The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has officially released the PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Notification for 101 Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) Group-A posts in the Department of Horticulture, Punjab. Eligible candidates can check the notification for detailed eligibility criteria, selection process, and application guidelines before applying online.
PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Out: Overview
PPSC HDO aspirants are strongly advised to first go through the PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 overview table below for a quick summary of the whole recruitment:
| PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025: Overview | |
| Recruitment Organization | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) |
| Post Name | Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) |
| Vacancies | 101 |
| Group | Group-A |
| Category | Various (General, SC, BC, Ex-Servicemen, Sports, Persons with Disabilities) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Application Dates | 17 October 2025 – 14 November 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Eligibility Criteria | Age, Educational Qualification (B.Sc/M.Sc Horticulture), Punjabi Language |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + Interview |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Salary | ₹44,900 per month |
| Official Website | ppsc.gov.in |
PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Notification Download PDF
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has finally published the much-awaited notification for 101 Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) Group-A. Interested candidates can download the detailed PDF notification from the given section to check eligibility criteria, important dates, application process, and other instructions before applying.
Punjab HDO Recruitment 2025 Out, Fill Out This Form For Complete Guidance
PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Candidates must keep the following important dates in mind before they apply to avoid missing any event in the recruitment process:
Notification Release Date: 17 October 2025
Online Application Start Date: 17 October 2025
Online Application Ending Date: 14 November 2025 (11:59 PM)
Exam Date: To Be Announced
PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Apply Online
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released the official notification for 101 Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) Group-A posts in the Department of Horticulture, Government of Punjab. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online only through the official website ppsc.gov.in; no other mode of application will be accepted. The last date to submit the online application along with the fee is 14 November 2025 by 11:59 PM, so candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid any technical issues.
PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Click Here to Apply Online
PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Application Fees
Candidates applying for the examination are required to pay the application and examination fees as per their respective categories. The fee can be paid online through the prescribed mode during the application process. The detailed category-wise fee structure is provided in the table below:
| Category | Online Application Charges | Exam Fees | Total |
| Ex-Serviceman, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and Lineal Descendants of Ex-Serviceman (LDESM) of Punjab State only. | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 0/- | Rs. 500/- |
| Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes of Punjab State only. | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 750/- |
| All other Categories. | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 1500/- |
How to Apply for the PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by registering on the official PPSC website, filling out the application form, uploading documents, and paying the required fee before the last date.
- Visit the Official Website: Go to ppsc.gov.in.
- Open the Advertisement: Click on the “Open Advertisement” section and select Horticulture Development Officer (Group-A).
- Read the Notification: Carefully check the eligibility criteria, important dates, and instructions.
- Register Online: Click on “Apply Online” and complete the registration with valid details.
- Fill Application Form: Enter academic, personal, and communication details accurately.
- Upload Documents: Attach scanned copies of required certificates, photo, and signature.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay the prescribed fee online through debit/credit card or net banking.
- Submit & Print: Review all details, submit the form, and print the confirmation page for reference.
PPSC HDO Recruitment Vacancy 2025
As per the official notification PDF a total of 101 HDO openings are available this year, candidates can check the category-wise PPSC HDO Vacancy 2025 in the given table.
| PPSC HDO Recruitment Vacancy Details (Category-Wise) | |||
| Category Code | Category | Total Posts | Posts Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | General | 38 | 11 |
| 92 | General (Economically Weaker Section), Punjab | 10 | 03 |
| 72/73 | Ex-Serviceman/LDESM, Punjab | 07 | 04 |
| 74 | Wards of Freedom Fighter, Punjab | 01 | 00 |
| 75 | Sports Persons, Punjab | 02 | 01 |
| 76-C | Persons with Disabilities (Locomotive Disability, including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy) | 05 | 02 |
| 77 | Scheduled Castes (Others), Punjab | 07 | 04 |
| 78/79 | Scheduled Castes (Others) Ex-Serviceman/LDESM, Punjab | 03 | 00 |
| 80 | Scheduled Castes (Others) Sports Person, Punjab | 01 | 00 |
| 81 | Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikhs, Punjab | 07 | 05 |
| 82/83 | Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikhs Ex-Serviceman/LDESM, Punjab | 04 | 00 |
| 84 | Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikh Sports Persons, Punjab | 01 | 00 |
| 85 | Backward Classes, Punjab | 11 | 04 |
| 86/87 | Backward Classes Ex-Serviceman/LDESM, Punjab | 04 | 00 |
| Total | 101 | 34 | |
Eligibility Criteria For PPSC HDO Exam 2025
To apply for the PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the required age limit, educational qualifications, and language proficiency set by the Punjab Public Service Commission for the Horticulture Development Officer post.
Educational Qualification (as on 14.11.2025)
- B.Sc. Agriculture (min. 50% marks) with Horticulture as an elective/ELP in Horticulture or B.Sc. Horticulture from a recognized university.
- M.Sc. Horticulture from a recognized university.
- Must have passed Matric with Punjabi or equivalent.
- Wards of Defence Personnel must qualify Punjabi exam within 2 years if not passed earlier.
- War Heroes/their dependents are exempted from Punjabi language requirement.
Nationality
To apply for the PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 a candidate must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A citizen of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently living in India, or
- A person of Indian origin who has come to India from Pakistan, Burma (Myanmar), Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire (Congo), Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the aim of permanently settling in India.
If a candidate belongs to category (2), (3), (4), or (5) above, they must have an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of Punjab, Department of Home Affairs and Justice.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)
Candidates must be between 18 to 37 years.
- Punjab Govt/Board/Commission employees: up to 45 years
- SC/BC of Punjab: up to 42 years
- Ex-servicemen (Punjab): service period + 3 years relaxation
- Widows/Divorcees/Other women categories: up to 42 years
- Persons with Disabilities (Punjab): up to 47 years
PPSC HDO Selection Process 2025
For 101 posts of Horticulture Development Officer (Group-A), candidates will be selected through:
- Written Exam: 120 questions, 480 marks
- Interview: 60 marks
Total: 540 marks
The written exam schedule will be announced soon.
PPSC HDO Exam Pattern 2025
- The question paper will be conducted in the English language only.
- The examination is a pen and paper-based, to be answered on an OMR sheet using ball ballpoint pen
- Each question carries 4 marks for each correct answer.
- There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong question.
- The duration of the exam will be 2 hours or 120 minutes.
| Topic | No. of Questions | Marks | Exam Duration | Type of Questions |
| Questions from the subject | 90 | 360 | 2 hours | MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Questions from General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 10 | 40 | ||
| Questions from General Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude | 10 | 40 | ||
| Punjabi | 10 | 40 | ||
| Total | 120 | 480 | 2 hours |
PPSC HDO Salary 2025
The starting salary for candidates who get selected for the post of Horticulture Development Officer (Group-A) is ₹44,900 per month, which falls under Pay Level-7 as per the government pay scale. However, candidates must initially serve a probation period of 3 years and during these 3 years, the employee will receive only the basic pay of ₹44,900 without any extra allowances like HRA, DA, or travel allowance. After the probation period, the full salary with all benefits will be given.
PPSC HDO Exam Preparation Tips
- Understand the Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Focus on Agriculture, Horticulture, and General Awareness topics.
- Make a Study Plan: Allocate daily time for each subject and revise regularly.
- Use Standard Books: Refer to ICAR and Punjab Agriculture University materials.
- Practice Previous Papers: Improve accuracy and time management.
- Revise Key Concepts: Emphasize crop management, soil science, and horticulture practices.
- Stay Updated: Read current affairs, especially related
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