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HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025: Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released a notification for the recruitment of Agricultural Development Officer (ADO). This post comes under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Haryana. ADO is responsible for promoting modern and sustainable agricultural practices across the state. There are a total of 785 vacancies. Online application for this recruitment has started from 5th August 2025 and will continue till 25th August 2025. All the important details of this recruitment are given in this article. Therefore, candidates are advised to read the full article before applying for this recruitment.
HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025
Important Dates for ADO Recruitment
All the important dates of Haryana ADO Recruitment 2025 are given in the official notification, which we have provided below. However, admit card release date and exam date are not mentioned in the official notification. Therefore, candidates are instructed to follow the official website for future updates. Candidates are advised to check all the dates properly and apply before the last date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 31 July 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 05 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 August 2025 (upto 05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 25 August 2025 (upto 05:00 PM) |
| Admit Card Release | To be notified |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
HPSC ADO Vacancy Details
If we talk about the vacancy details, then we can see there are a total of 785 posts in this recruitment. Given below, we have provided the category-wise total vacancy details. For more detailed information, candidates should read the official notification properly.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General/UR | 448 |
| SC (OSC) | 83 (5 backlog + 78 Fresh) |
| SC (DSC) | 84 (5 backlog + 79 Fresh) |
| BC-A (Non Creamy Layer) | 57 |
| BC-B (Non Creamy Layer) | 24 |
| EWS | 89 |
| ESM (Unreserved) | 36 |
| PwBD (Low Vision) | 7 |
| PwBD (Hearing Impairment) | 7 |
| PwBD (Locomotor Disability or Cerebral Palsy) | 6 |
| Total | 785 |
HPSC ADO Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for this recruitment can be divided on the basis of educational qualification and age limits. We have discussed all the points below. Candidates are advised to read the eligibility criteria properly to determine whether they are eligible or not.
Education Qualification: Candidates who have a degree in B.Sc (Honours) in Agriculture from any recognized university are eligible for this recruitment. However, candidates also need to have Sanskrit or Hindi up to Matric or 10+2/B.A./M.A. with Hindi as one of the subjects.
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025): Candidates also need to be between 18 and 42 years of age. However, age relaxation will be given according to government rules.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/BC of Haryana: 5 years
- PwBD: 5 years (+5 more if belonging to SC/ST/BC/EWS, max 52 years)
- Ex-servicemen: Military service + 3 years
- Widowed/divorced/judicially separated/unmarried women: 5 years
Application Fee
Candidates need to pay application fees for this recruitment. PwBD candidates of Haryana (40% disability) are exempted from the application fees. However, once the application fees are paid, they will not be refunded under any circumstances. We have provided the category-wise application fee structure below. For more detailed information, read the official notification
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| PwBD of Haryana (40% disability) | 0 |
| SC/BC-A/BC-B/ESM/EWS/Women of Haryana | 250 |
| DESM of Haryana (vertical categories) | 250 |
| DESM of Haryana (UR category) | 1000 |
| All other candidates | 1000 |
HPSC ADO Selection Process
Eligible candidates have to pass the HPSC selection process to join this post. It consists of three stages, which are mentioned below. However, for a large number of applicants, the commission may shortlist the candidates on the basis of the percentage of marks obtained by candidates in the minimum educational qualification. For more detailed information, candidates are advised to read the official notification properly.
- Screening Test (if applicable)
- Subject Knowledge Test
- Interview
How to Apply HPSC ADO Recruitment
Eligible candidates can apply for this HPSC ADO recruitment from the official website. Candidates need to register using a valid mobile number and Aadhar number. Candidates also need to upload a photo, signature, and relevant documents for this recruitment. Candidates must provide correct details while applying. After submitting the application form, candidates are advised to take a printout of the application form for future reference. We have provided all the steps below on how to apply for it.
- Visit the official website: http://hpsc.gov.in.
- Register using Mobile Number & Aadhar Number.
- Fill the online application form with required details.
- Pay the application fee online (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card).
- Upload scanned copies of photo, signature, and relevant documents.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
All the important links for HPSC Agricultural Development Officer are given below. Candidates can use these links to perform various tasks, such as visiting the official website, downloading the official notification, and accessing the application portal.
Additional Details
- Candidates must upload signed copies of the application form; otherwise, the application will be rejected.
- No changes in the application form will be allowed after submission.
- Admit cards will be available for download on the HPSC website.
- Mobile phones or electronic devices are strictly prohibited during the examination.
FAQs – Agricultural Development Officer 2025
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 25.08.2025 (upto 05:00 PM).
How many vacancies are there?
A total of 785 vacancies have been announced.
Is there any age relaxation for PwBD candidates?
Yes, PwBD candidates get 5 years of age relaxation (+5 more if belonging to SC/ST/BC/EWS, subject to a maximum of 52 years).
