Department of Agriculture Animal Husbandry and Co-operative West Singhbhum Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 15 Crop Guard Posts
Department of Agriculture Animal Husbandry and Co-operative West Singhbhum has announced 15 vacancies for the Crop Guard post on a contract basis for 11 months or until regular appointment, whichever is earlier. Candidates can apply through the prescribed offline process by sending their application by speed post or registered post to the Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Combined Agriculture Building, Xavier Nagar, West Singhbhum, Chaibasa from 15 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM. The required qualification for the post includes Matric / Secondary (10th) passed, 5 days training, local language knowledge, cycle and tree climbing proficiency, and being a resident of the block, with a pay of Rs. 11,851 per month.
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Department of Agriculture Animal Husbandry and Co-operative West Singhbhum Crop Guard at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Department of Agriculture Animal Husbandry and Co-operative (Agriculture Division), Office of Junior Plant Protection Officer, West Singhbhum, Chaibasa |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026-27 |
| Post(s) | Crop Guard |
| Vacancies | 15 |
| Pay | Rs. 11,851/- per month |
| Qualification (one line) | Matric / Secondary (10th) passed with 5 days training and specified physical skills |
| Job Location | West Singhbhum, Jharkhand |
| Apply By | Post (Speed Post or Registered Post) |
| Last Date | 30 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM (Receipt) |
Where and How to Send
Applications must be submitted by post to the following address:
Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Combined Agriculture Building, Xavier Nagar, West Singhbhum, Chaibasa, Pin Code- 833201
Applications must reach the designated office by speed post or registered post between 15.10.2026 and 30.10.2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Crop Guard | 15 | Rs. 11,851/- per month (Honorarium / Remuneration based) |
Eligibility Details
- Educational Qualification: Minimum Matric / Secondary (10th) passed from a recognised educational institution.
- Training: Mandatory minimum 5 days training from agriculture and horticulture directorate under the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Co-operative.
- Language: Knowledge of local language.
- Skills: Proficiency in cycling and tree climbing.
- Residency: Must be a resident of the block related to the Plant Protection Centre.
Age Limit
Minimum age limit is 18 years, and maximum age limit will be that determined by the government for various categories from time to time.
Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
The total number of vacancies is 15. The category-wise distribution is as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 07 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 01 |
| Unreserved (UR) | 07 |
| Total | 15 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 23.04.2026 / 24.04.2026 (as per reference orders) |
| Application Start Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Form / Details | Offline Application Notice |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Official Advertisement PDF |
| Official Website | Chaibasa District Website |
Department of Agriculture Animal Husbandry and Co-operative West Singhbhum Crop Guard Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the recruitment for?
The recruitment is for the post of Crop Guard under the Crop Security Programme in Plant Protection Centres across West Singhbhum district.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
A total of 15 vacancies are available for the Crop Guard post.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the application by speed post or registered post is 30 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates must have passed Matric / Secondary (10th) from a recognised institution, completed a minimum 5-day training under the agriculture and horticulture directorate, know the local language, be able to ride a cycle and climb trees, and reside in the respective block.
Q5. What is the age limit?
The minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is as determined by the government for various categories from time to time.
Q6. What is the monthly salary?
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 11,851/-.
Q7. Is this a permanent job?
No, this appointment is purely on an honorarium or remuneration basis for 11 months or until regular appointment, whichever is earlier, with no automatic right to regular government employee service benefits.
Q8. What is the application fee?
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Q9. How should the application be submitted?
Applications must be sent via speed post or registered post to the Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Combined Agriculture Building, Xavier Nagar, West Singhbhum, Chaibasa, Pin Code- 833201.
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