Sahibganj Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Honorarium and Postal Application Guide
The Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Co-operation Department, Government of Jharkhand, has invited applications for 7 Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protector) posts in Sahibganj district. The posts are at seven Plant Protection Centres and are paid a fixed honorarium of ₹11,851 per month. You need a Matric (10th) pass, 5-day agriculture training and a local residence certificate. It is a Jharkhand government job opening for 10th pass candidates.
There is no online form. You must send a filled application by Registered Post or Speed Post, and it must reach the District Agriculture Officer by 5:00 PM on 30 November 2026. Read this guide fully before you post your form. More such updates come first on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights – Sahibganj Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026
The advertisement is issued in the name of the Chairman, Selection Committee-cum-District Agriculture Officer, Sahibganj. The engagement is purely on honorarium basis and gives no automatic right to regular appointment, permanency or regular government employee benefits.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Dept of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Co-operation, Govt of Jharkhand (District Agriculture Officer, Sahibganj) |
| Post | Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protector) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 7 |
| Honorarium | ₹11,851 per month |
| Tenure | One year or until regular appointment, whichever is earlier |
| Job Location | Plant Protection Centres in Sahibganj district, Jharkhand |
| Mode of Application | Offline, by Registered Post or Speed Post only |
| Last Date | 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
How Many Vacancies Are There in Sahibganj Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026?
All 7 seats are for one post. The category split follows the model reservation roster for Sahibganj district, and the notice says the number of vacancies may change as per administrative need and the decision of the competent authority.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 3 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 0 |
| Unreserved (UR) | 4 |
| Total | 7 |
The seven Plant Protection Centres are listed below. The notice gives no centre-wise vacancy count.
| Centre | Block |
|---|---|
| Plant Protection Centre | Sahibganj |
| Plant Protection Centre | Borio |
| Plant Protection Centre | Taljhari |
| Plant Protection Centre | Rajmahal |
| Plant Protection Centre | Patna |
| Plant Protection Centre | Barhait |
| Plant Protection Centre | Barharwa |
Note for SC and BC candidates: the vacancy table shows seats only for ST and Unreserved, with none for EWS. Check the notification PDF for how your category is treated before you apply. Centres are allotted by priority to your home block (as per your residence certificate) and up to three preferences in the form; the competent authority decides finally.
What Is the Eligibility for Sahibganj Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
You must meet every point below.
- Matric / Madhyamik (10th) pass from a recognised educational institution
- At least one 5-day training from the Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture under the same department. Longer training gets priority
- Knowledge of the local language
- Ability to ride a bicycle and climb trees
- Priority goes to residents of the block where the Plant Protection Centre is located
- A valid local (residence) certificate from the competent authority is mandatory for all candidates
Age Limit
The age is counted as on 30 November 2026. The minimum age is 18 years. Only the date of birth printed on your Matric marksheet or certificate is accepted as proof.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (Male) | 35 years |
| Unreserved (Female) | 38 years |
| ST (Male and Female) | 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 extra years (certificate required) |
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What is the Salary (Honorarium) for Sahibganj Fasal Rakshak 2026?
The post pays a fixed ₹11,851 per month as honorarium. The notice lists no allowances on top of it.
Duties: crop survey, spraying of pesticides, farmer training and awareness, and other work given by the office from time to time.
The engagement may end on regular appointment, abolition of the sanctioned post or administrative need. Selected candidates who do not join in time lose their candidature, and the vacancy may be filled from the waiting list. The advertisement may also be postponed or cancelled.
What is the Selection Process for Sahibganj Fasal Rakshak 2026?
A selection committee set up by the competent authority will choose candidates. The notice names these stages:
- Scrutiny of applications for eligibility and documents
- Merit list out of 100 marks (academic qualification plus training)
- Language test, if required (qualifying)
- Practical test of cycling and tree climbing, if required (qualifying, no marks)
- Written or oral test, if the selection committee considers it necessary
- Original document verification before final selection
The merit list marks are worked out as follows.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| 10th percentage × 0.5 | Max 50 |
| 12th percentage × 0.1 | Max 10 |
| Graduation percentage × 0.1 | Max 10 |
| First 5-day training | 15 |
| Each extra training day (1 mark per day) | Max 15 |
Keep these points in mind, because they decide who gets ahead.
- Training of less than 5 days is not counted in the merit list
- Training days are counted only from the full days written on the certificate
- CGPA or grade is converted to a percentage by the board or university formula
- There are no extra marks for a post-graduate degree, or for more than one degree at the same level
- Local language knowledge carries no merit marks. It is a qualifying criterion
- Failing the practical test of cycling and tree climbing can make a candidate ineligible
If two candidates have equal marks, the tie is broken in this order.
| Order | Tie-breaker |
|---|---|
| 1 | Higher marks in Matric |
| 2 | Valid local language proficiency certificate |
| 3 | Higher marks in Intermediate |
| 4 | Higher marks in Graduation |
| 5 | Higher age |
How to Apply for Sahibganj Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026?
This is an offline process. The prescribed application form is attached to the notification PDF (see Essential Links), so you can print it from there. The notice names no application fee.
- Download the notification PDF from Essential Links and print the attached application form
- Fill the form completely and clearly. You can give up to three block preferences for posting
- Paste a recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the form
- Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates. Without self-attestation the application is treated as incomplete
- Put the form in an envelope and send it by Registered Post or Speed Post to the Office of the District Agriculture Officer, Sanyukt Krishi Bhawan, Sahibganj, PIN 816109
- Make sure it reaches by 5:00 PM on 30 November 2026. Late applications will not be accepted
Keep ready the Matric certificate and marksheet, the 5-day training certificate (and any longer training), the local residence certificate, the caste certificate where applicable, Aadhaar, and the Intermediate or graduation papers if you have them. A local language certificate is also asked for, if available. A character certificate is not needed with the application, but you must show it at final document verification or joining.
What Are the Important Dates for Sahibganj Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Last Date (application must be received) | 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Age Calculated As On | 30 November 2026 |
Is There an Application Fee for Sahibganj Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not mentioned in the notice |
Essential Links – Sahibganj Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF (with Application Form)
- Visit Sahibganj Agriculture Department Crop Protector (Fasal Rakshak) Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Jharkhand Government Jobs Telegram Channel
Post your application by 30 November 2026 with every certificate self-attested. For more such openings, see Jharkhand government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.