The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission is recruiting Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Group-A (Job Trainee) posts for the Department of Agriculture, Himachal Pradesh. There are 23 vacancies in total. The role is a state government Group-A position in the agriculture department, and candidates are selected as job trainees before regular appointment in the department.
HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026 - Agriculture Development Officer Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 202663/9-2026
Total Vacancies
23
Last Date
22 Oct
4 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Full Time
Status
Apply Now
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 22 Oct 2026 · 4 days left
- Notification25 Sept
- Applications Opentill 22 Oct
About HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 63/9-2026
- Post Name
- Agriculture Development Officer (ADO)
- Job Location
- Himachal Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Himachal Pradesh (SC and OBC vacancies are for SC of HP and OBC of HP candidates; Bonafide Himachali Certificate required for applicable reserved categories)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- 18–45 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 29,500 per month (emoluments for ADO Group-A Job Trainee)
Vacancy Breakdown
Agriculture Development Officer (ADO)
23
UR 19OBC 1SC 3
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) | 19 | 1 | 3 | 23 |
Eligibility Details
Agriculture Development Officer (ADO)
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.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) | 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. |
Age Limit
18 to 45 years as on 01-01-2026
Application Fee
All Candidates
Rs. 600
Selection Process
- 1Objective Type Screening Test / Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT)
Paper-I is a Computer Based Test or offline objective screening test of 100 marks; Paper-II is a descriptive Subject Aptitude Test of 120 marks.
- 2Personality Test
Interview and personality assessment carrying 30 marks.
Exam Pattern
Computer Based Test (CBT) / Offline
Paper-I: Screening Test (Objective MCQs) covering General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, National and International Affairs, Hindi Language and English Language
100 marks
Paper-II: Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT)
120 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I: Screening Test (Objective MCQs) covering General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, National and International Affairs, Hindi Language and English Language | — | 100 | — |
| Paper-II: Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) | — | 120 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs. 29,500 per month (emoluments for ADO Group-A Job Trainee)
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official HPPSC website and complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered
- 2Log in to the OTR portal and select the Agriculture Development Officer advertisement
- 3Fill in the online application form
- 4Upload the required documents, photograph and signature
- 5Pay the application fee of Rs. 600
- 6Submit the application before the last date
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Matriculation certificate for age proof
•Degree certificates and marksheets
•Experience certificate (if applicable)
•Category certificate (if applicable)
•Bonafide Himachali Certificate for applicable reserved categories
Important Details
- The 23 posts are shown as Ward of Ex-Servicemen vacancies: 19 UR, 3 SC of Himachal Pradesh and 1 OBC of Himachal Pradesh.
- A Bonafide Himachali Certificate is required for the applicable reserved categories.
Desirable Qualification
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) First Class or above
- Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment under conditions prevailing in the state
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