DC Kathua Krishi Udyami Recruitment 2026Offline Applications Open

• A diploma in Agriculture or an allied field from a government-recognised institution, or a BSc in Science, or a recognised degree in Agriculture or an allied field is required.
• Listed allied qualifications include Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Sciences, Forestry, Fisheries, Sericulture and Agricultural Engineering; the notice also lists BHT and BAT diplomas and BVSc & AH.
• Postgraduation in Science, Agriculture or allied fields and a computer diploma or certification of at least three months from a government-recognised institution are desirable.
• The applicant must provide two rooms or shops covering approximately 750–800 square feet without claiming rent.

• Obtain Annexure A and the detailed information from the Office of the Chief Agriculture Officer, Kathua 184101.
• Complete the form and affix a recent passport-size photograph with a white background.
• Attach self-attested copies of the required certificates, the space affidavit and the declaration in Annexure B.
• Deliver the application in person or send it by registered post to the Office of the Chief Agriculture Officer, Kathua 184101, so that it arrives by 25 November 2026.

About the engagement

The Office of the Deputy Commissioner / District Development Commissioner Kathua has announced one Krishi Udyami engagement under Advertisement No. 05 CAOK of 2026. The position is for the Kisan Khidmat Ghar at Village/Panchayat Dhanuparole, serving the Dhanuparole and Goduflal cluster in Block Duggain, Sub-Division Billawar, District Kathua. The notice was issued on 12 November 2026, and complete applications must reach the designated office by 25 November 2026.

Eligibility and working conditions

Applicants must be aged 21 to 45 years on the last date of submission. Eligible qualifications include a diploma in Agriculture or specified allied fields, a BSc in Science, or a degree in Agriculture or specified allied fields. Postgraduate study in Science, Agriculture or allied fields and a computer qualification of at least three months are desirable.

The selected person must arrange two rooms or shops of approximately 750–800 square feet without claiming rent. Work is on a franchise-franchisee basis under a designated APD officer, with weekly reporting to the Panchayat, Block and line departments.

Selection and terms

Selection uses a maximum of 100 points. Local Panchayat domicile carries 25 points and female candidates receive 5 points. Shortlisted candidates must present original documents for verification; the selected list will be published on the District and Agriculture Production Department websites.

There is no fixed pay. Earnings may include service charges, input-sales and marketing commissions, and a training contingency fee. The initial engagement is for two years, with possible annual extensions subject to performance and continuation of the scheme. A refundable Rs 10,000 fixed deposit receipt from a scheduled commercial bank is required; it is forfeited if the person exits before two years. Either party may terminate the agreement with three months' prior notice, and the engagement does not confer a right to regular appointment.

Submitting the form

Obtain Annexure A from the Chief Agriculture Officer's office at Kathua 184101. Complete it, affix a recent white-background passport-size photograph and enclose the self-attested certificates and required affidavits. Submit it in person or by registered post to the same office by the deadline. Incomplete applications will be rejected, and the authority does not accept responsibility for postal delays.