PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Recruitment 2025
The **Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)** has released the official HDO Recruitment 2025 Notification for **101 Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) posts** under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Punjab. Eligible candidates can apply online at the official website **www.ppsc.gov.in**.
This is a great opportunity for agriculture and horticulture graduates looking for government jobs in Punjab with a good salary and career growth.
📋 Quick Summary – PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025
| Organization Name |
**Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)** |
| Post Name |
Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) |
| Advt. No. |
20256 |
| Total Vacancies |
**101** |
| Initial Pay |
**Rs. 44,900/-** per month |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| **Last Date to Apply** |
**14 November 2025** (11:59 PM) |
| Official Website |
www.ppsc.gov.in |
🗓️ PPSC HDO Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Application Start Date | 17 October 2025 |
| **Application Last Date** | **14 November 2025** (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Submission Last Date | 14 November 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | To be updated later |
📊 Punjab HDO Vacancy 2025 – Category-wise Breakdown
| Category |
No. of Posts |
Posts Reserved for Women |
| General | 38 | 11 |
| EWS | 10 | 0 |
| ESM/LDESM Punjab | 7 | 4 |
| Sports Person Punjab | 2 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (Others), Punjab | 7 | 4 |
| Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikhs, Punjab | 7 | 5 |
| Backward Classes Punjab | 11 | 4 |
| ...and other reserved categories... |
| **Total** | **101** | **34** |
🎓 PPSC HDO Eligibility Criteria 2025
Educational Qualification
- **B.Sc. Agriculture** (Minimum 50% marks) with Horticulture as an elective subject **OR B.Sc. Horticulture / ELP in Horticulture** from a recognized university.
- **M.Sc. Horticulture** degree from a recognized university or institution.
- Passed **Matriculation with Punjabi** as a compulsory or elective subject.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)
- Minimum Age: **18 years**
- Maximum Age: **37 years**
- Upper Age Limit for BC/SC Candidates: **42 years**
💰 Application Fees 2025
| Category |
Application Fee |
| ESM, EWS, PWD, LDESM | Rs. 500/- |
| BC / SC | Rs. 750/- |
| All Other Candidates | **Rs. 1500/-** |
🧾 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection Process
- **Written Examination** – 120 Questions (480 Marks)
- **Interview** – 60 Marks
- Total Marks: **540**
Exam Pattern Highlights
- Subject-related Questions (90 Qs) carry **360 Marks**.
- General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Punjabi (30 Qs) carry 120 Marks.
- Each correct answer carries **4 marks**.
- **Negative Marking**: **1 mark will be deducted** for every wrong answer.
- The question paper will be in **English and Punjabi**.
📝 How to Apply for PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website: **www.ppsc.gov.in**
- Click on **Open Advertisement**.
- Select the Advertisement No. **20256**.
- Click on **Apply/View → Apply Online**.
- Read the instructions carefully, fill in all the required details, and upload documents.
- **Pay the application fee** as per your category.
- Submit the form and **take a printout** for future reference.
**Remember: The Last Date to Apply is 14 November 2025!**
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