The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has announced the recruitment for 785 Agriculture Development Officer (Administrative Cadre) (Group-B) positions in the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department of Haryana, through notification Advt. No. 17/2025.
Here's a summary of the key details:
Important dates
Notification Release Date: July 30, 2025.
Application Start Date: August 5, 2025.
Last Date to Apply Online: August 25, 2025 (up to 5:00 PM).
Last date for deposit of fee: August 25, 2025 (up to 5:00 PM). Vacancy details
Total Vacancies: 785.Notification Release Date: July 30, 2025.
Application Start Date: August 5, 2025.
Last Date to Apply Online: August 25, 2025 (up to 5:00 PM).
Last date for deposit of fee: August 25, 2025 (up to 5:00 PM). Vacancy details
Vacancies are distributed according to Haryana Government reservation policies.
Eligibility criteria
Educational Qualification: A B.Sc (Honours) in Agriculture from a recognized university is required. Applicants must also have studied Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matriculation or a higher level.
Educational Qualification: A B.Sc (Honours) in Agriculture from a recognized university is required. Applicants must also have studied Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matriculation or a higher level.
Age Limit: Candidates should be between 18 and 42 years old as of July 1, 2025. Age relaxations apply per government norms. Specific date ranges for different categories are provided in the official notification.
Application process
Mode of Application: Online.
Official Website: https://hpsc.gov.in.
The application process involves visiting the official website, applying online for Advt. No. 17/2025, registering or logging in, completing the form with necessary details, uploading documents, paying the fee, and submitting the application.
Application Fee: ₹1000 for General male candidates and ₹250 for General female, SC, BCA, BCB, EWS, and Ex-servicemen (Haryana). Physically Handicapped candidates are exempted from the fee.
Mode of Application: Online.
Official Website: https://hpsc.gov.in.
The application process involves visiting the official website, applying online for Advt. No. 17/2025, registering or logging in, completing the form with necessary details, uploading documents, paying the fee, and submitting the application.
Application Fee: ₹1000 for General male candidates and ₹250 for General female, SC, BCA, BCB, EWS, and Ex-servicemen (Haryana). Physically Handicapped candidates are exempted from the fee.
Selection process
The selection process is three-staged and may include a screening test, a subject knowledge test, and an interview.
The selection process is three-staged and may include a screening test, a subject knowledge test, and an interview.
Salary
The position offers a salary based on Pay Matrix Level 6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400) as per the 7th CPC.
The estimated gross monthly salary is around ₹59,000 to 60,000, with an in-hand salary of approximately ₹52,000 – ₹55,000 after deductions.
Various allowances are also provided in addition to the basic salary.
The position offers a salary based on Pay Matrix Level 6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400) as per the 7th CPC.
The estimated gross monthly salary is around ₹59,000 to 60,000, with an in-hand salary of approximately ₹52,000 – ₹55,000 after deductions.
Various allowances are also provided in addition to the basic salary.
Job profile and responsibilities
The job involves visiting farms to assist farmers with issues, promoting modern farming techniques, helping farmers access government schemes, collecting data for reports, supervising junior staff, and managing agricultural resources.
The job involves visiting farms to assist farmers with issues, promoting modern farming techniques, helping farmers access government schemes, collecting data for reports, supervising junior staff, and managing agricultural resources.
Career growth
Opportunities for career advancement and promotion are available based on experience and performance in departmental exams. Potential future roles include Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer, District Agriculture Officer, and higher positions.
Opportunities for career advancement and promotion are available based on experience and performance in departmental exams. Potential future roles include Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer, District Agriculture Officer, and higher positions.
Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification on the HPSC website for complete details.
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