DAAHC Jharkhand Crop Guard Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 8 Posts

Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand; Ranchi; On-site; INR 120,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand, Seraikela, invites applications for 8 posts of Crop Guard (Kamdar) on a contractual basis. The place of posting is Seraikela-Kharsawan, with monthly pay of Rs. 11,851 and the last date for submission as 14 November 2026.

Qualification required is a minimum 10th pass with 5 days of training in agriculture/horticulture. Selection is based on application scrutiny and a 100-mark evaluation, including academic

Qualifications

• Matric / 10th pass from recognized board.
• Minimum 05 days training in agriculture/horticulture.
• Must be local resident of Seraikela-Kharsawan district.
• Must have knowledge of local language.
• Must be proficient in riding a bicycle and climbing trees.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crop surveys in assigned areas.
• Spray insecticides and pesticides as required.
• Organise farmer training programmes and spread agricultural awareness.
• Carry out other official tasks assigned by the office from time to time.

Skills

Local language knowledge

Riding a bicycle

Tree climbing

Education

10th Pass

Job description

COMPANY NAME Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand

Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand, Seraikela, has invited applications for 8 posts of Crop Guard (Kamdar) under Advt No. 2026-27. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 14 November 2026.

The post is for Seraikela-Kharsawan. Qualification required: Minimum 10th pass with 05 days training in agriculture/horticulture. The pay is Rs. 11851 per month. Selection is by scrutiny of application forms and evaluation based on 100 marks (Academic percentage, training days, cycling/tree climbing skill, and interview). Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum age limit unreserved category 35 years and BC/SC/ST 40 years (as on 1 January 2026)

DAAHC Jharkhand Crop Guard (Kamdar) Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Organisation Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand, Seraikela

Post Name Crop Guard (Kamdar)

No of Posts 8

Advt No 2026-27

Job Type Contract

Pay Rs. 11851 per month

Place of Posting Seraikela-Kharsawan

Qualification Minimum 10th pass with 05 days training in agriculture/horticulture

Age Limit Minimum 18 years and maximum age limit unreserved category 35 years and BC/SC/ST 40 years (as on 1 January 2026)

Apply Mode Offline

Last Date 14 November 2026

Send Application To Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (Gen), Seraikela, Near Block Office Seraikela, Post-Seraikela, District-Seraikela-Kharsawan, Pin-833219

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

DAAHC Jharkhand Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. 2026-27 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

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• Qualification: Matric / 10th pass from recognized board; Minimum 05 days training from Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate, Jharkhand
• Age limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum age limit unreserved category 35 years and BC/SC/ST 40 years (as on 1 January 2026)
• Age relaxation: Unreserved 35, BC/OBC 40, SC/ST 40

Other conditions:

• Must have knowledge of local language
• Must be proficient in riding a bicycle and climbing trees
• Must be a local resident of Seraikela-Kharsawan district
• Training of more than 05 days from Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate, Jharkhand will be given preference

Who Cannot Apply for Government of Jharkhand Recruitment 2026

• Applications with incomplete details, missing certificates, unmet eligibility or false information will be rejected

Government of Jharkhand Crop Guard (Kamdar) Job Description

• Conducting crop surveys in assigned areas.
• Spraying insecticides and pesticides.
• Organising farmer training programmes and spreading agricultural awareness.
• Carrying out other official tasks assigned by the office from time to time.

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Selected candidate will be appointed for 01 year or until regular appointments are made, whichever is earlier.

Date

Last Date of Application 14 November 2026

How Will Government of Jharkhand Select Candidates?

• Scrutiny of application forms
• Evaluation based on 100 marks (Academic percentage, training days, cycling/tree climbing skill, and interview)
• Marks distribution includes 60 marks for 10th percentage, 12 marks for 05-day training, 8 extra marks for training over 5 days, and 20 marks for interview.

Government of Jharkhand Exam Pattern 2026

• Training of less than 5 days is not counted in the merit list

Documents to Enclose

• Matric/10th passing certificate and marksheet
• Valid local resident certificate issued by competent authority

Other Points to Note

• Character certificate is not required with application but must be submitted at the time of joining/document verification.

Government of Jharkhand Crop Guard (Kamdar) Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

This article is based on the official notification of Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand, Advertisement No. 2026-27, dated 28 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.

Government of Jharkhand Crop Guard (Kamdar) Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for Government of Jharkhand Recruitment 2026?

Applications must reach the organisation by 14 November 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in Government of Jharkhand Recruitment 2026?

There are 8 vacancies for Crop Guard (Kamdar).

Q3. How do I apply for Government of Jharkhand Recruitment 2026?

Fill in the application form (Pages 7-9 of this PDF) and send it to Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (Gen), Seraikela, Near Block Office Seraikela, Post-Seraikela, District-Seraikela-Kharsawan, Pin-833219, by registered/speed post or by hand, to reach by 14 November 2026.

Q4. What is the age limit for this recruitment?

The minimum age is 18 years and maximum age limit unreserved category 35 years and BC/SC/ST 40 years (as on 1 January 2026). Relaxation: Unreserved 35, BC/OBC 40, SC/ST 40.

Q5. What is the salary for this recruitment?

Q6. What qualification is needed for this recruitment?

Minimum 10th pass with 05 days training in agriculture/horticulture.

Q7. Are there other conditions for this recruitment besides qualification and age?

Yes. Must have knowledge of local language. Must be proficient in riding a bicycle and climbing trees. Must be a local resident of Seraikela-Kharsawan district.

Q8. Who cannot apply for this recruitment?

Applications with incomplete details, missing certificates, unmet eligibility or false information will be rejected.

Q9. How will candidates be selected for this recruitment?

Scrutiny of application forms. Evaluation based on 100 marks (Academic percentage, training days, cycling/tree climbing skill, and interview). Marks distribution includes 60 marks for 10th percentage, 12 marks for 05-day training, 8 extra marks for training over 5 days, and 20 marks for interview.

Q10. What are the terms of engagement for this recruitment?

Selected candidate will be appointed for 01 year or until regular appointments are made, whichever is earlier.