Budgam Krishi Udyami Recruitment 2026: 8 Agricultural Entrepreneur Posts – Apply Offline @ budgam.nic.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

The 08 vacancies correspond to specific pre-identified Kisan Khidmat Ghars (KKGs) across various blocks of District Budgam under HADP Phase II. The engagement is on a self-earning/entrepreneur basis through service charges, input sales commission, B2B/B2C marketing commission, and training contingency fee. No fixed salary amount is guaranteed.

Selected KUs must enter into an agreement with the Assistant Programme Director (APD) and deposit a refundable security amount of Rs. 10,000 in the form of a Fixed Deposit Receipt from any scheduled commercial bank. The security deposit is forfeited in case of exit before the 2-year term.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Domicile Requirement

• Candidates must be domiciles of the local Panchayat where the vacant Kisan Khidmat Ghar is located.

Age Limit

• Between 21 and 45 years as on 14-10-2026 (last date of submission).

Educational Qualification – Krishi Udyami (Agricultural Entrepreneur)

• Diploma in Agriculture & Allied Fields from a government-recognised institution — includes Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Sciences, Forestry, Fisheries, Sericulture, Agricultural Engineering, BHT, BAT.
• OR Graduation in Science (B.Sc) or in Agriculture & Allied Fields (B.Sc in Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry/Fisheries/Sericulture, BVSc & AH, B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering) from a government-recognised institution.
• Additional preference is given to candidates holding:
  • Post-graduation (Science / Agriculture & Allied) — up to 10 additional merit points
  • Diploma/Certification in computers (3+ months from a government-recognised institution) — up to 15 additional merit points

Selection Process & Screening Clause

The selection of Krishi Udyamis is based entirely on a point-based merit evaluation system (maximum 100 points). There is no written examination and no interview.

Shortlisted candidates (highest-scoring) will undergo document verification at the office of the Chief Agriculture Officer, District Budgam. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the document verification process. Original documents must be presented at the time of verification.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

Applicants must attach the following self-attested photocopies with the completed application form:

1. Date of Birth certificate / Matriculation certificate (proof of date of birth)
2. Marks certificates of all qualifying examinations
3. Domicile Certificate of the local Panchayat
4. Character Certificate issued by the competent authority
5. Affidavit attested by a First-Class Magistrate declaring that the candidate will make available a secure space of approximately 750–800 Sq. Ft. (two rooms/shops) within the concerned Panchayat on their own, for which no rent shall be claimed
6. Latest passport-size photograph with white background affixed on the application form
7. Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
8. Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)

How to Submit the Application

• Download the application form from District Budgam Official Website or obtain it from the office of the Chief Agriculture Officer, District Budgam.
• Submit the completed application form in person or through registered post to the office of the Deputy Commissioner, District Budgam on or before 14-10-2026 (upto 4:30 PM).
• Original documents must be presented at the time of document verification.

Frequently Asked Questions