Jharkhand State Horticulture Promotion Society (JSHPS), under the Directorate of Horticulture, Government of Jharkhand, has announced a major future-opening recruitment for 637 contractual posts under Advertisement No. 01/2026 dated 31 October 2026. Online applications begin on 4 November 2026 and remain open until 4 December 2026 at 3:00 PM, followed by mandatory submission of the printed application and supporting documents by 14 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. The recruitment spans state headquarters, all 24 districts and block-level programme units, with the largest groups being 264 Block Program Manager posts and 264 Block Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator posts. Other vacancies include Deputy Directors, State Program Manager, technical and MIS roles, District Program Manager, Thematic Expert and Accountant positions. Qualifications vary widely by post, from relevant graduate degrees to postgraduate agriculture/horticulture, MBA, finance, IT and communication qualifications, with experience requirements for many roles. Consolidated remuneration ranges broadly from ₹20,000 to ₹1,00,000 per month depending on the post. The appointments are contractual, and candidates must complete both the online and hard-copy stages for a valid application.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Jharkhand State Horticulture Promotion Society (JSHPS) |
| Department | Directorate of Horticulture, Government of Jharkhand |
| Advertisement | 01/2026 |
| Advertisement date | 31 October 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 637 |
| Employment nature | Contractual |
| Job location | Jharkhand |
| Online application starts | 4 November 2026 |
| Online last date | 4 December 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Hard-copy deadline | 14 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Application mode | Online + printed hard-copy submission |
| Salary range | ₹20,000–₹1,00,000 per month, post-wise |
| Selection | Scrutiny/shortlisting; written test where triggered; interview/document verification as prescribed |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director – Operation | 1 |
| Deputy Director – Program | 1 |
| Deputy Director – Finance | 1 |
| State Program Manager | 2 |
| State Technical Horticulture Officer | 1 |
| State Manager – Finance & Admin | 1 |
| State MIS Officer | 1 |
| Documentation-cum-Knowledge Management Officer | 1 |
| Accountant – Headquarters | 2 |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator – Headquarters | 2 |
| District Program Manager | 24 |
| Thematic Expert | 24 |
| Accountant – District | 24 |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator – District | 24 |
| Block Program Manager | 264 |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator – Block | 264 |
| Total | 637 |
The vacancy arithmetic is 13 state-level + 96 district-level + 528 block-level = 637 posts.
Basic Qualification
Qualification is post-specific. Broadly, JSHPS accepts relevant Agriculture/Horticulture graduate or postgraduate degrees, MBA/PGDM, commerce/finance qualifications, CA-related qualifications, MCA/M.Sc. IT/B.Tech CS, journalism/mass communication, and graduate + computer-application qualifications depending on the role.
For Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator posts, the notified route includes a full-time graduation with ADCA or BCA/B.Sc. IT, along with relevant office/computer experience.
Candidates should match the exact degree, full-time-study requirement and experience condition for the selected post with the official notification before applying.
Experience
Senior and managerial posts require substantial relevant experience, while block, district, finance, MIS, documentation and data-entry roles carry their own experience conditions.
Examples include:
| Post group | Indicative experience |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director | Around 10 years relevant experience |
| State Program Manager | Around 10 years, including programme-level experience |
| District Program Manager | Around 5 years, including block-level experience |
| Thematic Expert | Around 3 years |
| Accountant | Around 3 years |
| Assistant-cum-DEO | Around 2 years relevant office/computer experience |
Use the official post-wise criteria as final.
Age Limit
Age limits vary by post. The advertised ranges broadly run from 21 years at the lower end to 50 years at the upper end for senior posts.
Examples include:
| Post group | Age band |
|---|---|
| Deputy Directors | 35–50 years |
| State/District managerial roles | Generally up to 40–45 years depending on post |
| Assistant-cum-DEO | Generally 25–35 years |
| Block Program Manager | 21–30 years |
Candidates should verify the applicable cut-off date and category relaxation in the official notification.
