Sahebganj Crop Protectors Recruitment 2026: 7 Vacancies – Apply Offline

The Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand has issued Advertisement No. 01/2026-27 dated 06 November 2026, inviting applications for 7 posts of Crop Protectors at Plant Protection Centres across Sahebganj district. The engagement is honorarium-based and purely contractual for a period of one year or until regular appointment, whichever is earlier.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Plant Protection Centres (Block-wise)

The 7 Crop Protector posts are located at Plant Protection Centres in the following blocks of Sahebganj district: Sahebganj, Borio, Taljhari, Rajmahal, Pathna, Barhait, and Barharwa.

Category-Wise Reservation

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: Minimum Matric / Secondary (10th) pass from a recognised educational institution.
• Mandatory Training: At least one training of a minimum 5 days under the Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative is required. Candidates with longer training duration will receive additional merit preference.
• Local Language: Knowledge of the local language is a qualifying criterion and carries no merit marks.
• Physical Skills: Proficiency in riding a bicycle and climbing trees. A practical test may be conducted at the discretion of the selection committee.
• Resident Preference: Preference is given to residents of the block concerned with the Plant Protection Centre.
• Certificates Required: All candidates must submit a valid local resident certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format. Candidates claiming reservation must submit a valid caste/category certificate in the prescribed format.

Age Limit (Cut-off: 30 November 2026)

Only the date of birth as recorded in the Matric marksheet/certificate is accepted. Minimum age is 18 years.

Ex-servicemen relaxation: Additional 5 years in maximum age limit. Ex-serviceman certificate must be submitted within the prescribed time.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

All applications are screened for eligibility, completeness, and authenticity of documents. Applications with missing details, absent certificates, unmet essential qualifications, or false/misleading information will be rejected. Valid applications are then evaluated on a total of 100 marks as follows:

• Training of less than 5 days is not counted. Training days must be clearly written as full days in the certificate.
• CGPA/grade percentages are converted using the concerned board or university formula.
• No extra marks are awarded for postgraduate or higher qualifications, or for multiple degrees at the same level.
• Local Language: The declaration in the application form is accepted until the provisional merit list. A language test may be held only if sufficient proof is not available.
• Cycling and Tree Climbing: A practical test may be conducted after the provisional merit list if deemed necessary. It carries no merit marks, but a candidate found incapable may be considered ineligible for final selection.
• A written or oral test may be held at any stage at the discretion of the selection committee or competent authority.
• Original certificates of provisionally selected candidates will be verified before final selection.
• Tie-breaker: Higher Matric marks → valid local language certificate → higher Intermediate marks → higher Graduation marks → higher age.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in any stage of the selection process.

How to Apply — Address & Instructions

The application must be sent only by registered post or speed post to:

• Use the application form (आवेदन पत्र) printed with Advertisement No. 01/2026-27.
• Fill every column clearly and completely, including the details of the 5-day training and preference for up to three blocks for posting.
• Paste a recent, self-attested passport-size photograph in the designated box on the form.
• Tick the certificates attached in the checklist on the form and sign the declaration.
• Attach self-attested photocopies of all required certificates; an application without them will be treated as incomplete.
• Send by registered post or speed post so that it reaches the office by 5 PM on 30 November 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Marksheet as Proof of Date of Birth
• Intermediate (10+2) Certificate and Marksheet (if available)
• Graduation Certificate and Marksheet (if available)
• Minimum 5-Day Training Certificate issued under Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture
• Additional Training Certificates beyond 5 days (if any)
• Local Language Proficiency Certificate (if available)
• Valid Local Resident Certificate issued by Competent Authority in Prescribed Format
• Valid Caste / Category Certificate in Prescribed Format (ST, EWS, etc.)
• Copy of Aadhaar Card and any other identity card
• Recent Self-attested Passport-size Photograph (pasted on Application Form)
• Self-attested photocopies of all certificates and enclosures

Note: A character/conduct certificate is not required with the application but must be produced at final selection, document verification, or joining as directed by the competent authority.

Pay, Tenure & Terms of Appointment

• Monthly honorarium: Rs. 11,851/- only.
• Nature: The engagement is honorarium/remuneration-based (मानदेय/पारिश्रमिक आधारित).
• Tenure: One year or until regular appointment, whichever is earlier.
• The appointment confers no automatic right to regular appointment, confirmation, or service benefits of a regular government employee.
• The contract may be terminated upon regular appointment of the post, abolition of the sanctioned post, or administrative necessity.

Crop Protector Job Responsibilities

• Crop survey and monitoring at assigned Plant Protection Centre
• Spraying of pesticides as per scheduled and ad-hoc protocols
• Farmer training and awareness programmes at the local level
• Any other work assigned by the office from time to time

Important Dates

Important Links

• Download Sahebganj Crop Protectors Advertisement No. 01/2026-27 Official Notification PDF
• Application Form: Print the form attached with Advertisement No. 01/2026-27 in the official notification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for Sahebganj Crop Protectors Recruitment 2026?

The application must reach the Office of the District Agriculture Officer, Sahebganj by 5:00 PM on 30 November 2026. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

What is the address to send the offline application for Crop Protector posts?

Send by registered post or speed post to: Office of the District Agriculture Officer, Sanyukt Krishi Bhawan, Sahebganj, Jharkhand — PIN Code 816109.

Is there an application fee for Sahebganj Crop Protectors Recruitment?

The official notification (Advertisement No. 01/2026-27) does not specify any application fee. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for confirmation.

Is this a permanent government job?

No. The Crop Protector posts are honorarium-based and contractual with a tenure of one year or until regular appointment, whichever is earlier. The engagement does not confer any right to permanent government employment, confirmation, or service benefits.

What is the monthly salary for the Crop Protector post?

The monthly honorarium is Rs. 11,851/- (fixed). There is no additional HRA, DA, or other allowances mentioned in the notification.

How many vacancies are available and what is the reservation breakup?

There are 7 total vacancies: Scheduled Tribe (ST) — 3, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) — 0, Unreserved (UR) — 4. The vacancies are distributed across Plant Protection Centres in Sahebganj, Borio, Taljhari, Rajmahal, Pathna, Barhait, and Barharwa blocks.