PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 The Punjab Public Service Commission invites Online Application Forms from eligible candidates for recruitment to 101 Posts of Horticulture Development Officer (Group-A) in The Department of Horticulture, Government of Punjab.
PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Department Name | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) |
| Advt No | 20256 |
| Post Name | HDO (Horticulture Development Officer) |
| Total Posts | 101 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 14-11-2025 |
PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Sr. No. | Post Name | No. Of Posts |
| 01 | HDO (Horticulture Development Officer) | 101 |
| Total Posts | 101 |
PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
| Sr. No. | Post Name | Qualification- |
| 01 | HDO (Horticulture Development Officer) Pay Scale Rs 44900/- Age Limit 18 to 37 years |
1.Should possess a degree in B.Sc. Agriculture (Minimum 50% marks) with Horticulture as an elective subject or Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) in Horticulture/ B.Sc. Horticulture from a recognized University or Institution; 2.Should possess degree in M.Sc. Horticulture from a recognized University or Institution; and 3.Should have passed Matriculation Examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects or any other equivalent examination in Punjabi language, which may be specified by the Punjab Government from time to time. |
PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The procedure for selection of candidates for 101 Posts of Horticulture Development Officer (Group-A) in the Department of Horticulture, Government of Punjab will be as per the following details:-
| Subject Matter | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
| Written Competitive Examination | 120 | 480 |
| Interview | – | 60 |
| Total Marks | – | 540 |
The written competitive examination for the post will be scheduled soon.General Information regarding 101 posts of Horticulture Development Officer (Group-A)
PATTERN OF THE WRITTEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
The pattern for written competitive examination comprising of 120 questions 4 marks for each question) is as follows:-
| Sr. No. | Topic | No. of Questions | Marks (Each Question carries 4 Marks) | Type of Questions |
| 01 | Questions from the subject (Part A of Syllabus) | 90 | 360 | |
| 02 | Questions from General Knowledge and Current Affairs (Part B of Syllabus) | 10 | 40 | MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| 03 | Questions from General Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude (Part C of Syllabus) |
10 | 40 | |
| 04 | Punjabi (Part D. of Syllabus) | 10 | 40 | |
| Total | 120 | 480 |
PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Application Process
| Application Apply Mode | Online |
| SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FORM | The candidates can ONLY apply by filling Online Application Form, a link of which is available on the website of the Commission http://ppsc.gov.in No other mode of application will be accepted. |
APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION FEE
| Name of Category | Online Application charges | Examination Fee | Total |
| Ex-Serviceman, Economically Weaker Sections EWS), Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and Lineal Descendants of Ex-Serviceman (LDESM) of Punjab State only. | Rs.500/- | No Fee to be paid | Rs. 500/- |
| Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes of Punjab State only | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 750/- |
| All other Categories. | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 1500/- |
Important Dates
| Online Apply Start Date | 17-10-2025 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 14-11-2025 |
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