About This Job

Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer (JPPO), Giridih, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand has invited offline applications for 6 vacancies under Fasal Rakshak (Kamdar) — Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Giridih Recruitment 2026 — 6 Posts (01/2026-27 (covering letter dated 31 Oct 2026)). Candidates with Matric / Madhyamik (10th) pass from a recognised institution; at least one 5-day training under the Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Jharkhand (training longer than 5 days gets preference; only certificates from offices under that Directorate are valid; training shorter than five days is not counted); knowledge of the local language, Khortha and Santhali; ability to ride a bicycle and climb trees; must be a local resident of Giridih district (local residents of the concerned blocks get priority). can apply. The pay scale is Fixed honorarium Rs 11,851 per month. Engagement for one year or until regular appointment on these posts, whichever is earlier. No automatic right to regular appointment, permanency or regular service benefits; contract can end if the sanctioned post ends or on administrative need. and the application fee is Not in notification. Interested candidates can apply offline before 16 Nov 2026 through the official website.

The Giridih plant protection office is engaging 6 Crop Protectors (Fasal Rakshak/Kamdar) on a one-year honorarium basis (Rs 11,851/month) under the state Crop Protection Programme, at Plant Protection Centres across Giridih district. Work is crop survey, pesticide spraying, farmer training and awareness. 10th-pass local residents of Giridih with a 5-day agriculture/horticulture training and knowledge of Khortha and Santhali can apply offline by 16 Nov 2026.

Fasal Rakshak (Kamdar) — Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Giridih Recruitment 2026 — 6 Posts - Overview

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Vacancy Details

Eligibility

Salary / Pay Scale

🏆Selection Process — Step by Step

1. Applications checked for eligibility and documents (missing details/certificates, unmet eligibility or false information = rejection)
2. valid applicants scored out of 100 marks (Matric percentage × 0.6, up to 60; training certificate up to 25 — a 5-day certificate gets 5 marks, more than 5 days gets marks equal to the number of training days up to a maximum of 25, only one training certificate counts; interview — general Hindi, general knowledge, local language — 15; bicycle riding and tree climbing qualifying)
3. ties broken by higher Matric marks, then higher age
4. original documents verified before final selection; character certificate needed at joining. CGPA/grades converted by the board's conversion formula. If a selected candidate does not join in time, the selection lapses.

Each stage is qualifying — you must clear one stage to reach the next. Final merit is prepared as per the rules in the official notification.

How to Apply

1. (1) Print pages 10 to 12 of the notification PDF and fill every starred (mandatory) item by hand. (2) Attach self-attested photocopies of the documents listed below. (3) Put everything in a 12 x 9 inch (A4) envelope. (4) Write "Mandey/Parishramik Adharit Fasal Rakshak (Kamdar) Hetu Avedan" on the envelope, with the block name, your name and your address. (5) Send by registered or speed post, or hand it over at the office between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, to the address above. (6) Ensure it reaches by 5:00 PM on 16 Nov 2026.

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📝Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Exact interview schedule, venue and detailed instructions are given in the official notification PDF — download it from Important Links above.

📄Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph — as per the size and format specified in the notification
• Scanned signature — clear signature on white paper, scanned as specified
• Educational certificates & mark sheets (Matric / Madhyamik (10th) pass from a recognised institution; at least one 5-day training under the Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Jharkhand (training longer than 5 days gets preference; only certificates from offices under that Directorate are valid; training shorter than five days is not counted); knowledge of the local language, Khortha and Santhali; ability to ride a bicycle and climb trees; must be a local resident of Giridih district (local residents of the concerned blocks get priority).) — proof of your qualification
• Valid photo ID proof — Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Driving Licence
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) — only if you are claiming age or fee relaxation
• Domicile / residence certificate — if the notification requires it
• Experience certificate — only if the post requires prior experience
• Disability certificate (PwD) — only if applicable

Keep scanned copies ready in the prescribed size and format before starting the online application. Mismatched or missing documents lead to rejection.

❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

🏆How to Check Result

1. Visit the official website: https://giridih.nic.in (link in Important Links above).
2. Look for the Results / Career section on the homepage.
3. Find the result link for Fasal Rakshak (Kamdar) — Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Giridih Recruitment 2026 — 6 Posts.
4. Enter your roll number / registration number and date of birth.
5. Download and save the scorecard / merit list PDF for future reference.

Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer (JPPO), Giridih, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand publishes results only on its official website. Beware of fake result websites asking for money.