HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2026

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has issued Advertisement No. 63/9-2026 for Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Group-A Job Trainee posts in the Department of Agriculture, Himachal Pradesh. The recruitment is intended for candidates who meet the stated agriculture qualifications and other eligibility conditions, including the category requirements for these backlog vacancies.

There are 23 posts, and applications must be submitted online through HPPSC’s Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal. The notification was published on 25 September 2026; applications and the examination fee are due by 22 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. The selection process comprises a screening test and a Personality Test.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

HPPSC is filling 23 Agriculture Development Officer posts. All vacancies are identified as backlog posts and are for wards of ex-servicemen in the categories listed below.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a B.Sc. (Agriculture) completed under a four-year degree programme and an M.Sc. (Agriculture) with at least second class. The qualifications must be from a college or university recognised by the State Government, Central Government or ICAR. The notification lists an M.Sc. (Agriculture) with first class or above as a desirable qualification. It also identifies knowledge of Himachal Pradesh customs, manners and dialects, and suitability for appointment under the state’s particular conditions, as desirable.

Eligibility in respect of essential qualifications and any experience is assessed as of the closing date for submitting the ORA. The notification does not specify a separate experience requirement.

Age Limit

Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years of age, with age calculated as of 1 January 2026. The notification details provided here do not state any age-relaxation provisions.

Application Fee

The examination fee is Rs. 600 for every applicant, regardless of category or gender. Payment must be made online by the deadline using a debit card, credit card, UPI or another available digital payment method. The fee is non-refundable and cannot be carried forward to another examination or selection.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official HPPSC website and select “Apply Online” from the home page.
2. Open “One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations.” If you have not registered previously, choose “New Registration” and create your profile.
3. Log in to your OTR account and select the Agriculture Development Officer recruitment to start the ORA.
4. Enter the requested information and check that your category, age, qualifications and any other eligibility details are accurate.
5. Upload the documents required by the advertisement, including certificates supporting your eligibility.
6. Pay the Rs. 600 examination fee online using a debit card, credit card, UPI or another available digital payment option.
7. Review the application carefully before submitting it. HPPSC states that changes or corrections cannot be made after submission.
8. Submit the ORA and fee payment no later than 22 October 2026 at 11:59 PM, then download and retain a copy of the application.

A personal email address and mobile number are required. HPPSC will use email and SMS to communicate examination-related information. Applications submitted through any method other than the online portal will not be accepted.

Official portal: http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc. The official notification PDF contains the recruitment details and application instructions.

Salary & Pay Scale

The monthly emolument for the Agriculture Development Officer Job Trainee position is Rs. 29,500. The notification describes this amount as Job Trainee emoluments.

Selection Process

The selection consists of an Objective Type Screening Test and a Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT), followed by a Personality Test. Paper I may be conducted as a computer-based test or an offline screening test. It lasts one hour, carries 100 marks and contains multiple-choice questions. Paper II is a three-hour descriptive SAT worth 120 marks.

For objective screening tests, one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer. The minimum Personality Test score is 12 marks (40%) for general-category candidates and 9 marks (30%) for candidates in reserved categories.

Eligible candidates should review the official advertisement, confirm their category and qualification documents, and complete the online application and fee payment before the 22 October 2026, 11:59 PM deadline.