PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 101 Posts

Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 101 HDO Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official PPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 14-11-2025. In this article, you’ll find the PPSC HDO Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

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PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Overview

PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• Should possess a degree in 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; and
• Should have passed Matriculation Examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects or any other equivalent examination in Punjabi language, which may be specified by the Punjab Government from time to time.

 Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025)

• Minimum Age Limit: 18 Years
• Maximum Age limit: 37 Years

Age relaxation

• The upper age limit may be relaxed up to 45 years for Punjab Government employees, the employees of its Boards/Corporations/Commissions and Authorities, and all States/ Central Government employees.
• The upper age limit is relaxed up to 42 years for Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes of Punjab.
• Ex-servicemen of Punjab Domicile shall be allowed to deduct the period of his service in the Armed Forces of Union from his actual age and if the resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit prescribed for direct appointment to such a vacancy in the Service Rules concerned by more than three years, he shall be deemed to satisfy the condition regarding age limit.
• The upper age limit is also relaxed up to 42 years for widows, divorcees and certain other categories of women.
• The upper age limit is also relaxed up to 47 years for "Persons with Disabilities" of Punjab.

Application Fee

• For Ex-Serviceman, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and Lineal Descendants of Ex-Serviceman (LDESM) of Punjab State only: Rs. 500/-
• Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes of Punjab State only: Rs. 750/-
• All other Categories: Rs. 1500/-

Important Dates

• Starting Date for Apply Online: 17-10-2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 14-11-2025

Selection Process

The procedure for selection of candidates for 101 Posts of Horticulture Development Officer (Group-A) in the Department of Horticulture, Government of Punjab will be as per the following details

• The exam will be of two (02) hours duration.
• The examination is a pen and paper-based, to be answered on the specially designed machine gradable OMR sheet using ball point pen.

How to Apply

• The candidates can ONLY apply by filling Online Application Form, a link of which is available on the website of the Commission http://ppsc.gov.in No other mode of application will be accepted.
• Last date for submission of online Application forms alongwith submission of fees 14-11-2025 By 11:59:00 PM
• Candidates are advised to fill in their details in the online application form carefully e.g., Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, Category for post, Qualification, Experience, Photo and Signature, Category for fee, etc. After the final submission of online application form by the candidate, no change will be allowed, and the candidate will be responsible for any mistake in the data filled in the online application form. Category once selected by a candidate will NOT be changed under any circumstances.
• The candidates are NOT REQUIRED to send the hard copy of the Online Application Form to the Office of Punjab Public Service Commission. However, the candidates must take copy in soft form or the print out of the Application Form at the time of applying, as he/she will not be able to take out the copy at a later stage. He/she must retain the hard/soft copy of online application form along with all eligibility documents ready to be sent at a short notice to PPSC, whenever required by PPSC.

PPSC HDO Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
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PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025 - FAQs

1. What is the starting date to apply online for PPSC HDO 2025?

Ans: Starting Date to apply online is 17-10-2025.

2. What is the last online apply date for PPSC HDO 2025?

Ans: Last online apply date is 14-11-2025.

3. What is the Eligibility to apply for PPSC HDO 2025?

Ans: B.Sc, M.Sc

4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for PPSC HDO 2025?

Ans: 37 Years

5. How many vacancies are being recruited by PPSC HDO 2025?

Ans: Total 101 Vacancies.