HPPSC ADO 2026 Notification
Recruitment of Agriculture Development Officer Group-A (Job Trainee), Department of Agriculture, H.P. (Advertisement No. 63/9-2026)
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HPPSC has advertised 23 backlog posts of Agriculture Development Officer Group-A (Job Trainee) in the Department of Agriculture, Himachal Pradesh, under Advertisement No. 63/9-2026. All 23 posts are reserved for Wards of Ex-Servicemen of H.P. Candidates with B.Sc. (Agr.) and M.Sc. (Agri) 2nd Class can apply online at hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc until 22 October 2026 (11:59 PM). Job Trainees get fixed emoluments of ₹29,500 per month.
HPPSC ADO 2026 at a glance
- HPPSC ADO 2026 status
- Form closed
- HPPSC ADO 2026 last date
- 22 Oct 2026, 23:59 IST
- Total vacancies
- 23
- Age limit
- 18–45 years, as on 1 Jan 2026
- Application fee
- All candidates (uniform fee, any category or gender): ₹600
- Qualification
- Post graduate
- Pay
- ₹29,500 per month (fixed emoluments for Job Trainee)
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HPPSC ADO 2026 Important Dates
- Advertisement dated
- Last date to apply
- Last date for fee payment
- Screening test / Subject Aptitude TestDate not yet announced
HPPSC ADO 2026 Application Fee
| All candidates (uniform fee, any category or gender) | ₹600 |
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HPPSC ADO 2026 Age Limit as on 1 Jan 2026
| Age limit | 18–45 years |
|---|---|
| Relaxation: Bonafide SC / ST / OBC / WFF / Persons with disabilities of H.P. | 5 years (only if a post is reserved for the category) |
| Relaxation: H.P. Govt. employees and Ex-Servicemen of H.P. | As per Government instructions |
HPPSC ADO 2026 Eligibility
- B.Sc. (Agr.) under a four-year degree programme and M.Sc. (Agri) 2nd Class from a College/University recognised by the State/Central Government/ICAR. M.Sc. (Agri.) 1st Class or above is desirable.
- Age 18 to 45 years as on 1 January 2026. Bonafide SC/ST/OBC/WFF/Persons with disabilities of H.P. get 5 years' relaxation in the upper age limit only where a post is reserved for their category.
- All 23 posts are backlog posts for Wards of Ex-Servicemen of H.P. (dependent sons, daughters and wives of Ex-Servicemen of H.P.): 19 unreserved, 3 SC of H.P. and 1 OBC of H.P.
- Eligibility for qualification and experience is counted on the closing date of the online application, 22 October 2026.
- Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the conditions prevailing in the Pradesh.
HPPSC ADO 2026 Selection Process
- Paper-I: objective screening test (CBT or offline) of 1 hour and 100 marks; one-fourth of a question's marks is deducted for a wrong or blank answer.
- Paper-II: descriptive Subject Aptitude Test of 3 hours and 120 marks, held on the same day as Paper-I; minimum pass marks 45% for General and 40% for reserved categories.
- Personality Test of 30 marks at the Commission's office, Shimla; minimum 12 marks (General) and 9 marks (reserved).
- Final ranking: SAT marks (120) plus Personality Test marks (30). If eligible candidates are six or fewer per post, all go directly to the Personality Test.
HPPSC ADO 2026 Exam Pattern
| Stage | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (screening) | General knowledge of Himachal Pradesh | – | 30 | 1 hour for the whole paper |
| Paper-I (screening) | General knowledge of National and International Affairs | – | 30 | – |
| Paper-I (screening) | Knowledge of Hindi language | – | 20 | – |
| Paper-I (screening) | Knowledge of English language | – | 20 | – |
| Paper-II | Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) | – | 120 | 3 hours |
| Personality Test | Personality Test at the Commission's office, Shimla | – | 30 | – |
HPPSC ADO 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Development Officer Group-A (Job Trainee) (₹29,500 per month) | B.Sc. (Agr.) under four-year degree programme and M.Sc. (Agri) 2nd Class from a College/University recognised by the State/Central Government/ICAR | 23 |
How to Apply for HPPSC ADO 2026
- Go to the Commission's website http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc and click "Apply Online" on the home page.
- Click "One Time Registration (OTR) for Examinations" and create your profile with "New Registration" if you are not registered yet; then log in.
- Choose this advertisement from the list of live advertisements on your dashboard and fill the Online Recruitment Application (ORA).
- Upload your Matriculation certificate (age proof), degree certificates with mark sheets, category certificate with Bonafide Himachali certificate, and the Wards of Ex-Servicemen documents; your live photograph is captured at submission.
- Pay the ₹600 fee online by Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or another digital mode by 22 October 2026, 11:59 PM, then check every field before submitting, because no corrections are allowed after submission.
