Dumka Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026 – 11 Posts:
Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Dumka under the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperative Department (Agriculture Division), Government of Jharkhand has invited applications for engagement of 11 Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protector) posts at Plant Protection Centres of Dumka district.
The recruitment has been issued under Advertisement No. 01/2026-27 for implementation of the Crop Protection Programme during 2026-27.
- Organisation: Agriculture Department, Dumka
- Office: Junior Plant Protection Officer, Dumka
- Advertisement No.: 01/2026-27
- Post: Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protector)
- Total Vacancies: 11
- Nature of Engagement: Temporary / Honorarium-Based
- Monthly Remuneration: ₹11,851
- Engagement Period: 11 Months or until Regular Appointment, whichever is earlier
- Application Mode: Registered Post / Speed Post
- Application Start: 26 October 2026
- Last Date: 14 November 2026
Category-wise Vacancies:
- Unreserved (UR): 05
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 05
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 01
- Total: 11
Plant Protection Centres:
The Fasal Rakshak vacancies are for Plant Protection Centres situated at:
- Dumka
- Saraiyahat
- Ramgarh
- Jama
- Nonihat
- Jarmundi
- Masaliya
- Shikaripara
- Kathikund
- Gopikandar
- Ranishwar
Local Residence Requirement: Applicant must fulfil the prescribed local residence requirement of the concerned block associated with the Plant Protection Centre for which he/she is applying.
Educational Qualification:
- Minimum Matric / Class 10 Pass from a recognised educational institution.
- Minimum 5-Day prescribed training under the Agriculture / Horticulture Directorate of the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperative Department.
- Knowledge of the local language.
- Candidate should be capable of riding a bicycle.
- Candidate should be capable of climbing trees.
- Candidate must satisfy the prescribed local residence condition of the concerned block.
Age Limit:
Age will be calculated as on 30 September 2026.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- UR: Maximum 35 Years
- EWS: Maximum 35 Years
- ST: Maximum 40 Years
Selection Process:
Selection will be made on the basis of a 100-mark merit system covering educational qualification, local residence and prescribed training.
1. Educational Qualification – Maximum 60 Marks
- Matric / 10th: Percentage × 0.40 – Maximum 40 Marks
- Intermediate / 12th: Percentage × 0.10 – Maximum 10 Marks
- Graduation: Percentage × 0.10 – Maximum 10 Marks
2. Local Residence – Maximum 10 Marks
- Resident of the concerned block: 10 Marks
3. Training – Maximum 30 Marks
- Minimum Prescribed 5-Day Training: 20 Marks
- Additional 2-Day Training: 10 Marks
Total Marks: 100
Important Selection Conditions:
- CGPA/Grade will be converted into percentage according to the formula prescribed by the concerned Board/University.
- No separate additional marks will be given merely for holding postgraduate or other higher qualifications beyond the prescribed academic marking system.
- If a candidate possesses more than one degree/qualification at the same level, additional marks will not be given for multiple qualifications at that level.
- Training certificates must be from the prescribed/recognised institution.
- Ability to ride a bicycle and climb trees may be verified by the Selection Committee where considered necessary.
Remuneration:
The selected Fasal Rakshak will receive a fixed monthly honorarium of ₹11,851.
Period of Engagement:
The engagement will be for 11 months or until regular appointment is made, whichever is earlier.
Nature of Appointment:
The engagement is purely temporary and honorarium/remuneration based.
- No right to regular Government appointment will arise from this engagement.
- No automatic right to regular Government employee benefits will arise.
- The competent authority may take decisions regarding continuation/engagement according to administrative requirements and applicable rules.
Documents Required:
- Matric / Class 10 Certificate and Marksheet
- Intermediate / 10+2 Certificate and Marksheet, if available
- Graduation Certificate and Marksheet, if available
- Minimum 5-Day Training Certificate
- Additional Training Certificate, if applicable
- Local Residence Certificate
- Concerned Block Local Residence Certificate
- Caste Certificate, where applicable
- EWS Certificate, where applicable
- Matric Certificate as Date of Birth Proof
- Aadhaar Card / Voter ID
- Other prescribed supporting documents
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates should fill the prescribed application form and attach self-attested copies of all required certificates/documents.
The application must be submitted through Registered Post / Speed Post.
Application Address:
Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer,
Bhagalpur Road,
Dumka, Jharkhand – 814101
Important: Applications will be accepted from 26 October 2026 and must be submitted by 14 November 2026.