The Haryana Public Service Commission
notified 785 vacancies of Agriculture Development Officer : Check Full
details and apply online
HPSC Agricultural Development Officer
Recruitment 2025
🌾 HPSC Agricultural
Development Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply Now for 785 Group-B Vacancies
The
Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has officially released Advertisement
No. 17/2025 inviting online applications for the post of Agricultural
Development Officer (Administrative Cadre) under the Agriculture and
Farmers Welfare Department, Haryana. This recruitment drive offers 785
vacancies across multiple categories. Interested and eligible candidates
must apply online from 5th August 2025 to 25th August 2025
through HPSC’s official portal.
HPSC Agricultural Development Officer
Recruitment 2025
📌 Key
Highlights
- Post Name:
Agricultural Development Officer (Administrative Cadre), Group-B
- Department:
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, Haryana
- Total Vacancies:
785
- Pay Scale:
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level-6)
HPSC Agricultural Development Officer
Recruitment 2025
📋
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
|
Category |
Vacancies |
|
General/UR |
57 |
|
SC |
448 |
|
BC-A
(Non-Creamy Layer) |
84 |
|
BC-B
(Non-Creamy Layer) |
83 |
|
EWS |
89 |
|
ESM |
36 |
|
PwBD
(Vision) |
7 |
|
PwBD
(Disability or CP) |
14 |
|
OSC/DSC |
Included
in SC categories |
|
Total |
785 |
HPSC Agricultural Development Officer
Recruitment 2025
🎓
Essential Qualifications
- Educational Requirement:
B.Sc (Honours) in Agriculture from a recognized university.
- Language Proficiency:
Must have studied Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matric or as a subject in
higher education.
🕔
Important Dates
- Start of Online Application:
5th August 2025
- Last Date to Apply:
25th August 2025 (by 05:00 PM)
- Fee Payment Deadline:
25th August 2025 (by 05:00 PM)
HPSC Agricultural
Development Officer Recruitment 2025
💰
Application Fees
|
Candidate
Category |
Fee
(₹) |
|
PwBD
(Haryana) |
NIL |
|
SC/BC-A/BC-B/ESM/EWS/Women
of Haryana |
250 |
|
DESM
(SC/BC-A/BC-B/ESM/EWS Categories) |
250 |
|
DESM
(UR Category) |
1000 |
|
All
Other Categories |
1000 |
Note:
Fee once paid is non-refundable.
🎟️ Admit
Card & Selection Process
- Admit cards will be released online prior
to the exam.
- Candidates must verify all entries
carefully as no category changes will be permitted later.
- Selection will be based on a written
test or exam, followed by document verification.
🎯 Age
Criteria
- Age Limit:
18 to 42 years as on 01/07/2025
- Relaxation:
Available for SC, BC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Widows, and other specified
categories.
Applicants
with prior experience in Haryana Government departments on contract or ad-hoc
basis can avail age relaxation up to the number of completed years on
equivalent post (maximum age: 52 years).
📌 Final Tips
Applicants
must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and possess valid documents. Late
entries, incomplete applications, or qualification claims post-deadline will
not be entertained. This is a great opportunity for agriculture graduates
aiming to serve in public administration. Prepare well and apply early!
FAQs
🔹 Q1. What is the last
date to apply for the Agricultural Development Officer post?
A: The
last date to apply online is 25th August 2025 till 05:00 PM.
🔹 Q2. Is there any age
relaxation available for female candidates?
A: Yes,
widowed, divorced, judicially separated, and unmarried women are eligible for 5
years age relaxation.
🔹 Q3. What is the
educational qualification required?
A:
Candidates must hold a B.Sc (Honours) in Agriculture and should have
passed Hindi or Sanskrit as a subject in Matric or higher education.
🔹 Q4. Will Admit Cards
be sent by post?
A: No.
Admit cards must be downloaded from the HPSC website. No physical copy will be
dispatched.
🔹 Q5. Can I change my
category after submitting the online form?
A: No.
Once submitted, the category mentioned in your application cannot be changed
later.
🔹 Q6. Is there any
reservation for persons with disabilities?
A: Yes, 14
posts are reserved for PwBD candidates (7 for vision impairment and 7 for
cerebral palsy/disability).
🔹 Q7. Is experience on
contract basis with the Haryana Government valid for age relaxation?
A: Yes,
provided the experience certificate is issued by the Appointing Authority and
the post is equivalent.
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