HPPSC ADO 2026 Important Links
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- JobAdvertisement No. 63/9-2026 released: 23 Agriculture Development Officer (Job Trainee) postsOfficial link ↗
HPPSC ADO 2026: Complete Details
HPPSC ADO 2026 vacancy details
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission advertisement No. 63/9-2026, dated 25 September 2026, is for 23 posts of Agriculture Development Officer Group-A (Job Trainee) in the Department of Agriculture, H.P. All posts are backlog vacancies for Wards of Ex-Servicemen of H.P.: 19 unreserved, 3 for SC of H.P. and 1 for OBC of H.P. The recruitment and engagement follow the State Government's scheme for engaging job trainees on a fixed amount, notified by the Department of Personnel on 19 July 2025, and the emoluments for the Job Trainee are ₹29,500 per month.
Who is eligible for the Agriculture Development Officer post
Applicants need a B.Sc. (Agr.) under a four-year degree programme and an M.Sc. (Agri) in 2nd Class from a College or University recognised by the State or Central Government or ICAR. An M.Sc. (Agri.) in 1st Class or above is a desirable qualification. Because every post is for Wards of Ex-Servicemen of H.P., applicants must be dependent sons, daughters or wives of Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh and must upload a dependent certificate and the affidavit the advertisement asks for. Qualifications are judged on the closing date, 22 October 2026.
Age limit and relaxation
The age limit is 18 to 45 years, counted on 1 January 2026, and only the date of birth in the Matriculation certificate is accepted. Bonafide SC, ST, OBC, WFF and persons with disabilities of Himachal Pradesh get five years' relaxation in the upper age limit, but only if a post is reserved for their category. H.P. Government employees and Ex-Servicemen of H.P. get relaxation as per Government instructions. Reserved category candidates from other states are treated as unreserved and get no age relaxation.
Application fee and how to pay
Every candidate pays the same fee of ₹600, whatever the category or gender. It is paid online by Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI or any other digital mode on or before the closing date, 22 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. The fee is not refunded and cannot be kept for another examination, and an application without the fee is rejected.
Exam pattern and selection
Paper-I is a computer-based or offline objective test of one hour for 100 marks: 30 on general knowledge of Himachal Pradesh, 30 on national and international affairs, 20 on Hindi and 20 on English. Each question has four options and an option E for not answering; a wrong or blank answer costs one-fourth of the question's marks. Paper-II is a descriptive Subject Aptitude Test of three hours for 120 marks, and only answer sheets of candidates who rank high enough in Paper-I are evaluated. The Personality Test carries 30 marks, and the final ranking adds the SAT and Personality Test marks.
Documents and help desk
Upload the Matriculation certificate, degree certificates with mark sheets of all years, the category certificate with the Bonafide Himachali certificate, and the Wards of Ex-Servicemen papers. Admit cards are not posted; they are downloaded from the Commission's website with your OTR login. For help, call the toll-free number 1800-180-8004 or 0177-2629738 on working days between 10 AM and 5 PM, or write to hppsc_shimla@msn.com.
HPPSC ADO 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for HPPSC ADO 2026?
The online application and the fee both close on 22 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
How many posts are there in HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer recruitment 2026?
23 backlog posts: 19 unreserved (Ward of Ex-SM), 3 SC of H.P. (Ward of Ex-SM) and 1 OBC of H.P. (Ward of Ex-SM).
Who can apply for these ADO posts?
All 23 posts are reserved for Wards of Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh, that is dependent sons, daughters and wives of Ex-Servicemen of H.P. They need B.Sc. (Agr.) under a four-year programme and M.Sc. (Agri) 2nd Class from a College/University recognised by the State/Central Government/ICAR.
What is the age limit for HPPSC ADO 2026?
18 to 45 years as on 1 January 2026. Bonafide SC/ST/OBC/WFF/Persons with disabilities of H.P. get 5 years' relaxation only where a post is reserved for their category.
What is the application fee?
A uniform fee of ₹600 for all candidates, whatever their category or gender. The fee is paid online and is not refunded.
What is the salary of an HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer Job Trainee?
The advertisement gives emoluments of ₹29,500 per month for the Job Trainee, under the State Government's scheme for engagement of job trainees on fixed amount.
What is the HPPSC ADO exam pattern?
Paper-I is a one-hour objective screening test of 100 marks (GK of Himachal Pradesh 30, national and international affairs 30, Hindi 20, English 20) with negative marking of one-fourth. Paper-II is a three-hour descriptive Subject Aptitude Test of 120 marks. The final merit is SAT marks plus the 30-mark Personality Test.
Where will the exam be held?
The advertisement lists Shimla as the examination station. The Commission may change the centre, and CBT centres can be anywhere in Himachal Pradesh. The Personality Test is held only at the Commission's office in Shimla.
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