The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has issued a notification for the recruitment of Agriculture Development Officers (ADO) for the Department of Agriculture in Himachal Pradesh. The Registration process will begin on January 01, 2025. This recruitment is for Class-I Gazetted contract positions, with a total of 65 vacancies. To apply candidates must have bachelor degree and Candidate maximum age not greater than 45 years. Interested candidates may apply online via the official HPPSC portal before the deadline.
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Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Post name and Year | Agriculture Development Officer 2024 |
| Recruitment Organization | HPPSC |
| Total Vacancies | 65 |
| Advertisement No. | 32/12-2024 |
| Selection Process | Screening Test, Subject Aptitude Test and Personality Test. |
| Job Location | Himachal Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Date | December 31, 2024 |
| Registration Starts no | January 01, 2025 |
| Last Date of Registration | January 27, 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| Screening Test Date | Will be announced Soon |
Educational Qualification
| Education Criteria | Qualifications |
| Essential Qualification | B.Sc. (Agriculture) from a recognized university under a 4-year program. M.Sc. (Agriculture) in second class from a recognized institution. |
| Desirable Qualification | First-class M.Sc. (Agriculture) or above. Knowledge of Himachali customs, manners, and dialects suitable for appointment in the state’s unique conditions. |
Age Criteria
- Maximum Age – 45 years (age on 1-Jan 2024).
- Note – Age relaxation available for reserved category.
Registration Fee
- General, EWS, and OBC – Rs. 600
- SC, ST, OBC-BPL, EWS-BPL – Rs. 150
- Ex-Servicemen and Female – No Fee
- Registration Fee will be accepted only online mode.
Total Vacancies
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 22 |
| UR (Ortho Physically Handicapped of HP) | 1 |
| UR (Visually Impaired of HP) | 1 (Backlog) |
| UR (Ex-Servicemen of HP) | 18 (Backlog) |
| UR (Intellectual/Multiple Disability of HP) | 1 |
| SC of HP | 6 |
| SC (Hearing Impaired of HP) | 1 (Backlog) |
| SC (Ex-Servicemen of HP) | 3 (Backlog) |
| ST of HP | 2 |
| ST (Ex-Servicemen of HP) | 1 (Backlog) |
| OBC of HP | 4 |
| OBC (Ex-Servicemen of HP) | 1 (Backlog) |
| EWS of HP | 4 |
| Total | 65 |
Selection Process For HPPSC Agriculture Department Officer 2024
The selection process for the HPPSC Agriculture Department Officer recruitment consists of the following stages:
- Screening Test (Paper-I) – Covers General Knowledge, English, and Hindi.
- Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) (Paper-2) – A written examination will be conducted to test the candidate’s knowledge and skills in the field of agriculture.
- Personality Test – A personality test will be conducted to assess the candidate’s personality, attitude, and communication skills.
How to Register for HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2024?
To apply for the HPPSC Agriculture Department Officer recruitment, candidates must follow these steps:
Step-1: Visit the official HPPSC website hppsc.hp.gov.in.
Step-2: Click on the “Apply Online” link.
Step-3: Fill in the application form with the required details.
Step-4: Upload the required documents, including the educational qualification certificate and age proof.
Step-5: Pay the application fee through online mode.
Exam Pattern
The Exam Will be held in Shimla.
| Exam Type | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Screening Test | 100 | 1 hour |
| Subject Aptitude Test | 120 | 3 hours |
| Personality Test | 30 | |
| Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer. | ||
Screening Test Topics (Paper-I)
| Subjects Topics | Marks |
| General knowledge of Himachal Pradesh | 30 Marks |
| General knowledge of National and International Affairs | 30 Marks |
| Knowledge of Hindi language | 20 Marks |
| Knowledge of English language | 20 Marks |
Screening Test Topics (Paper-II)
| Paper -II is a descriptive Type Test. This exam Know as name of Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) of three hours duration having 120 marks as per the syllabus to be decided by the commission from time to time. |
Salary and Benefits
The selected candidates will be entitled to a salary of Pay Band Level – 16 (Rs. 48700 – 154300).
FAQs
There are 65 vacancies available for the post of Agriculture Department Officer, Class-I.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognized university, and must be between 21-45 years of age.
The selection process consists of a Screening Test, Subject Aptitude Test, and personality test.