Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has published Advt No: 30/3-2025 for HPPSC Horticulture Development Officer Posts. Please look at the table below before apply online.
Age Limit:
- Minimum age is 18 years old
- Maximum age is 40 years old
- For Age relaxation, Please refer to notification
Edu. Qualification:
- Candidate must have M.Sc. in Horticulture / Agriculture
- Knowledge of customs manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh
Dates:
- Online Application: 26.03.2025 to 22.04.2025
- Last Date for Fee: 22.04.2025
- Advertisement Issue Date: 26.03.2025
No. of Posts:
- UR : 06 Posts
- EWS of HP: 01 Post
- OBC of HP: 01 Post
- SC of HP : 01 Post
- ST of HP: 01 Post
- Total : 10 Posts
Application Fee:
- Male Candidates from General/EWS(Not in BPL)/PwBD/XServicemen/Wards of Freedom Fighter
categories/from Other States : Rs.600/- - Male Candidates from SC/ST/OBC/EWS (From BPL): Rs.150/-
- Female Candidates from All categories: NIL
Links:
- To Apply Online: Click The Link
- For Notification: Click The Link
- Official Website: Click The Link
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. What is the salary of Horticulture Development Officer?
- Ans. In Himachal Pradesh, the salary for a Horticulture Development Officer (HDO) falls within the pay scale of Rs.10,300 – Rs.34,800, with a Grade Pay of Rs.5000, and a fixed contractual amount of Rs.15,300 per month.
- Q. What is the role of Horticulture Development Officer?
- Ans. HDOs are responsible for promoting horticultural practices, providing technical guidance to farmers, and implementing government horticultural development schemes. Working in government agricultural research institutions, research scientists research horticultural crops, develop new varieties and guide farmers.
- Q. who is horticulture Minister of HP ?
- Ans. Shri Jagat Singh Negi