Vacancies: 23 · Posts: 1 designation · Type: Regular Government Service (Group-A Job Trainee; Ward of ESM backlog only) · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹600 (all candidates) · Apply: 25 September 2026–22 October 2026 · Salary: ₹29,500/month (Job Trainee, fixed) · Selection: Paper-I Screening + Paper-II SAT + Personality Test · Location: Himachal Pradesh
Every one of the 23 Agriculture Development Officer seats in this cycle is a backlog post reserved for Wards of Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has opened Advertisement No. 63/9-2026 for Agriculture Development Officer Group-A (Job Trainee) in the Department of Agriculture, Government of Himachal Pradesh.
HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026 is a state agriculture extension recruitment, not an all-India exam. Selected officers start as Job Trainees on fixed monthly emoluments of ₹29,500 under the State scheme issued by the Department of Personnel on 19 July 2025. Online Recruitment Applications (ORA) are accepted on the HPPSC OTR portal from 25 September 2026 to 22 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
The essential bar is a four-year B.Sc. (Agriculture) plus M.Sc. (Agriculture) Second Class from a college or university recognised by the State Government, the Central Government or ICAR. If you are the dependent son, daughter or wife of an HP ex-serviceman and you hold both degrees, this is the notification to read in full.
⚠️ Application Alerts
- Age is frozen on 01 January 2026, not on the last date of application. A candidate who turns 46 between 02 January 2026 and 22 October 2026 is still tested against the 01 January 2026 cut-off.
- After final submission, the ORA cannot be edited. Date of birth is taken only from the Matriculation certificate and cannot be changed later.
- Paper-I is a screening paper with 0.25 negative marking, including for a wrong answer, multiple marked answers, or an unattempted question where the prescribed option is not marked. Final merit uses only Paper-II (120) + Personality Test (30).
📋 Official Source Chain
- Official notice: Advertisement No. 63/9-2026, dated 25 September 2026 — Download the HPPSC ADO detailed advertisement PDF. Short Advertisement Notice No. 3-94/2026-PSC (R-I) dated 24 September 2026 points to the same detailed advertisement.
- Official application route: One Time Registration (OTR), then Online Recruitment Application (ORA) on the HPPSC applicant login
- Official updates page: hppsc.hp.gov.in
- Last checked: 27 September 2026, 8:39 PM IST
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Who Should Apply? (Quick Eligibility Check)
- B.Sc. (Agriculture) under a four-year degree programme + M.Sc. (Agriculture) Second Class, from a college/university recognised by the State Government, the Central Government or ICAR → Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) Group-A (Job Trainee) – 23 posts
- Mandatory vs desirable: M.Sc. (Agriculture) First Class or above is desirable only. It is not an entry bar. Knowledge of customs, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh is listed as desirable.
- Wards of Ex-Servicemen of Himachal Pradesh → all 23 seats. A Ward means the dependent son, daughter or wife of an Ex-Serviceman of H.P. Wards must use their own category code, not the Ex-Servicemen code. A Dependent Certificate plus an affidavit that no family member was already rehabilitated against an Ex-Servicemen post is required.
- Who cannot apply: candidates who are not Wards of an HP Ex-Serviceman; candidates who hold only B.Sc. (Agriculture) without M.Sc. (Agriculture) Second Class; reserved-category certificates issued by other States (those candidates are treated as General, and these seats are not open General seats).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Short Advertisement Notice | 24 September 2026 |
| Online/Offline Start | 25 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply / Register | 22 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 22 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Correction Window | Not allowed — verify all details before final submission |
| Age reckoned on | 01 January 2026 |
| Qualification reckoned on | 22 October 2026 (last date of submission) |
| Admit Card / Call Letter Release | To be notified |
| Exam / Interview / Test Date | To be notified |
| Result / Merit List (Tentative) | To be notified |
Quick Overview – HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026
- Organisation: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
- Sector: Agriculture & Environment
- Recruitment / Exam Name: Agriculture Development Officer Group-A (Job Trainee)
- Notification / Advertisement No.: 63/9-2026 (detailed advertisement dated 25 September 2026; short notice No. 3-94/2026-PSC (R-I) dated 24 September 2026)
- Post / Trade / Exam Name(s): Agriculture Development Officer (ADO)
- Total Vacancies: 23 (1 designation)
- Job Location / Exam Centre: Himachal Pradesh; Personality Test only at HPPSC office, Nigam Vihar, Shimla. Paper-I may be CBT or offline; CBT labs may be set up at other locations in the State.
