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Job satisfaction is equally important for the performance of extension personnel. It reflects the extent to which officers feel motivated, fulfilled, and committed to their work. Factors such as workload, working conditions, remuneration, promotional opportunities, recognition, and organizational support influence their satisfaction. The study investigates the constraints and suggestions affecting the job competence and satisfaction of Agricultural Extension Officers (AEOs) in Nalgonda District, Telangana, employing an ex-post facto research design. Data were gathered from 120 AEOs across 31 mandals using a structured interview schedule. Using frequency and percentage major constraints identified include excessive workloads (90.83%), inadequate salaries (80.00%), farmers’ preference for subsidies over technology (77.50%), political interference (71.61%), insufficient training opportunities (67.50%), and inadequate infrastructure facilities (60.83%). Respondents suggested addressing these challenges by increasing salaries (80.00%), reducing workloads (70.00%), providing seasonal training programs (63.33%), enhancing infrastructure like transport and office facilities (46.66%), and minimizing political interference (51.66%). The study underscores the urgent need for policy interventions to improve job satisfaction, professional development, and operational efficiency of AEOs, ultimately strengthening agricultural extension services and their impact on farming communities.