PPSC Recruitment 2025; The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released a notification for the recruitment of 101 Horticulture Development Officer (Group-A) posts in the Department of Horticulture, Government of Punjab. Candidates with a degree in B.Sc. Agriculture with Horticulture as an elective subject or B.Sc./M.Sc. Horticulture from a recognized university can apply. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the PPSC official website www.ppsc.gov.in. For more detailed information about this recruitment, please see the details given below.
PPSC Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online
- Organization Name: Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
- Advertisement No.: 2025/6
- Post Name: Horticulture Development Officer (Group-A)
- Total Vacancy: 101
- Qualification: B.Sc
- Age Limit: 18-37 years
- Salary: Rs. 44,900/-
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Last Date: 14.11.2025
- Official Website: www.ppsc.gov.in
Vacancy Details for PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Recruitment
Horticulture Development Officer (Group-A)
Category Wise Vacancy Details:-
- General - 38
- EWS (Punjab) - 10
- Ex-Serviceman/LDESM (Punjab) - 7
- Freedom Fighter (Punjab) - 1
- Sports Person (Punjab) - 2
- Persons with Disabilities (Locomotor) - 5
- SC (Others), Punjab - 7
- SC (Others) Ex-Serviceman/LDESM - 3
- SC (Others) Sports Person - 1
- Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikhs, Punjab - 7
- Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikhs Ex-Serviceman/LDESM - 4
- Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikh Sports Person - 1
- Backward Classes (Punjab) - 11
- BC Ex-Serviceman/ LDESM - 4
Total Vacancies: 101
Eligibility Criteria for PPSC Recruitment
Essential Qualification -
- B.Sc. Agriculture (min 50% marks) with Horticulture as an elective subject or ELP in Horticulture,ORB.Sc. (Horticulture) from a recognized university.ANDM.Sc. (Horticulture) from a recognized university/institution.
Language Requirement -
- Must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as one of the compulsory/elective subjects.
- Special relaxation for defence service personnel and war heroes (can pass within 2 years of appointment).
- 18 to 37 years (General category)
- SCs, BCs, and certain women categories - 42 years
- Punjab Govt. employees - 45 years
- Persons with Disabilities - 47 years
- Ex-servicemen – relaxation as per service period
Pay Scale for Punjab PSC Recruitment 2025
The initial salary for the post of Horticulture Development Officer (Group-A) under the Horticulture Department of the Government of Punjab is Rs. 44,900/- per month as per Level-7 of the Pay Matrix.
Application Fee for Punjab PSC Recruitment 2025
All Other Categories -
- Application Fee: Rs. 1000/-
- Exam Fee: Rs. 500/-
- Total = Rs. 1500/-
SC/ST/BC of Punjab -
- Application Fee: Rs. 500/-
- Exam Fee: Rs. 250/-
- Total = Rs. 750/-
EWS, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, LDESM (Punjab only) -
- Application Fee: Rs. 500/-
- Exam Fee: Nil
- Total = Rs. 500/-
Mode of Payment: Online only (Net Banking, UPI, Card, etc.)
Selection Process for Punjab PSC Recruitment
The recruitment will be done in two stages:
- Written Competitive Examination
- Interview
Application Process for PPSC Group-A Recruitment 2025
Candidates need to follow the steps given below to apply online:
- Visit the PPSC official website - www.ppsc.gov.in.
- Click on “Open Advertisement” - “Apply Online.”
- Register, upload photo & signature.
- Fill all details carefully (no correction later).
- Pay the fee online and download the receipt.
- Submit and take a printout for your record.
Important Dates for PPSC Recruitment
- Last Date of Online Application: 14.11.2025
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Official Website
PPSC Recruitment 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies?
- Answer: There are 101 vacancies for Horticulture Development Officer (Group-A) in Punjab.
Q2. What is the age limit?
- Answer: 18-37 years.
Q3. What is the pay scale for this post?
- Answer: Rs. 44,900/- per month as per Level-7 of the Pay Matrix.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
- Answer: 14th November 2025
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