- Job Type / Nature: Regular Government Service – Group-A Job Trainee under Department of Personnel notification No. Per(AP)-C-B(15)-3/2024 dated 19 July 2025
- Approx. Salary: ₹29,500 per month (fixed Job Trainee emoluments printed in the advertisement)
- Apply / Register Between: 25 September 2026 to 22 October 2026, 11:59 PM
- Apply Online: Apply online for HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer 2026 on the OTR portal
- Notification PDF: Download HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026 PDF
- Official Portal: https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc
What Posts Are Available? – HPPSC Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
All 23 seats are under the Ward of Ex-Servicemen backlog. There is no open Unreserved, EWS or ST row in this advertisement. Nineteen of the 23 seats are Unreserved (Ward of Ex-Servicemen). If you cannot produce a valid HP Ward-of-ESM dependent certificate, this table is not for you.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Development Officer (ADO), Group-A (Job Trainee) | 23 | B.Sc. (Agriculture) four-year programme and M.Sc. (Agriculture) Second Class, recognised by State/Central Government/ICAR | ₹29,500/month (Job Trainee, fixed) |
Category-wise breakup (all backlog, all Ward of Ex-Servicemen)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved – Ward of Ex-Servicemen (Backlog) | 19 |
| Scheduled Caste of HP – Ward of Ex-Servicemen (Backlog) | 3 |
| OBC of HP – Ward of Ex-Servicemen (Backlog) | 1 |
| Total | 23 |
An Agriculture Development Officer in Himachal works the State’s farm-extension line: scheme delivery, input and demonstration work, and field coordination with farmers at the block and circle level. This is a field cadre more than a Secretariat desk job.
What Is the Age Limit?
Age is 18 to 45 years as on 01 January 2026. Date of birth is taken only from the Matriculation certificate.
The detailed advertisement allows 5 years’ upper-age relaxation for eligible bona fide SC, ST, OBC, Wards of Freedom Fighters and Persons with Disabilities of Himachal Pradesh only where the post is reserved for that category. HP Government employees and Ex-Servicemen of H.P. get relaxation as per Government instructions. Reserved-category candidates of other States get no HP relaxation and are treated as General.
| Category | Minimum age | Maximum age as on 01 January 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| UR – Ward of Ex-Servicemen | 18 years | 45 years |
| SC of HP – Ward of Ex-Servicemen (post reserved) | 18 years | 50 years (45 + 5 printed as the reserved-category relaxation) |
| OBC of HP – Ward of Ex-Servicemen (post reserved) | 18 years | 50 years (45 + 5 printed as the reserved-category relaxation) |
Examples: ✅ A 44-year-old UR Ward-of-ESM candidate born on 02 January 1981 — eligible (within the 45-year limit as on 01 January 2026). ❌ A 46-year-old UR Ward-of-ESM candidate born on 01 January 1980 — not eligible (exceeds maximum age by 1 year as on 01 January 2026).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Agriculture Development Officer Salary in Himachal?
The advertisement prints only the Job Trainee figure: ₹29,500 per month, fixed.
That amount is the official monthly emolument during the trainee period. The notice does not print Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, NPS or a 7th CPC Level for the post-trainee stage.
| Stage | What the notice states | What it does not state |
|---|---|---|
| Job Trainee period | ₹29,500 per month (fixed) | DA %, HRA city class, NPS share |
| After trainee period | Engagement is governed by DoP notification No. Per(AP)-C-B(15)-3/2024 dated 19 July 2025 and later orders | Exact regular pay Level, in-hand after confirmation |
✅ Confirmed: ₹29,500 fixed during the Job Trainee period; Group-A (Job Trainee) in the Department of Agriculture, H.P. ❓ Not specified in this advertisement: post-trainee pay matrix Level, pension/NPS mix, HRA city class, joining timeline.
