The Directorate of Agriculture, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Port Blair, has opened recruitment for Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C (Non-Ministerial) posts in various zones under the department. A total of 10 vacancies are on offer for Agriculture Officer, Agriculture Engineering Assistant and Agriculture Assistant positions. These roles involve agricultural extension, farm management and allied work in the islands, with selection through a Computer Based Test.
Andaman and Nicobar Administration Recruitment 2026 - Agriculture Officer and Other Posts
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 2026A-12/4/2026-Confi-AGRI-AN/3132
Total Vacancies
10
Last Date
23 Oct
5 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Apply Now
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 23 Oct 2026 · 5 days left
- Notification21 Sept
- Applications Open24 Sept
About Andaman and Nicobar Administration Agriculture Officer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Directorate of Agriculture, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Port Blair
- Advertisement No.
- A-12/4/2026-Confi-AGRI-AN/3132
- Post Name
- Agriculture Officer, Agriculture Engineering Assistant and Agriculture Assistant
- Job Location
- Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Only local Scheduled Tribe candidates covered under the Constitution (A&N Islands) Scheduled Tribe Order 1959 are eligible for ST reservation and only local OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates of the A&N Islands are eligible for OBC reservation; other ST and OBC candidates are considered against unreserved vacancies)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–38 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Agriculture Officer
1
Agriculture Engineering Assistant
2
Agriculture Assistant
7
Total10
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Officer | 1 |
| Agriculture Engineering Assistant | 2 |
| Agriculture Assistant | 7 |
| Grand Total | 10 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Agriculture Officer1 post
- Qualification
- Master Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture from a recognized university or equivalent
- Experience
- Two years' experience in the field of Agriculture Farm Management, Agriculture Extension Work, Agriculture Marketing, Plantation Development or equivalent areas (desirable)
- Age Limit
- 18 to 30 years
- Group
- Group B (Non-Gazetted)
Agriculture Engineering Assistant2 posts
- Qualification
- Degree in Agriculture Engineering from a recognized University/Board
- Experience
- Two years' experience in Minor Irrigation Works, Farm Mechanization or related field (desirable); training in Soil and Water Conservation Work from a recognized Institute
- Age Limit
- 18 to 30 years
- Group
- Group B (Non-Gazetted)
Agriculture Assistant7 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture from a recognized university or equivalent
- Experience
- Two years' experience in Farm Management and Agriculture Extension Works (desirable); knowledge to read and write Hindi
- Age Limit
- 18 to 33 years for male and 18 to 38 years for female candidates
- Group
- Group C
Age Limit
Agriculture Officer and Agriculture Engineering Assistant: 18 to 30 years. Agriculture Assistant: 18 to 33 years for male and 18 to 38 years for female candidates, as on the closing date of online application.
Age Relaxation
ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwD (Unreserved) 10 years, PwD (OBC) 13 years, PwD (ST) 15 years. Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from the actual age, for Group C posts only. Central Government civilian employees with at least 3 years regular service: up to 40 years (45 years for ST) for Group C posts and 5 years for Group B (NG) posts in allied cadres. MSP: up to 40 years (45 years for ST) for Group C posts. DRM and contract employees including SSCT/PW as per A&N Administration circulars.
Application Fee
All candidates except Female / ST / PwBD
Rs. 100
Female / ST / PwBD
Nil
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Fee of Rs. 100 payable through Net Banking, VISA/Master/Rupay Credit or Debit Card, UPI Payment or QR Code.
Selection Process
- 1Computer Based Test (CBT)
Objective multiple choice test in English and Hindi with a General Studies part and a Subject Paper part; final selection is based on the total marks secured, with 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
- 2Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates are called in person to get their original certificates and testimonials verified and to submit a self-attested copy of each along with the printed online application.
