DAO Gumla Crop Guard Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 11 Posts

District Agriculture Officer, Gumla; Gumla; On-site; INR 120,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

District Agriculture Officer, Gumla (DAO Gumla) invites applications for 11 Crop Guard (Kamdar) posts on a contract basis, to be filled offline by 6 November 2026. The pay is Rs. 11851 per month, and eligibility includes 10th pass with 5 days training.

Duty posting is Gumla, Jharkhand. Selection hinges on scrutiny, merit based on 10th marks, training, and tests. Candidates must be permanent Gumla residents, know local language, and be able to ride a bicycle and climb trees.

Qualifications

• Matriculation/10th pass with minimum 5 days training from Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate.
• Knowledge of local language; Ability to ride bicycle and climb trees.
• Must be a permanent resident of Gumla district.
• Engagement is purely on honorarium/remuneration basis.

Responsibilities

• Crop surveillance and survey work.
• Spraying of pesticides and plant protection chemicals.
• Assisting in farmer training and awareness programmes.
• Executing other official tasks assigned by the office from time to time.

Skills

Bicycle riding

Tree climbing

Local language

Education

Matriculation/10th pass

Job description

COMPANY NAME District Agriculture Officer, Gumla

District Agriculture Officer, Gumla (DAO Gumla), Jharkhand, has invited applications for 11 posts of Crop Guard (Kamdar) under Advt No. 01/2026-27. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 6 November 2026.

The post is for Gumla. Qualification required: Minimum Matriculation / 10th pass with minimum 05 days training from Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate. The pay is Rs. 11851 per month. Selection is by scrutiny of applications and documents, evaluation based on 100 marks total and preparation of merit list based on 10th percentage, training, bicycle/tree climbing test 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 (as on 1 January 2026)
• Place: Gumla

DAO Gumla Crop Guard (Kamdar) Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Organisation District Agriculture Officer, Gumla (DAO Gumla), Jharkhand

Post Name Crop Guard (Kamdar)

No of Posts 11

Advt No 01/2026-27

Job Type Contract

Pay Rs. 11851 per month

Place of Posting Gumla

Qualification Minimum Matriculation / 10th pass with minimum 05 days training from Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate

Age Limit Minimum 18 years (as on 1 January 2026)

Apply Mode Offline

Last Date 6 November 2026

Send Application To Office of the District Agriculture Officer, Gumla, Combined Agriculture Building Complex, Near Vikas Colony, Post-Gumla, District-Gumla, Pin-835207

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

DAO Gumla Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. 01/2026-27 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: Minimum Matriculation / 10th pass from recognized educational institution; At least 05 days training from Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate; Knowledge of local language; Ability to ride bicycle and climb trees; Must be a permanent resident of Gumla district
• Age limit: Minimum 18 years (as on 1 January 2026)

Other conditions:

• Must be a permanent resident of Gumla district
• Must have knowledge of local language
• Must be able to ride a bicycle and climb trees
• Engagement is purely on honorarium/remuneration basis
• Preference to candidates with training longer than 5 days under the Directorate of Agriculture or Horticulture, Jharkhand.

Who Cannot Apply for DAO Gumla Recruitment 2026

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

Selected Crop Guards (Kamdar) will be required to perform the following field duties:

• Crop surveillance and survey work.
• Spraying of pesticides and plant protection chemicals.
• Assisting in farmer training and awareness programmes.
• Executing other official tasks assigned by the office from time to time.

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Selected candidates will be engaged for one year or until regular appointments are made

Last Date 6 November 2026

How Will DAO Gumla Select Candidates?

• Scrutiny of applications and documents
• Evaluation based on 100 marks total
• Preparation of merit list based on 10th percentage, training, bicycle/tree climbing test and interview
• Skill test (Bicycle riding and tree climbing = 10 marks)
• Interview (General Hindi, general knowledge and local language = 20 marks)

Documents to Enclose

• Matriculation/10th pass certificate and marksheet
• Local resident certificate issued by competent authority
• Caste certificate issued by competent authority if applicable
• Identity card / Aadhaar card copy

Other Points to Note

• Applications not accompanied by self-attested copies of required certificates will be rejected
• Original certificates will be verified at a later specified date

DAO Gumla Crop Guard (Kamdar) Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

This article is based on the official notification of District Agriculture Officer, Gumla, Advertisement No. 01/2026-27. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.

DAO Gumla Crop Guard (Kamdar) Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for DAO Gumla Recruitment 2026?

Applications must reach the organisation by 6 November 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in DAO Gumla Recruitment 2026?

There are 11 vacancies for Crop Guard (Kamdar).

Q3. How do I apply for DAO Gumla Recruitment 2026?

Fill in the application form (PDF Pages 6-8) and send it to Office of the District Agriculture Officer, Gumla, Combined Agriculture Building Complex, Near Vikas Colony, Post-Gumla, District-Gumla, Pin-835207, by registered / speed post or by hand, to reach by 6 November 2026.

Q4. What is the age limit for this recruitment?

The minimum age is 18 years (as on 1 January 2026).

Q5. What is the salary for this recruitment?

Q6. What qualification is needed for this recruitment?

Minimum Matriculation / 10th pass with minimum 05 days training from Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate.

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

Yes. Must be a permanent resident of Gumla district. Must have knowledge of local language. Must be able to ride a bicycle and climb trees. Engagement is purely on honorarium/remuneration basis.

Q8. Who cannot apply for this recruitment?

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

Q9. How will candidates be selected for this recruitment?

Scrutiny of applications and documents. Evaluation based on 100 marks total. Preparation of merit list based on 10th percentage, training, bicycle/tree climbing test and interview. Academic qualification (10th marks percentage x 0.6 = max 60 marks).

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

Selected candidates will be engaged for one year or until regular appointments are made.