PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 101 Posts
October 22, 2025
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🌾 PPSC Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 101 Posts
Organization: Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
Post: Horticulture Development Officer (Group-A)
Total Vacancies: 101 Posts
Apply Online From: 17 October 2025
Last Date: 14 November 2025 (11:59 PM)
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| PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Recruitment 2025 |
📌 Quick Summary
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Recruiting Body | PPSC – Punjab Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) – Group-A |
| Vacancies | 101 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | ₹44,900/- per month (Level-7) |
| Location | Punjab State |
| Official Website | https://ppsc.gov.in |
📊 Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
| Category | Total Posts | Women |
|---|
| General | 38 | 11 |
| EWS | 10 | 03 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 07 | 04 |
| Freedom Fighter | 01 | 00 |
| Sports Persons | 02 | 01 |
| PwD | 05 | 02 |
| SC (Others) | 07 | 04 |
| SC Ex-Servicemen | 03 | 00 |
| SC Sports | 01 | 00 |
| Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikhs | 07 | 05 |
| Balmiki Ex-Servicemen | 04 | 00 |
| BC | 11 | 04 |
| BC Ex-Servicemen | 04 | 00 |
| Total | 101 | 34 (Women) |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Education: B.Sc (Agriculture with Horticulture elective) OR B.Sc Horticulture OR M.Sc Horticulture from a recognized university.
- Language: Must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject.
- Age Limit: 18 to 37 years as on 01-01-2025. Age relaxation applicable as per Punjab Govt rules.
📋 Selection Process
- Written Examination – 480 Marks (Objective Type)
- Part A: Subject Knowledge – 360 Marks
- Part B: GK & Current Affairs – 40 Marks
- Part C: Reasoning & Aptitude – 40 Marks
- Part D: Punjabi Language – 40 Marks
- Interview – 60 Marks
- Total: 540 Marks
- Negative Marking: 1 Mark for each wrong answer.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| General | ₹1500/- |
| SC/ST/BC of Punjab | ₹750/- |
| Ex-Servicemen/EWS/PwD | ₹500/- |
📆 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Release | 17 October 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 17 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 November 2025 |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
💻 How to Apply
- Visit the official website: https://ppsc.gov.in
- Click on “Open Advertisement” for HDO Recruitment 2025.
- Register and fill the online application form.
- Upload documents, photo, and signature.
- Pay the required application fee online.
- Submit the form and print the confirmation page.
📎 Important Links
❓ FAQs
| Question | Answer |
|---|
| How many vacancies are available? | 101 posts for Horticulture Development Officer. |
| What is the last date to apply? | 14 November 2025. |
| What is the qualification required? | B.Sc or M.Sc in Horticulture or Agriculture with Horticulture elective. |
| What is the salary? | ₹44,900/- per month. |
| Is Punjabi language compulsory? | Yes, candidates must have studied Punjabi up to Matric level. |
🧾 Conclusion
The PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for Agriculture and Horticulture graduates to serve in the Punjab Government. Eligible candidates should apply online before the last date and prepare well for the written exam and interview.
Official Website: https://ppsc.gov.in
Disclaimer: All details are as per official notification. Please verify information from the PPSC website before applying.
