Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Agricultural Development Officer (ADO) in the Administrative Cadre (Group-B) under the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, Haryana. A total of 785 vacancies have been notified. The online application process will start on 5 August 2025 and will remain open till 25 August 2025 (up to 5:00 PM).
Candidates with a B.Sc (Hons.) degree in Agriculture and knowledge of Hindi/Sanskrit up to Matric or higher level are eligible to apply. The selection process will include a written test and/or interview. This is a great opportunity for agriculture graduates to join a prestigious government department.
Agricultural Development Officer (Administrative Cadre)
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17/2025
Department
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, Haryana
Total Vacancies
785
Pay Scale
Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
Application Mode
Online
Official Website
hpsc.gov.in
HPSC ADO Recruitment -2025 Important Dates
Event
Date
Date of Notification
31 July 2025
Start of Online Applications
5 August 2025
Last Date to Apply
25 August 2025 (5:00 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment
25 August 2025 (5:00 PM)
HPSC ADO Recruitment- 2025 Application Fee
Category
Fee
PwBD (Haryana)
NIL
SC/BC-A/BC-B/EWS/ESM/Women (Haryana)
₹250
DESM (UR Category)
₹1000
All Other Candidates
₹1000
HPSC Agricultural Development Officer Vacancies & Qualification
Total Posts: 785
Category
Vacancies
General/UR
448
SC
83
BC-A
84
EWS
57
BC-B
24
DSC/OSC
89
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
36
PwBD
27
Essential Qualification:
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture from a recognized university
Hindi/Sanskrit up to Matric or higher level (as per government norms)
HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 42 years as on 01.07.2025
Age Relaxation (as per Haryana Govt. Rules)
SC/BC (Haryana): 5 years
PwBD (Haryana): 5 years (+5 if SC/ST/BC)
Women (widows/divorced/judicially separated/unmarried): 5 years
Ex-servicemen: Military service + 3 years (up to max age 52)
Adhoc/contract/daily wage Haryana Govt. employees: Equal to completed service years (up to max 52 years)
HPSC ADO Recruitment- 2025 Selection Process
The selection process may include:
Screening Test
Subject Knowledge Test
Interview
How to Apply for HPSC ADO Recruitment -2025
Eligible candidates can apply online from 5 August to 25 August 2025 (up to 5:00 PM) by visiting the official website https://hpsc.gov.in. Candidates must register using their Mobile Number and Aadhar Number. After filling the form and uploading necessary documents, they must pay the application fee online. A signed copy of the application form must be uploaded for successful submission.
