HPPSC invites online applications for 23 Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Group-A (Job Trainee) posts in the Department of Agriculture, Himachal Pradesh, under advertisement 63/9-2026. Applications are through ORA; last date is 30-11-2026. Emoluments are ₹29,500 per month. Eligibility requires B.Sc. (Agriculture) four-year degree; M.Sc. (Agriculture) second class is acceptable, with first class M.Sc. desirable. Age limit is 18–45 years. Selection includes a screening objective test, a descriptive subject aptitude test, and a personality test. Application fee is ₹600 (all candidates).
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Vacancy Details
- Agriculture Development Officer (ADO): 23 vacancies
Qualification: B.Sc. (Agriculture) under four-year degree programme. M.Sc. (Agriculture) 2nd Class is acceptable; M.Sc. First Class desirable.- UR (Ward of Ex-Servicemen): 19
- SC of HP (Ward of Ex-Servicemen): 3
- OBC of HP (Ward of Ex-Servicemen): 1
Qualification Requirements
B.Sc. (Agriculture) under a four-year degree programme from a College/University recognized by State/Central Government/ICAR. M.Sc. (Agriculture) 2nd Class from a recognized College/University/ICAR. Desirable: M.Sc. (Agriculture) First Class or above and knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Application Fees
- All Candidates: ₹600
Selection Process
- Screening Test (Paper-I): Computer Based Test (CBT) or offline objective type MCQs worth 100 marks covering general knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, national/international affairs, Hindi and English.
- Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (Paper-II): Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) worth 120 marks focused on the subject.
- Personality Test: Interview/personality assessment worth 30 marks.
How to Apply
- Visit the official HPPSC website.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
- Login to the OTR portal and select the Agriculture Development Officer advertisement.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Upload required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee and submit the application before the last date.
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Important Dates
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- Online Application Last Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum educational qualification to apply?
Candidates must have a B.Sc. (Agriculture) under a four-year degree programme from a recognized College/University/ICAR. M.Sc. (Agriculture) 2nd Class is also listed as a qualification.
How do I apply for the HPPSC ADO recruitment?
Apply online through the HPPSC ORA portal. Complete One Time Registration (OTR), login, select the Agriculture Development Officer advertisement, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit before the last date.
What is the last date to submit the online application?
The online application must be submitted by 30-11-2026, 11:59 PM.
What is the selection process for the ADO posts?
Selection includes an objective type Screening Test (Paper-I), a Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (Paper-II), and a Personality Test (interview).
What is the salary or pay for the ADO post?
Emoluments for the Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Group-A (Job Trainee) are ₹29,500/- per month.
