HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer Recruitment 2026 for 23 Trainee Posts

Candidates interested in the Agriculture Development Officer trainee posts should note the vacancies are divided among different categories: 19 posts for Unreserved (Ward of Ex-Servicemen), 3 for Scheduled Castes of Himachal Pradesh (Ward of Ex-Servicemen), and 1 for Other Backward Classes of Himachal Pradesh (Ward of Ex-Servicemen). While the notification does not specify detailed age limits or qualification criteria here, applicants should check the official HPPSC recruitment notice to confirm eligibility requirements before applying. Generally, applicants need to meet educational and age conditions as prescribed by the commission for Group-A positions.

The recruitment selection involves multiple stages. First, candidates must appear for a Computer Based Test (CBT) or an offline screening test consisting of objective multiple-choice questions. This Paper-I carries 100 marks. Next, Paper-II is a descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) worth 120 marks, focusing on relevant knowledge and skills. Finally, qualified candidates will undergo a Personality Test or interview, which holds 30 marks. The combined performance in these stages determines the final merit list for the 23 Job Trainee positions.

Selected candidates for the Agriculture Development Officer Group-A trainee posts in Himachal Pradesh will receive a fixed monthly stipend of ₹29,500. This amount is paid during the entire training period as part of the state government's support to job trainees under this scheme. This stipend helps candidates focus on gaining practical experience and knowledge related to agriculture department responsibilities.