Punjab Public Service Commission(PPSC) released a notification on 17 October 2025. Notification contains 101 posts of Horticulture Development Officer(HDO) Group A. Candidates who have passed bachelor of science in agriculture with horticulture can apply. Interested candidates can apply for PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025. Through the official website, www.ppsc.gov.in. Both males and females can apply online for Punjab HDO vacancies 2025.
On Daily Job Alert, you will get all the information about PPSC HDO 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 HDO Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Name of The Organization | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) |
| Post Name | Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) |
| Advt. No. | 20256 |
| Total Posts | 101 |
| Location of Job | Punjab |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Salary | INITIAL PAY: Rs. 44,900/- |
| Last Date | 14 November 2025 |
| Post Category | Jobs in Punjab |
| Official Website | www.ppsc.gov.in |
PPSC HDO Vacancies Notification 2025
The detailed notification for PPSC HDO vacancies 2025 is released on 17 October 2025. Click here to download the notification PDF of PPSC HDO Vacancies 2025 Notification PDF.
PPSC HDO Important Dates
| Full Advertisement Date | 17 October 2025 |
| Apply Start Date | 17 October 2025 |
| Apply Last Date | 14 November 2025 By 11:59:00 PM |
| Last date for submission of fee | 14 November 2025 By 11:59:00 PM |
| PPSC HDO Exam Date | Update Later |
Punjab HDO Recruitment 2025
| Category | No. of Posts | Posts Reserved 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 Person, Punjab | 1 | 0 |
| Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikhs, Punjab | 7 | 5 |
| Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikhs Ex Serviceman/LDESM, Punjab | 4 | 0 |
| Balmiki/Mazbhi Sikh, Sports Persons, Punjab | 1 | 00 |
| Backward Classes Punjab | 11 | 4 |
| Backward Classes Ex-Serviceman/LDESM Punjab | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 101 | 34 |
PPSC HDO Eligibility Criteria
Punjab HDO Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed B.Sc. Agriculture (Minimum 50% marks) with Horticulture as an elective subject or Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) in Horticulture/ B.Sc. Horticulture from a recognized University or Institution.
- Should possess degree in M.Sc. Horticulture from a recognized University or Institution.
- Should have passed Matriculation Examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects.
PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Age Limit (As on 01-01-2025)
To apply for the PPSC HDO 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 HDO Application Fees
The application fee for the PPSC HDO 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 HDO Selection Process
The selection process of Punjab HDO Recruitment 2025 will be done through phases listed below:
- Written Exam – 120 Questions – 480 Marks
- Interview – 60 Marks
- Total Marks – 540 Marks
PPSC HDO 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 Horticulture Development Officer Salary
The initial pay of PPSC Hortiulture Development Officer (HDO) is Rs.44,900.
How To Apply For PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Application Form
Follow these steps to apply for the Punjab HDO 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 advt. 20256
- 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 14 November 2025 (11:59 pm)
Important Links
| PPSC HDO 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 14 November 2025 (11:59 pm).
Candidates must have passed B.Sc. Agriculture with horticulture/ B.Sc. Horticulture and M.Sc. Horticulture.
There are 101 vacancies for PPSC Horticulture Development Officer Posts.
The selection process includes an 2 stages written exam and Interview.
