HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has officially published the recruitment advertisement notice for Agriculture Development Officer Group-A (Job Trainee) in the Department of Agriculture, H.P., under Advertisement Number 63/9-2026. A total of 23 vacancy seats are available under this recruitment drive. The HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Recruitment 2026 official notification has been released on 25/09/2026. Interested candidates can fill out their applications online starting from 25/09/2026, and the last date to submit online applications is 22/10/2026, up to 11:59 PM.
This recruitment process provides an exciting opportunity for agriculture postgraduates looking to serve in Group-A positions within Himachal Pradesh. Candidates are strongly advised to thoroughly review all essential qualifications, age requirements, and category rules before submitting their applications on the official portal.
HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
| Department Name | Department of Agriculture, H.P. |
| Post Name | Agriculture Development Officer Group-A (Job Trainee) |
| Advt. No. | 63/9-2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 23 |
| Pay Scale | Emoluments for Job Trainee (Rs. 29500/- Per month) |
| Notification Date | 25/09/2026 |
| Category | HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | hppsc.hp.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 25/09/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 25/09/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22/10/2026 (11:59 PM) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Female | Rs. 600/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Recruitment 2026 is 18-45 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) | 23 | B.Sc. (Agr.) under four year degrees programme and M.Sc. (Agri) 2nd Class |
HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Paper-I (Objective Type Screening Test / CBT)
- Paper-II (Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test – SAT)
- Personality Test
- Document Verification
How to Apply for HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official website of HPPSC (http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc).
- Click on the “Apply Online” link on the home page and select “One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations”.
- Complete the “New Registration” process or log in to your existing OTR account.
- Select the Agriculture Development Officer Group-A job post from the live advertisements list.
- Upload required certificates, educational documents, and live photo/signature as specified.
- Accept the declaration, submit the application, and pay the requisite examination fee online.
- Save and print a copy of the final application form for future reference.
Important Links
| HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| HPPSC Official Website | HPPSC |
