PPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply

p PPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) released latest recruitment notification 2025 for Agriculture Development Officer (ADO)

🌾 PPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 07 Group-A Posts

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced recruitment for 07 posts of Agriculture Development Officer (Group-A) in the Department of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Dairy Development, Government of Punjab. This blog provides a comprehensive overview of the vacancy, eligibility criteria, selection process, and application details.

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PPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply

 

📌 Overview of the Recruitment

• Recruiting Body: Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
• Post Name: Agriculture Development Officer (Group-A)
• Department: Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Dairy                                               Development
• Total Vacancies: 07
• Official Website: ppsc.gov.in

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PPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply

 

📊 Vacancy Details & Reservation

Category	Total Posts	Posts Reserved for Women
General	4	—
SC (Others), Punjab	2	1
BC Ex-Serviceman/LDESM, Punjab	1	1
Total	7	3

 

PPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply

💰 Initial Pay

• Fixed Emoluments: ₹44,900/- per month
• Probation Period: 3 years (No allowances during probation)

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PPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply

🎓 Essential Qualifications

• B.Sc. Agriculture from a recognized university
• Must have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level or equivalent

Special provisions apply for wards of Defence Personnel and War Heroes regarding Punjabi language qualification.

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🎂 Age Criteria (as on 01.01.2025)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 37 years

Age Relaxation

• Up to 45 years for Punjab Govt. employees
• Up to 42 years for SC/BC candidates
• Up to 47 years for Persons with Disabilities
• Special provisions for Ex-servicemen and certain categories of women

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PPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply

📝 Selection Process

1. Written Competitive Examination

• Total Questions: 120 (MCQs)
• Total Marks: 480
• Duration: 2 hours
• Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer

Section	Questions	Marks
Subject-specific (Agriculture)	90	360
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	10	40
Mental Ability, Reasoning & Quant Aptitude	10	40
Punjabi Language	10	40

 

2. Interview

• Marks: 60
• Candidates scoring minimum 40% (35% for SC/BC) in written exam will be shortlisted

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🌍 Nationality Criteria

Eligible candidates must be:

• Citizens of India, Nepal, Bhutan
• Tibetan refugees (pre-1962)
• Persons of Indian origin from select countries with eligibility certificate from Punjab Govt.

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📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply Online	30 September 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment	30 September 2025

 

💳 Application & Examination Fee

Category	Application Fee	Exam Fee	Total Fee
SC/ST/BC (Punjab)	₹500	₹250	₹750
Ex-Servicemen, EWS, PwD, LDESM (Punjab)	₹500	Nil	₹500
All Other Categories	₹500	₹1000	₹1500

Fee must be paid online. It is non-refundable.

PPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply

 

📤 How to Apply

• Apply online via ppsc.gov.in
• No need to send hard copy unless applying under PwD category with scribe request
• Keep soft copy and all documents ready for scrutiny

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📎 Documents Required (When Asked)

• Proof of Date of Birth
• Punjabi language certificate
• Degree and mark sheets
• Category certificates (SC/ST/BC/EWS/PwD/Sports)
• Punjab domicile certificate
• Experience certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-servicemen documents
• Fee concession proof

❓ FAQs

Q1. Can candidates from other states apply under SC/ST     category?
         No, they must apply under General category.

Q2. Is there negative marking in the exam?
         Yes, 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.

Q3. What is the probation period?
                  Three years with fixed emoluments and no allowances.

Q4. Is Punjabi language mandatory?
                  Yes, candidates must have passed Punjabi at Matric level or             qualify within two years of appointment (for eligible Defence            categories).

🔹 Step-by-Step Application Process

1.   Visit the Official Website Go to http://ppsc.gov.in and click on the relevant advertisement for Agriculture Development Officer (Group-A).

2.   Online Registration

o   Fill in basic details such as name, date of birth, contact information, and category.

o   Create login credentials and note them for future use.

3.   Upload Documents

o   Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specified format.

o   Ensure clarity and correct file size.

4.   Fill Application Form

o   Enter educational qualifications, experience (if any), and category details.

o   Carefully select your category as it cannot be changed later.

5.   Pay Application & Examination Fee

o   Use online payment methods (credit/debit card, net banking, UPI).

o   Fee varies by category:

6.   Submit Application

o   Review all details before clicking Submit.

o   No changes are allowed after final submission.

7.   Save and Print

o   Save a soft copy and print the application form for future reference.

o   Do not send the hard copy to PPSC unless specifically instructed

 

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