Sarkari Job Alert 2025: Get a government job in the Horticulture Department, ₹44000 basic salary, apply here..

PPSC HOD Recruitment 2025: Young people preparing for government jobs have a golden opportunity to become officers in the Horticulture Department of Punjab. Yes, the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has invited applications for the position of Horticulture Development Officer (HOD). Candidates interested in officer-level positions can apply. The Commission has opened the application process on its official website,ppsc.gov.in, on October 17th. Eligible candidates can apply by the deadline of November 14, 2025.

Punjab HOD Vacancy 2025: Important Details
Recruiting Commission: Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
Position Name: Horticulture Development Officer (HOD), Group A
Number of Posts: 101

Application Start Date: October 17th, 2025
Last Date: November 14th, 2025
Qualification: B.Sc. Agriculture Degree

Age Limit: 18-37 years.

According to Salary Level-07, a basic salary of ₹44,900 per month will be awarded. Other allowances will also be included.

The selection process involves a written examination, interview, document verification, and medical examination.

Application Fee
Ex-Servicemen, EWS, and PwBD of Punjab State - ₹500
SC, ST, and OBC of Punjab - ₹750
Other candidates - ₹1500

What are the required qualifications?
Educational Qualifications: To become a Horticulture Development Officer, candidates must have a B.Sc. Agriculture degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks, with Horticulture as an optional subject. Those with an MSc degree in Horticulture can also apply. Candidates must have studied the Punjabi language in the 10th grade.

Age Limit: Candidates between the ages of 18 and 37 years can apply for this recruitment. However, reserved categories in the state will receive age relaxation as per the rules.

How to Apply?
To apply for this recruitment, candidates must visit the Commission's official website, ppsc.gov.in.
In the Recruitment section, you will find a link related to the HOD recruitment.
Click on the Apply Online link.
Now, first complete the registration process by entering your basic details.
Log in using your registration number and fill in all the required information.
Scan and upload your photo and signature in the correct size.
Pay the application fee and take a printout of the form, and keep it safe.

For any other information related to this recruitment, candidates can visit the official website of the Punjab Public Service Commission.

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