The District Agriculture Office, Pakur, part of the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative Department of the Jharkhand government, is hiring Crop Protectors on an honorarium basis for the crop protection programme in the district. A total of 6 posts are on offer. Selected candidates will work at plant protection centres across Pakur district, carrying out crop surveys, pesticide spraying and farmer awareness work.
District Agriculture Office Pakur Crop Protector Recruitment 2026
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 202601/2026-27
Total Vacancies
6
Last Date
16 Oct
Closed
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Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 16 Oct 2026
- Notification01 Oct
- Applications Open02 Oct
- Applications Closed16 Oct
About District Agriculture Office Pakur Crop Protector Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Agriculture Office, Pakur
- Advertisement No.
- 01/2026-27
- Post Name
- Crop Protector
- Job Location
- Pakur, Jharkhand
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Jharkhand (Candidates must be local residents of Pakur district)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 18–35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Minimum 5-day training certificate from the Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture; local language proficiency; bicycle riding and tree climbing ability
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 11,851 per month (honorarium / remuneration based)
- Tenure
- 11 months or until regular appointment, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Crop Protector
6
UR 3ST 3
| Post Name | UR | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crop Protector | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Eligibility Details
Crop Protector
Minimum Matriculation / Secondary (10th) passed from a recognised educational institution; minimum one 5-day training under the Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture of the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative; knowledge of the local language; proficiency in bicycle riding and tree climbing; must be a local resident of Pakur district.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Crop Protector | Minimum Matriculation / Secondary (10th) passed from a recognised educational institution; minimum one 5-day training under the Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture of the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative; knowledge of the local language; proficiency in bicycle riding and tree climbing; must be a local resident of Pakur district. |
Age Limit
18 to 35 years as on 30-09-2026 (UR and EWS); 37 years for EBC-I male; 38 years for UR, EWS and EBC-I female; 40 years for SC and ST
Age Relaxation
Ex-servicemen get an upper age relaxation of five years on production of the relevant certificate.
Physical Standards
Physical Efficiency Test
Bicycle riding and tree climbing practical test
Standard: Candidate must be able to ride a bicycle and climb trees
Applies to: All candidates
| Test | Standard | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle riding and tree climbing practical test | Candidate must be able to ride a bicycle and climb trees | All candidates |
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny of Applications
All applications are checked against the prescribed eligibility and required documents; incomplete or ineligible applications are rejected.
- 2Merit List
A merit list is prepared out of 100 marks from Matriculation, Intermediate, Graduation and training marks.
- 3Practical Test
A practical test to check bicycle riding and tree climbing skills may be held after the provisional merit list; no merit marks are given and failing it can make a candidate ineligible.
- 4Document Verification
Original certificates of provisionally selected candidates are verified before final selection.
Salary Structure
Rs. 11,851 per month (honorarium / remuneration based)
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form and notification from pakur.nic.in or atmapakur.co.in
- 2Fill in all mandatory details in the application form clearly in Hindi or English
- 3Attach self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, training certificates, local residential certificate and identity proof
- 4Affix a recent passport-size self-attested photograph on the application form
- 5Submit the completed application form in person or by registered or speed post to the Office of the District Agriculture Officer, Combined Agriculture Building, Block Campus, Pakur, Pin Code 816107
- 6Make sure the application reaches the office on or before 16 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Matriculation / 10th pass certificate and marksheet
•Intermediate / 10+2 certificate and marksheet (if applicable)
•Graduation certificate and marksheet (if applicable)
•Minimum 05-day training certificate and additional training certificates (if any)
•Local language proficiency certificate (if applicable)
•Valid local residential certificate issued by a competent authority
•Caste certificate (if applicable)
•EWS certificate (if applicable)
•Identity proof (Aadhar card / Voter ID)
•Character certificate
Important Details
- The appointment is purely honorarium-based for 11 months or until regular appointment, whichever is earlier, and carries no automatic right to regular appointment, regularisation or service benefits of a regular government employee.
- Local language knowledge is a qualifying criterion and carries no merit marks.
- Bicycle riding and tree climbing ability may be checked through a practical test after the provisional merit list, and a candidate who fails it can be held ineligible for final selection.
- The character certificate is not required with the application but must be produced at the time of final selection, document verification or joining.
- Posting at a Plant Protection Centre or block is allotted by the residence block shown in the local certificate and the preferences given in the application, with the final decision resting with the competent authority.
Plant Protection Centres
- Plant Protection Centre, Pakur
- Plant Protection Centre, Hiranpur
- Plant Protection Centre, Maheshpur
- Plant Protection Centre, Littipara
- Plant Protection Centre, Amrapara
- Plant Protection Centre, Pakuria
Merit Marks Distribution
Matriculation percentage x 0.5
Marks: Maximum 50
Intermediate percentage x 0.15
Marks: Maximum 10
Graduation percentage x 0.1
Marks: Maximum 10
Academic total
Marks: Maximum 70
First 5-day training
Marks: 15
Additional training after the 5-day training
Marks: As per duration, training total maximum 30
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Matriculation percentage x 0.5 | Maximum 50 |
| Intermediate percentage x 0.15 | Maximum 10 |
| Graduation percentage x 0.1 | Maximum 10 |
| Academic total | Maximum 70 |
| First 5-day training | 15 |
| Additional training after the 5-day training | As per duration, training total maximum 30 |
Merit Rules
- CGPA or grade points are converted to percentage as per the board or university conversion formula
- No additional marks for post-graduate or higher qualifications
- No additional marks for more than one degree at the same level
- Training duration is counted from the complete training days stated in the certificate
- Only training certificates issued by the Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture, an agriculture university or a Krishi Vigyan Kendra are valid
- Training of less than five days is not counted in the merit list
Crop Protector Duties
Crop survey, spraying of pesticides, farmer training and awareness, and any other work assigned by the office from time to time.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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