Overview
Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India has released a recruitment notification for the post of Senior Agricultural Engineer (General Central Service, Group 'A' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) (2 (tentative) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply before Within 60 days of publication in the Employment News (receipt), about 21 November 2026 (60 days from 22 September 2026).
Key Details
- Organization
- Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India
- Qualification
- Degree in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with five years' relevant experience
- Vacancies
- 2 (tentative)
- Advertisement No
- No. 12-2/2026-M&T(Admn) (E 185388) dated 22 September 2026
- Last date to apply
- Within 60 days of publication in the Employment News (receipt), about 21 November 2026 (60 days from 22 September 2026)
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | Within 60 days of publication in the Employment News (receipt), about 21 November 2026 (60 days from 22 September 2026) |
| Date of notice | 22 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (receipt) | 60 days from the date of issue/publishing in the Employment News (about 21 November 2026, counted from 22 September 2026) |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
There are two posts of Senior Agricultural Engineer, classified as General Central Service, Group 'A' Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, in Pay Level - 11 (Rs. 67700-208700) in pay matrix. The number of vacancies is tentative and may be decreased or increased at the discretion of the Competent Authority.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation (including short term contract) shall not be exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. The notice prints no age relaxation.
Important Instructions
• Only officers who can be spared immediately in the event of selection should be forwarded; the employer certifies that the officer will be relieved immediately if selected. • Applications of officers already on deputation should be forwarded by the parent cadre/Department along with Cadre Clearance, Vigilance Clearance and Integrity certificate. • As per the proforma, officers under Central/State Governments are only eligible for 'Absorption', and candidates of non-Government organisations are eligible only for Short Term Contract. • Level in the Pay Matrix or Grade Pay granted under ACP/MACP should not be shown as the post's pay; only the pay of the post held on regular basis is to be mentioned. • The information in the CV, supported by documents on essential qualification and work experience, will be assessed by the Selection Committee at the time of selection. • By the Annexure-IV declaration, the applicant is liable to be repatriated to the parent organisation for any inaccuracies, contravention of deputation rules or any change in the recruitment rules. • The Competent Authority reserves the right not to fill up any or all advertised posts and to cancel the advertisement in whole or in part at any stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DA&FW Senior Agricultural Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline?
Last Date to Apply: Within 60 days of publication in the Employment News (receipt), about 21 November 2026 (60 days from 22 September 2026); Date of notice: 22 September 2026; Last Date to Apply (receipt): 60 days from the date of issue/publishing in the Employment News (about 21 November 2026, counted from 22 September 2026)
What is the age limit?
Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications