🌾 Agriculture Department Recruitment 2025: 195 ADO Vacancies Announced by APSC

📅 Last Date to Apply: 17th April 2025

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has officially rolled out a fresh employment notification, calling eligible candidates to apply for 195 Agricultural Development Officer (ADO) positions under the Agriculture Department, Government of Assam. If you're an Agriculture graduate with a passion to contribute to Assam’s agrarian growth, here’s your chance to serve and grow.

📌 Overview of Agriculture Department Recruitment 2025

• Post Name: Agricultural Development Officer (ADO)
• Total Vacancies: 195 posts
• Department: Agriculture Department, Government of Assam
• Salary Scale: Pay Band 4 – ₹30,000/- to ₹1,10,000/- + Grade Pay of ₹12,700/-

📊 Vacancy Breakup by Category:

• Unreserved (UR): 112 posts
• OBC/MOBC: 37 posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 14 posts
• Scheduled Tribe (Plains - STP): 23 posts
• Scheduled Tribe (Hills - STH): 9 posts

✅ Eligibility Criteria

📍 Citizenship:

Applicants must be Indian citizens as per Articles 5 to 8 of the Indian Constitution.

📍 Domicile:

Candidates must be permanent residents of Assam. Proof of residency via PRC (Permanent Residence Certificate) for education/employment or a valid Employment Exchange Registration Certificate from Assam must be submitted.

📍 Age Limit (As of 01.01.2025):

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 38 years

🎯 Age Relaxation (Category-wise):

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC/MOBC: 3 years
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years

📘 Educational Qualification:

Candidates must hold a B.Sc. in Agriculture or an equivalent degree recognized by a UGC-approved university and acknowledged by the Government of Assam.

📍 Employment Exchange Registration:

Compulsory registration in any of the Employment Exchanges of Assam is required.

🧾 Small Family Norms Declaration:

Applicants must submit Form-A declaration in compliance with the “Small Family Norms” policy.

💰 Application Fee (Category-wise):

Category	Fee (₹)
General	₹297.20
OBC/MOBC	₹197.20
SC/ST/BPL/PwBD	₹47.20

Note: Fee is to be paid online during application submission.

📝 How to Apply for Agriculture Department ADO Recruitment 2025?

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official APSC recruitment portal: https://apsc.nic.in
2. Navigate to the “Important Web-Links” section.
3. Click on the “Online Application Form” link.
4. Fill in all necessary personal, academic, and communication details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and required documents.
6. Pay the application fee as per your category.
7. Review and submit the application.
8. Don’t forget to download and print your application form for future reference.

📅 Important Dates:

• Starting Date of Online Application: Already Active
• Last Date to Apply: 17th April 2025
• Last Date for Fee Payment: To be notified on the portal

📣 Final Words

This recruitment drive presents an excellent opportunity for agriculture graduates to step into a government role that directly influences Assam’s rural economy and agricultural output. If you're eligible and enthusiastic about contributing to sustainable agriculture, don't miss the 17th April 2025 deadline!

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