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.
PPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply
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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
PPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply
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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
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Initial Pay
- Fixed Emoluments:
₹44,900/- per month
- Probation Period:
3 years (No allowances during probation)
PPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply
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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.
🎂 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
PPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2025: Apply
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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 |
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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).
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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
