The Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative under the Government of Jharkhand has advertised openings for seven Crop Protectors stationed within plant protection units across the Sahebganj district. These positions operate on a contractual honorarium framework designed to strengthen grassroots agricultural safety, pest management operations, and local farming assistance. Selected personnel will be deployed directly to plant protection facilities located throughout designated regional blocks.
Engaging in this public sector assignment offers direct involvement with state-level agricultural administration and community development. Selected individuals earn a dependable monthly honorarium while contributing meaningfully to regional food security and rural livelihoods. This role serves as a practical stepping stone for those pursuing long-term professional paths within the state agricultural machinery.
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 3 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 0 |
| Unreserved (UR) | 4 |
| Total | 7 |
Cut-off scores depend on category-wise merit calculations derived from academic percentages and verified training days.
The official notification specifies no application fee for any category, making the form submission free of monetary charges.
Applications undergo rigorous administrative screening to verify document authenticity and baseline eligibility criteria. Valid submissions are assessed on a cumulative 100-mark evaluation structure designed to rank candidates objectively.
A maximum of 70 marks is allocated based on academic performance, calculated using secondary, higher secondary, and graduation percentage weights. Training credentials contribute up to 30 additional marks, awarding 15 points for the mandatory five-day program and one point for each extra day of accredited training.
The selection committee may administer practical evaluations regarding bicycle riding and tree-climbing capabilities, alongside potential written or oral testing if deemed necessary. Final selection requires successful verification of original certificates prior to formal appointment issuance.
No written competitive examination is scheduled for this selection cycle. Merit is determined entirely through academic qualifications and accredited agricultural training duration scores.