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Vacancy Details
- Crop Protector (फसल रक्षक): 11 vacancies
Qualification: Matric/Secondary (10th) pass and at least one 5-day training- UR: 5
- ST: 5
- EWS: 1
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Selection Process
- Initial eligibility check: All applications are checked for eligibility and required documents; incomplete or false applications are rejected.
- Scoring on merit: Valid applications are scored out of 100 based on academic marks (up to 60), local residency (10), and training (30).
- Practical test (if needed): The selection committee may hold a practical test for bicycle riding and tree climbing after the provisional merit list if needed.
- Document verification: Original certificates of selected or provisionally selected candidates will be checked before final selection on a later date.
- Final merit list and allotment: The final category-wise merit list is published on dumka.nic.in and the office notice board; centres are allotted by block of local residence and then by form preferences.
How to Apply
- Get the application form printed with the notice or from dumka.nic.in or the JPPO Dumka office notice board.
- Fill all columns clearly, including names in Hindi and English, parents’ names, gender, DOB and age as on 30-09-2026, category, and local certificate details.
- Provide academic marks (Matric, 10+2, graduation if available) and details of compulsory 5-day training and any extra training; indicate ability to ride a bicycle and climb trees and provide Aadhaar, mobile, email and addresses.
- Paste a recent self-attested passport-size photograph, sign the declaration with place and date, and attach self-attested photocopies of listed enclosures.
- Send the completed application with enclosures by registered post so it reaches the JPPO Dumka office between 26-10-2026 and 14-11-2026.
- enclosures_note: Attach matric certificate and marksheet (compulsory), training certificate (5 days), local/residence and caste/EWS certificates where applicable, Aadhaar copy, and other listed documents.
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Important Dates
- Age counted as on:
- Notice signed:
- Application start date:
- Last Date to Apply:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the essential qualification criteria for this job?
Candidates must have passed Matric/Secondary (10th) and completed at least one 5-day training from the approved bodies. They must also know the local language, be able to ride a bicycle and climb trees, and be a local resident of the block they apply for.
How do I apply for the Crop Protector post?
Obtain and fill the application form (available with the notice, on dumka.nic.in, or at the JPPO Dumka office), attach self-attested enclosures, and send it by registered post to the JPPO Dumka office so it reaches between 26-10-2026 and 14-11-2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply is 14-11-2026. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
How are candidates selected for these posts?
Applications are first checked for eligibility and documents, then valid applications are scored out of 100 based on academics (up to 60), local residency (10), and training (30). A practical test and document verification may follow before final selection.
What is the pay for the Crop Protector post?
The Crop Protector receives a monthly honorarium of Rs. 11,851/-. The appointment is paid by honorarium and does not guarantee regular government service benefits.
