The Department of Agriculture Animal Husbandry and Co-operative, Agriculture Division, West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, has announced recruitment for the post of Crop Guard with 15 vacancies in total. The posts fall under the Crop Security Programme and are based at Plant Protection Centres across the district, offering engagement on an honorarium or remuneration basis for 11 months or until regular appointment, whichever comes earlier.
West Singhbhum Agriculture Crop Guard Recruitment 2026
- Notification16 Oct
- Applications Open15 Oct
Department of Agriculture Animal Husbandry and Co-operative West Singhbhum Crop Guard Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Department of Agriculture Animal Husbandry and Co-operative West Singhbhum
- Advertisement No.
- 02/2026-27
- Post Name
- Crop Guard
- Job Location
- West Singhbhum, Jharkhand
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Jharkhand (Must be a resident of the block related to the Plant Protection Centre)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- At least 18 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Minimum 5 days training from the Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate under the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Co-operative
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 11,851 per month (honorarium / remuneration based)
- Tenure
- 11 months or until regular appointment, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | UR | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crop Guard | 7 | 7 | 1 | 15 |
Eligibility Details
Minimum Matric / Secondary (10th) passed from a recognised educational institution. Mandatory minimum 5 days training from the Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate under the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Co-operative. Knowledge of local language. Proficiency in cycling and tree climbing. Must be a resident of the block related to the Plant Protection Centre.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Crop Guard - Educational Qualification and Training | Minimum Matric / Secondary (10th) passed from a recognised educational institution. Mandatory minimum 5 days training from the Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate under the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Co-operative. Knowledge of local language. Proficiency in cycling and tree climbing. Must be a resident of the block related to the Plant Protection Centre. |
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years; maximum age limit as determined by the government for various categories from time to time
Selection Process
Selection will be made as per the departmental orders, the sanctioned posts, the district-level reservation roster and the conditions laid down in the advertisement.
Salary Structure
Rs. 11,851 per month (honorarium / remuneration based)
How to Apply
- 1Get the application form from the official notification or the Chaibasa district website
- 2Fill in the application form with the required personal and educational details
- 3Attach the required documents and certificates
- 4Send the completed application by speed post or registered post to the Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Combined Agriculture Building, Xavier Nagar, West Singhbhum, Chaibasa, Pin Code 833201
Important Details
- The appointment is purely on an honorarium or remuneration basis for 11 months or until regular appointment, whichever is earlier, and carries no automatic right to regular appointment, localisation or the service benefits of a regular government employee.
- The number of vacancies may change as per administrative need and the decision of the competent authority.
- The category-wise break-up follows the model reservation roster for West Singhbhum district.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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