District Agriculture Office, Pakur has released advertisement number 01/2026-27 notifying 6 vacancies for the post of Crop Protector on a contract basis. The engagement is for 11 months or until regular appointment or whichever is earlier. Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th) along with 5 days training, and the pay is Rs. 11,851. Applicants must apply offline by submitting the filled application form with self-attested photocopies of all required certificates either in person or by registered/speed post to the Office of the District Agriculture Officer, Combined Agriculture Building, Block Campus, Pakur on or before 16 October 2026. The selection process involves scrutiny of application forms, preparation of a merit list based on academic and training marks, a practical test for checking bicycle riding and tree climbing skills, and verification of original documents.
District Agriculture Office, Pakur Crop Protector Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Agriculture Office, Pakur |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026-27 |
| Post Name(s) | Crop Protector |
| Total Vacancies | 6 |
| Pay | Rs. 11,851/- per month |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Pakur, Jharkhand |
| Official Website | https://pakur.nic.in/ |
District Agriculture Office, Pakur Crop Protector Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 01-10-2026 |
| Application Last Date | 16-10-2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Examination Date | To be notified |
District Agriculture Office, Pakur Crop Protector Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
A total of 6 vacancies are available for the Crop Protector post.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 03 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 03 |
| Total | 06 |
District Agriculture Office, Pakur Crop Protector Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidates must be local residents of Pakur district.
District Agriculture Office, Pakur Crop Protector Qualification
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Crop Protector | Minimum Matriculation / Secondary (10th) passed from a recognised educational institution, minimum 5-day training under the Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture of the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, knowledge of local language, and proficiency in bicycle riding and tree climbing. |
District Agriculture Office, Pakur Crop Protector Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years, and the cut-off date for age determination is 30 September 2026.
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) & Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 35 years |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC-I) (Male) | 37 years |
| Unreserved (UR), Economically Weaker Section (EWS) & Extremely Backward Class (EBC-I) (Female) | 38 years |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) (Male & Female) | 40 years |
Age Relaxation
Ex-servicemen will be given an upper age relaxation of five years, subject to submitting the relevant certificate.
District Agriculture Office, Pakur Crop Protector Salary
| Post | Pay Level / Pay |
|---|---|
| Crop Protector | Rs. 11,851/- per month (Honorarium / Remuneration based) |
The appointment is purely honorarium-based, and employees do not acquire any automatic right to regular appointment, regularisation, or service benefits equivalent to regular government employees.
District Agriculture Office, Pakur Crop Protector Selection Process
The selection process consists of scrutiny of applications, preparation of a merit list based on academic and training marks, a practical test for bicycle riding and tree climbing skills, and verification of original documents.
How to Apply for District Agriculture Office, Pakur Crop Protector
- Download the application form and notification from the official website pakur.nic.in or atmapakur.co.in.
- Fill out all mandatory details in the application form clearly in Hindi or English.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, training certificates, local residential certificate, and identity proof.
- Affix a recent passport-size self-attested photograph on the application form.
- Submit the completed application form either in person or by registered/speed post to the Office of the District Agriculture Officer, Combined Agriculture Building, Block Campus, Pakur, Pin Code-816107.
- Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 16 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Documents Required
- Matriculation / 10th pass certificate and marksheet
- Intermediate / 10+2 certificate and marksheet (if applicable)
- Graduation certificate and marksheet (if applicable)
- Minimum 05-day training certificate and additional training certificates (if any)
- Local language proficiency certificate (if applicable)
- Valid local residential certificate issued by a competent authority
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Identity proof (Aadhar card / Voter ID)
- Character certificate
District Agriculture Office, Pakur Crop Protector Important Instructions
- Incomplete applications or those received after the last date will be rejected.
- The appointment is for 11 months on a contract basis and does not grant any automatic claim for regular service.
- Candidates must be capable of riding a bicycle and climbing trees, which will be verified via a practical test.
- Local language proficiency is a qualifying criterion.
- The competent authority reserves the right to modify the number of posts or cancel the recruitment process.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- Original documents will be verified before final selection.
District Agriculture Office, Pakur Crop Protector Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | View Advertisement and Details |
| Official Website | Visit pakur.nic.in |
