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HPPSC Horticulture Development Officer Recruitment 2025: Notification, Eligibility & Apply Link

March 26, 2025 by mohit.g

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission is recruiting for Horticulture Development Officer posts. This is a contractual job with 10 vacancies available. The recruitment notice came out on 26/03/2025. The job is located in Himachal Pradesh. You can apply from 26/03/2025 to 22/04/2025. Only people from Himachal Pradesh can apply for this job.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
Post Name Horticulture Development Officer
Advt No 30/3-2025
Nature of Job Contractual
Mode of Exam CBT or Offline
Vacancies 10
Salary Rs. 10300-34800 + GP 5000
Applicant Eligible From Himachal Pradesh
Job Location Himachal Pradesh
Category Class-I Gazetted

Post Details

Post Name Vacancies Age Limit
Horticulture Development Officer UR - 4, UR (Ex-SM HP) - 2, SC (Ex-SM HP) - 1, ST (Ex-SM HP) - 1, OBC (Ex-SM HP) - 1, EWS - 1 18 to 45 years

Age Eligibility

The age limit for the Horticulture Development Officer post is 18 to 45 years. This is checked as of 01/01/2025. Only your birth date from the matriculation certificate counts. Some groups like SC, ST, OBC, and Ex-Servicemen of HP get 5 years extra if there are reserved posts for them.

Exam Fee

Category Fee
General, EWS, WFF, General Ex-SM (relieved early) Rs. 600
Other States Candidates Rs. 600
SC, ST, OBC, EWS (BPL), Ex-SM (relieved early) Rs. 150
Ex-SM (full tenure), Blind, VI, Female No fee

Essential Qualification

Post Name Essential Qualification
Horticulture Development Officer
M.Sc. Horticulture or Agriculture in:
Pomology
Fruit Breeding
Post Harvest Technology
Floriculture
Plant Pathology
Entomology
Biotechnology
Vegetable Crops
Soil Science
Agricultural Economics
Must have:
B.Sc. Horticulture (4-year program)

Selection Process

  1. Screening Test
    • Type: CBT or Offline
    • Duration: 1 hour
    • Score: 100 marks
    • Topics:
      • GK of HP - 30 marks
      • National and International GK - 30 marks
      • Hindi - 20 marks
      • English - 20 marks
  2. Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT)
    • Duration: 3 hours
    • Score: 120 marks
    • Syllabus: Available on HPPSC website soon
    • Pass Marks: 35% for General, 30% for reserved
  3. Personality Test
    • Score: 30 marks
    • Location: HPPSC office in Shimla
    • Pass Marks: 40% (12 marks) for General, 30% (9 marks) for reserved

How to Apply

  1. Visit the HPPSC website.
  2. Click on Apply Online on the homepage.
  3. Go to One Time Registration (OTR) and register if new.
  4. Log in, find the Horticulture Development Officer post, and apply.
  5. Upload all required documents.
  6. Pay the fee online using card or UPI by 22/04/2025.
  7. Submit your application after checking everything.

Important Dates

Online registration start date 26/03/2025
Online registration last date 22/04/2025 11:59 PM
Payment date of application fees 22/04/2025 11:59 PM

Important Links

Official Website Click Here
Notification Click Here
Apply Online Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who can apply for this job?

    Only people from Himachal Pradesh can apply.

  2. What is the last date to apply?

    The last date is 22/04/2025 by 11:59 PM.

  3. What is the exam fee for General category?

    It is Rs. 600.

  4. What qualification is needed?

    You need M.Sc. Horticulture or Agriculture and B.Sc. Horticulture (4 years).