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Vacancy Details
- Crop Guard (Kamdar): 11 vacancies
Qualification: Minimum Matriculation / 10th pass with minimum 5 days training from Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
Application Fees
- All: ₹0
Selection Process
- Scrutiny: Check applications and attached documents for completeness and correctness.
- Evaluation: Candidates are evaluated on a 100-mark scale.
- Merit List Preparation: Prepare a merit list using 10th marks percentage, training, skill test and interview scores.
- Academic Scoring: Academic score: 10th marks percentage multiplied by 0.6, up to a maximum of 60 marks.
- Skill Test: Bicycle riding and tree climbing skill test worth 10 marks.
- Interview: Interview covering General Hindi, general knowledge and local language worth 20 marks.
How to Apply
- Download the application format from the official notification PDF.
- Fill the application form clearly in Hindi or English.
- Attach self-attested copies of required educational and supporting certificates (10th certificate, training certificate, local resident certificate, caste certificate if applicable, identity/Aadhaar copy).
- Submit the application by hand or through Registered / Speed Post to the office address: Office of the District Agriculture Officer, Gumla, Combined Agriculture Building Complex, Near Vikas Colony, Post-Gumla, District-Gumla, Pin-835207.
- Ensure the application reaches the office by 06-11-2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum educational qualification required?
The minimum required qualification is Matriculation / 10th pass from a recognized institution. Additionally, candidates must have at least five days of training from the Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate.
How do I apply for the DAO Gumla Crop Guard post?
You must apply offline by downloading the application format from the notification, filling it in Hindi or English, attaching self-attested copies of required certificates, and submitting it by hand or Registered/Speed Post to the DAO Gumla office address. Ensure the application reaches the office by 06-11-2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit applications is 6 November 2026. Applications must reach the DAO Gumla office by that date.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection involves scrutiny of applications and evaluation on a 100-mark scale, with a merit list prepared from 10th percentage, training, skill test (bicycle riding and tree climbing) and interview. Academic scoring is 10th % × 0.6 (max 60), skill test = 10 marks and interview = 20 marks.
What is the pay for the Crop Guard (Kamdar) position?
The pay is Rs. 11,851 per month as stated in the notification. Engagement is on an honorarium/remuneration basis for one year or until regular appointments are made.
