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Vacancy Details
- Crop Protectors: 7 vacancies
Qualification: Minimum Matric/Secondary (10th) pass and mandatory minimum 5-day training- ST: 3
- EWS: 0
- UR: 4
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Selection Process
- Application screening: All applications will be checked for eligibility and required documents. Applications with missing details, missing certificates, not meeting essential qualifications, or with false information will be rejected.
- Merit evaluation (100 marks): Valid applications are evaluated on 100 marks: academic qualification up to 70 marks (10th % x 0.5 up to 50; 12th % x 0.1 up to 10; graduation % x 0.1 up to 10) and training up to 30 marks (first 5-day training = 15; 1 mark per day beyond five days up to 15).
- Practical or language tests if necessary: A language test may be held if needed; a practical test for cycling and tree climbing may be taken after the provisional merit list if the selection committee finds it necessary. Practical tests carry no merit marks and inability may render a candidate ineligible.
- Written or oral test if necessary: A written or oral test may be held at any stage if the selection committee or competent authority finds it necessary.
- Document verification and final selection: Original certificates of selected/provisionally selected candidates will be verified before final selection. The selection is supervised by a committee chaired by the District Agriculture Officer, Sahebganj.
How to Apply
- Use the application form printed with Advertisement No. 01/2026-27.
- Fill every column of the form clearly and completely, including details of the 5-day training and up to three blocks of posting preference.
- Paste a recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the form.
- Tick the certificates you have attached in the checklist on the form and sign the declaration.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required certificates; incomplete applications will be treated as incomplete.
- Send the application by registered post or speed post so it reaches the Office of the District Agriculture Officer, Sanyukt Krishi Bhawan, Sahebganj, PIN Code-816109 by 5 PM on 30 November 2026.
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- Last Date to Apply (receipt):
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum educational qualification required?
The minimum qualification is Matric/Secondary (10th) pass from a recognised institution. In addition, a mandatory minimum five-day training under the Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture is required.
How do I apply for the Crop Protector posts?
Use the application form printed with Advertisement No. 01/2026-27, complete all columns, attach self-attested certificates, and send the application by registered post or speed post to the Office of the District Agriculture Officer, Sahebganj. Ensure the application reaches the office by 5 PM on 30 November 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications must be received by 5 PM on 30 November 2026. Applications received after this time will not be accepted.
What is the selection process?
Applications are first screened for eligibility and documents. Valid applications are evaluated on 100 marks based on academic qualifications (up to 70 marks) and training (up to 30 marks); practical, language, written or oral tests may be held if the selection committee decides so, and final selection includes document verification.
What is the salary or pay for the post?
The monthly honorarium is Rs. 11,851/- per month. The engagement is honorarium/remuneration based for a tenure of one year or until regular appointment, whichever is earlier.
