The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has officially released the Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) recruitment notification for 2025. The candidates will be selected through a three-stage process first stage is the preliminary test, then the Main Test, and finally the interview.
Schedule
- Application form opens: 5 August
- Application form Last Date: 25 August
HPSC ADO Recruitment: Eligibility
- Candidates with a B.Sc. (Honours) degree in Agriculture from a recognised university.
- Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matriculation or higher levels.
- Age limit: 18 to 42 years with age relaxations applicable as per Haryana government rules.
Application Fee
- Candidates belonging to OSC, DSC, BC-A (Non Creamy Layer), BC-B (Non Creamy Layer), ESM, EWS and women candidates of Haryana. Rs 250
- DESM Candidates of Haryana belonging to their vertical category i.e. OSC, DSC, BC-A (Non Creamy Layer), BC-B (Non Creamy Layer, ESM, EWS of Haryana. Rs 250
- DESM Candidates of Haryana belonging to UR Category. Rs 1000
- All other candidates: Rs 1000
Vacancies Overview
- Total Vacancies: 785 permanent Group-B posts in the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, Haryana.
- Advertisement Number: 17/2025
- Pay Scale: Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
- Age-18-42 Years
- Evidence of Date of Birth certification will be used for confirming the age, it is the only document for age confirmation
- Job Location: Haryana
- Application Dates: Online applications open from 5 August 2025 and close on 25 August 2025 up to 5:00 PM.
- Reservation: Vacancies are distributed among various categories according to Haryana government norms, including General, SC, BC-A, BC-B, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, and PwBD.
Information in the Admit Card
The admit Card will be out online for the candidates who have successfully registered after paying the application fees. The admit card will be out online, and it will contain the following information:
- Your Name
- Your Date of Birth
- Your application number
- Your roll number
- Exam Centre Name
Selection Process
Generally involves a Screening Test, a Subject Knowledge Test, and an Interview.
This is a significant opportunity for agricultural graduates aiming for a stable government job in Haryana’s agricultural sector to contribute to rural and agrarian development.
You can apply and find more details on the official HPSC website: hpsc.gov.in
How to Apply for HPSC ADO Recruitment?
The candidate will apply online only at https://regn.hpsc.gov.in/agridevofc/home/importantdates and will upload the following documents
- Scanned Photo of the Candidate.
- Scanned Signatures of the Candidate.
- Scanned copies of degrees and mark sheets of Educational Qualifications.
- Scanned copy of DSC/OSC certificate of Haryana as per classification of the SC Category given in notification No. 221 16312024-5 HR-l I dated 1 3.1 1 .2024
- Scanned copy of BC-A (Non Creamy Layer) & BC-B (Non Creamy Layer) certificate issued on or before the closing date in the year 2025-26, as per Govt. instructions dated 22.03.2022 & notifications dated 16.07.2024.
- Scanned copy of EWS certificate valid for year 2025-2026 as per Govt. instruction dated 25.02.2019.
- Scanned copy of DESM certificate for the year 2025-26.
- Scanned copy of ESM/DFF certificate.
- Scanned copy of PwBD Certificate. (For PwBD).
- Scanned copy of Aadhar card.
- Scanned copy of Haryana ResidenU Domicile Certificate (if a candidate is availing benefits of reservation).
- Scanned copy of Experience Certificate for claiming age relaxation as per Government lnstruction daled 25.03.2022.
- Scanned copy of NOC from Department (For Haryana Govt. Employees who have signed Bond)
- Scanned copy of proof of having worked on adhoc/contract work-charged/ daily wages basis in any Department / Board / Corporation of Haryana Government (For candidates claiming benefit of age relaxation).
- Scanned copy of disability certificate in case of Disabled ESM.
Reservation
The reservation benefits are for DSC/OSC/BC-A (Non Creamy Layer) / BC-B (Non Creamy Layer) the EWS/ PwBD category candidates who are Residents/ Domiciles of Haryana State.
BC-A/BC-B Candidates who are domiciles of Haryana State and who fall within the Creamy layer as per Haryana Govt. notification No. 4011312024-1SW dated 16.07.2024 are not eligible to claim any benefit of reservation of BC-A/BC-B Category. Such candidates should submit their application form under the General category.
Reservations for women candidates
The women candidates, Residents/ Domiciles of Haryana State, seeking reservation under DSC/OSCiBC-A (Non Creamy Layer)/BC-B (Non Creamy Layer)/ PwBD/ EWS category are required to submit the Caste Certificate issued by the Competent Authority from Parental Side (Father’s side) only. It should be noted that a Certificate from in-laws (Husband’s Side) will not be entertained.
Result: The result of the interview will be available on the website, and confirmation mail will also be sent to the candidates in this regards.
FAQs
1. Who is eligible for ADO?
You should have an agriculture degree.
2. What is the salary of ADO?
It ranges between Rs 35,000 to Rs 1,12,400.
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