Agriculture Department, Ranchi : Recruitment of Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protector) | Vacancies 21 Posts

• Education: Minimum Matric / Class 10 Pass.
• Training: Minimum prescribed 5-Day training.
• Language: Knowledge of local language is mandatory.
• Practical Ability: Candidate must be able to ride a bicycle and climb trees.
• Local Residence: Candidate must be a local resident of Ranchi district.
• Minimum Age: 18 Years as on 01.04.2026.

Ranchi Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026 – 21 Posts:

Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Ranchi under the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperative Department (Agriculture Division), Government of Jharkhand has invited applications for temporary engagement of 21 Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protector) posts at Plant Protection Centres in Ranchi district.

The recruitment has been issued under Advertisement No. 01/2026-27 for implementation of the Crop Protection Programme during the financial year 2026-27.

Category-wise Vacancies:

• Unreserved (UR): 09
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 07
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 01
• Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 02
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 02
• Total: 21

Essential 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 is mandatory.
• Candidate must be capable of riding a bicycle.
• Candidate must be capable of climbing trees.
• Candidate must be a local resident of Ranchi district.

Nature of Work:

The Fasal Rakshak will perform crop-protection related duties including:

• Survey and monitoring of crop pests and diseases;
• Spraying/application of pesticides;
• Farmer training and awareness activities; and
• Other duties assigned by the office from time to time.

Age Limit:

Age will be calculated as on 01 April 2026. The minimum age is 18 years.

• UR / EWS: Maximum 35 Years
• EBC-I Male: Maximum 37 Years
• Women – UR / EWS / EBC-I: Maximum 38 Years
• SC / ST – Male & Female: Maximum 40 Years

Ex-Servicemen: Additional relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit will be applicable subject to submission of the prescribed certificate.

Selection Process:

All applications will first be scrutinised for prescribed eligibility and required documents.

Only valid and eligible applications will be taken forward for merit evaluation.

Evaluation may take into consideration:

• Matric / Class 10 marks;
• Intermediate / 10+2 marks, where available;
• Graduation marks, where available;
• Minimum prescribed 5-Day training;
• Additional eligible training duration;
• Knowledge of general Hindi and local language, where evaluated by the competent authority.

In case of equal merit, local residence/block-related considerations and other criteria determined by the competent authority may be used for tie-breaking.

Training Certificate:

Only training certificates issued by the prescribed institutions will be considered, including eligible offices/institutions under the Agriculture/Horticulture Directorate, Birsa Agricultural University and Krishi Vigyan Kendras, as specified in the notification.

Practical Ability:

Considering the nature of Fasal Rakshak duties, candidates must be capable of riding a bicycle and climbing trees.

The Selection Committee may conduct a practical test of these abilities if considered necessary. A candidate who fails to demonstrate the required ability may be treated as ineligible for final selection.

If considered necessary for proper assessment of eligibility, qualification or work ability, the competent authority may also conduct a written/oral test or other examination.

Monthly Remuneration:

The selected Fasal Rakshak will receive a fixed monthly honorarium/remuneration of ₹11,851.

Engagement Period:

The engagement will be for 11 months or until regular appointment is made, whichever is earlier.

The engagement is purely honorarium/remuneration based and does not confer any automatic right to regular appointment, permanent status or regular Government employee benefits.

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(s), if applicable
• Local Language Certificate, if available
• Valid Ranchi District Local Residence Certificate
• Caste Certificate, where applicable
• EWS Certificate, where applicable
• Matric Certificate as proof of Date of Birth
• Photo Identity Proof – Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Driving Licence / PAN Card
• Other prescribed relevant documents

Posting / Plant Protection Centre Allocation:

For allocation to a Plant Protection Centre / Sub-Centre / Block, preference may be given on the basis of the block mentioned in the candidate's local residence certificate and the preferences entered in the application form.

However, the final allocation will remain subject to vacancy position, merit, reservation and administrative requirements of the competent authority.

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates should fill the prescribed application form completely in their own handwriting and attach self-attested copies of all required certificates/documents.

The completed application may be submitted through Speed Post, Registered Post or personally by hand.

The application should be sent in a sealed envelope. Candidates should clearly mention “Application for Fasal Rakshak on Honorarium/Remuneration Basis”, the name of the block, candidate's name and address on the envelope.