DC Kathua Krishi Udyami Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Office of the Deputy Commissioner / District Development Commissioner Kathua, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (DC Kathua), Jammu and Kashmir, has invited applications for the post of Krishi Udyami (KU) (Agricultural Entrepreneur) under Advt No. 05 CAOK of 2026. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 25 November 2026.

The post is for Kisan Khidmat Ghar, Village/Panchayat Dhanuparole, Cluster Dhanuparole & Goduflal, Block Duggain, Sub-Division Billawar, District Kathua. 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; engagement on self-earning/entrepreneur basis (service charges, input sales commission, B2B/B2C marketing commission, contingency fee for training). Selection is by point-based system (maximum 100 points), document verification of shortlisted candidates and publication of list of selected candidates. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 25 November 2026
• Vacancies: 1
• How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
• Pay: No fixed pay; engagement on self-earning/entrepreneur basis (service charges, input sales commission, B2B/B2C marketing commission, 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)
• Place: Kisan Khidmat Ghar, Village/Panchayat Dhanuparole, Cluster Dhanuparole & Goduflal, Block Duggain, Sub-Division Billawar, District Kathua

DC Kathua Krishi Udyami (KU) (Agricultural Entrepreneur) Recruitment 2026 - Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

DC Kathua Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. 05 CAOK of 2026 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 DC Kathua notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Diploma in Agriculture & Allied Fields (Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Sciences, Forestry, Fisheries, Sericulture, Agri. Engineering, BHT, BAT from government recognised institution); or Graduation in Science (BSc); or 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:

• Must make available space of two rooms/shops (approx. 750 to 800 Sq. Ft.) on own, with no rent claimed
• Weekly reporting to Panchayat, Block and Line departments is mandatory
• Works on franchise-franchisee basis under supervision of a Designated APD Officer

Desirable:

• Post-graduation (science/agri & allied)
• Computer diploma/certification of 3 or more months from a government recognised institution

Pay and Terms of Engagement

Self-earning/entrepreneur basis: income from service charges, commission on input sales, B2B/B2C marketing commission and contingency fee for training.

• Initially two 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 any scheduled commercial bank
• Undertaking to stay minimum two years; security of INR 10,000 forfeited on exit before two years
• Agreement may be terminated by either party with 3-month prior notice
• No right to claim any regular appointment

Important Dates

How Will DC Kathua Select Candidates?

• Point-based system (maximum 100 points)
• Document verification of shortlisted candidates
• Publication of list of selected candidates
• Agreement signing with Agriculture Production Department
• Domicile of Local Panchayat: 25 points; Female candidates: 05 points
• Highest-scoring eligible candidates considered; shortlisted candidates undergo document verification with originals
• Selected list published on official websites of the District and Agriculture Production Department

Documents to Enclose

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

How to Apply for DC Kathua Recruitment 2026 Offline

1. Obtain the application form (Annexure A) and detailed information from the office of Chief Agriculture Officer, Kathua 184101.
2. Fill the prescribed application form and affix latest passport size photograph with white background.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of date of birth, marks, domicile and character certificates.
4. Attach affidavit attested by 1st Class Magistrate on providing two rooms/shops space and the declaration (Annexure B).
5. Submit to the office of the Chief Agriculture Officer, Kathua in person or through registered post by 25-11-2026.

Other Points to Note

• Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected without further notice
• Postal delay is not the responsibility of the APD/advertising authority
• APD reserves the right to change or add any condition at the time of signing the agreement

DC Kathua Krishi Udyami (KU) (Agricultural Entrepreneur) Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of Office of the Deputy Commissioner / District Development Commissioner Kathua, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Advertisement No. 05 CAOK of 2026, dated 12 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.