Recruitment Overview
The Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Giridih, under the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative Department of the Jharkhand Government, has announced a notification for the position of Fasal Rakshak (Kamdar). This recruitment aims to fill vacancies at the Plant Protection Centre in Giridih on a temporary, honorarium-based contract. Interested candidates who are local residents of the Giridih district are invited to submit their applications through the offline mode.
Vacancy Details
- Post Name: Fasal Rakshak (Kamdar)
- Total Vacancies: 06
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have successfully completed their Matriculation (10th pass) or its equivalent from a recognized educational board.
- Mandatory Training: Applicants must have undergone at least one five-day training session conducted by the Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture, Jharkhand.
- Language Proficiency: Knowledge of local languages such as Khortha and Santhali is required.
- Physical Skills: Candidates must be proficient in riding a bicycle and climbing trees.
- Residency: Must be a local resident of Giridih district (preference is given to residents of the specific blocks where vacancies exist).
Age Limit (as of 01 January 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age (General/UR): 35 Years
- Maximum Age (BC/EBC Men): 37 Years
- Maximum Age (Women - UR/EWS/BC/EBC): 38 Years
- Maximum Age (SC/ST Men & Women): 40 Years
Important Dates
- Notification Issuance: 31 October 2026
- Application Commencement: 02 November 2026
- Deadline for Receipt of Applications: 16 November 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will receive a monthly honorarium of Rs. 11,851. This is a contractual position for a period of one year or until a regular appointment is made, whichever is earlier.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on a merit-based evaluation and physical assessment:
- Academic Merit (60 Marks): Based on Matriculation percentage.
- Training Experience (25 Marks): Based on specific departmental training.
- Interview (15 Marks): Testing general knowledge and local language skills.
- Qualifying Tests: Cycling and tree-climbing tests (must be cleared to be eligible for the merit list).
Application Fee
Please refer to the official notification for details regarding any application fees.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website (giridih.nic.in) and download the prescribed application form included in the recruitment notification.
- Fill out the form manually and attach a self-attested passport-sized photograph.
- Prepare a set of self-attested copies of all required documents, including your educational certificates, training certificates, Aadhaar card, and local residency certificate.
- Place the application and documents in an A4 size envelope. Clearly label the envelope as "Application for honorarium/remuneration based Fasal Rakshak (Kamdar)" and include your block name.
- Send the completed package via Registered Post or Speed Post to the Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer Giridih, Subdivisional Agriculture Farm Pachamba Giridih, Post: Giridih, District: Giridih, PIN 815316.
- Alternatively, applications can be submitted in person at the office during working hours (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
Official Links
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | giridih.nic.in |