Published On: 31-12-2024
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released the HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 Notification to fill 65 vacancies for the post of Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) in the Department of Agriculture. Eligible candidates can now apply online at HPPSC Official Website from 31st December 2024. Read on for all the essential details about eligibility, application dates, and selection process.
The HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 Notification has officially been released, inviting applications from qualified candidates with B.Sc and M.Sc degrees in Agriculture. The maximum age limit for applicants is 45 years. The recruitment process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline Screening Test, followed by a Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test and Personality Test.
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Here’s a quick overview of the HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2025:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) |
| Department | Department of Agriculture |
| Vacancies | 65 |
| Advt No. | 32/12-2024 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Pay Scale | Pay Band Level-16 (Rs. 48700 – Rs. 154300) |
| Application Dates | 31st December 2024 – 27th January 2025 |
| Selection Stages | CBT/Offline Screening Test, Descriptive Test, Personality Test |
| Official Website | http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in |
Mark your calendars with the key dates for HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2025:
Notification Release Date: 31st December 2024
Online Application Start Date: 31st December 2024
Last Date to Apply: 27th January 2025 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 27th January 2025 (11:59 PM)
Exam Date: To be announced
HPPSC has allocated the 65 vacancies across various categories as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 22 |
| UR (Orthopedically Handicapped) | 1 |
| UR (Visually Impaired) | 1 |
| UR (Ex-Servicemen) | 18 |
| UR (Intellectual/Multiple Disabilities) | 1 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 6 |
| SC (Hearing Impaired) | 1 |
| SC (Ex-Servicemen) | 3 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2 |
| ST (Ex-Servicemen) | 1 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 4 |
| OBC (Ex-Servicemen) | 1 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 4 |
| Total | 65 |
Follow these steps to apply online for HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2025:
Visit the HPPSC Official Website.
Click on the "Apply Online" link under the Recruitment section.
Register using your valid email ID and contact number.
Fill out the application form with accurate details.
Upload required documents, including your photograph and signature.
Pay the application fee online before 27th January 2025.
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
The selection process for HPPSC ADO 2025 comprises three stages:
Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline Screening Test – Objective-type questions to assess general knowledge and subject aptitude.
Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test – To evaluate in-depth subject knowledge.
Personality Test – Final assessment to check overall suitability for the role.
The last date to submit your online application is 27th January 2025, by 11:59 PM.
Candidates must hold a B.Sc and M.Sc degree in Agriculture to be eligible for the Agriculture Development Officer post.
A total of 65 vacancies have been announced for the Agriculture Development Officer position.
The selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT) or Offline Screening Test, a Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test, and a Personality Test.
The starting basic pay for the ADO post is Rs. 48,700 per month, under Pay Band Level-16.