JPPO Dumka Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026: Jharkhand Honorarium Posts, Eligibility and Postal Application
The Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer (JPPO), Dumka, under the Agriculture Division of the Government of Jharkhand, has invited applications for 11 Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protector) posts. There is one post at each plant protection centre in Dumka district, on a fixed honorarium of Rs 11,851 per month. If you are a 10th pass youth from a Dumka block and know farm work, this is a good local chance. Browse more Jharkhand government jobs on our site.
There is no online form here. Applications must reach the office between 26 October 2026 and 14 November 2026. Only candidates who live in the block of the centre they choose can apply, and a five-day agriculture training certificate is compulsory. Read every section once, because a form without the required certificates is treated as incomplete. GovtJobsAlert.in has put everything in one place for you.
Key Highlights of JPPO Dumka Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Dumka (Agriculture Division, Govt of Jharkhand) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026-27 |
| Post | Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protector) |
| Total Vacancies | 11 |
| Scheme | Fasal Suraksha Karyakram, 2026-27 |
| Nature of Job | Temporary, honorarium based |
| Job Location | Plant protection centres in Dumka district, Jharkhand |
| Mode of Application | Offline, by Registered Post (page 6 says Registered Post only; page 1 also lists Speed Post) |
The engagement is purely honorarium based. The notification says a candidate gets no right to regular appointment or permanency, and no automatic service benefits of a regular government employee.
How Many Vacancies Are There in JPPO Dumka Fasal Rakshak 2026?
There is one post per centre. The candidate must live in the block shown against the centre.
| Plant Protection Centre | Posts | Block Residents Eligible |
|---|---|---|
| Dumka | 1 | Dumka |
| Saraiyahat | 1 | Saraiyahat |
| Ramgarh | 1 | Ramgarh |
| Jama | 1 | Jama |
| Nonihat | 1 | Jarmundi |
| Jarmundi | 1 | Jarmundi |
| Masalia | 1 | Masalia |
| Shikaripara | 1 | Shikaripara |
| Kathikund | 1 | Kathikund |
| Gopikandar | 1 | Gopikandar |
| Raneshwar | 1 | Raneshwar |
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 |
| EWS | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
The category split is based on the model reservation roster for Dumka district. The notification does not say which centre falls in which category, and it lists no seats for SC, OBC or PwBD.
What is the Eligibility for JPPO Dumka Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification and Skills
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Education | Matric / Secondary (10th) pass from a recognised institution |
| Training | At least one 5-day training under the Directorate of Agriculture or Horticulture, Govt of Jharkhand (compulsory) |
| Physical skills | Ability to ride a bicycle and climb trees |
| Language | Knowledge of the local language |
| Residence | Local resident of the block of the centre you apply for |
Candidates from local blocks of Dumka district get first priority. Only training certificates from the Directorate of Agriculture or Horticulture, the Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Birsa Agricultural University, and the ATMA office are valid. A certificate from anywhere else will not count. If you are 10th pass, see our 10th pass government jobs page too.
Age Limit
| Category | Age as on 30 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Minimum (all) | 18 years |
| Maximum, UR and EWS | 35 years |
| Maximum, ST | 40 years |
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Only the date of birth printed on your Matric certificate is accepted. The notification also says the maximum age follows what the Government fixes from time to time for each category, and it names no separate relaxation for PwBD, ex-servicemen or women.
What is the Honorarium for JPPO Dumka Fasal Rakshak 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly honorarium | Rs 11,851 (fixed) |
| Period | 11 months, or until a regular appointment is made, whichever is earlier |
| Pay level / allowances | None stated |
This is an honorarium, not a salary or pay scale. Your work will be spraying pesticides, creating awareness among farmers, and other tasks the office gives from time to time. The office may change your place of work as per need.
What is the Selection Process for JPPO Dumka Fasal Rakshak 2026?
Selection is by a merit list prepared out of 100 marks, made by a committee. The marks come from your certificates, so keep every marksheet ready. Here is how the marks are given.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| 10th percentage x 0.4 | Up to 40 |
| 12th percentage x 0.1 | Up to 10 |
| Graduation percentage x 0.1 | Up to 10 |
| Local residence in the concerned block | Up to 10 |
| Training (5-day = 20, 2-day = 10) | Up to 30 |
Grades or CGPA are converted to percentage by the board or university formula. There are no extra marks for post-graduation, or for more than one degree at the same level. Training days are counted only if the days are clearly written in the certificate.
Steps after you apply:
- Your application is scrutinised. Incomplete, ineligible or misleading applications are rejected.
- A merit list is made. The committee may hold a practical test of bicycle riding and tree climbing after the provisional list.
- Original documents are verified before final selection.
- A category-wise final list is put on the Dumka district website and the office notice board.
Centre allocation depends on the block in your local certificate and the preferences you fill in. The final decision rests with the JPPO office. A selected candidate must join only under the conditions set by the JPPO and within the given time. If you do not join in that period, the selection ends by itself and the post is filled from the waiting list. Being in the list does not give you a right to appointment, and the competent authority may postpone or cancel the process.
How to Apply Offline for JPPO Dumka Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the prescribed form from the Dumka district website (link in Essential Links), or see it on the office notice board. |
| 2 | Fill every column clearly: personal details, category, block as per local certificate, marks, training details, Aadhaar and addresses. |
| 3 | Paste a self-attested passport photo and attach self-attested copies of your documents. |
| 4 | Put it all in an envelope and send it by Registered Post (the only mode on page 6; page 1 also lists Speed Post) to the office address below. |
Address: Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Dumka, Bhagalpur Road, Dumka, Near Tata Showroom, PIN 814101, Jharkhand.
| Document (self-attested copy) | Status |
|---|---|
| Matric / 10th certificate and marksheet | Required (also the only proof of date of birth) |
| Intermediate / 10+2 certificate and marksheet | If available (counts for up to 10 marks) |
| Graduation certificate and marksheet | If available (counts for up to 10 marks) |
| Minimum 5-day training certificate | Required |
| Local language certificate | If available |
| Additional language certificate | If any (listed in the form) |
| Valid local certificate from the competent authority | Required |
| Local resident certificate (Dumka district) | Required |
| Caste certificate | Where applicable |
| EWS certificate | Where applicable |
| Identity proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID) and a clear Aadhaar copy | Required |
Without the required documents the form is treated as incomplete. A character certificate is needed at final selection, verification or joining, not with the application.
What are the Important Dates for JPPO Dumka Fasal Rakshak 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 23 October 2026 |
| Application start | 26 October 2026 |
| Last date | 14 November 2026 |
| Age calculated as on | 30 September 2026 |
Applications received after 14 November will not be accepted, so send your form by Registered Post well ahead of it.
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Wrong information | The engagement can be ended, even after selection, for false information, hidden facts or forged documents, and action can follow under the rules |
| Wrong block | You can apply only for the centre of your own block, as per the local certificate |
| No permanency | No claim to regular job, permanency or regular employee benefits |
| Outsiders | The department is not responsible for promises by unauthorised persons |
JPPO Dumka Fasal Rakshak Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF (Detailed Advertisement)
- Visit JPPO Dumka Fasal Rakshak Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Jharkhand Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you live in a Dumka block, hold a 10th certificate and the 5-day training certificate, do not wait. Collect and self-attest your documents; the form must reach by 14 November 2026. For more state openings, see Jharkhand government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the next update.