PPSC ADO Recruitment 2025: Apply Now for 7 Agriculture Development Officer Posts in Punjab!
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Agriculture Development Officer (Group-A). This is a golden opportunity for candidates with a B.Sc. in Agriculture to secure a prestigious government job in the Department of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Development, Government of Punjab.
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Agriculture Development Officer (Group-A)
- Total Vacancies: 7.
- General: 4
- Scheduled Castes (Others), Punjab: 2
- Backward Classes Ex-Serviceman/LDESM, Punjab: 1
- Pay Scale / Remunération: Initial Pay: Rs. 44,900/-
- Official Website: http://ppsc.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Should possess a degree in B.Sc. Agriculture from a recognized University. Candidates must have passed Punjabi of Matric or its equivalent Standard.
- Experience: Not Required
- Age Limit: Candidates should be between 18 and 37 years of age as on 01/01/2025. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules:
- Up to 45 years for Punjab Govt./State/Central Govt. employees.
- Up to 42 years for SC and BC of Punjab.
- Up to 42 years for Widows, Divorcees and certain other categories of women.
- Up to 47 years for Persons with Disability of Punjab.
- Relaxation for Ex-servicemen as per rules.
- Other Criteria: The candidates MUST possess the requisite qualification before or by 30/09/2025.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of a Written Competitive Examination followed by an Interview. The final merit list will be prepared based on the total marks obtained in both stages.
Scheme of Examination:
– Written Examination: 480 Marks (120 Questions)
– Interview: 60 Marks
– Total: 540 Marks
The written test will be of MCQ type, and there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. The question paper will be in English/Punjabi language only.
Application Process
- Application Fee:
- General/OBC: Rs. 1500/-
- SC/ST/PwD/Female: Rs. 750/- for SC/ST/Backward Classes of Punjab State only. Rs. 500/- for Ex-Serviceman/EWS/PWD of Punjab State only.
- How to Apply: Candidates must apply online through the official PPSC website at http://ppsc.gov.in. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 09/09/2025
- Application Last Date: 30/09/2025
- Last date for depositing the Application and Examination fee: 30/09/2025