IFFCO AGT Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for Agriculture Graduate Trainee Posts

Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has released the official recruitment notification for the post of Agriculture Graduate Trainee (AGT).

Key Highlights

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: 4-year full-time regular B.Sc. (Agriculture) degree from a UGC/AICTE-recognized University or Institute.

• Minimum Aggregate Marks:

  • General / OBC: Minimum 60% aggregate marks.

  • SC / ST: Minimum 55% aggregate marks.

    (Note: Candidates with CGPA must convert their score into a percentage according to their university's official conversion formula).

• Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the regional language of the State applied for. Knowledge of Hindi is desirable.

• Age Limit (as of 01-09-2026): Maximum 30 years.

  • SC / ST: Relaxation up to 5 years (Max 35 years).

  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Relaxation up to 3 years (Max 33 years).

Stipend & Salary Structure

• Training Period: 1 Year.

• Stipend During Training: ₹33,300 per month.

• Post-Absorption Pay: Upon successful completion of training (subject to requirement), candidates will be absorbed at a Basic Pay of ₹37,000 per month in the regular pay scale of ₹37,000 – ₹70,000 plus applicable allowances.

Selection Process

1. Preliminary Online Test (Open-environment computer/laptop-based test).

2. Final Online Test (Controlled environment test centers).

3. Personal Interview.

4. Medical Examination.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official portal: careers.iffco-recruitments.in.

2. Open the Agriculture Graduate Trainee 2026 notification link.

3. Register and fill in your personal, educational, and category details.

4. Enter marks after CGPA conversion (if applicable).

5. Verify details and submit the online application before October 14, 2026.

Written Examination Structure

• Total Questions: 150 Objective Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Total Marks: 150 Marks

• Marks per Question: 1 Mark

• Duration: 45 – 60 Minutes (timed online test)

• Negative Marking: No negative marking (varies per specific test portal rules, but traditionally non-penalized for preliminary open tests).

Detailed Subject-Wise Syllabus 2026

1. Core Agriculture (Major Weightage)

• Agronomy: Crop production techniques, seed technology, weed management, water management, irrigation methods, cropping systems, organic farming, and precision agriculture.

• Soil Science & Fertilizers (High Priority for IFFCO): Soil physical & chemical properties, soil fertility, soil microbiology, NPK nutrient management, biofertilizers, nano-urea & nano-DAP concepts, fertigation, and saline/alkaline soil management.

• Plant Protection (Entomology & Pathology): Major crop pests and diseases, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), insect vector management, bio-pesticides, and chemical pesticide classifications.

• Genetics & Plant Breeding: Mendelian genetics, plant breeding methods, hybrid seed production, biotechnology applications, and tissue culture.

• Horticulture & Post-Harvesting: Package of practices for fruits, vegetables, spices, and flowers; post-harvest technology and storage.

• Agricultural Extension & Cooperatives: Extension methodologies, rural development programs, cooperative movement in India, structure of IFFCO, and farmer producer organizations (FPOs).

• Agricultural Economics: Farm management, agricultural marketing, price policy, agricultural credit, and supply chain management.

2. Analytical Ability & Reasoning

• Coding-Decoding

• Blood Relations

• Series Completion (Number, Letter & Symbol)

• Seating Arrangements & Puzzles

• Direction Sense Test

• Syllogism & Venn Diagrams

• Cubes, Dice, & Spatial Visualization

3. Numerical Ability

• Percentages, Ratio & Proportion

• Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest

• Time & Work, Time, Speed & Distance

• Averages & Ages

• Basic Data Interpretation (Tables, Charts)

4. General Awareness

• Agriculture Current Affairs & Policy Updates

• Government Schemes (PM-KISAN, PMFBY, Soil Health Card, etc.)

• Fertilizer Industry Trends, NPK Pricing, and Subsidy Policies

• Indian Economy & Rural Banking

• Overview of IFFCO Operations & Corporate Milestones

5. Communication Skills

• English Grammar (Tenses, Prepositions, Articles)

• Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms

• Sentence Correction & Rearrangement

• Reading Comprehension Basics