: August 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Hall Ticket Download: 7 days prior to the examination, up to 5:00 PM on the day before the exam
• Tentative Examination Schedule: October 2026
• Age Reckoning Date: July 1, 2026

Qualification Criteria for TGPSC Seed Certification Officer Recruitment 2026

Age Limitations (as on July 1, 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 44 Years
• Superannuation Age: No person shall be eligible if crossed 61 years of age

Age Relaxation

Remuneration Details

• Pay Scale: Rs. 51,320/- to Rs. 1,27,310/-
• Level: State Level Cadre
• Service Area: Anywhere in Telangana State

Application Fee Details

Recruitment Procedure for TGPSC Seed Certification Officer Recruitment 2026

• Mode of Examination: Objective Type (Either OMR-based Offline or Computer Based Recruitment Test – CBRT)
• Total Marks: 300 Marks
• Papers: Two Papers (Paper-I & Paper-II)
• Selection Basis: Marks secured in the written examination
• Qualifying Marks:
  • OC, Sportspersons & EWS: Not less than 40%
  • BCs: Not less than 35%
  • SCs, STs & PHs: Not less than 30%

TGPSC Seed Certification Officer Recruitment 2026 is a transparent selection process that takes place entirely based on merit. Aspirants who wish to appear for Government Jobs in Telangana must make sure they prepare well for both papers.

Preparation Strategy

• Syllabus Management: Allocate equal amount of time for Paper-I (GS) and Paper-II (Agriculture).
• Importance of Local Issues: Geography, history and politics of Telangana region should be given more importance during Paper-I.
• Technical Skills: Acquire PG level knowledge in the subjects of Seed Technology, Plant Breeding, Agronomy and Physiology for Paper-II.
• Test Yourself: Solve previous year’s papers and test papers to improve your speed and identify your weaknesses.
• Keep yourself updated: Keep yourself aware about current affairs at both regional and national level.
• Improvement of Speed: Solve 150 questions in 150 minutes time allotted.

Department Information

• Certification of seeds to ensure genetic purity and quality standards.
• Promotion and regulation of organic farming in the entire state.
• Enactment of various acts like the Seeds Act 1966 and the Seed Rules 1968.
• Overseeing seed production schemes and seed quality control mechanisms.
• Cooperation with ICAR, State Agricultural Universities and other institutions involved in research.
• Provision of farmers with certified seeds to improve their crop productivity.

Job Profile

• Field Examination: Visit important stages during crop growth stages to identify any off-types to assess the genetic purity and seed quality.
• Seed Testing: Sample should be tested in laboratory for percentage germination, percentage moisture content and physical purity.
• Certificate: Provide certificate for satisfying Indian Minimum Seed Certification standards.
• Record Keeping: Maintain the records for production of seed testing and seed certification.
• Guidance to Farmers: Educate farmers on methods of good quality seed production.
• Compliance: Adhere to all regulations according to ISTA/OECD; submit reports regularly to all authorities.

Selection Tips

• Check Eligibility: Check all your certificates related to age, education and community before filling the application form.
• Preparation of Documents: Keep all your certificates, identification proof and OTR ready.
• Register for OTR: Register yourself on TGPSC website for OTR before appearing for the exam.
• Filling Form: Fill all the details in the form properly because no changes will be entertained after that.
• Fee Payment: The applicant should pay both processing fee and exam fee online compulsorily.
• Admit Card: Download your admit card beforehand.
• Date of Exam: Hall Ticket, Identification Proof and Stationery items are to be carried on exam date.

Official PDF Highlights

• Notification No.: 03/OG/SD/2026
• Date of Notification: July 2, 2026
• Number of Posts: 19 Posts (State Level)
• Mode of Application: Only Online
• Mode of Exam: To be specified later – Either CBRT exam or OMR based examination
• Scores Normalization: In case of multi-sitting CBRT examination, scores will be normalized
• Waiting List: Not Applicable (Unfilled posts will be referred to the next recruiting drive)
• Local Quota: Not Applicable (since it is a state level post)
• Forwards: Some Forwards for vacancies are there from previous recruiting drives

Preparation of TGPSC Seed Certification Officer Exam: Best Books

• General Studies & Economy: State Board Textbooks, M. Laxmikanth(polity), Ramesh Singh(Economy).
• Telangana Syllabus: Telugu Academy (History & Culture) & Geography of the state.
• Core Subjects of Agriculture: S.R. Reddy (Agronomy), B.D. Singh (Plant Breeding) and R.L. Agrawal (Seed Science).
• Plant Physiology: Taiz & Zeiger and V.K Jain.
• Aptitude & English: RS Aggarwal (Reasoning) and S.P. Bakshi (English).
• Current Affairs: The Hindu, Yojana and Kurukshetra.

Career Growth

• Initial Job Designation: Seed Certification Officer (State Level Cadre).
• Career Advancement Job Roles: Changing job responsibility mode from Seed Certification Officer to Senior Seed Certification Officer.
• Further Development of Skills: Seed technologies of new age, international standard and organic certification processes – all knowledge got.
• Assured Job Safety: Government employment comes with some added perks like pension facility.
• Posting at Local Level: Possibilities of getting posted in other districts of Telangana.

Importance of Practicing Past Year Papers

• Pattern Knowledge: Familiarity with pattern of questions and distribution of importance of different topics.
• Speed Improvement: Source speed to get to the point where 150 questions can be solved in 150 minutes.
• Identifying important topics: Identifying important topics and recurring topics.
• Preparation Self-Assessment: Judge your readiness in a test-mimicking situation.
• Increases Confidence: It will free from the fear of the examination with practices continuously.
• Impossible Evaluation: Learn what degree of difficulty the questions asked during TGPSC examinations to find out.

Submission Process for TGPSC Seed Certification Officer Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official TGPSC website at www.tgpsc.gov.in
• Go to Notification section for the Notice 03/OG/SD/2026.
• Read the entire notice thoroughly.
• Register yourself under One-Time Registration (OTR) if you have not registered before. Your TGPSC ID will be created and will be sent to you via SMS to your registered mobile number.
• Login using TGPSC ID and DOB followed by OTP sent to your registered mobile.
• Enter all the details obtained from OTR database such as Name, DOB, Educational Qualification, Community, Gender etc.
• Choose the exam and view the application form for correctness.
• Click “Save & Payment” button and make online payment in the prescribed fee through Net Banking, Debit/Credit card or UPI.
• Once payment is done, take the printout of your application form in PDF format having your Reference ID Number.
• Keep the registered mobile number and email ID handy to receive OTP/SMS in all recruitment stages.

Official Links

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