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Vacancy Details
- Crop Guard (Kamdar): 7 vacancies
Qualification: Matric (10th) pass with minimum five days training- Unreserved (UR): 4
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 3
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of applications: Applications will be checked for completeness and required enclosures.
- Educational marks evaluation: Marks from the Matric marksheet will be multiplied by 0.6 to contribute up to 60 marks.
- Training marks: Five-day training gives 8 marks; training exceeding five days gives 12 marks (only one training certificate is valid).
- Skill test (qualifying): A qualifying skill test will check bicycle riding and tree-climbing ability.
- Interview: Interview covering General Hindi, General Knowledge and Local Language for 20 marks.
- Document verification: Verification of original certificates and documents at the time of joining/verification.
- Tie-breaking: Ties will be resolved by higher Matric marks, higher age, then alphabetical order of names.
How to Apply
- Fill the application form (format available in the official notification) and attach self-attested photocopies of required certificates.
- Enclose Matric/10th certificate and marksheet, training certificate (minimum five days), local residential certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), proof of date of birth, and Aadhaar photocopy.
- Submit the completed application by hand during office hours (10:00 AM to 05:00 PM) or send via registered or speed post.
- Send to: Sub-Divisional-cum-District Agriculture Officer, Simdega, Joint District Agriculture Office Complex (Near Sadar Hospital, Simdega), Post – Simdega, District – Simdega, Pin – 835223.
- Ensure the application reaches on or before 26-10-2026 (up to 05:00 PM).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility and qualification criteria for the Crop Guard (Kamdar) post?
Candidates must have passed Matric (10th) and have received a minimum five days of training from the Department of Agriculture or Directorate. They must know the local language, be able to ride a bicycle and climb trees, and be a local resident of Simdega district.
How do I apply for this recruitment?
Apply offline by submitting the completed application with self-attested copies of required certificates by hand during office hours or via registered/speed post to the Sub-Divisional-cum-District Agriculture Officer, Simdega at the given address. Ensure the application reaches by 26-10-2026 up to 05:00 PM.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The application must be received by post or hand on or before 26-10-2026 up to 05:00 PM.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection involves scrutiny of applications, evaluation out of 100 marks (including Matric marks, training marks, and interview), a qualifying skill test for bicycle riding and tree-climbing, and document verification. Tie-breaking uses higher Matric marks, higher age, then alphabetical order.
What is the salary or pay scale for the position?
The post carries a fixed consolidated/daily wage pay of Rs. 11,851/- per month.
