The HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) for 23 Agriculture Development Officer (Job-Trainee) Group-A posts in the Department of Agriculture, Himachal Pradesh. The advertisement was issued on 25 September 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online till 22 October 2026, 11:59 PM. The recruitment includes backlog vacancies reserved for Wards of Ex-Servicemen, along with details of eligibility, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, salary and other requirements.
HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026: Overview
Candidates can check the key details of the HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026, including the post, vacancies, application mode, salary and important dates, in the table below.
Particulars
Details
Recruiting Authority
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
Department
Department of Agriculture, Himachal Pradesh
Post Name
Agriculture Development Officer
Post Type
Group-A (Job-Trainee)
Advertisement No.
63/9-2026
Total Vacancies
23
Notification Date
25 September 2026
Application Mode
Online
Last Date to Apply
22 October 2026, 11:59 PM
Educational Qualification
B.Sc. Agriculture + M.Sc. Agriculture
Job-Trainee Emoluments
₹29,500 per month
Age Limit
18 to 45 years
Application Fee
₹600
Selection Process
Written Examination and Personality Test
Examination Station
Shimla
Official Website
hppsc.hp.gov.in
HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026 Notification
The HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026 notification contains the complete recruitment conditions for the Agriculture Development Officer post, including the vacancy details, eligibility requirements, application process, examination scheme and selection stages. The advertisement is issued as Advertisement No. 63/9-2026 and carries the date 25 September 2026. The detailed notification PDF is provided below for candidates to check the prescribed requirements and recruitment instructions.
HPPSC ADO Vacancy 2026
HPPSC has announced a total of 23 Agriculture Development Officer (Job-Trainee) vacancies under the Agriculture Department, Himachal Pradesh. All the vacancies mentioned in the short notice are backlog posts reserved for specific categories.
Category
No of Post
UR (Ward of Ex-Servicemen):
19 posts
SC of HP (Ward of Ex-Servicemen):
3 posts
OBC of HP (Ward of Ex-Servicemen):
1 post
Total:
23 posts
HPPSC ADO Apply Online 2026
The HPPSC ADO online application process starts on 25 September 2026. Eligible candidates can submit the application form online up to 22 October 2026, 11:59 PM. The application can be submitted through the HPPSC Online Recruitment Application (ORA) system after completing the required registration and uploading the prescribed documents.
HPPSC ADO Application Fee 2026
The application fee prescribed for HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026 is given below.
Category
Application Fee
All Categories
₹600
All Genders
₹600
Mode of Payment
Online
Fee Refund
Non-Refundable
How to Apply Online for HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps given below to complete the HPPSC ADO application form:
Visit the official HPPSC website www.hppsc.hp.gov.in
Go to the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) section.
Find the Agriculture Development Officer (Job-Trainee) recruitment link.
Read the detailed advertisement and instructions carefully.
Complete the registration process and generate your login credentials.
Log in and fill in the required personal, educational and other details.
Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment mode.
Check all the details entered in the application form carefully.
Submit the application form before the last date.
Download and save the confirmation page/application form for future reference.
HPPSC ADO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for the Agriculture Development Officer post must meet the prescribed educational qualification, age limit and other conditions by the closing date of the online application. The eligibility requirements specified in the advertisement are given below.
Eligibility Criteria
Details
Post
Agriculture Development Officer (Job-Trainee), Group-A
Educational Qualification
4-year B.Sc. Agriculture degree and M.Sc. Agriculture with at least 2nd Class
Desirable Qualification
M.Sc. Agriculture with 1st Class or above
Age Limit
18 to 45 years
Age Calculation Date
1 January 2026
Age Relaxation
5 years for Bonafide Himachali candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, WFF and Persons with Disabilities categories, subject to prescribed conditions
Other Requirement
Knowledge of the customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment under the conditions prevailing in the state
Qualification Cut-off
Required qualification must be possessed by the closing date of the application
Please Fill the Form for Exam Guidance
HPPSC ADO Selection Process 2026
The selection process prescribed for the post consists of a written examination and Personality Test. Depending on the number of eligible candidates in relation to the vacancies, the Commission may either call eligible candidates directly for the Personality Test or conduct the prescribed written papers first.
The written examination comprises:
Objective Type Screening Test
Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT)
Personality Test
HPPSC ADO Exam Pattern 2026
Where the written examination is required, the Commission conducts two papers in two sessions on the same day. Paper I is an objective-type screening test, while Paper II is a descriptive Subject Aptitude Test.
Paper I: Objective Type Screening Test
Subject
Marks
General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh
30
National and International Affairs
30
Hindi
20
English
20
Total
100
Duration: 1 hour
Paper I is conducted through CBT/offline screening mode as prescribed by the Commission.
Paper II: Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test
Paper
Marks
Duration
Subject Aptitude Test (Descriptive)
120
3 Hours
HPPSC ADO Qualifying Marks 2026
The descriptive Subject Aptitude Test carries 120 marks. The prescribed minimum qualifying marks are:
Category
Minimum Qualifying Marks
General
45%
Reserved Categories
40%
HPPSC ADO Syllabus 2026
The HPPSC ADO Syllabus 2026 includes an Objective Type Screening Test and a Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT).
HPPSC ADO Paper 1 Syllabus
General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh
General Knowledge of National and International Affairs
Knowledge of Hindi Language
Knowledge of English Language
HPPSC ADO Paper 2 Syllabus
Subject Aptitude Test (SAT)
Descriptive-type examination
The detailed Paper II syllabus is uploaded separately by HPPSC.
HPPSC ADO Salary 2026
The Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) post is offered under the Job-Trainee Scheme, with fixed monthly emoluments of ₹29,500 during the training period.
