- Recruitment for 11 Crop Protector (Fasal Rakshak) positions under the Crop Protection Programme Scheme for the financial year 2026-27.
- Positions are temporary with a monthly honorarium and no claim to regular appointment or permanency.
- One post per Plant Protection Centre in Dumka district: Dumka, Saraiyahat, Ramgarh, Jama, Jarmundi, Masalia, Shikaripara, Kathikund, Gopikandar, Raneshwar, and Nonihat.
- Appointment is for 11 months or until a regular appointment is made, whichever comes first.
DPP
Active Listing
🎓 10th Pass (Matric)
Fasal Rakshak (Crop Protector) Recruitment 2026
District Plant Protection Office, Dumka (DPPO Dumka)
Total Vacancies
11
Job Location
Plant Protection Centres in Dumka district, Jharkhand: Dumka, Saraiyahat, Ramgarh, Jama, Jarmundi, Masalia, Shikaripara, Kathikund, Gopikandar, Raneshwar, Nonihat
Apply Start
26 Oct 2026
Apply Deadline
14 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | District Plant Protection Office, Dumka (DPPO Dumka) (DPPO Dumka) |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Eligibility Qualification | 10th Pass (Matric) (10th-pass) |
| Number of Vacancies | 11 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Monthly honorarium of Rs. 11,851/- |
| Age Limits | Minimum 18 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | Not specified in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Matric/Secondary (10th) pass from a recognized educational institution.
- Training Requirement: Must have completed at least a 5-day training from the Directorate of Agriculture or Horticulture under the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Jharkhand.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to ride a bicycle and climb trees.
- Local Residency: Must be a local resident of the block for which the candidate is applying.
- Language: Knowledge of the local language is required.
- Training Requirement: Must have completed at least a 5-day training from the Directorate of Agriculture or Horticulture under the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Jharkhand.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to ride a bicycle and climb trees.
- Local Residency: Must be a local resident of the block for which the candidate is applying.
- Language: Knowledge of the local language is required.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Applications are first checked for eligibility and completeness of documents.
- Valid applications are scored out of 100 marks based on:
- Academic qualification (up to 60 marks: 10th % x 0.4, 12th % x 0.1, graduation % x 0.1)
- Local residency (10 marks)
- Training (up to 30 marks: 5-day training = 20 marks, extra 2-day training = 10 marks)
- Practical test may be conducted for bicycle riding and tree climbing if required by the selection committee.
- Original certificates of selected candidates will be verified before final selection.
- Merit list will be prepared category-wise under reservation rules and published on the official website and notice board.
- Valid applications are scored out of 100 marks based on:
- Academic qualification (up to 60 marks: 10th % x 0.4, 12th % x 0.1, graduation % x 0.1)
- Local residency (10 marks)
- Training (up to 30 marks: 5-day training = 20 marks, extra 2-day training = 10 marks)
- Practical test may be conducted for bicycle riding and tree climbing if required by the selection committee.
- Original certificates of selected candidates will be verified before final selection.
- Merit list will be prepared category-wise under reservation rules and published on the official website and notice board.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
UR
ST
EWS
ST
EWS
📂 Required Documents
- Self-attested photocopy of Matric/10th certificate and marksheet (compulsory).
- Self-attested photocopy of Intermediate/10+2 certificate and marksheet (if available).
- Self-attested photocopy of Graduation certificate and marksheet (if available).
- Certificate for 5-day training from the Directorate of Agriculture or Horticulture.
- Local language certificate (if available).
- Valid local residence certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Caste certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/EWS).
- EWS certificate (if applicable).
- Matric certificate as proof of date of birth (for age verification).
- Identity card (e.g., Aadhaar card).
- Passport-size photograph (self-attested).
- Mobile number, email address, and residential address details.
- Self-attested photocopy of Intermediate/10+2 certificate and marksheet (if available).
- Self-attested photocopy of Graduation certificate and marksheet (if available).
- Certificate for 5-day training from the Directorate of Agriculture or Horticulture.
- Local language certificate (if available).
- Valid local residence certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Caste certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/EWS).
- EWS certificate (if applicable).
- Matric certificate as proof of date of birth (for age verification).
- Identity card (e.g., Aadhaar card).
- Passport-size photograph (self-attested).
- Mobile number, email address, and residential address details.
💳 Application Fee Details
Not specified in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many Crop Protector vacancies are available in the JPPO Dumka Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 11 vacancies for Crop Protector (Fasal Rakshak) posts, with 5 for UR, 5 for ST, and 1 for EWS.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the JPPO Dumka Crop Protector recruitment?
The last date to submit offline applications is 14 November 2026. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to the Crop Protector post in JPPO Dumka?
The minimum age is 18 years. The notification does not state a fixed upper age; the maximum age is as prescribed by the Government from time to time for each category.
Q.
Is there an application fee for the JPPO Dumka Crop Protector recruitment?
The notification does not specify any application fee for this recruitment.
Q.
Can I apply for a Crop Protector post outside my block?
No, you can only apply for the centre in the block where you are a local resident. Residents of Jarmundi block are eligible for both Jarmundi and Nonihat centres.