On October 17, 2025, the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) formally released the HDO Recruitment 2025 Notification. According to the most recent information, 101 positions are open for the Horticulture Development Officer (Group A) position.
Applicants may apply if they have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture with a concentration in Horticulture. Candidates of both sexes may use the official website, ppsc.gov.in, to submit their PPSC HDO Online Application Form 2025.
For candidates looking for Punjab Government Jobs 2025 in the horticultural and agricultural industries, this is a fantastic opportunity. Before submitting an online application, interested candidates are encouraged to review the comprehensive PPSC HDO Notification 2025 PDF.
📄 Overview
| Organization | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) |
| Advt. No. | 20256 |
| Total Vacancies | 101 |
| Official Website | ppsc.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 17 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Apply Start Date | 17 October 2025 |
| Apply Last Date | 14 November 2025 |
| Last Date of Fee Payment | 14 November 2025 |
📌 Vacancy Details
| Category | No. of Posts | Reserved Posts for Women |
|---|---|---|
| General | 38 | 11 |
| EWS | 10 | 03 |
| ESM/LDESM Punjab | 7 | 4 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighter, Punjab | 1 | 0 |
| Sports Person Punjab | 2 | 1 |
| Persons With Disabilities | 2 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (Others), Punjab | 7 | 4 |
| Scheduled Castes (Others) Ex Serviceman/LDESM, Punjab | 3 | 0 |
| Scheduled Castes (Others) Sports People, Punjab | 1 | 0 |
| Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikhs, Punjab | 7 | 5 |
| Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikhs Ex Serviceman/LDESM, Punjab | 4 | 0 |
| Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikh, Sports People, Punjab | 1 | 0 |
| Backward Classes Punjab | 11 | 4 |
| Backward Classes Ex-Serviceman/LDESM Punjab | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 101 | 34 |
✅ Eligibility
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have earned a B.Sc. in Horticulture or a B.Sc. in Agriculture with Horticulture as an elective (minimum 50%) from an accredited university or institution.
- As an alternative, applicants who have completed a Horticulture Experiential Learning Program (ELP) are also qualified.
- Punjabi must have been taken as an elective or required subject in the matriculation (10th standard).
- Holders of an M.Sc. in Horticulture from accredited universities are also eligible for higher education.
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025):
- Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 37 as of January 1, 2025.
- The upper age limit is lowered to 42 years old for applicants from Scheduled Castes (SC) or Backward Classes (BC)..
- The minimum age to apply is 18 Years.
💵 Salary
| Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Horticulture Development Officer | Rs.44,900 |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| LDESM, PWD, EWS, and ESM | 500/- |
| BC / SC | 750/- |
| All Other Candidates | 1500/- |
🔗 Important Links
✍️ How to Apply
- Check out PPSC's official website: ppsc.gov.in.
- Click on the PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Recruitment 2025 notice.
- Check your eligibility and important instructions by carefully reading the entire notification.
- Click on the Apply Now button and fill out all the required details in the application form.
- Upload your recent photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through online payment modes such as debit/credit card or net banking.
- After submission, download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
❓ FAQ
Apply online through the official website ppsc.gov.in/.
Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) Group A has 101 open positions.
It is possible for both men and women to apply online.
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