HPSC ADO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025, Download PDF & Check Subject Wise Topics

The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has released HPSC ADO Syllabus and Exam Pattern for both the screening test and Subject knowledge Test along with the official notification. The syllabus has various subjects like Science, Current Affairs. history, Indian and World Geography, Indian Culture, Polity and Economy, Reasoning, Haryana GK, and Subject Knowledge Test. Candidates who are preparing for the exam should go through the syllabus and exam pattern for their best preparation, as it helps them understand the topics and plan their preparation more effectively.

HPSC ADO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

HPSC conducts the examination to recruit 1481 eligible candidates for the posts of Agricultural Development Officer (ADO). Through the Haryana ADO Recruitment 2025, Candidates will be selected based on the Screening test, subject knowledge test, and Interview. To prepare effectively, candidates should go through the latest syllabus for both the Screening Test and the Subject Knowledge Test, as mentioned in the article below

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HPSC ADO Exam Pattern 2025

There are three stages for the Agriculture Development Officer: Screening Test, Concerned Subject Test, and Interview. The Final merit will be prepared by combining marks from the Subject Knowledge Test and the Interview.

Screening Test

• There will be 100 objective questions (MCQs) for 100 marks
• Each Question carries 1 mark.
• Each question has 5 options.
• 0.25 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• 0.25 mark will also be subtracted if the question is left blank without choosing the 5th option.
• If a candidate leaves more than 10% of questions blank without marking the 5th option, they will be disqualified.
• Candidates who score at least 25% will be shortlisted for the next stage.

Subject Knowledge Test & Interview

There will be subjective questions of 150 marks, which will be conducted for 3 hours

• Candidates have to score at least 35% to qualify for the interview
• 2 times the number of vacancies (plus any tied candidates) will be called for the interview
• The Subject Knowledge Test carries 87.5% weightage, and the interview carries 12.5% weightage in the final result

Haryana ADO Syllabus 2025

Candidates can check all the topics under HPSC ADO Syllabus 2025 as listed below and use them to plan their study preparation. It is important to focus on both the Screening Test and the Subject Knowledge Test together, as both play an important role in the selection process. Here are the topics:

HPSC ADO Syllabus For Screening Test

• General Science
• Current Events of National and International Importance
• History of India
• Indian and World geography
• Indian Culture, Indian Polity, and Indian Economy
• General Mental Ability (Reasoning and Analytical Abilities)
• Basic Numeracy (Numbers and Their relations, Order of Magnitude, etc- Class X level), Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables, Data Sufficiency etc.- Class X Level)
• Haryana GK- History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Culture

HPSC Agriculture Development Officer Syllabus for Subject Knowledge Test

1. Ecology & Environment

• Human and ecological relationship, natural resource conservation
• Environmental factors affecting crops and livestock
• Agro-ecology, cropping patterns, environmental pollution
• Climate change, greenhouse effect, global warming
• Use of Remote Sensing (RS) and GIS in agriculture

2. Cropping Systems & Farming

• Cropping patterns in different agro-climatic zones
• Impact of high-yielding varieties on farming
• Concepts of cropping and farming systems: organic & precision farming
• Crop production practices (cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fibre, sugar, fodder crops)

3. Forestry

• Types: social forestry, agroforestry, natural forests
• Forest plant propagation, forest products and conservation
• Agroforestry and its economic value

4. Weed Management

• Characteristics, spread, and impact of weeds
• Cultural, biological & chemical weed control methods

5. Soil Science

• Soil properties (physical, chemical, biological)
• Soil formation, Indian soil types, soil nutrients
• Soil fertility, testing, integrated nutrient management
• Biofertilizers, nitrogen efficiency, soil reclamation
• Soil's role in greenhouse gas emissions

6. Water Management

• Water-use efficiency, irrigation scheduling
• Rainwater harvesting, drip & sprinkler irrigation
• Drainage of waterlogged soils, irrigation water quality
• Major irrigation projects in India

7. Farm Management & Agricultural Economics

• Farm planning, resource use, budgeting
• Marketing strategies, price fluctuations, crop insurance
• Role of co-operatives and pricing policy in agriculture

8. Agricultural Extension & Rural Development

• Extension methods, programme evaluation
• Socio-economic surveys of farmers & landless labourers
• Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), NGOs, SHGs

9. Genetics & Plant Breeding

• Cell structure, genetics, inheritance patterns
• Mutation, polyploidy, cytoplasmic inheritance
• Breeding methods, heterosis, GM crops
• Role of biotechnology in crop improvement

10. Seed Technology & IPR

• Seed production, processing, certification, storage
• DNA fingerprinting, seed registration
• Role of public & private sector
• Intellectual Property Rights, WTO issues

11. Plant Physiology

• Nutrient uptake & metabolism
• Photosynthesis (C3, C4, CAM), respiration
• Growth & development, plant hormones, seed dormancy
• Stress physiology (drought, salt, water stress)

12. Horticulture

• Fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers, and plantation crops
• High-tech and protected cultivation
• Post-harvest technology, landscaping, medicinal plants
• Role of horticulture in nutrition

13. Plant Protection

• Pest/disease identification in crops
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Storage pest management, biological control
• Plant quarantine, pesticide use

14. Food Security & Policy

• Food production and consumption trends
• National/international food policy, surplus & distribution
• Public Distribution System (PDS), malnutrition, micro-nutrient deficiency
• Link between food production, poverty, and human health

HPSC ADO Syllabus 2025 PDF

Candidates can also download the detailed syllabus PDF for Agriculture Development Officer from the link shared below. Candidates take a printout of the syllabus and study each topic mentioned in it for complete preparation.

HPSC ADO Syllabus and Exam Pattern- Click to Download