Jharkhand Sahebganj Crop Protectors Recruitment 2026 for 7 PostsOut

• Pass Matric/Secondary (Class 10) from a recognised educational institution.
• Complete at least one training programme lasting a minimum of five days under the Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative. Longer training receives preference under the marking rules.
• Have knowledge of the local language; this is a qualifying requirement without merit marks.
• Be capable of riding a bicycle and climbing trees.
• Submit a valid local resident certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format. Applicants claiming reservation must also provide the prescribed valid caste/category certificate.
• Residents of the block concerned receive preference for the relevant Plant Protection Centre.

• Obtain the application form printed with Advertisement No. 01/2026-27.
• Complete every field, including training particulars and preferences for up to three posting blocks.
• Paste a recent self-attested passport-size photograph in the designated space.
• Attach self-attested photocopies of the required certificates, mark the enclosure checklist and sign the declaration.
• Send the application only by registered post or speed post to: Office of the District Agriculture Officer, Sanyukt Krishi Bhawan, Sahebganj, PIN Code-816109.
• Ensure the application reaches the office by 5 PM on 30 November 2026; applications arriving after the deadline will not be accepted.

Recruitment and posting locations

The District Agriculture Officer, Sahebganj, is recruiting seven Crop Protectors under Advertisement No. 01/2026-27 dated 06.11.2026. The positions fall under Jharkhand's Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative. Posting locations are the Plant Protection Centres at Sahebganj, Borio, Taljhari, Rajmahal, Pathna, Barhait and Barharwa. Duties include crop surveys, pesticide spraying, farmer training and awareness, and other assigned office work.

Eligibility and engagement terms

A recognised Class 10 qualification and at least one eligible training programme lasting five days are compulsory. Candidates must also know the local language and be able to cycle and climb trees. The monthly honorarium is Rs. 11,851. Engagement continues for one year or until regular appointment, whichever comes first, without an automatic claim to regular status or regular employee benefits.

How merit is calculated

Selection uses a 100-mark assessment. Class 10 percentage multiplied by 0.5 contributes up to 50 marks; Class 12 and graduation percentages multiplied by 0.1 contribute up to 10 marks each. The first five-day training earns 15 marks, with one mark for each additional day, subject to another 15 marks. Training shorter than five days is excluded, and certificates must clearly state full training days. Postgraduate qualifications and multiple degrees at the same level earn no additional marks.

Ties are resolved successively through higher Matric marks, a valid local-language proficiency certificate, higher Intermediate marks, higher graduation marks and greater age. Language or practical assessments may be required, and the authority may also conduct a written or oral test.

Application checklist and deadline

Use the prescribed form, enter training details and indicate preferences for up to three blocks. Paste the recent self-attested passport-size photograph, sign the declaration and attach self-attested supporting certificates. Send the packet by registered post or speed post to the District Agriculture Officer, Sanyukt Krishi Bhawan, Sahebganj, PIN Code-816109. It must arrive by 5 PM on 30.11.2026.

Keep original certificates available for verification. A character/conduct certificate is not required with the application but must be produced at final selection, verification or joining when directed. Block allocation considers local residence and stated preferences, while the competent authority retains the final decision.