The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released an official notification on 17th October 2025 for the recruitment of 101 posts of Horticulture Development Officer (Group-A) in the Department of Horticulture, Government of Punjab. PPSC has released a total of 101 vacancies for the post, interested candidates must check the eligibility and apply for the PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 before 14th November 2025 at http://ppsc.gov.in.
PPSC HDO Notification 2025 Out
Candidates can download the PPSC HDO Notification 2025 (Advt. No. 20256) from the official website, http://ppsc.gov.in. This notification includes the complete details for the selection process, exam pattern, steps to apply for the PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025. All the important information has also been summarized clearly in the article below for the convenience of candidates.
PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Summary
To apply for the PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Recruitment 2025, candidates must hold a B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree in Horticulture from a recognized university. The age limit for candidates is 18 to 37 years, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories. The selection process consists of a written examination followed by an interview.
| PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Recruitment 2025 Summary | |
| Conducting Body | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) |
| Post Name | Horticulture Development Officer |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. 20256 |
| Vacancy | 101 |
| Registration Dates | 17th October to 14th November 2025 |
| Educational Qualifications | BSc & MSc Horticulture |
| Age Criteria | 18 to 37 years |
| Selection Process | Written Exam and Interview |
| Official website | http://ppsc.gov.in |
Punjab HDO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Here are the important dates for the PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025. The official notification has released on 17th October 2025, which is also the starting date for submitting online applications. Candidates must complete their application form before the last date, which is 14th November 2025.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification | 17th October 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 17th October 2025 |
| Apply Online Ends | 14th November 2025 |
PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Vacancy 2025
Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released 101 vacancies for various posts under various categories. Out of these 34 vacancies are reserved for women. Check vacancy details in the table below
| Category Code | Category | Vacancy | Posts Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | General | 38 | 11 |
| 92 | General (Economically Weaker Section), Punjab | 10 | 03 |
| 72/73 | Ex-Serviceman/LDESM, Punjab | 07 | 04 |
| 74 | Wards of Freedom Fighter, Punjab | 01 | 00 |
| 75 | Sports Persons, Punjab | 02 | 01 |
| 76-C | Persons with Disabilities (Locomotor Disability, etc.) | 05 | 02 |
| 77 | Scheduled Castes (Others), Punjab | 07 | 04 |
| 78/79 | Scheduled Castes (Others) Ex-Serviceman/LDESM, Punjab | 03 | 00 |
| 80 | Scheduled Castes (Others) Sports Person, Punjab | 01 | 00 |
| 81 | Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikhs, Punjab | 07 | 05 |
| 82/83 | Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikhs Ex-Serviceman/LDESM, Punjab | 04 | 00 |
| 84 | Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikh Sports Persons, Punjab | 01 | 00 |
| 85 | Backward Classes, Punjab | 11 | 04 |
| 86/87 | Backward Classes Ex-Serviceman/LDESM, Punjab | 04 | 00 |
| Total | 101 | 34 | |
PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility
Candidates can check the educational and age requirements to apply for the Punjab HDO Recruitment 2025. These requirements must be strictly fulfilled by the applicants. Failing to meet any of the eligibility criteria may lead to rejection at any stage of the selection process.
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have a B.Sc. Agriculture degree (minimum 50% marks) with Horticulture as an elective subject or ELP in Horticulture, or
- Candidates must have a B.Sc. Horticulture degree from a recognized university or institution.
- Candidates must also have a M.Sc. Horticulture degree from a recognized university or institution.
Punjabi Language Requirement:
- Must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory/elective subject OR
- Equivalent examination in Punjabi language as specified by the Punjab Government.
- Candidates must possess the required qualifications by 14/11/2025 (last date of application).
Exemptions apply for:
Wards of Defence Personnel (must pass Punjabi language test within 2 years).
War Heroes, their widows or dependents (exempted from Punjabi language requirement).
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2025)
Candidate’s age must be between 18 to 37 years, and the relaxation is as per the Punjab government norms.
PPSC HDO Online Form 2025
The online application for the PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Recruitment 2025 has started on 17th October 2025 at http://ppsc.gov.in. Candidates must complete the application form and submit the required fee to successfully apply for the post. The last date to apply is 14th November 2025, click the link and apply for the post
Punjab Horticulture Development Officer Application Fee 2025
The following application fee must be paid to complete the online form for PPSC Recruitment 2025 for HDO by using the available payment options
| Name of Category | Online Application Charges | Examination Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-Serviceman, EWS, PWD, and LDESM of Punjab State only | Rs. 500 | No Fee to be paid | Rs. 500 |
| Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Backward Classes of Punjab State only | Rs. 500 | Rs. 250 | Rs. 750 |
| All Other Categories | Rs. 500 | Rs. 1000 | Â Rs. 1500 |
PPSC HDO Selection Process 2025
The selection process for the Horticulture Development Officer under Punjab HDO Recruitment 2025 consists of two stages:
| Subject Matter | Total Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Competitive Examination | 480 |
| Interview | 60 |
| Total Marks | 540 |
PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Exam Pattern 2025
The exam pattern for HDO is as follows
- Candidates will get 4 marks for each correct answer.
- 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- The duration of the examination will be 2 hours.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Questions from the subject (Part A of Syllabus) | 90 | 360 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs (Part B of Syllabus) | 10 | 40 | |
| General Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude (Part C) | 10 | 40 | |
| Punjabi (Part D of Syllabus) | 10 | 40 | |
| Total | 120 | 480 |
PPSC HDO Salary 2025
The salary for the post of Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) is Rs. 44900 under Level-7 pay scale. In addition to the salary, they will get extra perks and allowance based on the 7th pay commission guidelines.
| Post Name | Salary |
| Horticulture Development Officer | Rs. 44,900/- (Level-7) |
