Agriculture Department, Seraikela-Kharsawan : Recruitment of Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protector / Kamgar) | Vacancies 08 Posts

• Education: Minimum Matric / Class 10 Pass.
• Training: Minimum prescribed 5-Day training.
• Language: Knowledge of local language is mandatory.
• Practical Ability: Ability to ride a bicycle and climb trees.
• Residence: Candidate must be a local resident of Seraikella-Kharsawan district.
• Minimum Age: 18 Years as on 01.01.2026.

Seraikela-Kharsawan Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026 – 08 Posts:

Office of the Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (General), Seraikela under the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperative Department (Agriculture Division), Government of Jharkhand has invited applications for temporary engagement of 08 Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protector / Kamgar) posts under the Crop Protection Programme for 2026-27.

Plant Protection Centres:

The Fasal Rakshak posts are for Plant Protection Centres located at:

• Rajnagar
• Seraikela
• Kharsawan
• Kukru
• Gamharia
• Ichagarh
• Nimdih
• Chandil

Category-wise Vacancies:

• Unreserved (UR): 04
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 04
• Total: 08

The reservation roster applicable to Seraikela-Kharsawan district will govern the recruitment.

Essential Qualification:

• Minimum Matric / Class 10 Pass from a recognised educational institution.
• Minimum 5-Day prescribed training from an institution recognised/prescribed under the Agriculture/Horticulture Directorate.
• 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 Seraikela-Kharsawan district.

Nature of Work:

The Fasal Rakshak will undertake crop-protection related work including:

• Crop survey;
• Identification of pests and diseases;
• Spraying / crop-protection activities;
• Farmer awareness activities; and
• Other duties assigned by the office from time to time.

Age Limit:

Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• UR: Maximum 35 Years
• ST: Maximum 40 Years

Selection Process – 100 Marks:

Eligible applications will be evaluated through a 100-mark selection system.

1. Educational Qualification – Maximum 60 Marks

• Matric / 10th: Percentage × 0.60
• Maximum Marks: 60

2. Training – Maximum 20 Marks

• Prescribed Minimum 5-Day Training: 12 Marks
• Training for More than 5 Days: Additional 08 Marks
• Maximum: 20 Marks

3. Bicycle Riding & Tree-Climbing Ability

This component will be qualifying in nature. Candidates must be able to ride a bicycle and climb trees.

4. Interview – 20 Marks

The interview will assess knowledge relating to:

• General Hindi;
• General Knowledge; and
• Relevant Local Language.

Total Selection Marks: 100

Important Selection Conditions:

• CGPA/Grade will be converted into percentage according to the conversion formula prescribed by the concerned Board/University.
• No additional marks will be given for more than one degree/qualification at the same level.
• Training certificates must clearly mention the total number of training days.
• The prescribed training should be from a recognised institution under the Agriculture/Horticulture Directorate or other institution recognised in the notification.
• Original certificates/documents will be verified before final selection/appointment.

Tie-Breaking Rule:

If two or more candidates obtain equal marks, preference will be determined in the following order:

1. Higher marks/percentage in Matric;
2. Older candidate; and
3. Alphabetical order of candidate's name.

Remuneration:

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

Period of Engagement:

The engagement will initially be for 01 year or until regular appointment is made to the post, whichever is earlier.

Nature of Appointment:

The appointment is purely temporary and honorarium/remuneration based.

• No right to regular appointment will arise from this engagement.
• No claim for regular Government employee status or regular service benefits will be admissible.
• The competent authority may alter the number/location of vacancies according to administrative requirements.

Documents Required:

• Matric / Class 10 Certificate and Marksheet
• Minimum 5-Day Training Certificate
• Additional Training Certificate, if applicable
• Valid Local Residence Certificate issued by competent authority
• Valid Caste Certificate, where applicable
• Matric Certificate as Date-of-Birth Proof
• Aadhaar Card / Photo Identity Proof
• Other relevant prescribed documents

How to Apply:

Candidates should completely fill the prescribed application form and attach self-attested copies of all required certificates/documents.

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

Candidates submitting the application personally may deposit it at the office during working hours from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.