Treat ₹29,500 as the printed monthly figure, not an illustrative 7th CPC in-hand estimate. Confirm what follows the trainee period from the 19 July 2025 scheme and the appointment order.
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | ₹600 |
The fee is the same for UR, SC, OBC, women and PwBD on the wording available for this advertisement. Pay online by debit card, credit card, UPI or another digital mode on the ORA form.
The fee, once paid, is neither refunded nor kept in reserve for another examination. A second or corrected form, if you somehow file one, does not automatically carry the earlier fee across.
How to Apply?
Applications are accepted only online through HPPSC ORA. Any other mode is rejected.
- Open the HPPSC OTR applicant login (portal works on laptop/desktop; update your OTR profile before you apply).
- Complete One Time Registration if you do not already have an OTR account. Keep a working email and mobile number; admit cards and notices go there.
- Log in, select Advertisement No. 63/9-2026, Agriculture Development Officer Group-A (Job Trainee).
- Fill the form. Enter date of birth exactly as on the Matriculation certificate.
- Upload photograph, signature and the certificates listed in the advertisement. Use our Photo & Signature Resizer so the file size and dimensions match the portal.
- Pay ₹600 online and submit before 22 October 2026, 11:59 PM. Download the acknowledgement.
OTR registration alone is not the application. You must submit the ORA for this advertisement and pay the fee.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without a valid Ward of Ex-Servicemen of H.P. dependent certificate and the required affidavit.
- Using the Ex-Servicemen category code instead of your own category code (UR / SC of HP / OBC of HP) as a Ward.
- Treating age as on 22 October 2026. The cut-off date is 01 January 2026.
- Waiting to edit the form later. HPPSC does not allow correction after final submit on this advertisement.
- Registering on OTR and stopping there, without submitting the ORA and fee for Advt. No. 63/9-2026.
एचपीपीएससी हिमाचल प्रदेश कृषि विकास अधिकारी भर्ती 2026 – 23 पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन
हिमाचल प्रदेश लोक सेवा आयोग ने कृषि विभाग में कृषि विकास अधिकारी ग्रुप-ए (जॉब ट्रेनी) के 23 बैकलॉग पद विज्ञापन संख्या 63/9-2026 से खोले हैं। सारी सीटें हिमाचल के भूतपूर्व सैनिकों के आश्रितों (वार्ड ऑफ एक्स-सर्विसमैन) के लिए आरक्षित हैं। ऑनलाइन आवेदन 22 अक्टूबर 2026 रात 11:59 बजे तक hppsconline.hp.gov.in पर जमा करें। जॉब ट्रेनी अवधि में निश्चित मानदेय ₹29,500 प्रति माह है।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
आवश्यक योग्यता चार वर्षीय बी.एससी. (कृषि) के साथ एम.एससी. (कृषि) द्वितीय श्रेणी है, राज्य/केन्द्र सरकार या आईसीएआर से मान्यता प्राप्त महाविद्यालय/विश्वविद्यालय से। केवल स्नातक पर्याप्त नहीं है। आवेदक हिमाचल के भूतपूर्व सैनिक का आश्रित पुत्र, पुत्री या पत्नी होना चाहिए। एम.एससी. प्रथम श्रेणी केवल वांछनीय है, अनिवार्य नहीं।
आयु, शुल्क और चयन क्या है?
आयु 18 से 45 वर्ष है, गणना तिथि 01 जनवरी 2026। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि आयु नहीं काटती। सभी श्रेणियों के लिए शुल्क ₹600 है। चयन पेपर-I स्क्रीनिंग, पेपर-II विषय योग्यता परीक्षा (120 अंक) और व्यक्तित्व परीक्षण (30 अंक) से होगा। अंतिम मेरिट केवल 150 अंकों पर बनेगी। व्यक्तित्व परीक्षण शिमला स्थित आयोग कार्यालय में होगा।
आवेदन कैसे करें?
