Department of Agriculture and Cooperation Invites Application for Assistant Director Recruitment 2022

Department of Agriculture and Cooperation New Delhi Last Date: 24th March, 2022

Vacancy Circular No:

Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
invites applications for recruitment of Assistant Director

Assistant Director

Job Location:

Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi, 110001 Delhi
Last Date: 24 March 2022
Employment Type: Full Time

Number of Vacancy: 1 Posts

Ministry of Agriculture Hiring For Assistant Director Vacancies Just Now Updated - Apply Soon
Ministry of Agriculture Hiring For Assistant Director Vacancies Just Now Updated - Apply Soon Recruitment 2022 Details
Job Role Assistant Director
Education Requirement
Total Vacancy 1 Post
Job Locations New Delhi
Age Limit The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall be not exceeding fifty-six years on the closing date for receipt of applications.
Experience 1 - 15 years
Salary Not Disclosed
Posted on 21 Feb, 2022
Last Date To Apply 24 Mar, 2022

Educational Qualification: M.Sc

Experience: Please refer to official document

Skills / Eligibility

Subject: Filling up of one (01) vacant post of Assistant Director (Manures) in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in the scale of pay of Level 10 of the Pay Matrix by Composite Method [Deputation (including short term contract) plus Promotion] - reg.

1. Name of the Post: Assistant Director (Manures)

2. No of Post: 01

3. Pay: scale of pay of Level 10 of the Pay Matrix

4. Eligibility conditions: Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union Territories or agricultural universities or recognized research institutions or public sector undertakings or semi-Government or autonomous or statutory organizations:

(A)(I) Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre or Department; or

(II) with two years' service in the Grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in the pay band 2: Rs. 9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4800 or equivalent in the parent cadre or Department; and,

(B) Possessing the following educational qualifications and experience:

a) Essential: (I) Masters Degree in Agriculture with specialization in Agricultural Chemistry or Soil Science or Plant Pathology or Chemistry or Bio-Chemistry or Micro Biology or Bacteriology from a recognised university or institute; and

(II) one year experience in the field of development of manures or bio- fertilizers or fertilizers or soil testing or quality control of fertilizers.

5. Period of deputation: Period of deputation (including short-term contract) including period of deputation (including short-term contract) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or other organization or Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not to exceed three years.

Pay Scale:
INR
Not Disclosed

Age Limit: The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall be not exceeding fifty-six years on the closing date for receipt of applications.

Selection Procedure

Selection will be Based on Deputation Basis.

How to Apply:

The application alongwith required documents, may be forwarded to Shri Umesh Kumar Sah, Under Secretary (Pers.-II), Room No. 37 -A, Ground Floor, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001, within 60 days of the publication of the circular in the Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar. Applications not forwarded through proper channel or those received without the requisite certificates and necessary documents will not be entertained.


Important Dates:

Published on: 21 February 2022

Last date for application is: 24 March 2022

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About Department of Agriculture and Cooperation

The Department of Agriculture and Cooperation (DA&FW) plays a pivotal role in India's agricultural development and rural economy. For aspirants seeking government jobs and stable public sector careers, this department represents a cornerstone of the nation's administrative framework. DA&FW is meticulously organized into 27 divisions, ensuring comprehensive policy coverage and effective implementation of agricultural schemes across the country.

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Operating with a robust network, the department manages five attached offices and twenty-one subordinate offices spread across various regions. This widespread presence is crucial for coordinating with state-level agencies and executing central sector plans. For candidates preparing for sarkari naukri in the agriculture or rural development sectors, understanding this structure is essential. The department's ecosystem also includes one public sector undertaking (PSU), nine autonomous bodies, ten national-level cooperative organizations, and two officers functioning directly under its administrative control, creating a vast array of potential employment opportunities.

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DA&FW is central to national development, focusing on enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring farmer welfare. Its initiatives directly impact food security and rural livelihoods. As the Indian government continues to prioritize the agricultural sector, the demand for skilled professionals within DA&FW and its associated bodies remains consistent. Job seekers looking for the latest Department of Agriculture and Cooperation recruitment notifications should monitor official channels for openings in these diverse and vital offices.


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Department of Agriculture & Cooperation Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare,Krishi Bhawan Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-110001
New Delhi, Delhi - 110001
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