The Jharkhand State Horticulture Promotion Society (JSHPS), operating under the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Co-operative, Government of Jharkhand, has released official employment notification Advertisement No. 01/2026 for the JSHPS Recruitment 2026. This recruitment initiative aims to engage 637 contractual professionals across State Headquarters, District Horticulture Units, and Block Development levels to support horticulture supply chains, farmer producer organizations (FPOs), and agricultural cluster development across Jharkhand.

Under the JSHPS Recruitment 2026, major frontline opportunities include 264 Block Program Managers (at a consolidated honorarium of ₹35,000/- per month), 264 Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operators (at ₹20,000/- per month), alongside senior managerial roles such as District Program Managers, Subject Thematic Experts, Accountants, and Deputy Directors drawing monthly salaries up to ₹1,00,000/- per month.

Online registrations opened on November 04, 2026, on the state recruitment portal at recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in. The online application deadline is December 04, 2026 (up to 3:00 PM), followed by mandatory submission of hard copies with supporting documents by December 14, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).

JSHPS Recruitment 2026: Fast Facts & Overview

Important Dates for JSHPS Recruitment 2026

Keep track of the dual submission schedule for the JSHPS Recruitment 2026 to ensure both online submission and postal document delivery are completed on time:

Post-Wise Vacancy & Monthly Honorarium Breakdown

The JSHPS Recruitment 2026 distributes 637 vacancies across three administrative tiers with consolidated monthly packages:

Eligibility Criteria for JSHPS Recruitment 2026

Candidates interested in applying for the JSHPS Recruitment 2026 must meet the designated educational background, professional experience, and age criteria.

1. Educational Qualifications & Experience

• Block Program Manager (BPM):
  • Graduate Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Rural Development / Agri-Business Management OR Master’s in Social Work (MSW) / MBA (Rural Management).
  • Minimum 1 to 2 years of relevant field experience in rural livelihood, horticulture missions, or community mobilizations.
• Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (DEO):
  • Graduation in any stream from a recognized university.
  • Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA/PGDCA) with proficiency in MS Office, Tally, and data entry operations.
  • Typing speed of at least 30 wpm in English and 25 wpm in Hindi on computer.
  • Minimum 1 year of office administrative experience.
• District Program Manager (DPM):
  • Post Graduate Degree in Horticulture / Agriculture / Agri-Business Management / MBA from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of managerial experience handling agricultural or horticulture development programs.
• District Accountant:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) with minimum 50% marks.
  • Working knowledge of Tally Prime / ERP 9.
  • Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience.
• Deputy Directors (State Level):
  • Post Graduate Degree in Horticulture / Agriculture / Finance / MBA with at least 8 to 10 years of executive experience in state or central agricultural missions.

2. Age Limits & Relaxations

Age cutoffs under the JSHPS Recruitment 2026 are determined as on the application closing date:

Age Relaxations (Jharkhand Domicile): Statutory upper age relaxations apply for reserved category candidates of Jharkhand—3 years for BC-I/BC-II, 3 years for female candidates (UR/BC), 5 years for SC/ST, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

Application Fee & Payment Mode

Candidates applying for the JSHPS Recruitment 2026 must remit the non-refundable registration fee online:

Important Note: Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate application forms and pay individual application fees for each desired post.

Selection Process for JSHPS Recruitment 2026

The evaluation under the JSHPS Recruitment 2026 is structured as follows:

[Online Application Submission] ➔ [Postal Hard Copy Audit] ➔ [Written / Computer Skill Test] ➔ [Personal Interview] ➔ [Document Verification]

1. Application Screening: Academic marks and relevant field experience are verified against the eligibility benchmarks.
2. Technical & Skill Test: For Data Entry Operators, a mandatory computer proficiency and typing test (Hindi & English) is conducted.
3. Written Screening / Interview: For Program Manager and directorial positions, candidates are called for a domain knowledge screening test and personal interview.
4. Final Empanelment: Merit lists are compiled based on aggregate performance, followed by physical document verification and execution of the annual renewable service contract.

How to Apply: Two-Step Mandatory Submission Guide

To complete your application for the JSHPS Recruitment 2026, you must follow both online submission and offline hard-copy mailing:

Step 1: Online Application Submission

1. Navigate to the official Jharkhand recruitment portal: recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
2. Click on “Notice / Recruitment” and select Advt. No. 01/2026 (JSHPS).
3. Register using your Name, Mobile Number, and valid Email ID.
4. Fill in your personal details, residential address, academic degrees, and work experience details.
5. Upload clear scanned copies of your passport photograph, signature, and qualifying mark sheets.
6. Pay the prescribed application fee via net banking, debit card, or UPI.
7. Submit the online form and download/print the finalized application confirmation PDF.

Step 2: Physical Hard Copy Dispatch (Mandatory)

1. Affix a recent passport-sized photograph to the printed application form and sign all declarations.
2. Enclose self-attested photocopies of all educational certificates, mark sheets, work experience letters, caste/residence certificates, and the fee payment receipt.
3. Place all documents inside an envelope marked with: “Application for the Post of _________ under JSHPS Recruitment Advt. No. 01/2026”.
4. Dispatch via Registered Post / Speed Post to the official headquarters address: The Managing Director,
   Jharkhand State Horticulture Promotion Society (JSHPS),
   Krishi Bhawan, Kanke Road, Ranchi – 834008, Jharkhand.
   (Must reach on or before December 14, 2026, by 5:00 PM).

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