About This Job

Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer (JPPO), Dumka, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative (Agriculture Division), Government of Jharkhand has invited offline applications for 11 vacancies under JPPO Dumka Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protector) Recruitment 2026 — 11 Posts (01/2026-27 (notice signed 23 Oct 2026)). Candidates with At least Matric/Secondary (10th) pass from a recognised educational institution; at least one 5-day training from the Directorate of Agriculture or Horticulture under the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative; knowledge of the local language; ability to ride a bicycle and climb trees; must be a local resident of the block whose centre is applied for. Only training certificates from the Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture, the Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Birsa Agricultural University, and the ATMA office are accepted. can apply. The pay scale is Monthly honorarium Rs. 11,851. Appointment for 11 months, or until a regular appointment is made, whichever comes first. Temporary, paid fully by honorarium; no claim to regular appointment or permanency, and no service benefits of regular government staff. and the application fee is Not in notification (no application fee is mentioned in the notification). Interested candidates can apply offline before 14 Nov 2026 through the official website.

The Dumka district plant protection office is engaging 11 Crop Protectors (Fasal Rakshak) on an 11-month honorarium basis (Rs. 11,851/month) under the Crop Protection Programme 2026-27, one at each Plant Protection Centre in the district. Work is spraying pesticides, raising awareness among farmers and training them. 10th-pass local residents of the block with a 5-day agriculture/horticulture training can apply by registered post by 14 Nov 2026.

JPPO Dumka Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protector) Recruitment 2026 — 11 Posts - Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility

Salary / Pay Scale

🏆Selection Process — Step by Step

1. Applications checked for eligibility and documents
2. valid applications scored out of 100 marks (academic qualification up to 60: 10th % x 0.4 max 40, 12th % x 0.1 max 10, graduation % x 0.1 max 10; local resident of the concerned block 10; training up to 30: 5-day training 20, extra 2-day training 10). A practical test of bicycle riding and tree climbing may be held after the provisional merit list if the selection committee thinks it is needed. Original certificates of selected/provisionally selected candidates are checked before final selection. Merit list prepared category-wise under reservation rules; final list published on dumka.nic.in and the office notice board.

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) Get the application form (printed with the notice; also on dumka.nic.in and the JPPO office notice board). 2) Fill every column clearly — names in Hindi and English, parents' names, gender, date of birth and age as on 30 Sep 2026, category, district and block on the local certificate, Matric/Intermediate/graduation marks, training details, whether the applicant can ride a bicycle and climb trees, Aadhaar number, mobile, email and addresses. 3) Paste a recent passport-size photograph that is self-attested, sign the declaration with place and date. 4) Attach self-attested photocopies of the enclosures listed below. 5) Send by registered post so it reaches the office between 26 Oct 2026 and 14 Nov
2. Apply only for the centre in the block of local residence (Jarmundi-block residents are eligible for both the Jarmundi and Nonihat centres).

Important Links

📝Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Exact marks distribution, number of questions, negative marking and detailed syllabus 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 (At least Matric/Secondary (10th) pass from a recognised educational institution; at least one 5-day training from the Directorate of Agriculture or Horticulture under the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative; knowledge of the local language; ability to ride a bicycle and climb trees; must be a local resident of the block whose centre is applied for. Only training certificates from the Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture, the Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Birsa Agricultural University, and the ATMA office are accepted.) — 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://dumka.nic.in (link in Important Links above).
2. Look for the Results / Career section on the homepage.
3. Find the result link for JPPO Dumka Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protector) Recruitment 2026 — 11 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), Dumka, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative (Agriculture Division), Government of Jharkhand publishes results only on its official website. Beware of fake result websites asking for money.