Integrated Tribal Development Agency Gumla
Contractual / Regular

Gumla District Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 29, 2026
Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protector)

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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
11
Pay Scale
₹11,851/- Per Month (Consolidated Honorarium)
Age Limit
18 to 35 Years (as on 01.01.2026)
Job Location
Jharkhand6Gumla1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 24, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 8, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Oct – 8 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed Matriculation / 10th Standard from a recognized board/institution. In addition, candidates must possess a minimum 5-day training certificate from the Directorate of Agriculture or Directorate of Horticulture under the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand (training > 5 days carries higher weightage). Candidates must be permanent local residents of Gumla district, have knowledge of local languages, and possess proficiency in cycling and climbing trees.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum age is 18 years as on 01.01.2026. Maximum age limit is governed by Jharkhand State Government rules (Unreserved: 35 years; BC-I/BC-II: 37 years; Women Unreserved/BC: 38 years; SC/ST Men & Women: 40 years). Matriculation certificate will serve as proof of date of birth.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Academic & Training Evaluation (10th Marks + Training Certificate)

OfflineQualifying Only

Practical Skill Test (Bicycle Riding & Tree Climbing)

OfflineMerit Scored

Personal Interview (General Hindi, GK & Local Language)

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is based on a 100-mark evaluation matrix:

  1. Academic Qualification (Max 60 Marks): 10th Percentage × 0.6.
  2. Departmental Training (Max 10 Marks): 5-day training certificate = 5 marks; training exceeding 5 days awarded between 6 and 10 marks.
  3. Skill Test (10 Marks): Practical test evaluating bicycle riding and tree climbing capability.
  4. Interview (20 Marks): Assessment of General Hindi, General Knowledge, and local language proficiency.

Final merit list is prepared on the aggregate score of 100 marks. In case of ties, higher 10th percentage, older age, and alphabetical order are used sequentially.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

Verified Official Source

Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Matriculation (10th) Marks Percentage (Percentage × 0.6)60 Marks
Agriculture / Horticulture Department Training Certificate (Min 5 Days)10 Marks
Practical Skill Test (Bicycle Riding & Tree Climbing)10 Marks
Personal Interview (General Hindi, GK & Local Language)20 Marks

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protectors / Kamdar) operate at the grassroot block and panchayat level across the 11 plant protection centres in Gumla district (including Gumla Sadar, Ghaghra, Bishunpur, Sisai, Bharno, Palkot, Basia, Kamdara, Raidih, Chainpur, and Dumri). Duties involve field surveys for pest infestations, operating pesticide spraying equipment, training farmers on plant health management, and community awareness activities. The role is field-intensive requiring physical agility, bicycle mobility, and tree climbing capability for pest surveillance.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at designated block Plant Protection Centres across Gumla district, Jharkhand. The engagement is purely contractual/honorarium-based for a duration of 1 year or until regular appointments are made on these posts, whichever is earlier.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The engagement is strictly on a fixed monthly honorarium basis (₹11,851/-) and does not confer any legal right to regularization, permanent absorption, or benefits equivalent to regular state government employees. However, the departmental work experience and field training provide significant advantages for subsequent recruitment by the Jharkhand Agriculture Department or related rural development schemes.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Local Domicile Mandatory: Candidates must be permanent residents of Gumla district, Jharkhand. Applications from candidates outside Gumla district will be straightaway rejected.
  • Mandatory 5-Day Agriculture Training: Candidates must possess at least a 5-day training certificate issued by the Directorate of Agriculture or Directorate of Horticulture, Jharkhand. Certificates with less than 5 days of training will not be counted.
  • Physical Capabilities Required: Candidates must be physically capable of riding a bicycle and climbing trees, which will be tested during the practical skill test (10 marks).
  • Application Submission Deadline: Physical application with self-attested documents must reach the District Agriculture Officer, Gumla (Karam Toli Road, Pin - 835205) by 08.11.2026 (05:00 PM) via Speed/Registered Post or by hand. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR5
  • ST5
  • EWS1
Total Vacancies11

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly honorarium of ₹11,851/- per month. Engagement is for 1 year or until regular appointment on these posts, whichever is earlier.

Fixed monthly honorarium of ₹11,851/- per month. Contract tenure is 1 year or until regular appointments are made on these posts, whichever is earlier. Does not confer any right to regular government employment.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application proforma available in the notification circular or from the Gumla district portal (gumla.nic.in).
  2. Fill out the application form in neat handwriting or capital letters with personal, academic, training, and category details.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of required documents: Matriculation (10th) mark sheet and pass certificate, 5-day (or higher) departmental agriculture/horticulture training certificate, Gumla district local residential certificate issued by competent authority, caste certificate (for ST/EWS if claiming reservation), and residential address proof.
  4. Enclose the filled application form and self-attested certificates in a sealed envelope superscribed with 'Application for Fasal Rakshak (Kamdar) on Honorarium Basis'.
  5. Submit the envelope either by Registered / Speed Post or by hand during office hours (10:00 AM to 05:00 PM) to the District Agriculture Officer, Gumla, Combined Agriculture Building, 1st Floor, Karam Toli Road, Gumla - 835205, Jharkhand on or before 08.11.2026 (05:00 PM).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for this recruitment.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Candidates who have passed 10th (Matriculation), possess a minimum 5-day agriculture/horticulture training certificate from the Jharkhand Agriculture Department, reside permanently in Gumla district, know local languages, and can ride a bicycle and climb trees are eligible.

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