पहले वन टाइम रजिस्ट्रेशन (ओटीआर) पूरा करें, फिर इसी विज्ञापन का ओआरए भरें। जमा करने के बाद फॉर्म नहीं सुधरेगा। मैट्रिक प्रमाण पत्र के अनुसार ही जन्म तिथि लिखें। विस्तृत विज्ञापन और अपडेट hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc पर देखें। यह हिमाचल कृषि विभाग की ग्रुप-ए भर्ती है; पोर्टल पर भीड़ से बचने के लिए अंतिम शाम का इंतजार न करें।
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is a three-stage process. Marks in Paper-I do not enter the final merit list.
- Paper-I – Objective Screening Test (CBT or offline) – 100 marks, 1 hour. Used to shortlist for Paper-II / further stages as per Commission procedure.
- Paper-II – Descriptive Subject Aptitude Test (SAT) – 120 marks, 3 hours.
- Personality Test – 30 marks, held only at the Commission’s office in Shimla.
Final merit = Paper-II (120) + Personality Test (30) = 150 marks.
Minimum marks reported in the detailed advertisement: Paper-II 45% for General and 40% for reserved categories; Personality Test 40% (12 marks) for General and 30% (9 marks) for reserved categories.
Paper-I pattern
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh | 30 |
| General Knowledge of National and International Affairs | 30 |
| Hindi language | 20 |
| English language | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Negative marking in Paper-I: 0.25 of the marks assigned to the question for a wrong answer, for more than one option marked, or for leaving the question without marking the prescribed option.
Paper-II is a descriptive SAT on the agriculture subject. A separate SAT syllabus PDF for Agriculture Development Officer is listed on the Commission’s syllabus page; use that file when you start Paper-II preparation, and match it to Advertisement No. 63/9-2026 before treating any older file as final.
No physical efficiency test is mentioned for this Group-A agriculture post.
Why Does Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Department Matter?
The Department of Agriculture, Government of Himachal Pradesh, runs the State’s crop-extension, input and scheme network across hill districts. HPPSC is the constitutional recruiting body that fills Group-A posts in that department through ORA, screening tests and a Personality Test at Shimla.
Candidates search this employer because an Agriculture Development Officer sits in the State’s own farm cadre, not in a time-bound NHM-style health contract. The work is field-heavy: scheme camps, demonstrations and block-level coordination rather than a pure Secretariat posting.
Explore more HPPSC recruitment notifications, other Himachal Pradesh government jobs, and openings in agriculture and environment.
The honest limit: this advertisement fills only Ward-of-ESM backlog seats and prints trainee emoluments, not a confirmed post-trainee pay Level. Candidates who want an open-category agriculture seat will not find one here.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
This is the closest thing Himachal currently offers to a Group-A agriculture-extension entry through HPPSC, but the comparison that actually matters is not UPSC or IBPS. A candidate with B.Sc. + M.Sc. (Agriculture) who is a Ward of an HP Ex-Serviceman is weighing this ADO against other HPPSC technical Group-A trainee advertisements in allied departments, especially Horticulture Development Officer, and against neighbouring-state ADO notifications. Those other HPPSC SAT-plus-Personality-Test posts follow the same Commission pattern. They are not interchangeable on reservation: this list is ESM-ward backlog only.
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Best fit: an HP-linked family of an Ex-Serviceman where the candidate already holds both the four-year B.Sc. (Agriculture) and M.Sc. (Agriculture) Second Class, can sit a descriptive SAT, and can travel to Shimla for the Personality Test. First Class M.Sc. helps as a desirable extra. It is not the gate.
Skip this if you are not a Ward of an HP Ex-Serviceman, even if your degrees are stronger than the essential bar. Also skip if you only have B.Sc. (Agriculture), or if you need a printed 7th CPC Level and NPS split before you apply. Those figures are not in this advertisement.
