Overview
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released the Horticulture Development Officer Interview Schedule 2026 for candidates shortlisted under Advertisement No. 20256. The recruitment drive aims to fill 101 Horticulture Development Officer Group-A posts, with interviews scheduled from September 17 to September 28, 2026.
Candidates should download Annexure-A from the commission’s website to confirm their roll-number-wise interview date, reporting time and related instructions. The interview process will be conducted at the PPSC office, Baradari Gardens, Patiala, unless a different venue is specified in the individual call letter.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) |
| Post Name | Horticulture Development Officer, Group-A |
| Total Vacancies | 101 posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ppsc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
| Interview Dates | September 17 to September 28, 2026 |
The exact interview date and reporting time allotted to each shortlisted candidate are provided in Annexure-A. Candidates must report at the venue within the prescribed time, as late entry may not be permitted.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates were required to meet the educational conditions specified in the detailed recruitment advertisement. The principal requirements generally include:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture with the prescribed minimum marks from a recognised university or institution.
- A Master’s degree in Horticulture from a recognised university or institution, as stipulated in the advertisement.
- Knowledge of the Punjabi language at the Matriculation level or an equivalent standard.
- Candidates must produce original degree certificates, mark sheets and Punjabi qualification documents during verification.
Age Limit
- The general age range prescribed for Punjab government recruitment is typically 18 to 37 years as of the relevant cut-off date.
- Upper-age relaxation applies to eligible Scheduled Caste, Backward Class, government employee, ex-serviceman, widow, divorcee and person with disability categories.
- Candidates should check the original advertisement for the category-wise relaxation and applicable cut-off date.
Fees
- General and other state candidates: ₹1,500, subject to the original notification.
- SC/ST candidates and Backward Classes of Punjab: ₹750.
- Punjab ex-servicemen, EWS, persons with disabilities and other eligible categories: ₹500, where applicable.
- No separate fee is normally required for attending the interview. The application and examination fee paid during registration is not refundable.
Selection Process
- Written Competitive Examination: Eligible applicants are assessed through the examination conducted under the notified recruitment procedure.
- Interview: Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the applicable criteria must appear for the interview between September 17 and September 28, 2026.
- Document Verification and Final Merit: Original documents are checked before the final selection list is prepared using the marks and rules prescribed by PPSC.
Candidates appearing for the interview should carry the completed Biodata Sheet, interview call letter, recent photographs and original supporting certificates. They should also bring self-attested photocopies of proof of date of birth, educational qualifications, Punjabi language eligibility, category, residence and identity. Government employees may be asked to produce a No Objection Certificate.
How to Apply
The online application process for this recruitment has already been completed. Shortlisted candidates can access the interview schedule by following these steps:
- Visit the official PPSC website at ppsc.gov.in.
- Open the section containing announcements, public notices or interview schedules.
- Select the notice for the Horticulture Development Officer Interview Schedule 2026 under Advertisement No. 20256.
- Download the Annexure-A PDF and search for the relevant roll number or candidate name.
- Note the allotted interview date, reporting time, venue and any candidate-specific directions.
- Download and complete the prescribed Biodata Sheet without leaving mandatory fields blank.
- Arrange all original documents and photocopies in the order mentioned in the interview notice.
- Reach the venue well before the reporting time and carry a valid photo identity card along with the interview call letter.
Candidates should monitor the official portal regularly for corrections, revised schedules or additional instructions. No request for a change in interview date should be assumed to have been accepted unless confirmed by the commission.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the PPSC HDO interviews be conducted?
The interviews for 101 Horticulture Development Officer posts are scheduled from September 17 to September 28, 2026.
2. Where can candidates check their individual interview date?
Candidates can download Annexure-A from the PPSC website and check the date and reporting time against their roll number.
3. Is the Biodata Sheet compulsory for the interview?
Yes. Shortlisted candidates should complete the prescribed Biodata Sheet and bring it with their call letter, original certificates and self-attested document copies.
