The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released 785 vacancy notifications for Agricultural Development Officer (ADO) – Group B posts in the Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Department, Haryana.
Candidates who hold a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture are eligible to apply online from 5th August to 25th August 2025 through the official website of HPSC. Here is the complete information — eligibility, exam schedule, selection process, salary, and online application process.
HPSC ADO Vacancy 2025 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Post Name | Agricultural Development Officer (Administrative Cadre) |
| Advertisement Number | 17/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 785 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Salary | Pay Matrix Level – 6 (35400-112400) |
| Selection Process | Screening Test, Subject Knowledge Test & Interview/Personality Test |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | hpsc.gov.in |
HPSC ADO Vacancy Details
| Category | Number of Posts |
| General (UR) | 448 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 89 |
| BC-A (Backward Class A) | 57 |
| BC-B (Backward Class B) | 24 |
| OSC (Outstanding Sports Candidates) | 83 |
| DSC (Deceased or Dependent Candidates) | 84 |
| PwBD (Low Vision) | 07 |
| PwBD (Hearing Impaired) | 07 |
| PwBD (Locomotor/Cerebral Palsy) | 07 |
| PwBD (Intellectual/Multiple Disabilities) | 06 |
| Total Vacancy | 785 |
HPSC ADO Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the required eligibility criteria. This includes both educational qualifications and age limits.
Educational Qualification
- The candidate must have a B.Sc. (Honours) in Agriculture from a recognized university.
- The candidate must also have studied Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matric level or in 10+2/B.A./M.A.
Without the correct educational documents, the application will be rejected.
Age Limit (as of 01 July 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Age Relaxation (Category-wise)
Some categories are eligible for age relaxation as given below:
- SC/ST of Haryana: +5 years
- BC-A & BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer): +5 years
- PwBD: +5 years (can go up to 10 years if also SC/ST)
- Widows, divorced, separated, and unmarried women: +5 years
- Ex-servicemen: Years of military service + 3 years
Govt. contract workers (Haryana): Relaxation equal to service years (max up to 52 years)
HPSC ADO Recruitment Selection Process
- Screening Test – Objective questions on Agriculture, General Knowledge, Reasoning, and English.
- Subject Knowledge Test – In-depth agriculture-related questions to assess technical expertise.
- Interview/Personality Test – Evaluation of the candidate’s suitability for administrative duties.
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Final merit will be prepared based on performance in all stages.
Salary Scale
The Agricultural Development Officer will get a good salary as per the 7th Pay Commission.
- Pay Matrix Level: Level-6
- Basic Salary: ₹35,400
- Maximum Salary: ₹1,12,400
- Other Benefits: HRA, DA, TA, Medical Allowance, Pension
HPSC ADO Recruitment: Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
| PwBD of Haryana (≥ 40% disability) | ₹0 |
| Women, EWS, BC-A, BC-B, OSC, DSC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹250 |
| DESM (as per their category) | ₹250 or ₹1000 |
| UR (General) and other states | ₹1000 |
How to Apply for HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025
Candidates who wish to apply for the ADO position will have to fill out an online application form on the official website. Offline forms will not be accepted by the commission.
- Visit hpsc.gov.in
- Click on the “Advertisement” tab
- Click on “Apply Online” under HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025
- Register with a valid email id and phone number
- Fill in the personal, academic, and category details
- Upload the scanned copies of Photo, Signature, Certificates
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the form and take a printout
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
Important Dates for HPSC ADO 2025
| Event | Date |
| Release of Notification | 5 August 2025 |
| Start of Online Application | 5 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 August 2025 (till 5:00 PM) |
Final Thoughts
HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 is a is a prestigious opportunity for agriculture graduates who wish to make their contributions to Haryana’s agricultural sector. With 785 posts waiting to be filled and an easy online application process, make sure that you are eligible, apply within the deadlines, and adopt a systematic preparation plan.
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