Practical tip: Prepare the Ward file first, not the SAT notes. Dependent Certificate, affidavit that no family member has already taken an Ex-Servicemen rehabilitation post, and (for daughters) the unmarried-and-dependent undertaking are what decide whether the ORA survives scrutiny. A clean Paper-II score cannot repair a weak Ward claim at document verification.
What Documents Are Required?
Keep originals ready for the Personality Test/document verification at Shimla, and upload clear scans with the ORA:
- Matriculation certificate (date of birth)
- B.Sc. (Agriculture) four-year degree and marksheets
- M.Sc. (Agriculture) Second Class degree and marksheets
- Bonafide Himachali certificate, if claimed
- Category certificate (SC of HP / OBC of HP), latest and valid where applicable
- Ward of Ex-Servicemen Dependent Certificate and the affidavit required by the advertisement
- Daughter of Ex-Servicemen: undertaking of being unmarried and dependent; married daughters are treated provisionally only if the advertisement’s provisional-ward route is used
- Photo, signature and valid photo ID
- NOC readiness for serving government employees, to be produced when asked at verification or joining
- Proof of gratuity where the advertisement asks Short Service Commissioned Officers released on or after 13 February 2020 to upload it
Document alert: do not upload an Ex-Serviceman discharge book in place of a Ward dependent certificate. The seats are for Wards, not for the Ex-Serviceman unless the person also qualifies as a Ward under the notice.
What Happens After Selection?
- HPPSC shortlists on Paper-I, then scores Paper-II. Candidates who clear the SAT minimum are called for the Personality Test at Nigam Vihar, Shimla.
- Carry originals listed above. Merit is drawn on 150 marks (SAT + Personality Test), subject to verification and the reserved Ward roster.
- The Commission recommends names to the Department of Agriculture, H.P. Appointment follows the Job Trainee scheme dated 19 July 2025 and later orders under it.
- Joining is as Agriculture Development Officer Group-A (Job Trainee) on ₹29,500 per month, fixed. Place of posting is within Himachal Pradesh and is not chosen by the candidate in this advertisement.
- What happens after the trainee period, including pay Level, confirmation and pension/NPS, is not printed in Advertisement No. 63/9-2026. Read the appointment order and the 19 July 2025 scheme before treating this as a finished pay story.
- There is no joining or training calendar in this notice. Do not plan a resignation date from a current job until the appointment letter is in hand.
Contact & Helpline
- Office: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission, Nigam Vihar, Shimla – 171002
- Secretary (signatory on short notice): Nivedita Negi, IAS
- Telephone: 0177-2623786
- Website/updates: https://hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc
- Apply / OTR: https://hppsconline.hp.gov.in/HPPSC/ApplicantRegistration/Home/Login
⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over the phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Detailed Advertisement PDF | Download HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026 PDF |
| Apply Online (OTR / ORA) | Apply for HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit the HPPSC official website |
| Advertisement listing | HPPSC current advertisements page |
FAQs – HPPSC ADO Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply for HPPSC ADO 2026?
22 October 2026, 11:59 PM, for both the online form and the fee. Late ORA submissions are not accepted. No extension had been published as of 27 September 2026. Submit before the last evening; the OTR portal is desktop-oriented and slows when traffic rises.
What is the age limit for HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer?
18 to 45 years as on 01 January 2026. Bonafide SC, ST, OBC, WFF and PwD of Himachal Pradesh get 5 years on the upper side where the post is reserved. HP Government employees and HP Ex-Servicemen follow Government instructions. Other-State reserved candidates get no HP relaxation.
Is there an exam for HPPSC ADO, or is it interview-based?
Yes, there is an exam. Paper-I is a 100-mark objective screening test with 0.25 negative marking. Paper-II is a 120-mark descriptive SAT. Personality Test of 30 marks is held only in Shimla. Final merit is Paper-II plus Personality Test, 150 marks.
What is the salary of an Agriculture Development Officer in Himachal Pradesh?
