The District Agriculture Office, Simdega, under the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Co-operative Department of the Jharkhand government, has announced recruitment for the post of Crop Guard (Kamdar) with seven posts in total. The positions fall under the state crop protection programme and are based at plant protection centres across Simdega district, covering duties such as crop surveillance, pesticide spraying and farmer awareness work on a contract basis.
District Agriculture Office Simdega Crop Guard Recruitment 2026
Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 202601/2026-2027
Total Vacancies
7
Last Date
26 Oct
8 days left
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Last date 26 Oct 2026 · 8 days left
- Notification10 Oct
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About District Agriculture Office Simdega Crop Guard (Kamdar) Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- District Agriculture Office, Simdega
- Advertisement No.
- 01/2026-2027
- Post Name
- Crop Guard (Kamdar)
- Job Location
- Simdega, Jharkhand
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Jharkhand (Candidate must be a local resident of Simdega district)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- At least 18 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Minimum 05-day training certificate from the Department of Agriculture and Cane Development, Jharkhand
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 11,851 per month (fixed consolidated pay / daily wage basis)
- Tenure
- One year or until regular appointment, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Crop Guard (Kamdar)
7
UR 4ST 3
| Post Name | UR | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crop Guard (Kamdar) | 4 | 3 | 7 |
Eligibility Details
Crop Guard (Kamdar)
Minimum Matric / Secondary (10th) pass from a recognised educational institution. Mandatory receipt of a minimum 05 (five) days training from the Department of Agriculture and Cane Development under the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Co-operative, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi (or Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture). Knowledge of the local language is mandatory. Proficiency in riding a bicycle and climbing trees. Must be a local resident of Simdega district.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Crop Guard (Kamdar) | Minimum Matric / Secondary (10th) pass from a recognised educational institution. Mandatory receipt of a minimum 05 (five) days training from the Department of Agriculture and Cane Development under the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Co-operative, Government of Jharkhand, Ranchi (or Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture). Knowledge of the local language is mandatory. Proficiency in riding a bicycle and climbing trees. Must be a local resident of Simdega district. |
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years; maximum age as determined by the State Government for various categories from time to time, as on 01-01-2026
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny of Applications
All applications are checked against the prescribed eligibility and required documents; incomplete or ineligible applications are rejected.
- 2Evaluation of Academic and Training Marks
Matric marks percentage multiplied by 0.6 for a maximum of 60 marks, plus 8 marks for a five-day training certificate and 12 marks for training longer than five days, with only one training certificate counted.
- 3Skill Test
Qualifying test of bicycle riding and tree climbing.
- 4Interview
20 marks covering General Hindi, General Knowledge and local language knowledge.
- 5Document Verification
Original certificates of provisionally selected candidates are verified before final selection.
Salary Structure
Rs. 11,851 per month (fixed consolidated pay / daily wage basis)
How to Apply
- 1Download the application format from the official notification on the Simdega district website.
- 2Fill in all columns of the application form completely and clearly.
- 3Attach self-attested photocopies of the Matric certificate and marksheet, the minimum 05-day training certificate, any training certificate of more than 05 days, the local residence certificate, the caste certificate where applicable, date of birth proof and the Aadhaar card.
- 4Paste a recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the form.
- 5Submit the completed form by hand at the District Agriculture Office, Simdega during office hours (10:00 AM to 05:00 PM) or send it by registered or speed post to the Sub-Divisional-cum-District Agriculture Officer, Simdega, Joint District Agriculture Office Complex, near Sadar Hospital, Simdega, Pin 835223.
- 6Make sure the application reaches the office on or before 26 October 2026 up to 05:00 PM.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Matric / 10th passing certificate and marksheet
•Minimum 05-day training certificate
•Training certificate for more than 05 days if applicable
•Valid local residence certificate
•Valid caste certificate where applicable
•Date of birth proof (Matric / 10th certificate)
•Aadhaar card photocopy
Important Details
- The appointment is purely on a contract or daily wage basis for one year or until regular appointment, whichever is earlier, and carries no automatic right to regularisation or to service benefits of a regular government employee.
- Character or conduct certificates are not required with the application but must be produced at document verification or joining.
- The number of vacancies may be changed as per administrative needs.
Plant Protection Centres
- Plant Protection Centre, Simdega (Sadar)
- Plant Protection Centre, Kurdeg
- Plant Protection Centre, Bolba
- Plant Protection Centre, Thethaitangar
- Plant Protection Centre, Jaldega
- Plant Protection Centre, Kolebira
- Plant Protection Centre, Bano
Tie-Breaking Rules
- Higher marks or percentage in Matric
- Older candidate (higher age)
- Alphabetical order of names
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 7979041303
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