The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released the admit card for the Agricultural Development Officer (ADO) recruitment 2025. A total of 785 vacancies have been announced in the Administrative Cadre (Group-B) under the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, Haryana.
If you are a graduate in agriculture and looking for a government job, this is a big opportunity. The application process starts from 5 August 2025 and will stay open till 25 August 2025. Selection will be through a written exam and/or interview.
HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) |
| Post Name | Agricultural Development Officer (Administrative Cadre) |
| Advertisement No. | 17/2025 |
| Department | Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, Haryana |
| Total Vacancies | 785 |
| Pay Scale | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | hpsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 31 July 2025 |
| Online Applications Begin | 5 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 August 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 25 August 2025 (5:00 PM) |
| Exam Date | 2 November 2025 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| PwBD (Haryana) | NIL |
| SC/BC-A/BC-B/EWS/ESM/Women (Haryana) | ₹250 |
| DESM (UR Category) | ₹1000 |
| All Other Categories | ₹1000 |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 785
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General/UR | 448 |
| SC | 83 |
| BC-A | 84 |
| EWS | 57 |
| BC-B | 24 |
| DSC/OSC | 89 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 36 |
| PwBD | 27 |
Educational Qualification
To apply for HPSC ADO 2025, you must have:
- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture from a recognised university
- Knowledge of Hindi/Sanskrit up to Matric level or higher
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2025)
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 42 years |
Age Relaxation
As per Haryana Government rules:
- SC/BC (Haryana): 5 years
- PwBD (Haryana): 5 years (+5 more if SC/ST/BC)
- Women (widows, divorced, separated, unmarried): 5 years
- Ex-servicemen: Military service + 3 years (Max age: 52 years)
- Haryana Govt. Adhoc/Contract/Daily wage employees: Equal to years of service (Max age: 52 years)
Selection Process
The selection process may include one or more of the following:
- Screening Test
- Subject Knowledge Test
- Interview
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| HPSC ADO Admit Card 2025 | Click Here |
| HPSC Official Website | Click Here |