Salary / Remuneration
Consolidated monthly pay varies by post:
| Post | Monthly remuneration |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director – Operation / Program / Finance | ₹1,00,000 |
| State Program Manager | ₹60,000 |
| State Manager – Finance & Admin | ₹60,000 |
| State MIS Officer | ₹60,000 |
| District Program Manager | ₹50,000 |
| Thematic Expert | ₹45,000 |
| State Technical Horticulture Officer | ₹40,000 |
| Documentation-cum-Knowledge Management Officer | ₹40,000 |
| Accountant – Headquarters | ₹35,000 |
| Block Program Manager | ₹35,000 |
| Accountant – District | ₹30,000 |
| Assistant-cum-DEO – Headquarters / District | ₹25,000 |
| Assistant-cum-DEO – Block | ₹20,000 |
Because salary differs substantially by post, combined schema salary fields are intentionally left blank.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / BC / EWS | ₹500 |
| Jharkhand SC / ST | ₹300 |
| Eligible Jharkhand PwD candidates with 40% or more disability | Exempt |
Separate applications and fees may be required when applying for more than one post.
Selection Process
The recruitment process includes application scrutiny and shortlisting. Current notification summaries indicate that a written test may be used where the number of applicants exceeds the prescribed multiple of vacancies, followed by interview/assessment and original-document verification as applicable.
Candidates should use the exact official notification for the post-wise selection weightage and shortlist rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 31 October 2026 |
| Online application opens | 4 November 2026 |
| Online application closes | 4 December 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Printed application / hard-copy deadline | 14 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Selection schedule | To be announced |
How to Apply for JSHPS Recruitment 2026
- Open the Jharkhand Government Recruitment Portal on or after 4 November 2026 and locate JSHPS Advertisement 01/2026.
- Read the official JSHPS notification PDF before selecting a post.
- Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator to compare your age with the post-specific age rule.
- For posts requiring prior experience, total only valid employment periods with the Work Experience Calculator.
- Organise qualification, experience, category and residence records with the Government Job Document Checklist.
- Review the Regal Naukri Documents Required for Government Jobs guide before uploading and later printing the application.
- Complete online registration, choose the correct post, enter the required academic/professional details and upload the requested files.
- Pay the applicable fee and submit the online form by 4 December 2026 at 3:00 PM.
- Download and print the submitted application.
- Attach the prescribed self-attested supporting documents and ensure the hard-copy set reaches the address specified in the official notice by 14 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Documents to Keep Ready
Keep Class 10 and 12 records, degree/postgraduate certificates and marksheets, experience certificates, computer qualification where applicable, category/EWS/PwD certificate, Jharkhand residence/local-status records where required, photograph, signature, identity proof, fee receipt and the printed online application.
Important Candidate Notes
- This is a future-opening recruitment: online applications begin on 4 November 2026.
- The appointment is contractual, not permanent civil-service employment.
- Online submission alone is not enough; the printed application and supporting documents must also reach the prescribed office.
- Applicants should use the official Jharkhand recruitment portal from 4 November onward.
- Post-wise qualifications, experience and age limits differ materially; do not assume one eligibility rule applies to all 637 posts.
- If applying for multiple posts, follow the separate-application and fee requirements in the official notice.
- The official Advertisement No. 01/2026 is dated 31 October 2026, while the application portal opens later on 4 November.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Jharkhand Government Recruitment Portal | Official application portal |
| Official JSHPS Advertisement PDF | Advertisement No. 01/2026 |
| Birsa Agricultural University Official Notice | State Government university confirmation of the JSHPS advertisement |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in JSHPS Recruitment 2026?
There are 637 contractual vacancies across state, district and block-level programme units.
When do online applications open?
Online applications open on 4 November 2026, making this a future-opening recruitment under the SIYA freshness rule.
What is the online application deadline?
The online application closes on 4 December 2026 at 3:00 PM.
Is hard-copy submission also required?
Yes. The printed application and prescribed supporting documents must reach the designated JSHPS office by 14 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Which posts have the largest number of vacancies?
There are 264 Block Program Manager posts and 264 Block Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator posts.
What is the salary?
Monthly consolidated remuneration ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹1,00,000, depending on the post.
Is this permanent government employment?
No. The recruitment is for contractual positions under JSHPS.
What qualifications are required?
Qualifications vary widely by post and include relevant Agriculture/Horticulture degrees, MBA/PGDM, commerce/finance, IT, mass communication and graduate-plus-computer qualifications.