JSHPS Recruitment 2026: 637 Contractual Posts in Jharkhand Horticulture
The Jharkhand State Horticulture Promotion Society (JSHPS), working under the Directorate of Horticulture, Government of Jharkhand, has opened applications for 637 contractual posts through Advertisement No. 01/2026. These posts are spread across the state headquarters at Ranchi, all 24 districts of Jharkhand, and 264 blocks.
The appointments are contractual for one year in the first instance, and the contract can be renewed year by year on the basis of good performance. The largest openings are at block level: 264 Block Program Manager posts and 264 Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator posts at block level. Together, these two categories alone account for 528 of the 637 vacancies, which makes this recruitment especially relevant for candidates looking for grassroots horticulture and programme work in Jharkhand.
Online applications open on 4 November 2026 and close on 4 December 2026 at 3:00 PM. Candidates should note one crucial condition: submitting the online form alone does not complete the application. A printed copy of the application, along with the required documents, must also reach the designated office by 14 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. An application that is completed online but whose hard copy does not reach on time risks being treated as incomplete, so applicants should plan both steps well before the deadlines.
This post brings together the vacancy details, dates, fee, age limits, qualifications, salaries and selection process from the official notification, rewritten here in simple form. Where a detail could not be verified, that gap is flagged clearly below instead of being guessed.
Vacancy Details
The total of 637 posts is distributed across state, district and block levels as follows:
| Post | Vacancies | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Operation) | 1 | State |
| Deputy Director (Program) | 1 | State |
| Deputy Director (Finance) | 1 | State |
| State Program Manager | 2 | State |
| State Technical Horticulture Officer | 1 | State |
| State Manager (Finance & Admin) | 1 | State |
| State MIS Officer | 1 | State |
| Documentation-cum-Knowledge Management Officer | 1 | State |
| Accountant (Headquarters) | 2 | State |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (Headquarters) | 2 | State |
| District Program Manager | 24 | District |
| Thematic Expert | 24 | District |
| Accountant (District) | 24 | District |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (District) | 24 | District |
| Block Program Manager | 264 | Block |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (Block) | 264 | Block |
| Total | 637 |
Gap flagged: The category-wise distribution of these vacancies (for example, how many posts fall under each reserved category) has not been verified, so it is not stated here. Candidates should check the official notification for the category-wise break-up before applying under a reserved category.
Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 4 December 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Last date for printed application with documents to reach the office | 14 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Interview / selection date | To be announced (not yet verified) |
Candidates should not leave either step to the last day, as delivery delays are the applicant’s risk.
Application Fee
The application fee is non-refundable. General, Backward Class and Economically Weaker Section candidates have to pay Rs 500. Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories of Jharkhand have to pay Rs 300. Eligible Jharkhand persons with disability (40% or more disability) are exempted from the fee.
If a candidate applies for more than one post, a separate application and a separate fee are required for each post. A single application or a single fee payment cannot cover multiple posts.
Age Limit
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Deputy Directors (Operation, Program, Finance) | 35 to 50 years |
| State Program Manager, State Technical Horticulture Officer, State MIS Officer, Documentation-cum-Knowledge Management Officer, Accountant, District Program Manager, Thematic Expert | 30 to 45 years |
| State Manager (Finance & Admin) | 25 to 40 years |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (all levels) | 25 to 35 years |
| Block Program Manager | 21 to 30 years |
Gap flagged: The date on which age will be calculated, and the rules for age relaxation for reserved categories, have not been verified. They are therefore not stated here. Candidates must confirm the age-calculation date and any applicable relaxation from the official notification before applying, since the age limit alone does not settle eligibility.
