PPSC HDO Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 101 Posts

Age Limits

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 37 years

Relaxations

• Upper age limit relaxed up to 45 years for Punjab Government employees, employees of its Boards/Corporations/Commissions/Authorities, and all State/Central Government employees.
• Relaxation up to 42 years for Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes of Punjab.
• Ex-servicemen of Punjab Domicile may have age relaxation as per service rules; widows, divorcees, and certain other categories of women may also have relaxed limits. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in Punjab may have relaxation up to 47 years.

Educational Qualifications

• Possess a B.Sc. Agriculture (minimum 50% marks) with Horticulture as an elective subject or an Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) in Horticulture, or a B.Sc. in Horticulture from a recognized university or institution.
• Possess an M.Sc. in Horticulture from a recognized university or institution.
• Must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, or any other equivalent Punjabi-language examination as specified by the Government from time to time.

Note

Only the above qualifications are considered valid for eligibility.

Important Dates

• Start date to apply online: 17-10-2025
• Last date to apply online: 14-11-2025
• Exam dates: To be announced

Application Fees

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

Important Instructions

• Only online applications are accepted. Ensure all data entered is accurate before final submission. No hard copy of the application is required to be sent to the Commission.
• Keep a soft copy or printout of the submitted application and eligibility documents ready for submission if requested.
• Carefully fill in personal details, qualification, category, and fees information to avoid disqualification. Once submitted, changes are not permitted under any circumstances.
• Refer to the official notification and the online portal for the most up-to-date information and deadlines.