HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025: Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the post of Agricultural Development Officer (Administrative Cadre), Group-B, in the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, Haryana. There are a total of 785 vacancies for this recruitment. Candidates with a Degree in B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture and knowledge of Hindi or Sanskrit are eligible to apply. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official website hpsc.gov.in from 05 August to 25 August 2025. For more detailed information about this recruitment, please see the details given below.
HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 Notification Out for 785 Vacancies
- Organization Name: Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)
- Advertisement No: 17/2025
- Posts Name: Agricultural Development Officer (Administrative Cadre)
- Total Vacancy: 785 Posts
- Qualification: Degree in B.Sc (Hons)
- Age Limit: 18-42 years
- Salary: Rs.35,400 – 1,12,400/-
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 05.08.2025
- Apply Last Date: 25.08.2025
- Official Website: hpsc.gov.in
Haryana PSC ADO Recruitment 2025 - Vacancy Details
Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has announced a total of 785 vacancies for the post of Agriculture Development Officer (Administrative Cadre) under various categories. The detailed category-wise vacancy breakup is provided in the below:
- General / UR Category: 448
- SC Category: 83 (including 5 backlog + 78 fresh)
- BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer): 84 (including 5 backlog + 79 fresh)
- BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer): 57
- EWS Category: 24
- ESM (Unreserved) Category: 89
- PwBD – Low Vision: 7
- PwBD – Hearing Impaired: 7
- PwBD – Locomotor Disability/Cerebral Palsy: 7
- PwBD – Intellectual/Multiple Disability: 6
Total Vacancy - 785
Eligibility Criteria for HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025
Qualification:
- Candidates must have a Degree in B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture from a recognized university.
- Hindi/Sanskrit up to Matric level or in higher education (10+2, B.A., M.A.) as per Haryana Govt. rules.
Age Limit:
- The candidate's age should be between 18 to 42 years as on 01 July 2025.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ ST (Haryana domiciles): 5 years
- Backward Classes (BC‑A / BC‑B - Haryana domiciles): 5 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PwBD): 5 years (and an additional +5 years if belonging to SC/ST/BC/EWS), subject to a maximum of 52 years
- Ex‑Servicemen: Age relaxation equal to the length of continuous military service plus up to 3 additional years, provided at least six months of service was rendered and the release was not due to misconduct or inefficiency.
- Widows, legally divorced women (not remarried), judicially separated women (residing separately for over 2 years): 5 years
- Unmarried women: 5 years
- Wives of military personnel disabled during service: 5 years
- Candidates previously working in Haryana Government (adhoc/contract/work‑charged/daily wages): Relaxation equal to total completed years of equivalent service (excluding breaks), subject to a maximum of 52 years.
HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 - Pay Scale
- Selected candidates will get salary as per Pay Matrix Level-6, which ranges from Rs.35,400 to 1,12,400 per month.
Application Fee for Haryana Public Service Commission Recruitment 2025
- DESM candidates from Haryana (General Category): Rs. 1000/-
- All remaining candidates: Rs. 1000/-
- DESM candidates of Haryana from reserved categories like OSC, DSC, BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer), BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer), ESM, and EWS: Rs. 250/-
- Other reserved category candidates of Haryana such as OSC, DSC, BC-A (Non-Creamy Layer), BC-B (Non-Creamy Layer), ESM, EWS, and all women candidates: Rs. 250/-
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) from Haryana having 40% or more disability: No Fee.
HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 - Selection Process
- Written Examination / Screening Test
- Subject Knowledge Test
- Interview
Application Process for HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025
Candidates applying for HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 involves multiple steps, which are clearly explained below:
- Visit the official website: hpsc.gov.in.
- Click on Apply Online under “Advertisement No. 17/2025”.
- Register using your Mobile Number & Aadhaar Number.
- Login with the credentials received.
- Fill the application form carefully with correct details.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates, etc.).
- Pay the application fee online via net banking/UPI/card.
- Download the completed form, sign it, and upload the signed copy.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future use.
HPSC Agricultural Development Officer Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates:
- Date of Notification: 30.07.2025
- Start Date of Online Application: 05.08.2025
- Last Date of Online Application: 25.08.2025
- Last Date to Submit Application Fee: 25.08.2025
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Official Website
HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. What is the full form of ADO?
- Answer: ADO stands for Agricultural Development Officer.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025?
- Answer: A total of 785 vacancies have been announced.
Q3. What is the required qualification for ADO post?
- Answer: Candidates must have a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture from a recognized university and must have studied Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matric level or higher.
Q4. What is the age limit for HPSC ADO 2025?
- Answer: Candidates must be between 18 to 42 years as of 01 July 2025.
Q5. What is the salary for HPSC ADO post?
- Answer: The salary is in Pay Level-6, ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month.
Q6. How can I apply for HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025?
- Answer: Apply online at the official website hpsc.gov.in from 05 August to 25 August 2025.
