Giridih Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights & Career Scope
The Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Giridih, under the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative Department (Agriculture Division), Government of Jharkhand, has issued official notification Advt. No. 01/2026-27 for the contractual engagement of Fasal Rakshak (Kamdar). A total of 6 vacancies are open for local residents of Giridih district who hold a minimum Matriculation qualification along with required agricultural training.
This engagement is purely on an honorarium basis to support plant protection, pest management, and field-level agricultural activities across Giridih district. Candidates seeking local employment in the state sector can explore all latest Jharkhand Government Jobs to monitor upcoming district-level notifications, or check more 10th Pass jobs in Jharkhand for similar entry-level roles.
Who Is Eligible? – Education, Age & Domicile
To apply for the Fasal Rakshak (Kamdar) post, candidates must satisfy strict educational, physical, language, and domicile requirements outlined by the department:
- Educational Qualification: Passed Minimum Matriculation / Secondary (10th) from a recognized educational board or institution.
- Agricultural Training: Must have completed at least one 05-day training program conducted under the Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative Department, Jharkhand. (Training certificates for periods of less than five days will not be accepted).
- Local Domicile Mandate: Applicant must be a permanent local resident of Giridih district with a valid residence certificate issued by a competent authority.
- Language & Physical Skills: Sound knowledge of local regional languages (Khortha and Santhali) is mandatory, along with practical proficiency in cycling and tree climbing.
Age Limit & Category-Wise Relaxation
The age of the candidate will be calculated as on 01 January 2026. The minimum age requirement is 18 years, while upper age limits vary by category:
- General / Unreserved: Upper age limit is 35 years.
- EBC (Annexure-1) & BC (Annexure-2) Male Candidates: Upper age limit is 37 years.
- Female Candidates (UR / EWS / EBC / BC): Upper age limit is 38 years.
- SC / ST Candidates (Male & Female): Upper age limit is 40 years.
What Is the Salary & Official Contract Terms?
Selected candidates will receive a fixed consolidated stipend without standard regular allowances:
- Monthly Honorarium: Rs. 11,851 per month.
- Nature of Engagement: Temporary contractual position for an initial tenure of 1 Year or until regular appointment to the post is executed, whichever is earlier.
- Service Status: This is an honorarium-based field engagement and does not grant rights for permanent government absorption or regular service benefits.
Selection Process & Merit Evaluation Breakdown
Selection will be finalized strictly on a merit score calculated out of 100 total marks, followed by practical physical testing and document verification. The recruitment process comprises five sequential stages:
- Stage 1: Scrutiny of submitted offline applications and certificates.
- Stage 2: Merit evaluation based on academic marks and training credentials (out of 85 marks).
- Stage 3: Practical skill evaluation test in cycling and tree climbing (Qualifying nature).
- Stage 4: Personal Interview (15 marks).
- Stage 5: Final verification of original documents.
Evaluation Scheme (100 Marks Distribution)
| Evaluation Component | Maximum Weightage | Details & Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Matriculation (10th) Marks | 60 Marks | Proportional weightage based on 10th percentage. |
| Agriculture / Horticulture Training | 25 Marks | Calculated based on minimum 5-day training duration & additional advanced trainings. |
| Personal Interview | 15 Marks | Assesses General Hindi, General Knowledge, and Khortha / Santhali language fluency. |
| Practical Field Ability Test | Qualifying | Cycling proficiency and tree-climbing evaluation (Must qualify). |
How to Apply? (Step-by-Step Offline Walkthrough)
Applications for Giridih Fasal Rakshak (Kamdar) must be submitted via offline mode only between 02 November 2026 and 16 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM). No online application link is provided.
- Download Application Form: Obtain the official notification and application format from the Giridih district portal (giridih.nic.in).
- Fill Form Carefully: Complete all columns in legible handwriting. Affix a recent passport-sized photograph signed across by self-attestation.
- Attach Enclosures: Attach self-attested copies of 10th marksheet, training certificate(s), Giridih local residence certificate, caste certificate (if claiming relaxation), and Aadhaar Card.
- Envelope Superscription: Insert all documents into a 12 x 9 inch or A4 envelope. Superscribe the top of the envelope in bold letters:
"Application for honorarium/remuneration based Fasal Rakshak (Kamdar) - Block: [Your Block Name], Name: [Your Name]". - Postal / In-Person Submission: Dispatch the sealed envelope via Registered Post or Speed Post, or hand-deliver it to the office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Plant Protection Centre, Giridih, Jharkhand before 5:00 PM on 16 November 2026.
What Can Get Your Application Rejected?
Critical Disqualification Clauses: Make sure your application does not violate any of the following mandatory conditions set by the department:
- Submitting application forms without self-attestation on attached certificate photocopies will cause immediate rejection.
- Discrepancies in the spelling of applicant's or parent's name between the Caste/Residence Certificate and Matriculation Certificate.
- Invalid Residence Certificates: Local residential certificates issued by a Circle Officer prior to 19.07.2019, or issued by any authority level prior to 02.06.2016, are legally invalid.
- Training certificates showing a duration of less than 5 full days will be completely ignored.
- Women applicants who migrated to Jharkhand state solely by virtue of marriage are ineligible for local reservation benefits.
- Applications arriving after 5:00 PM on 16 November 2026 due to postal delay will not be entertained.
Editor's Key Advisory & Document Checklist
Before dispatching your envelope to the Plant Protection Centre in Giridih, double-check that all mandatory photocopies are self-attested and enclosed in order:
- Self-attested copy of Matriculation (10th) Passing Certificate and Marksheet.
- Self-attested copy of 05-day (or longer) Agriculture / Horticulture Training Certificate.
- Self-attested copy of valid Local Resident Certificate of Giridih district.
- Self-attested copy of Caste Certificate issued by competent authority (for SC, ST, EBC-1, BC-2 candidates).
- Self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card as proof of identity.
- Recent passport-size photograph securely pasted and self-attested on the form.
