The District Agriculture Office, Sahibganj has opened a fresh local recruitment for seven Crop Protector posts under Advertisement No. 01/2026-27 dated 6 November 2026. The appointments are proposed on a fixed honorarium basis for plant-protection centres across different blocks of Sahibganj district, making this opportunity especially relevant to candidates who can work directly in crop-survey, pest-control awareness and field-support activities. Selected candidates will receive a monthly honorarium of ₹11,851, and the initial engagement is for one year, with continuation linked to administrative need and performance conditions stated by the authority. Applications must reach the District Agriculture Officer's office by 5:00 PM on 30 November 2026 through Speed Post or Registered Post. The basic educational requirement is Class 10, along with the prescribed minimum agriculture training, while local-language knowledge and practical ability to ride a bicycle and climb trees are also required. The selection is merit-based rather than a written competitive examination. Candidates should pay close attention to the training certificate, local-residence proof and category documents because these directly affect eligibility or preference. The official notice also gives preference to residents of the blocks connected with the relevant plant-protection centres.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting office | District Agriculture Office, Sahibganj |
| Department | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Co-operative Department, Government of Jharkhand |
| Post | Crop Protector |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026-27 |
| Notification date | 6 November 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 7 |
| Engagement | Honorarium / contractual engagement |
| Initial period | One year, extendable subject to administrative requirement |
| Monthly honorarium | ₹11,851 |
| Application mode | Offline by Speed Post / Registered Post |
| Last date | 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Location | Sahibganj district, Jharkhand |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 3 |
| Unreserved (UR) | 4 |
| EWS | 0 |
| Total | 7 |
The posts are intended for work at plant-protection centres in Sahibganj, Borio, Taljhari, Rajmahal, Pathna, Barhait and Udhwa.
Eligibility / Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognised institution and must hold at least five days of agriculture training from the Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate or another institution accepted under the notice. Knowledge of a local language is required. Candidates must also be able to ride a bicycle and climb trees for field duties.
Residents of the block linked to the concerned plant-protection centre may receive preference as provided in the advertisement.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 30 November 2026.
| Category | Maximum age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved male | 35 years |
| Unreserved female | 38 years |
| Scheduled Tribe, male or female | 40 years |
The minimum age is 18 years. Ex-servicemen are eligible for an additional five years of upper-age relaxation subject to valid supporting proof.
Salary / Honorarium
The notified monthly honorarium is ₹11,851. The engagement is not described as a regular government appointment and does not automatically carry the service benefits of a regular employee.
Selection Process
Selection is based on scrutiny of applications and a merit score of 100 marks. There is no notified written competitive examination.
| Merit component | Maximum marks |
|---|---|
| Class 10 marks: percentage × 0.5 | 50 |
| Class 12 marks: percentage × 0.1 | 10 |
| Graduation marks: percentage × 0.1 | 10 |
| Minimum five-day agriculture training | 15 |
| Additional training beyond five days, 1 mark per extra day | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
Local-language knowledge, bicycle riding and tree-climbing ability are qualifying requirements. The authority may conduct a practical or other assessment if considered necessary to evaluate suitability or work skills.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 6 November 2026 |
| Applications accepted | From publication of the notice |
| Last date to reach office | 30 November 2026 |
| Closing time | 5:00 PM |
How to Apply for Sahibganj Crop Protector Recruitment 2026
- Open the official Sahibganj recruitment page and download Advertisement No. 01/2026-27 with the attached application form.
- Read the vacancy, local-preference and training conditions for the plant-protection centre relevant to you.
- Use the Age Calculator to check your age on the official cut-off date of 30 November 2026.
- Use the Government Job Eligibility Checker only as a preliminary aid while treating the official advertisement as final.
- Fill the prescribed application form clearly and attach self-attested copies of the required certificates.
- Use the Government Job Document Checklist to organise education, training, local-residence, category, age and identity records before sealing the application.
- Review the How to Apply for Government Jobs guide for practical offline-application checks such as document order, envelope review and proof of dispatch.
- Send the completed application only by Speed Post or Registered Post so that it reaches the Office of the District Agriculture Officer, Joint Agriculture Building, Sahibganj, PIN 816109 by 5:00 PM on 30 November 2026.
Documents Required
Keep self-attested copies of the documents applicable to your claim, including:
- Class 10 certificate and marksheet
- Class 12 certificate and marksheet, if applicable for merit
- Graduation certificate and marksheet, if applicable for merit
- Minimum five-day agriculture training certificate and any additional training certificates
- Local-language certificate, if available
- Local-residence certificate
- Category certificate, where applicable
- Date-of-birth proof
- Identity proof
- Any other certificate specifically required by the competent authority
Original certificates will be checked before final selection. A character certificate is not required with the initial application but may be required at a later stage as directed by the authority.
Important Instructions
- Applications received after the notified deadline will not be accepted.
- Selection is subject to document verification and the decision of the competent authority.
- Vacancy numbers or centre allocation may be changed for administrative reasons.
- The engagement can end on completion of the approved period, on regular appointment against the sanctioned post, or according to other conditions stated in the notice.
- Candidates should retain the postal receipt and a copy of the completed application.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official recruitment page | Open official Sahibganj recruitment page |
| Advertisement and application form | Download official notification PDF |
| Age Calculator | Open Age Calculator |
| Eligibility Checker | Open Eligibility Checker |
| Document Checklist | Open Government Job Document Checklist |
FAQ
How many Crop Protector vacancies are available in Sahibganj?
There are 7 vacancies: 4 unreserved and 3 Scheduled Tribe posts.
What is the last date to apply?
The completed offline application must reach the District Agriculture Officer's office by 5:00 PM on 30 November 2026.
What is the basic qualification?
Candidates need Class 10 plus at least five days of the prescribed agriculture training. Local-language knowledge and the notified field abilities are also required.
What is the monthly honorarium?
The notified honorarium is ₹11,851 per month.
Is there a written examination?
No written competitive examination is notified. Selection is based primarily on merit from academic marks and training, with practical suitability checks possible if required by the authority.
How should the application be sent?
The prescribed form and self-attested documents must be sent by Speed Post or Registered Post to the notified District Agriculture Officer address in Sahibganj.