Sahibganj Fasal Rakshak Recruitment 2026 - 7 Posts, Apply by Post by 30 Nov

The posts are on honorarium for one year or until regular appointment, whichever comes first, with no claim to regular service. Fasal Rakshaks work at the plant protection centres in Sahibganj, Borio, Taljhari, Rajmahal, Patna, Barhait and Barharwa, doing crop surveys, pesticide spraying and farmer training. Send the application with self-attested documents by registered or speed post to the District Agriculture Officer, Sanyukt Krishi Bhawan, Sahibganj 816109, to reach by 30 November 2026, 5 PM.

• Class 10 pass from a recognised institution.
• At least 5 days of training from the Directorate of Agriculture or Horticulture of the department (longer training earns more marks).
• Knowledge of the local language, and the ability to ride a bicycle and climb trees.
• Residents of the block of the plant protection centre get preference.
• Age at least 18 on 30 November 2026. Upper limit 35 for unreserved men, 38 for unreserved women and 40 for ST candidates. Ex-servicemen get 5 more years.

Merit is out of 100: Class 10 percentage x 0.5 (up to 50), Class 12 x 0.1 (up to 10), graduation x 0.1 (up to 10), and training (15 for the first 5 days plus 1 for each extra day, up to 30). Training under 5 days is not counted. A practical test of cycling and tree climbing may be held after the provisional merit list.