Overview
Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Dumka, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative (Agriculture Division), Government of Jharkhand has released a recruitment notification for the post of Crop Protector (फसल रक्षक) (11 (UR 05, ST 05, EWS 01) vacancies). Eligible candidates with Matric/Secondary (10th) pass and at least one 5-day training can apply before 14.11.2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Office of the Junior Plant Protection Officer, Dumka, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative (Agriculture Division), Government of Jharkhand
- Qualification
- Matric/Secondary (10th) pass and at least one 5-day training
- Vacancies
- 11 (UR 05, ST 05, EWS 01)
- Advertisement No
- नियुक्ति विज्ञापन संख्या – 01/2026-27
- Posted
- 26.10.2026
- Last date to apply
- 14.11.2026 (applications received after this date will not be accepted)
Important Dates
| Last Date | 14.11.2026 (applications received after this date will not be accepted) |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 40 years |
| Age counted as on | 30 September 2026 |
| Notice signed | 23.10.2026 |
| Application start date | 26.10.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14.11.2026 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
There is one Crop Protector post at each of 11 Plant Protection Centres: Dumka, Saraiyahat, Ramgarh, Jama, Jarmundi, Masalia, Shikaripara, Kathikund, Gopikandar, Raneshwar and Nonihat. The category-wise split follows the model reservation roster for Dumka district. Category: Posts UR: 05 ST: 05 EWS: 01 Total: 11
Age Limit
Age is counted as on 30 September 2026. Only the date of birth on your Matric marksheet or certificate is accepted. The minimum age is 18 years for every category. Category: Maximum Age Unreserved (UR): 35 years Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 35 years Scheduled Tribe (ST): 40 years
Selection Process
All applications are first checked for eligibility and required documents. An application is rejected if details are missing, required certificates are not attached, the essential qualification is not met, or the information is false or misleading. Valid applications are then scored out of 100 marks. Component: Basis | Maximum Marks Academic qualification: 10th % x 0.4 (max 40); 12th % x 0.1 (max 10); graduation % x 0.1 (max 10) | 60 Local: Applying as a local resident of the concerned block | 10 Training: 5-day training = 20; extra 2-day training = 10 | 30 Total: 100 • If your marks are in CGPA or grades, they are turned into a percentage using the conversion formula set by your board or university. • No extra marks are given for a postgraduate or higher qualification. No extra marks are given for more than one degree or qualification at the same level. • Training length is counted by the full training days written on the certificate. • Only training certificates from these bodies are accepted: the Directorate of Agriculture and Horticulture under the Agriculture Department, the Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Birsa Agricultural University, and the ATMA office. • If the selection committee thinks it is needed, it may hold a practical test of bicycle riding and tree climbing after the provisional merit list. • Original certificates of selected or provisionally selected candidates will be checked before final selection, on a date to be fixed later. • The merit list will be prepared c…
Important Instructions
• A selection committee set up by the competent authority will run the selection. Your eligibility and certificates may be checked again at any stage. • False information, hidden facts or fake certificates may end the contract even after selection, and action may be taken under the rules. • Having your name on the selection list does not give you an automatic or final right to appointment. • The contract may end if a regular appointment is made, if the sanctioned post is abolished, or for administrative needs. • JPPO Dumka may change a selected candidate's place of work as administratively needed. • The competent authority may postpone or cancel the advertisement or the selection for unavoidable or administrative reasons. • You are fully responsible for the truth of everything in your application. • Updates on selection, exams, results and document verification will be published through the official channel. The department is not responsible for promises or claims made by unauthorised people.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DPPO Dumka Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protector) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 11 Posts?
Last Date: 14.11.2026 (applications received after this date will not be accepted); Scheduled Tribe (ST): 40 years; Age counted as on: 30 September 2026; Notice signed: 23.10.2026; Application start date: 26.10.2026; Last Date to Apply: 14.11.2026
What is the age limit?
18 years minimum, maximum 35 years (UR, EWS) and 40 years (ST), as on 30 September 2026
What is the selection process?
All applications are first checked for eligibility and required documents. An application is rejected if details are missing, required certificates are not attached, the essential qualification is not met, or the information is false or misleading. Valid applications are then scored out of 100 marks. Component: Basis | Maximum Marks Academic qualification: 10th % x 0.4 (max 40); 12th % x 0.1 (max 10); graduation % x 0.1 (max 10) | 60 Local: Applying as a local resident of the concerned block | 10 Training: 5-day training = 20; extra 2-day training = 10 | 30 Total: 100 • If your marks are in CGPA or grades, they are turned into a percentage using the conversion formula set by your board or university. • No extra marks are given for a postgraduate or higher qualification. No extra marks are given for more than one degree or qualification at the same level. • Training length is counted b…