CAO Budgam Krishi Udyami Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Office of the Chief Agriculture Officer, District Budgam (CAO Budgam), Jammu and Kashmir, has invited applications for 3 posts of Krishi Udyami (KU) (Agricultural Entrepreneur) under Advt No. 10 CAOB of 2026-27. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 18 November 2026.

The posts are for KKG Dharambugh, B.K.PORA block, Budgam, KKG Nagbal, PAKHERPORA block, Budgam. Qualification required: Diploma in Agriculture & Allied Fields or Graduation in Science (BSc), Graduation in Agriculture and Allied Fields (BSc/BVSc); additional preference for post-graduation (science/agri & allied) and computer diplomas/certifications. The pay is No fixed pay: self-earning/entrepreneur basis through service charges, input sales commission, B2B/B2C marketing commission and contingency fee for training. Selection is by point-based system (100 points), document verification and publication of list of selected candidates. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 18 November 2026
• Vacancies: 3
• How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
• Pay: No fixed pay: self-earning/entrepreneur basis through service charges, input sales commission, B2B/B2C marketing commission and contingency fee for training
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: 21 to 45 years (as of the last date of submission)
• Places: KKG Dharambugh, B.K.PORA block, Budgam, KKG Nagbal, PAKHERPORA block, Budgam

CAO Budgam Krishi Udyami (KU) (Agricultural Entrepreneur) Recruitment 2026 - Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

CAO Budgam Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. 10 CAOB of 2026-27 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download CAO Budgam notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Diploma in Agriculture & Allied Fields (Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Sciences, Forestry, Fisheries, Sericulture, Agri. Engineering, BHT, BAT) from a government recognized institution; or Graduation in Science (BSc); Graduation in Agriculture and Allied Fields (BSc in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Sericulture; B. Tech in Agriculture Engineering, BVSc & AH) from a Government recognized institution
• Age limit: 21 to 45 years (as of the last date of submission)

Other conditions:

• Domicile Certificate to be attached with the application

Desirable:

• Post-graduation (science/agri & allied)
• Diploma/Certification course in computers of 3 or more months duration from a government recognised institution

Pay and Terms of Engagement

No fixed pay: earnings from service charges at rates notified by Mission Director HADP, commission on input sales, B2B/B2C marketing commission and contingency fee for training.

• Engagement initially for 2 years, with possibility of annual extensions subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of scheme
• Refundable security of Rs 10,000 as Fixed Deposit Receipt from a scheduled commercial bank
• Agreement may be terminated by either party with 3-month prior notice
• Undertaking to stay minimum two years; security of INR 10,000 forfeited on exit before two years
• No right to claim regular appointment under the Scheme
• Works on franchise-franchisee basis under supervision of a Designated APD Officer

Important Dates

How Will CAO Budgam Select Candidates?

• Point-based system (100 points)
• Document verification
• Publication of list of selected candidates
• Agreement signing
• Domicile of Local Panchayat: 25 points
• Female candidates: 05 points
• Highest-scoring eligible candidates considered; shortlisted candidates undergo document verification

Documents to Enclose

• Date of birth certificate (Matriculation certificate)
• Marks certificate of all qualifying examinations
• Domicile Certificate
• Character certificate issued by the competent authority
• Declaration on notarized affidavit (Annexure B)
• Affidavit attested by 1st Class Magistrate on availability of space

How to Apply for CAO Budgam Recruitment 2026 Offline

1. Obtain the application form (Annexure A) from the office of CAO Budgam or download it from https://budgam.nic.in/.
2. Fill the form and affix a latest passport size photograph with white background.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of date of birth certificate, marks certificates, domicile certificate and character certificate.
4. Attach the declaration (Annexure B) on notarized affidavit and the affidavit on space attested by a 1st Class Magistrate.
5. Submit to the office of the Deputy Commissioner Budgam in person or through registered post by 18-11-2026, 4:30 PM.

Other Points to Note

• Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected without further notice
• Postal delay is not the responsibility of the APD/advertising authority
• Original documents must be presented during verification
• List of selected candidates will be published on the websites of the District and the Agriculture Production Department
• APD reserves the right to change or add any condition at the time of signing the agreement

CAO Budgam Krishi Udyami (KU) (Agricultural Entrepreneur) Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Office of the Chief Agriculture Officer, District Budgam, Advertisement No. 10 CAOB of 2026-27, dated 11 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.