PHPPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2026

Government SectorAdvt No: 63/9-2026

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PHPPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2026

District Panchayat GariabaHimachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)nd 74 views

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Core Information Sheet

Important Dates

Apply Starts:	25/9/2026
Last Date:	22/10/2026
Fee Payment:	22/10/2026
Exam Date:	Announced

Application Fees

General / OBC:	₹600
EWS:	₹600
SC / ST:	₹600
Female:	₹6000

Age Limitation

Min Age:	18 Years
Max Age:	45 Years
Relaxations:Standard rules apply

Payment Mode: Payment Mode Payment can be made online through: Debit Card Credit Card UPI Other prescribed online digital payment modes

Sarkari Age Eligibility Engine

Age Eligibility Check for PHPPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2026

Calculate your precise age and check relaxation criteria across General, OBC, SC/ST, and PwD categories.

Your Date of Birth (DOB)

As stated in 10th/Matric certificate

Age as on (Cutoff Date)

Mentioned in official notification

Reservation CategoryStandard unreserved criteria

Your Exact Age

26 Yrs 7 Mos 0 Days

Total: 9,709 days lived

Permissible Max Age Limit

45 Years

Base: 45 Yrs + 0 Yrs (UR)

Eligibility Verdict

ELIGIBLE ✅

You meet the age criteria for this vacancy.

Post Wise Vacancies & Eligibility

Salary Slab:As per Rules

Check In-Hand Salary

Min Qualification:B.Sc. (Agriculture) under a four-year degree programme + M.Sc. (Agriculture) with at least Second Class

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Specific Eligibility Requirements
Agriculture Development Officer (ADO), Group-A (Job Trainee)	23

Selection Process

Selection Process
Online application
Application scrutiny
Objective Screening Test / CBT or Offline Test
Subject Aptitude Test (SAT)
Shortlisting
Personality Test
Document Verification
Final selection/recommendation

How to Apply Steps

How to Apply
Visit the official HPPSC website.
Open Apply Online.
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
Log in to the OTR portal.
Select Advertisement No. 63/9-2026.
Fill in the online application form.
Upload the required documents.
Upload the latest photograph and signature.
Pay the ₹600 examination fee.
Carefully check the application preview.
Submit the application before 22 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
Save/print the submitted application for future reference.

HPPSC states that once the application is submitted, candidates generally cannot make corrections/modifications, so all details should be checked carefully before final submission.

Important Links Portal

Apply Online Registration Official Website Link

Recruitment FAQs

Q.Q1. How many vacancies are available in HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026?

There are 23 Agriculture Development Officer vacancies.

Q.Q2. Who can apply for these 23 posts?

The vacancies are specifically reserved for Wards of Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh, subject to the conditions and certificates prescribed in the notification.

Q.Q3. What is the educational qualification?

Candidates must have B.Sc. Agriculture under a four-year programme and M.Sc. Agriculture with Second Class from a recognised institution/ICAR.

Q.Q4. What is the age limit?

The age limit is 18 to 45 years, calculated as on 1 January 2026.

Q.Q5. What is the monthly salary?

The Agriculture Development Officer Job Trainee receives fixed emoluments of ₹29,500 per month.

Q.Q6. What is the last date to apply?

The last date is 22 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. The fee must also be paid by the same deadline.

Q.Q7. What is the application fee?

The examination fee is ₹600 for all candidates, irrespective of category or gender.

Q.Q8. What is the selection process?

Selection consists of an Objective Screening Test/Paper-I, Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test/Paper-II and Personality Test.

Q.Q9. Is there negative marking?

Yes. One-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to the question is deducted for an incorrect answer in the objective screening test.

Q.Q10. Is HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026 a permanent government job?

The advertised engagement is as a Group-A Job Trainee on a fixed monthly amount, governed by the State Government's job-trainee scheme. It should therefore not be described as a regular permanent appointment.

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