₹29,500 per month fixed during the Job Trainee period, as printed in Advertisement No. 63/9-2026. No DA, HRA or post-trainee Level is printed here. Later pay depends on the 19 July 2025 Job Trainee scheme and the appointment order, not on a figure invented for this page.
Can final-year students apply for HPPSC ADO 2026?
The essential qualification must be possessed by the last date of submission, 22 October 2026, under the advertisement’s reckoning rule. Candidates still waiting for an M.Sc. (Agriculture) result should not assume eligibility unless that degree is already awarded by that date.
Is HPPSC Agriculture Development Officer a permanent government job?
The notice does not use the phrase “permanent government job.” It advertises a Group-A Job Trainee in the Department of Agriculture, H.P., under the State’s 19 July 2025 trainee scheme. Regular government appointments commonly move to confirmation after a trainee/probation stage under service rules, but that later status is not quoted in this advertisement.
Can candidates from other states apply for HPPSC ADO recruitment?
They can file an ORA if they meet age, degrees and the Ward-of-HP-Ex-Serviceman condition. These 23 seats are not open all-India general seats. Other-State reserved certificates do not unlock the SC-of-HP or OBC-of-HP Ward rows.
Where will I be posted if selected as Agriculture Development Officer?
Within Himachal Pradesh, in the Department of Agriculture. The advertisement does not let you pick a district. The personality test is only at Shimla. Field posting at block or circle level is the nature of the cadre, not a city-only desk role.
Is Himachal domicile required for this ADO recruitment?
Worth knowing before you apply: bona fide Himachali papers help with category and local-conditions language, but the hard gate on these 23 seats is Ward of an Ex-Serviceman of H.P. A Himachal graduate who is not in that Ward does not have a seat in this table.
What are the disadvantages of HPPSC ADO Job Trainee posts?
The honest downside is the combination of a closed reservation list and incomplete pay print. All 23 posts are ESM-ward backlog; the starting figure is a fixed ₹29,500, and post-trainee Level and pension mix are not in this advertisement. If you need an open-category Group-A agriculture vacancy with a printed pay matrix, this notice is the wrong file.
How much do agriculture officers earn in Himachal Pradesh?
This advertisement answers only the Job Trainee stage: ₹29,500 a month fixed. Do not mix that figure with a 7th CPC in-hand estimate from another State’s ADO cadre. Neighbouring-state agriculture officer scales are set by those States and are not printed here.
Is there negative marking in the HPPSC screening test?
Yes. Paper-I deducts one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question for a wrong answer, for multiple options, or for leaving the question without marking the prescribed option. Paper-II is descriptive. Personality Test has a separate minimum-mark rule.
Do state agriculture officer jobs include a physical test?
Not in this HPPSC ADO advertisement. Selection is through a screening test, descriptive SAT and Personality Test. There is no PST/PET table in Advertisement No. 63/9-2026. Do not train for a run or a chest measurement on the strength of a police or forest notice.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
Use this quick checklist before you apply:
- You meet the age and educational criteria as on 01 January 2026 (age) and 22 October 2026 (qualification).
- You are a Ward of an Ex-Serviceman of Himachal Pradesh and can produce the dependent certificate and affidavit.
- You hold a four-year B.Sc. (Agriculture) and M.Sc. (Agriculture) Second Class from a recognised/ICAR college or university.
- You are comfortable with Group-A Job Trainee engagement at ₹29,500 a month fixed, with post-trainee pay not printed here.
- You can sit for Paper-I and a descriptive SAT, then attend the Personality Test at Shimla.
- You understand that posting is anywhere in Himachal Pradesh, with field-heavy agriculture extension work.
📄 Source: Primary source: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission Advertisement No. 63/9-2026 dated 25 September 2026, read with Advertisement Notice No. 3-94/2026-PSC (R-I) dated 24 September 2026. Job Trainee engagement is tied to the Department of Personnel notification No. Per(AP)-C-B(15)-3/2024 dated 19 July 2025, as cited in the detailed advertisement. Supplementary figures (in-hand beyond ₹29,500, joining calendar) are not treated as official where the advertisement is silent.
