District Agriculture Officer, Gumla (DAO Gumla), Jharkhand, has invited applications for 11 posts of Crop Guard (Kamdar) under Advt No. 01/2026-27. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 6 November 2026.
The post is for Gumla. Qualification required: Minimum Matriculation / 10th pass with minimum 05 days training from Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate. The pay is Rs. 11851 per month. Selection is by scrutiny of applications and documents, evaluation based on 100 marks total and preparation of merit list based on 10th percentage, training, bicycle/tree climbing test and interview. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 6 November 2026
- Vacancies: 11
- How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
- Pay: Rs. 11851 per month
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: Minimum 18 years (as on 1 January 2026)
- Place: Gumla
DAO Gumla Crop Guard (Kamdar) Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | District Agriculture Officer, Gumla (DAO Gumla), Jharkhand |
| Post Name | Crop Guard (Kamdar) |
| No of Posts | 11 |
| Advt No | 01/2026-27 |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Pay | Rs. 11851 per month |
| Place of Posting | Gumla |
| Qualification | Minimum Matriculation / 10th pass with minimum 05 days training from Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years (as on 1 January 2026) |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Send Application To | Office of the District Agriculture Officer, Gumla, Combined Agriculture Building Complex, Near Vikas Colony, Post-Gumla, District-Gumla, Pin-835207 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
DAO Gumla Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. 01/2026-27 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download DAO Gumla notification PDF
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Minimum Matriculation / 10th pass from recognized educational institution; At least 05 days training from Agriculture and Horticulture Directorate; Knowledge of local language; Ability to ride bicycle and climb trees; Must be a permanent resident of Gumla district
- Age limit: Minimum 18 years (as on 1 January 2026)
Other conditions:
- Must be a permanent resident of Gumla district
- Must have knowledge of local language
- Must be able to ride a bicycle and climb trees
- Engagement is purely on honorarium/remuneration basis
Desirable:
- Preference to candidates with training longer than 5 days under the Directorate of Agriculture or Horticulture, Jharkhand.
Who Cannot Apply for DAO Gumla Recruitment 2026
- Applications with incomplete details, missing certificates, or false information will be rejected.
DAO Gumla Crop Guard (Kamdar) Job Description
Selected Crop Guards (Kamdar) will be required to perform the following field duties:
- Crop surveillance and survey work.
- Spraying of pesticides and plant protection chemicals.
- Assisting in farmer training and awareness programmes.
- Executing other official tasks assigned by the office from time to time.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Selected candidates will be engaged for one year or until regular appointments are made
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date | 6 November 2026 |
How Will DAO Gumla Select Candidates?
- Scrutiny of applications and documents
- Evaluation based on 100 marks total
- Preparation of merit list based on 10th percentage, training, bicycle/tree climbing test and interview
- Academic qualification (10th marks percentage x 0.6 = max 60 marks)
- Skill test (Bicycle riding and tree climbing = 10 marks)
- Interview (General Hindi, general knowledge and local language = 20 marks)
Documents to Enclose
- Matriculation/10th pass certificate and marksheet
- Minimum 05 days training certificate
- Local resident certificate issued by competent authority
- Caste certificate issued by competent authority if applicable
- Identity card / Aadhaar card copy
How to Apply for DAO Gumla Recruitment 2026 Offline
- Download the application format from the notification.
- Fill the application form clearly in Hindi or English.
- Attach self-attested copies of required educational and supporting certificates.
- Submit the application by hand or through Registered / Speed Post to the office address.
- Make sure it reaches by 6 November 2026.
Other Points to Note
- Applications not accompanied by self-attested copies of required certificates will be rejected
- Original certificates will be verified at a later specified date
DAO Gumla Crop Guard (Kamdar) Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download DAO Gumla notification PDF |
| Application Form | Application form for DAO Gumla Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit DAO Gumla official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of District Agriculture Officer, Gumla, Advertisement No. 01/2026-27. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.