Brief Overview – Punjab Horticulture Development Officer 2025
Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced the PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Recruitment 2025 for 101 permanent Group-A posts in the Department of Horticulture, Government of Punjab. Eligible candidates holding agriculture or horticulture degrees can apply online through the official website.
This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for candidates passionate about agriculture and horticulture development in Punjab.
🌿 PPSC Punjab Horticulture Development Officer 2025 – Important Dates
Below are the key dates related to Punjab Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2025:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. & Date | 20256 Dt: 17-10-2025 |
| Application Starting Date | 17-10-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14-11-2025 |
| Last Date to Fee Submission | 14-11-2025 |
| Exam Date | To be notified later |
| Admit Card Download | Before Exam Date |
Note: Candidates should apply early to avoid last-minute server congestion on the PPSC website.
PPSC Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2025 – Application Fee
Candidates need to pay the online application and examination fee as per their category:
| Category | Application Charges | Exam Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC/ST & BC (Punjab Only) | ₹500 | ₹250 | ₹750 |
| Ex-Servicemen, EWS, PwD (Punjab Only) | ₹500 | Nil | ₹500 |
| All Other Categories | ₹500 | ₹1000 | ₹1500 |
Application fee must be paid online only. Fee once paid is non-refundable.
PPSC Horticulture Development Officer 2025 – Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)
- Age Cut off Date : 01-01-2025
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General Category | 18 Years | 37 Years |
| Punjab Govt./Central Govt. Employees | 18 Years | 45 Years |
| SC/BC of Punjab | 18 Years | 42 Years |
| Widows, Divorcees, and Certain Women Categories | 18 Years | 42 Years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD), Punjab | 18 Years | 47 Years |
Age relaxation applicable as per Punjab Govt. norms.
Educational Qualification – Punjab Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2025
Candidates must meet the following educational criteria for PPSC Horticulture Officer Apply Online 2025:
- Candidates must possess the required qualification on or before 14-11-2025.
| Post Name | Educational Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Horticulture Development Officer (Group-A) | (i) B.Sc. Agriculture (min. 50% marks) with Horticulture as elective subject or ELP in Horticulture / B.Sc. Horticulture from recognized University. (ii) M.Sc. Horticulture from recognized University or Institution. (iii) Must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a subject or equivalent. |
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PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Vacancy 2025 – Category Wise
| Category | Total Posts | Women Posts |
|---|---|---|
| General | 38 | 11 |
| EWS | 10 | 03 |
| Ex-Serviceman/LDESM | 07 | 04 |
| Freedom Fighter | 01 | 00 |
| Sports Person | 02 | 01 |
| PwD (Locomotor Disability) | 05 | 02 |
| SC (Others) | 07 | 04 |
| Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh | 07 | 05 |
| BC, Punjab | 11 | 04 |
| Others | 13 | — |
| Total | 101 | 34 |
Vacancies are subject to change based on government discretion.
PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF
The official PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Notification PDF 2025 provides complete details regarding eligibility, exam scheme, and other important instructions.
Candidates can download the official notification.
Selection Process – Punjab Horticulture Development Officer 2025
| Stage | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Written Competitive Examination | Objective Type (MCQs) | 480 |
| Interview | Personality Assessment | 60 |
| Total | — | 540 Marks |
✔️ Final selection will be based on total marks obtained in written exam + interview.
PPSC Horticulture Officer Exam Pattern 2025
- Question paper Should be MCQ type.
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: 1 mark deduction for each wrong answer
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Subject Related Questions (Part-A) | 90 | 360 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs (Part-B) | 10 | 40 |
| Mental Ability, Reasoning & Aptitude (Part-C) | 10 | 40 |
| Punjabi Language (Part-D) | 10 | 40 |
| Total | 120 | 480 |
PPSC Horticulture Officer Syllabus 2025
Part-A (Subject):
Fruit crops, varieties, nursery techniques, canopy management, pest control, post-harvest management, value addition, vegetable and ornamental plant production, seed technology, protected cultivation, horticultural innovations, etc.
Part-B: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Environment, Geography, Science, and Polity.
Part-C: Logical reasoning, analytical ability, quantitative aptitude.
Part-D: Punjabi Grammar, Vocabulary, Proverbs, and Culture.
PPSC Horticulture Officer Exam Centres 2025
Exam centres will be mentioned on the Admit Card. Details will be available on the official website before the examination.
Pay Scale and Allowances
The initial pay for PPSC Horticulture Development Officer 2025 is ₹44,900/- (Level-7).
During the 3-year probation period, candidates will receive a fixed emolument equivalent to minimum pay without any allowances.
Probation Period and Bonds
Selected candidates will serve a probation period of 3 years. They must follow the Punjab Government’s service rules during this period.
How to Apply for PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit PPSC.
- Click on Apply Online for Horticulture Development Officer 2025.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the application copy for future use.
Important Links – Punjab Horticulture Officer 2025
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Punjab Horticulture Officer 2025 Apply Now |
| Official Notification PDF | PPSC Horticulture Development Officer |
| Official Website | Punjab PPSC |
| All the best to all enthusiastic Aspirants vacancyboard Congratulations |
PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Recruitment 2025 – FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for Punjab Horticulture Officer 2025?
A. There are 101 Group-A permanent posts in the Department of Horticulture, Punjab.
Q2. What is the pay scale for Punjab Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2025?
A. The initial pay is ₹44,900/- (Level-7) as per Punjab Government rules.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for Horticulture Development Officer Punjab 2025?
A. Candidates must have B.Sc. Agriculture with Horticulture or M.Sc. Horticulture.
Q4. How will the candidates be selected?
A. Through a Written Examination (480 marks) and Interview (60 marks).
Q5. Is there negative marking in the PPSC Horticulture Officer exam?
A. Yes, 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
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