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The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) has released Notification No. 18/2025 on September 16, 2025, for the direct recruitment of Horticulture Officers in the A.P. Horticulture Service. This general recruitment offers 2 carried forward (CF) vacancies with a pay scale of Rs. 54,060 - 1,40,540 (RPS 2022). Candidates aged 18-42 years as of July 1, 2025, can apply online from today, September 18, 2025, until October 8, 2025. If you hold a horticulture degree and are passionate about agriculture, this is your chance to join AP's horticulture sector. Here’s everything you need to know.
Key Highlights of APPSC Notification 18/2025
- Post Name: Horticulture Officer
- Department: A.P. Horticulture Service
- Vacancies: 2 (Carried Forward) – Zone-III: 1, Zone-IV: 1
- Salary: Rs. 54,060 to Rs. 1,40,540
- Age Limit: 18-42 years as on July 1, 2025 (relaxations for SC/ST/BC/EWS/PBD/Women per rules)
-Application Dates: September 18, 2025, to October 8, 2025 (up to 11:00 PM)
- Exam Mode: Objective type, offline (OMR-based); date to be announced
- Selection Proces: Written exam + Computer Proficiency Test (CPT)
With only 2 vacancies across two zones, this recruitment is highly competitive for horticulture graduates.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill these requirements as of the notification date:
- Citizenship: Indian citizen (exceptions with state government sanction).
- Health & Character: Sound health, no bodily defects, and good antecedents.
- Educational Qualification:
- Four-year B.Sc. Degree or B.Sc. (Hons) Degree in Horticulture from a recognized university in the state or any university accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
- Computer Proficiency: Must qualify CPT (per G.O.Ms.No.26, G.A. (Ser-B) Dept., dt. 24.02.2023) after the written exam.
- Local Status: Zonal post; prove local candidature with study/residence certificates.
Submit equivalence proofs (Government Orders) within 10 days of the application deadline.
Reservations and Relaxations
- Vertical Reservations: For Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, and Economically Weaker Sections.
- Horizontal Reservations: 33 1/3% for Women; for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PBD) – minimum 40% disability (except Hearing Impairment: deaf = 70 dB loss, hard of hearing = 60-70 dB loss in both ears).
-PBD Categories: Blindness/low vision, deaf/hard of hearing, locomotor disability (including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy), autism/intellectual disability/specific learning disability/mental illness, and multiple disabilities.
- SC Sub-Classification: Specify Group-I/II/III.
- Age Relaxations: Applicable for reserved categories; open category for relaxed age beneficiaries
Out-of-state SC/ST/BC/EWS candidates ineligible for quotas.
How to Apply for APPSC Horticulture Officer 2025
1. OTPR Registration: New users register on https://psc.ap.gov.in to get a user ID via SMS/email.
2.Online Application: Log in with OTPR, fill details, upload documents, and pay fees (pre-populated).
3. Fee Payment: Online; confirm with reference ID.
4. Corrections: Allowed for 7 days post-deadline (limited fields).
5. Hall Ticket: Download from the website; instructions to follow.
Only online applications accepted. Check https://psc.ap.gov.in regularly – it’s the sole communication source.
Preparation Tips
- Written exam: Focus on horticulture, general studies, and aptitude.
- Qualify CPT: Prepare for MS Office and basic computer skills.
- Syllabus: Await annexures for detailed topics.
Why Apply Now?
With just 2 vacancies in Zones III and IV, this recruitment offers a prestigious role in AP's horticulture development. Applications opened on September 18, 2025, and close on October 8, 2025 – apply today (current time: 06:46 PM IST, September 25, 2025)!
Visit https://psc.ap.gov.in for the full notification. Have questions? Comment below!
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