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HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026 - submit Online for 23 Agriculture Development Officer Posts

NotificationPublished 25 Sept 2026

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 23 Agriculture Development Officer. The online application opens on 25-09-2026, along with closes on 22-10-2026. applicants with B.Sc, M.Sc Can send in Online. The candidate shall register online through HPPSC website, hppsc.hp.gov.in.

Important dates

Notification Date: 25 September 2026
Online Application Last Date: 22 October 2026

Details

What is HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2026?

HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive for filling Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Group-A Job Trainee posts in the Agriculture Department of Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment is conducted through Online Recruitment Application (ORA) by Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission.

Educational Qualification

B.Sc. (Agriculture) under 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 Qualification

As per the official update, M.Sc. (Agriculture) First Class or above.
According to the latest notice, Knowledge of customs, manners along with dialects of Himachal Pradesh as well as suitability for appointment under conditions prevailing in the state.

HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer Age Limit 2026

According to the latest notice, Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 45 Years
The official notification states that, Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.

HPPSC ADO Selection Process 2026

Interested applicants should know that, The selection procedure for Agriculture Development Officer posts includes written examination stages followed by Personality Test.
Objective Type Screening Test / Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT)
Personality Test

HPPSC ADO Exam Pattern 2026

Paper-I includes General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, General Knowledge of National along with International Affairs, Hindi Language as well as English Language.

How to Apply for HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2026?

It is informed that, Access the departmental HPPSC website.
Entire One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
The department has confirmed that, Login to the OTR portal as well as select the Agriculture Development Officer advertisement.
Candidates should note that, Fill in the online registration form.
Upload required documents, photograph along with signature.
Pay the application fee in addition to submit the application before the deadline.

Documents Required for HPPSC ADO Application

As per the official update, Matriculation certificate for age proof
Degree certificates as well as marksheets
The official notification states that, Experience certificate (if applicable)
Category certificate (if applicable)
Bonafide Himachali Certificate for applicable reserved categories

HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer Important Links

submit Online: Follow this link
The official notification states that, Departmental circular PDF : Click the link below
As per the official update, Departmental webpage: Follow this link
Interested applicants should know that, collect Mobile App: Use the link provided

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