PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Recruitment 2025 Overview

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 Date17 October 2025
**Application Last Date****14 November 2025** (11:59 PM)
Fee Submission Last Date14 November 2025 (11:59 PM)
Exam DateTo be updated later

📊 Punjab HDO Vacancy 2025 – Category-wise Breakdown

Category No. of Posts Posts Reserved for Women
General3811
EWS100
ESM/LDESM Punjab74
Sports Person Punjab21
Scheduled Castes (Others), Punjab74
Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikhs, Punjab75
Backward Classes Punjab114
...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, LDESMRs. 500/-
BC / SCRs. 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

  1. Visit the official website: **www.ppsc.gov.in**
  2. Click on **Open Advertisement**.
  3. Select the Advertisement No. **20256**.
  4. Click on **Apply/View → Apply Online**.
  5. Read the instructions carefully, fill in all the required details, and upload documents.
  6. **Pay the application fee** as per your category.
  7. Submit the form and **take a printout** for future reference.

**Remember: The Last Date to Apply is 14 November 2025!**

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