ATMA Simdega Recruitment 2026: Block Technology Manager and Assistant Technology Manager Posts
The Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Simdega in Jharkhand has invited applications for 5 Block Technology Manager and 10 Assistant Technology Manager posts, 15 posts in the main category table. One more Assistant Technology Manager post for the ST category is listed separately as a backlog vacancy. These are contract jobs under the National Mission on Agricultural Extension and Technology, paying Rs 30,000 and Rs 25,000 a month.
If you have an agriculture degree and some field work behind you, this is a good chance close to home. There is no online form. You must send a filled application by Registered Post or Speed Post so that it reaches Simdega by 25 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Read each condition below with care, because Jharkhand govt jobs like this reject incomplete applications. Stay with GovtJobsAlert.in for the next update.
Key Highlights of ATMA Simdega Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Simdega |
| Posts | Block Technology Manager, Assistant Technology Manager |
| Vacancies | 15 in the category table, plus 1 ST backlog post (Assistant Technology Manager) |
| Job Type | Contract, one year at first |
| Job Location | Simdega district, Jharkhand |
| Mode of Application | Offline, by Registered Post or Speed Post |
| Last Date | 25 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
How Many Vacancies Are There in ATMA Simdega Recruitment 2026?
Seats differ by post, so check the row for your own post. The notice prints no grand total.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Block Technology Manager | UNR 2 / SC 0 / ST 2 / BC-II 0 / BC-I 0 / EWS 1 | 5 |
| Assistant Technology Manager | UNR 4 / SC 0 / ST 5 / BC-II 0 / BC-I 0 / EWS 1 | 10 |
| Assistant Technology Manager (backlog) | ST 1 | 1 |
Note that SC, BC-I and BC-II candidates have no reserved seat in the main table for either post, and the backlog seat is only for ST. The notice also says the Jharkhand government’s district-level reservation roster applies.
What is the Eligibility for ATMA Simdega Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Block Technology Manager | Post Graduate in Agriculture or an Allied Sector, with computer skill, and minimum 2 years of field experience in agriculture-related activities |
| Assistant Technology Manager | Graduate in Agriculture, or Post Graduate in Agriculture or an Allied Sector; preferably one year of field experience in agriculture-related activities |
The word “Allied” is tightly defined. As per the ICAR letter quoted in the notice, Agriculture and Allied Subjects means only these:
- Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering
- Dairy Technology, Forestry, Veterinary Science and A.H.
- Food Science and Technology, Bio Technology, Fisheries
- Sericulture and Home Science (four-year degree)
A degree from a university or institute recognised by ICAR gets preference for both posts. If you are a graduate in agriculture, you can look at the Assistant post. A post graduate in the same field can apply for either post, but should check the experience line for the Block post first.
Age Limit
| Detail | Position |
|---|---|
| Upper age limit | Not stated in the notice |
| Preference | Candidates below 45 years of age on the date the advertisement was published |
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The notice does not state an age relaxation for any category. No upper limit is stated, but younger candidates get preference.
What is the Salary for ATMA Simdega Block and Assistant Technology Manager 2026?
| Post | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|
| Block Technology Manager | Rs 30,000 |
| Assistant Technology Manager | Rs 25,000 |
The first contract is for one year. It can be extended each year on the basis of a Performance Appraisal Report, and the contract starts from the date of the agreement. The job gives no claim to a permanent post.
What is the Selection Process for ATMA Simdega Recruitment 2026?
The notice says selection is by weightage marks out of 100 for both posts. Candidates are ranked on this basis, and attending the computer proficiency test is compulsory. A selection committee checks computer skill and certificates.
| Marks For | Block Technology Manager | Assistant Technology Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Academic qualification | 50 (B.Sc Agriculture and Allied 30, M.Sc Agriculture and Allied 10, PGDAEM 10) | 60 (Intermediate 10, B.Sc Agriculture and Allied 35, M.Sc Agriculture and Allied 15) |
| Computer knowledge | 20 (Excel 5, PowerPoint 5, Word 10) | 30 (Excel 10, PowerPoint 5, Word 15) |
| Work experience in the relevant field | 20 | Not listed |
| Special weightage for 2 or more years of work at ATMA | Up to 10 | Up to 10 |
The cut-off is 50 marks for Unreserved candidates and 40 marks for reserved and backlog candidates. A waiting list is made for each post and stays valid for one year. The Project Director, ATMA Simdega is the appointing authority. Results will be published in a daily newspaper, on the ATMA office notice board and on the NIC Simdega and ATMA Simdega websites.
What is the Application Fee for ATMA Simdega Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates, for each post | Rs 500 |
Pay by Demand Draft of a nationalised bank in favour of PROJECT DIRECTOR, ATMA, SIMDEGA, payable at Simdega. The fee is not refunded under any circumstances. No exemption is mentioned in the notice. If you apply for both posts, you need a separate application and a separate draft for each.
What are the Important Dates for ATMA Simdega Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice signed | 29 October 2026 |
| Last date, application must reach the office | 25 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late receipt | Applications received after the fixed date and time will not be considered |
| Wrong or incomplete papers | Wrong, incomplete or partly filled applications will not be considered and will be rejected |
| Employed candidates | A No Objection Certificate is compulsory if you work in any institution |
| Affidavit | The specimen affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper must be attached, attested by a Magistrate or Notary |
| Joining | If a selected candidate does not join within one month of the final result, the claim ends automatically |
| Contract | Employment can be ended at any time with one week’s advance notice; no claim to a permanent post |
| Cancellation | The Project Director may cancel the advertisement or the process without giving a reason |
How to Apply for ATMA Simdega Recruitment 2026 Offline?
- Download the application form from the official websites (link in Essential Links below).
- Fill the form fully and stick a passport-size colour photo (4 cm x 5 cm).
- Attach self-attested copies of your marksheets, qualification certificates, residence certificate, caste certificate, work experience certificate and computer proficiency certificate.
- Attach the Rs 500 Demand Draft. Write the post name, your name and your date of birth on its back.
- Attach the affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper in the specimen format, attested by a Magistrate or Notary, and an NOC if you are employed.
- Put each application in a separate envelope and write the post name on it. Send it by Registered Post or Speed Post to Project Director, ATMA, Simdega, Block-B, Ground Floor, Samaharnalaya (Collectorate), Simdega 835223, so that it reaches by 25 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
Jharkhand candidates who claim reservation need a caste or residence certificate issued at the level of Sub-Divisional Officer. Local residents of Simdega district and Jharkhand get preference. Post it a week early, because a letter that reaches late is not considered.
Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit ATMA Simdega Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Jharkhand Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you hold an agriculture degree and live in or near Simdega, this is worth your effort. Keep your draft, affidavit and certificates ready this week and post the application early, well before 25 November 2026. For more local openings, see Jharkhand govt jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.