The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has released the official notification for the Assistant Director, Farmer Welfare & Agriculture Development (ADA) Recruitment 2026. A total of 71 Gazetted Class II posts have been announced. The application process will start from April 25, 2026, and close on May 24, 2026, through the online mode on the official MPPSC website
MPPSC ADA Recruitment 2026 Overview
MPPSC ADA Vacancy 2026: Category-Wise Distribution
Eligibility Criteria for MPPSC ADA 2026
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have B.Sc. Agriculture and a Post-Graduate Degree (1st/2nd Class) in Agriculture, or a PG Diploma from ICAR, New Delhi, or B.E./B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering (minimum 2nd Class).
- Age Limit: 21 to 40 years as of January 1, 2026.
- Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC, PwD candidates, government employees, and all women candidates of MP domicile.
- Employment Registration: MP domicile candidates must hold valid employment registration at the time of the interview.
MPPSC ADA Selection Process 2026
- OMR-Based Written Exam: Objective-type offline exam with negative marking.
- Interview: Candidates scoring three times the number of vacancies (plus those with equal marks) will be called for interview and document verification.
- Final Merit: Prepared based on combined marks of written exam and interview.
MPPSC ADA Exam Date and Application Fee
- Application Window: April 25, 2026 – May 24, 2026
- Late Fee ₹3,000: May 25 – May 31, 2026
- Late Fee ₹25,000: June 1 – October 28, 2026
- Exam Date: November 22, 2026
MPPSC ADA Salary 2026
- Pay Scale: ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 + ₹5,400 Grade Pay
- Probation Period: 2 years
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