The recruitment process includes a Screening Test, Subject Aptitude Test, and Personality Test, ensuring transparency and merit-based selection. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria for the post must ensure they complete the application process before 27 January 2025. Below are the detailed eligibility criteria, selection process, and application instructions.
HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 Overview
Recruitment Organization
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
Post Name
Agriculture Development Officer (ADO)
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32/12-2024
Total Vacancies
65
Job Location
Himachal Pradesh
Application Mode
Online
Official Website
hppsc.hp.gov.in
HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
31 December 2024
Application Start Date
01 January 2025
Application End Date
27 January 2025 (11:59 PM)
HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
Category
Fee
General, EWS, and OBC
₹600
SC, ST, OBC-BPL, EWS-BPL
₹150
Ex-Servicemen and Female
No Fee
HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 Vacancies
Category
Number of Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)
22
UR (Ortho Physically Handicapped of HP)
1
UR (Visually Impaired of HP)
1 (Backlog)
UR (Ex-Servicemen of HP)
18 (Backlog)
UR (Intellectual/Multiple Disability of HP)
1
SC of HP
6
SC (Hearing Impaired of HP)
1 (Backlog)
SC (Ex-Servicemen of HP)
3 (Backlog)
ST of HP
2
ST (Ex-Servicemen of HP)
1 (Backlog)
OBC of HP
4
OBC (Ex-Servicemen of HP)
1 (Backlog)
EWS of HP
4
Total
65
HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Essential Qualification:
B.Sc. (Agriculture) from a recognized university under a 4-year program.
M.Sc. (Agriculture) in second class from a recognized institution.
Desirable Qualification:
First-class M.Sc. (Agriculture) or above.
Knowledge of Himachali customs, manners, and dialects suitable for appointment in the state’s unique conditions.
Age Limit (as of 01 January 2024)
Maximum Age: 45 years
Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms for reserved categories.
HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection process includes:
Screening Test (Objective Type):
Covers General Knowledge, English, and Hindi.
Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) (Descriptive):
Includes detailed questions related to Agriculture.
Personality Test:
For candidates shortlisted based on written test performance.
HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
Exam Type
Subjects
Marks
Duration
Screening Test
General Knowledge, Hindi, English
100
1 hour
Subject Aptitude Test
Agriculture Subjects
120
3 hours
Personality Test
30
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
