HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 Notification OUT

HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2025

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released a notification for the recruitment of Agriculture Development Officers (ADO) under the Department of Agriculture, Himachal Pradesh. This recruitment is for Class-I Gazetted positions on a contract basis, offering a total of 65 vacancies. Interested candidates can apply online through the official HPPSC portal before the deadline.

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.

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HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 Overview

Recruitment Organization	Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
Post Name	Agriculture Development Officer (ADO)
Advertisement No.	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 Important Links

HPPSC ADO Recruitment- 2025 Detailed Notification	Notification
HPPSC ADO Recruitment -2025 Apply Online	Online Form
HPPSC Official Website	HPPSC

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:

1. Screening Test (Objective Type):
   • Covers General Knowledge, English, and Hindi.
2. Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) (Descriptive):
   • Includes detailed questions related to Agriculture.
3. 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