Exam Pattern
120 Minutes for each paperCBTNegative: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
General Studies
50 marks
Subject Paper
100 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | — | 50 | — |
| Subject Paper | — | 100 | — |
Salary Structure
Agriculture Officer
Pay: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400)
Agriculture Engineering Assistant
Pay: Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400)
Agriculture Assistant
Pay: Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 - 92,300)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Officer | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400) |
| Agriculture Engineering Assistant | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400) |
| Agriculture Assistant | Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 - 92,300) |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the A&N Administration recruitment portal and open the online application link for the post
- 2Register with your own active personal email ID and mobile number
- 3Fill in personal details, post preference, educational qualification details and experience, entering your Employment Exchange registration number if you have one
- 4Upload a recent photograph of 20 KB to 50 KB at 200x230 pixels and a signature of 10 KB to 20 KB at 140x60 pixels in jpg/jpeg format
- 5Upload proof of age, qualification, category and NOC documents of 100 KB to 500 KB as instructed on the portal
- 6Pay the fee of Rs. 100 by net banking, credit or debit card, UPI or QR code if you are not a female, ST or PwBD candidate
- 7Submit the application before the closing date and download and save the submitted form for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Recent passport size photograph
•Signature
•Essential qualification certificate of the respective field and higher qualification if any
•10th pass certificate or birth certificate for date of birth
•OBC/ST certificate issued by a Revenue Authority within the jurisdiction of A&N Administration
•Employment Registration certificate or card issued under A&N Administration
•PwBD certificate if applicable
•NOC for departmental candidates
Important Details
- Candidates may apply for one or more posts in order of preference, provided they meet the essential qualification for each post, and no request for a change of preference is entertained later.
- Only online applications are accepted; applications by post, hand or email are rejected.
- There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of the CBT answer sheet.
- Departmental candidates must also apply online and produce an NOC at the time of verification of original certificates.
- The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at the discretion of the Department of Agriculture.
CBT Syllabus Outline
- General Studies: General Intelligence, English Language, General Awareness, Basic Computer Knowledge and Reasoning Ability
- Agriculture Officer Subject Paper: Extension Methodology, Agriculture Statistics, Experimental Designs and Data Analysis, Agriculture Business Management, Plant Propagation, Micro Propagation, Farm Management, Organic Farming and Precision Farming, Pest and Disease Management, Integrated Nutrient Management, Soil Health Management, Principles of Crop Production, Weed Management, Horticulture and Agronomy, Post Harvest Management, Protected Cultivation, Plant Pathology, Agriculture Marketing and Trade, Seed Production and Digital Agriculture
- Agriculture Engineering Assistant Subject Paper: Basic Engineering Mathematics, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, On Farm Development Works, Watershed Hydrology, Irrigation and Drainage, GIS and Geospatial Technology, Micro Irrigation, Hi-tech and Precision Farming, Farm Mechanization, Farm Power and Renewable Energy Sources, Agricultural Processing Technology, Dairy and Food Processing, Crop Production Technology and Basic Computer Language Programming (C and C++)
- Agriculture Assistant Subject Paper: Importance of Agriculture, Fundamentals of Crop Production and Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, Crop Management, Crop Improvement, Seed Science and Technology, Crop Protection, Farm Business and Finance Management, Agricultural Marketing, Agricultural Extension, Propagation of Horticultural Crops, Production Technology of Fruit, Vegetable, Spices and Plantation Crops, Floriculture and Landscape Gardening and Post-Harvest Technology
Scribe Facility for PwBD Candidates
Visually handicapped candidates whose writing speed is affected by cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy, and candidates with locomotor disability (one arm) or intellectual disability, may use a scribe. One-eyed candidates and those with less than 40% disability are not eligible for the scribe facility. The candidate must arrange the scribe, who cannot be a candidate for the same advertisement, and a separate e-admit card is issued to the scribe. Candidates using a scribe get compensatory time of 20 minutes for every hour of the CBT.
Tie-Breaking Rule
Where two or more candidates secure equal aggregate marks, the tie is resolved first by date of birth, with the older candidate preferred, and then by the alphabetical order of names taking the first name into consideration.
Examination Centre
The CBT will be held at South Andaman. The date and venue or centre will be intimated later through SMS and email to the candidate's registered contact details, and the examination may be conducted in multiple shifts.
Merit and Post Allotment
The merit list is prepared so that a candidate's name appears for appointment against one post only, decided by individual merit and the order of preference given in the application. Cut-offs may differ for each post and are fixed at the discretion of the Department of Agriculture. Reserved vacancies are filled separately from eligible ST, OBC and EWS candidates who are domiciled in the A&N Islands.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03192-233257
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post in this recruitment?
Yes. Candidates may apply for one or more posts in order of preference, provided they meet the essential qualification for each post. No request to change the preference is allowed later.
Is Employment Exchange registration mandatory to apply?
No. All eligible candidates may apply online whether or not they are registered with the Employment Exchange, but those who are registered must enter their registration number in the online application.
Is there any provision for re-evaluation of the CBT answer sheet?
No. There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of the answer sheet, and no correspondence in this regard is entertained.
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