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HPSC ADO (Agriculture Development Officer)
The HPSC ADO vacancy 2025 refers to the recruitment for 785 Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) positions by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC), with the online application period open from August 5 to August 25, 2025, and the Screening Test scheduled for November 2, 2025
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Exam Pattern
The exam pattern and detailed syllabus for the HPSC ADO (Agricultural Development Officer) recruitment for 2025:
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 2 hours
• Question Composition: 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
• Sections:
o Part A – Agriculture: 80 questions, 80 marks
o Part B – General Studies: 20 questions, 20 marks
Negative marking: −0.25 marks per wrong answer
• Selection Stages:
o Written Test (online/pen-paper) — accounts for 87.5% of the final score
o Interview (Viva-Voce) — contributes 12.5% toward the final merit
o Minimum qualifying mark in online written test: 50%
Syllabus Breakdown
Part A – Agriculture (Core Subject)
The agriculture section covers a wide array of topics essential to the role, including:
• Agronomy: Principles of cropping systems, weed management, irrigation, dryland and sustainable agriculture
• Soil Science & Chemistry: Soil formation, fertility, classification, plant nutrition, reclamation of degraded soils
• Genetics & Plant Breeding: Basic genetics, breeding methods, biotechnology, mutation, cytogenetics, plant improvement, seed production and processing
• Entomology & Plant Pathology: Pests and diseases of crops, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Integrated Disease Management (IDM), nematology
• Horticulture: Production and post-harvest management of fruits, vegetables, flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants
• Agricultural Economics & Extension: Farm management, marketing, cooperatives, extension principles, agricultural policies and schemes
• Ecology & Environment: Ecology, agroforestry, watershed management, rainwater harvesting, farm machinery, food processing, climate change, environmental issues
Part B – General Studies
This section evaluates your general aptitude and awareness in areas such as:
• Current affairs (both national and international)
• Haryana-specific knowledge: history, culture, geography
• Indian polity, constitution, and governance frameworks
• Economy and development schemes
• Science and technology basics
• Aptitude, reasoning, and general awareness questions
Summary Table
Section Qs / Marks Key Components
Part A – Agriculture 80 / 80 Agronomy, Soil Science, Genetics, Breeding, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Economics & Extension, Ecology
Part B – General Studies 20 / 20 Current Affairs, Haryana GK, Polity, Economy, Science, Reasoning & Aptitude
Total Duration & Marks 2 hrs / 100 —
Negative Marking –0.25 For each incorrect answer
Selection Components Written (87.5%) + Interview (12.5%) Written test needs ≥50% to qualify for interview
Preparation Strategy & Tips
1. Prioritize Agriculture Topics: Since Part A carries significant weight (80%), build strong foundations in key agricultural domains.
o Evaluate standard textbooks and dedicated guides listed by institutions such as Study Master
o Focus particularly on core sections: agronomy, soil science, genetics, pathology, and horticulture.
2. Sharpen General Awareness:
o Stay updated with current affairs (daily news, government schemes, agricultural developments).
o Study Haryana-specific facets—its history, economy, geography, and culture.
3. Practice Rigorously with MCQs:
o Time yourself while solving full-length mock tests to build speed and accuracy.
o Work on reducing negative marking by refining answer selection techniques.
4. Plan Your Study Schedule:
o Dedicate more study hours to Agriculture topics without neglecting General Studies.
o Cross-reference syllabus topics with the official HPSC notification when available for any updates.
Part A – Agriculture (Core Subject)
The agriculture section covers a wide array of topics essential to the role, including:
• Agronomy: Principles of cropping systems, weed management, irrigation, dryland and sustainable agriculture
• Soil Science & Chemistry: Soil formation, fertility, classification, plant nutrition, reclamation of degraded soils
• Genetics & Plant Breeding: Basic genetics, breeding methods, biotechnology, mutation, cytogenetics, plant improvement, seed production and processing
• Entomology & Plant Pathology: Pests and diseases of crops, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Integrated Disease Management (IDM), nematology
• Horticulture: Production and post-harvest management of fruits, vegetables, flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants
• Agricultural Economics & Extension: Farm management, marketing, cooperatives, extension principles, agricultural policies and schemes
• Ecology & Environment: Ecology, agroforestry, watershed management, rainwater harvesting, farm machinery, food processing, climate change, environmental issues
HPSC ADO Exam Study Notes
HPSC ADO Exam Study Notes
