Punjab Public Service Commission(PPSC) released a notification on 9 September 2025. Notification contains 7 posts of Agriculture Development Officer(ADO) Group A. Candidates who have passed bachelor of science in agriculture can apply. Interested candidates can apply for PPSC ADO Recruitment 2025. Through the official website, www.ppsc.gov.in. Both males and females can apply online for Punjab ADO vacancies 2025.
On Daily Job Alert, you will get all the information about PPSC ADO Notification 2025 such as job openings, the number of posts available, crucial dates, application fees, requirements, age restriction, hiring procedure, pay scale, syllabus, exam style, date of the exam, admit card, answer key, merit list, result, question paper, and more.
PPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Name of The Organization | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) |
| Post Name | Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) |
| Advt. No. | 20252 |
| Total Posts | 7 |
| Location of Job | Punjab |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Salary | INITIAL PAY: Rs. 44,900/- |
| Last Date | 30 September 2025 |
| Post Category | Jobs in Punjab |
| Official Website | www.ppsc.gov.in |
PPSC ADO Vacancies Notification 2025
The detailed notification for PPSC ADO vacancies 2025 is released on 09 September 2025. Click here to download the notification PDF of PPSC ADO Vacancies 2025 Notification PDF.
PPSC ADO Important Dates
| Full Advertisement Date | 09 September 2025 |
| Apply Start Date | 10 September 2025 |
| Apply Last Date | 30 September 2025 By 11:59:00 PM |
| Last date for submission of fee | 30 September 2025 By 11:59:00 PM |
| PPSC ADO Exam Date | Update Later |
Punjab ADO Recruitment 2025
| Category | No. of Posts | Posts Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| General | 4 | 1 |
| SC RO (Punjab Only) | 2 | 1 |
| BC ESM/LDESM (Punjab Only) | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 3 |
PPSC ADO Eligibility Criteria
Punjab ADO Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed B.SC Agriculture from a recognized university.
- Should have passed Punjabi of Matric or its equivalent Standard.
PPSC Agriculture Development Officer Age Limit (As on 28-09-2025)
To apply for the PPSC ADO vacancies candidates must be at least 18 years old but not older than 37 years on 1 January 2025. Candidates belonging to the Backward Castes/Scheduled Castes the maximum age limit is 42 years.
- Minimum Age is 18 years.
- Maximum Age is 37 Years.
- Maximum Age for BC/SC Category candidates is 42 years.
PPSC ADO Application Fees
The application fee for the PPSC ADO posts is different for each category. Candidates of ESM, EWS, PWD and LDESM category have to pay Rs.500. BC/SC Candidates have to pay Rs.750. All other candidates need to pay Rs.1500.
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| ESM, EWS, PWD and LDESM | Rs.500 |
| BC/SC | Rs.750 |
| All Other Candidates | Rs.1500 |
PPSC ADO Selection Process
The selection process of Punjab ADO Recruitment 2025 will be done through phases listed below:
- Written Exam – 120 Questions – 480 Marks
- Interview – 60 Marks
- Total Marks – 540 Marks
PPSC ADO Exam Pattern
| Subject | Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Questions from the subject | 90 | 360 |
| Questions from General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 10 | 40 |
| Questions from General Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude | 10 | 40 |
| Punjabi | 10 | 40 |
| Total | 120 | 480 |
The important points to note:
- The Question Paper will be in English/Punjabi language only.
- Each question carries 4 (four) marks and, for each correct answer candidate will get 4 (four) marks.
- There will be Negative Marking (One Mark for each question) in the written examination for questions wrongly answered i.e. for each incorrect answer, 1 (One) mark will be deducted from the total score.
Punjab Agriculture Development Officer Salary
The initial pay of PPSC Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) is Rs.44,900.
How To Apply For PPSC ADO Recruitment 2025 Application Form
Follow these steps to apply for the Punjab ADO Recruitment 2025
- No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Apply Online from the link given below or www.ppsc.gov.in
- Click on Open advertisement.
- Select the post.
- Click on Apply/View Button
- Press Appy Online.
- Read the instructions carefully.
- Fill in the information carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fees.
- Click on Submit button and take print for future use.
- Last Date to apply is 30 September 2025 (11:59 pm)
Important Links
| PPSC ADO Detailed Notification | Download |
| PPSC Application Form | Apply Online |
| Website of PPSC | ppsc.gov.in |
| For More Punjab Govt Jobs | Jobs in Punjab |
| For More Govt Jobs | Daily Job Alert |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The last date to apply is 30 September 2025 (11:59 pm).
Candidates must have passed B.Sc. Agriculture.
There are 7 vacancies for PPS Agriculture Development Officer Posts.
The selection process includes an 2 stages written exam and Interview.
