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Vacancy Details
- Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Group-A (Job Trainee): 23 vacancies
Qualification: B.Sc. (Agriculture) four-year degree; M.Sc. (Agriculture) 2nd Class (desirable: M.Sc. First Class)- UR (Ward of Ex-Servicemen): 19
- SC of HP (Ward of Ex-Servicemen): 3
- OBC of HP (Ward of Ex-Servicemen): 1
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Application Fees
- All Candidates: ₹600
Selection Process
step: 1
description: Objective type Screening Test or Computer Based Test (CBT) / Offline Screening Test with multiple-choice questions (Paper-I).
step: 2
description: Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) — a written descriptive paper (Paper-II).
step: 3
description: Personality Test / Interview for personality assessment and final selection.
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.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Notification Date:
- Online Application Last Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for the ADO posts?
The basic educational qualification is B.Sc. (Agriculture) under a four-year degree programme from a recognized College/University/ICAR. M.Sc. (Agriculture) 2nd Class is also listed; M.Sc. First Class is mentioned as desirable.
How can I apply for the HPPSC ADO recruitment?
Apply online via the HPPSC online portal. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not registered, login to OTR, select the Agriculture Development Officer advertisement, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee and submit before the deadline.
What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application is 30-11-2026 (till 11:59 PM).
What is the selection process for the Agriculture Development Officer posts?
Selection involves an objective type Screening Test / Computer Based Test (Paper-I), a Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (Paper-II), followed by a Personality Test (interview).
What is the salary or pay scale for the ADO (Job Trainee)?
The emoluments for the Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Group-A (Job Trainee) are ₹29,500/- per month.
