Haryana Public Service Commission, (HPSC) has released Advertisement No. 17/2025 for HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 of 785 Agricultural Development Officer (ADO) posts in the Administrative Cadre. This is a golden opportunity for Agriculture graduates to serve in Haryana Government. Eligible candidates can apply online at HPSC portal from 05 August 2025 to 25 August 2025.
No other means/mode of submission of applications will be accepted for HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025.The number of vacancies advertised is tentative and may decrease or increase.
To access further details regarding the recruitment, such as the syllabus, age criteria, qualifications, salary scale, and any additional information, please review the advertisement thoroughly before proceeding with your application.

HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 : Important Dates & Schedule
- Advt No. :17/2025 dated 03/07/2025
- Application Begin : 05-08-2025
- Last Date for Apply Online : 25-08-2025 (05 PM)
- Pay Exam Fee Last Date : 25-08-2025 (05 PM)
- Exam Date: As Schedule
- Admit Card Available : Before Exam
Application Fee Details
- For Other States Candidates
- Other State all category male Candidates : 1000/-
- Other State all category female Candidates : 250/-
- For Haryana Candidates
- Male General : 1000/-
- All Category Female : 250/-
- SC/ ST/ BC-A/ BC-B/ ESM/ EWS : 250/-
- PH (Special Ability) : 0/-
- Pay the Exam Fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking Fee Mode Only.
Age Eligibility (as on 01-07-2025)
- Minimum Age Limit: 21 Years
- Maximum Age Limit: 42 Years
Age Relaxation
Category | Age Relaxation |
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SC/BC (Haryana) | 5 years |
PwBD (General) | 5 years |
PwBD (SC/BC/EWS) | 10 years |
Unmarried/Widowed Women | 5 years |
Ex-Servicemen | Military Service + 3 years |
Contract/Adhoc Haryana Govt. Employees | Equivalent to years served, up to 52 years |
🎓 Educational Eligibility for HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025
Post Name | Educational Eligibility |
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Agricultural Development Officer (Administrative Cadre) | B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture from a recognized university + Hindi/Sanskrit as a subject up to Matric or Higher level |
Category wise vacancy for HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025
Category | Vacancies |
---|---|
General (UR) | 448 |
SC (including 5 backlog) | 83 |
BC-A (including 5 backlog) | 84 |
BC-B | 57 |
EWS | 24 |
ESM | 89 |
PwBD (Various) | 27 |
Total | 785 |
The reserved category candidates belonging to other States will compete against the posts meant for General/Unreserved Category and will be considered as General /unreserved category candidates’
🔍 Selection Procedure for HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025
Stage | Description |
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Stage 1 | Screening Test (if required) |
Stage 2 | Subject Knowledge Test |
Stage 3 | Interview |
📝 Examination Pattern and Scheme for HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025
Stage | Mode | Remarks |
---|---|---|
Screening Test (if held) | OMR Based | For shortlisting |
Subject Knowledge Test | Written | Main exam |
Interview | Oral | Final merit |
Note: HPSC reserves the right to alter the pattern.
🏢 Examination Centres
Will be notified on the official website and admit card. Candidates must download their admit cards from https://hpsc.gov.in.
📚 Examination Syllabus for HPSC ADO Recruitment 2025
The syllabus primarily includes:
- General Agriculture
- Agronomy, Soil Science
- Horticulture, Plant Breeding
- Agricultural Economics
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Haryana GK
Detailed syllabus will be provided later by HPSC.
💵 Pay and Allowances
- Other Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA, medical reimbursement, etc. as per Haryana Govt. norms.
- Pay Level: Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
- Grade: Group-B
- SCALE OF PAY: Rs. 53,100/- in Level – 9/Cell-l as per Pay Matrix.
How to Apply (Step-by-step)
- Visit https://hpsc.gov.in
- Register using Aadhar Number and Mobile.
- Fill online application form carefully.
- Upload photo, signature, certificates.
- Pay application fee through online mode.
- Submit application and download the signed copy.
- Upload signed application form.
- Save and print the final submitted form.
Before applying online, it’s important for interested candidates to carefully read through the entire notification. www.vacancyboard.in |
Links for Online Application Form
Apply Online | Click Here |
Download Notification | Click here |
Haryana PSC Official Website | Click here |
All the best to all enthusiastic Aspirants! www.vacancyboard.in Congratulations! |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the last date to apply for HPSC ADO 2025?
25 August 2025 till 5:00 PM.
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What is the required qualification?
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture from a recognized university.
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What is the application fee for General candidates?
₹1000.
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Can candidates from other states apply?
Yes, under General category.
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Will there be a screening test?
Yes, if applications are large in number.
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Is the application mode online or offline?
Only online.
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What is the salary of an ADO?
₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 (Level-6 Pay Matrix).
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Where can I download the admit card?
From hpsc.gov.in.
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Can I edit my application after submission?
o, reapply if needed before the deadline.