Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand, Seraikela, has invited applications for 8 posts of Crop Guard (Kamdar) under Advt No. 2026-27. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 14 November 2026.
The post is for Seraikela-Kharsawan. Qualification required: Minimum 10th pass with 05 days training in agriculture/horticulture. The pay is Rs. 11851 per month. Selection is by scrutiny of application forms and evaluation based on 100 marks (Academic percentage, training days, cycling/tree climbing skill, and interview). Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 14 November 2026
- Vacancies: 8
- How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
- Pay: Rs. 11851 per month
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum age limit unreserved category 35 years and BC/SC/ST 40 years (as on 1 January 2026)
- Place: Seraikela-Kharsawan
Government of Jharkhand Crop Guard (Kamdar) Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand, Seraikela |
| Post Name | Crop Guard (Kamdar) |
| No of Posts | 8 |
| Advt No | 2026-27 |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Pay | Rs. 11851 per month |
| Place of Posting | Seraikela-Kharsawan |
| Qualification | Minimum 10th pass with 05 days training in agriculture/horticulture |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years and maximum age limit unreserved category 35 years and BC/SC/ST 40 years (as on 1 January 2026) |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 14 November 2026 |
| Send Application To | Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer (Gen), Seraikela, Near Block Office Seraikela, Post-Seraikela, District-Seraikela-Kharsawan, Pin-833219 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
Government of Jharkhand Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. 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 Government of Jharkhand notification PDF
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Matric / 10th pass from recognized board; Minimum 05 days training from Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate, Jharkhand
- Age limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum age limit unreserved category 35 years and BC/SC/ST 40 years (as on 1 January 2026)
- Age relaxation: Unreserved 35, BC/OBC 40, SC/ST 40
Other conditions:
- Must have knowledge of local language
- Must be proficient in riding a bicycle and climbing trees
- Must be a local resident of Seraikela-Kharsawan district
Desirable:
- Training of more than 05 days from Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate, Jharkhand will be given preference
Who Cannot Apply for Government of Jharkhand Recruitment 2026
- Applications with incomplete details, missing certificates, unmet eligibility or false information will be rejected
Government of Jharkhand Crop Guard (Kamdar) Job Description
- Conducting crop surveys in assigned areas.
- Spraying insecticides and pesticides.
- Organising farmer training programmes and spreading agricultural awareness.
- Carrying out other official tasks assigned by the office from time to time.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Selected candidate will be appointed for 01 year or until regular appointments are made, whichever is earlier.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date of Application | 14 November 2026 |
How Will Government of Jharkhand Select Candidates?
- Scrutiny of application forms
- Evaluation based on 100 marks (Academic percentage, training days, cycling/tree climbing skill, and interview)
- Marks distribution includes 60 marks for 10th percentage, 12 marks for 05-day training, 8 extra marks for training over 5 days, and 20 marks for interview.
Government of Jharkhand Exam Pattern 2026
- Training of less than 5 days is not counted in the merit list
Documents to Enclose
- Matric/10th passing certificate and marksheet
- Minimum 05 days training certificate
- Valid local resident certificate issued by competent authority
- Voter ID/Aadhaar card photocopy
How to Apply for Government of Jharkhand Recruitment 2026 Offline
- Download the application form from the notice or website.
- Fill the application completely and attach self-attested copies of required documents.
- Submit the application by hand or through registered/speed post to the office of the Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer, Seraikela.
- Make sure it reaches by 14 November 2026.
Other Points to Note
- Character certificate is not required with application but must be submitted at the time of joining/document verification.
Government of Jharkhand Crop Guard (Kamdar) Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Government of Jharkhand notification PDF |
| Application Form | Application form for Government of Jharkhand Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit Government of Jharkhand official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand, Advertisement No. 2026-27, dated 28 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