Eligibility: Qualification and Experience
Qualification and experience requirements differ sharply by post, with senior state posts demanding a decade of experience and block posts open to graduates. The post-wise requirements are:
| Post | Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Operation / Program) | Post-graduation in Horticulture or Agriculture, or MBA in Agri Marketing / Agribusiness, with 10 years of experience |
| Deputy Director (Finance) | CA from ICAI or MBA in Finance, with 10 years of experience |
| State Program Manager | Post-graduation in Horticulture or Agriculture, or a two-year MBA in Agri Marketing / Agribusiness, with 10 years of experience including district-level experience |
| State Technical Horticulture Officer | Graduation in Horticulture or Agriculture, with 3 years of experience |
| State Manager (Finance & Admin) | M.Com, CA (Inter), or a two-year MBA, with 2 years of experience |
| State MIS Officer | MCA, M.Sc in IT, or B.Tech in Computer Science, with 5 years of experience |
| Documentation-cum-Knowledge Management Officer | Post-graduation in Journalism or Mass Communication, with 4 years of experience |
| Accountant (Headquarters and District) | Full-time graduation in Commerce, Finance or Accounting with first class, and 3 years of experience |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (all levels) | Full-time graduation plus ADCA, or BCA / B.Sc in IT, with 2 years of similar or office experience |
| District Program Manager | Full-time post-graduation or higher qualification in Horticulture or Agriculture, with 5 years of experience including block-level experience |
| Thematic Expert | Graduation in Horticulture or Agriculture, with 3 years of experience including block-level experience |
| Block Program Manager | Graduation in Agriculture or Horticulture; a post-graduate qualification is desirable |
Candidates should match both the degree and the experience requirement before applying, including any full-time study or first-class condition, and any specified district- or block-level experience.
Salary
All posts carry a consolidated monthly salary. A performance-linked annual increment of 5% applies, subject to conditions. The monthly salaries are:
| Post | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| Deputy Directors (all three) | Rs 1,00,000 |
| State Program Manager, State Manager (Finance & Admin), State MIS Officer | Rs 60,000 |
| District Program Manager | Rs 50,000 |
| Thematic Expert | Rs 45,000 |
| State Technical Horticulture Officer, Documentation-cum-Knowledge Management Officer | Rs 40,000 |
| Accountant (Headquarters), Block Program Manager | Rs 35,000 |
| Accountant (District) | Rs 30,000 |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (Headquarters and District) | Rs 25,000 |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (Block) | Rs 20,000 |
Selection Process
As per the official notification, selection will proceed through scrutiny of applications, shortlisting, assessment based on qualification and experience, and document verification. No written examination pattern has been verified for this recruitment, so none is described here.
Gap flagged: The interview or selection date has not been verified and will be announced separately. Candidates should watch the official recruitment portal for the schedule rather than relying on any date circulating elsewhere.
How to Apply
Applying involves two compulsory parts — the online form and the hard copy. Follow these steps in order:
- Go to the official recruitment portal, recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in, and read Advertisement No. 01/2026 in full before filling anything.
- Choose the post you are eligible for. If you wish to apply for more than one post, submit a separate application and pay a separate fee for each post.
- Fill the online application form carefully, entering personal details, qualifications and experience exactly as they appear in your certificates.
- Pay the applicable fee online: Rs 500 for General / BC / EWS candidates, Rs 300 for Jharkhand SC / ST candidates, and no fee for eligible Jharkhand PwD candidates (40% or more disability). The fee is non-refundable.
- Submit the online form on or before 4 December 2026, 3:00 PM, and take a printout of the submitted application.
- Attach self-attested copies of the supporting documents specified in the notification — covering education, experience, age, and, where applicable, category or disability — along with the printed application, photograph and signature as required.
- Send or deliver the printed application with documents so that it reaches the office of the Chief Executive Officer, Jharkhand State Horticulture Promotion Society (JSHPS), Ranchi, on or before 14 December 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Keep a copy of the submitted online form, the fee receipt, and proof of dispatch or delivery of the hard copy for your own records.
Remember: the online submission alone does not complete the application. Both the online form and the hard copy reaching Ranchi by its deadline are required.
Important Links
- Apply Online: recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
- Official Notification: recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in (refer to Advertisement No. 01/2026 on the portal; no separate deep PDF link has been verified, so none is given here)
- Official Website: recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in JSHPS Recruitment 2026?
There are 637 contractual vacancies in total, including 264 Block Program Manager posts, 264 Block Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator posts, 96 district-level posts, and 13 state headquarters posts.
What is the last date to apply online?
The last date for online application is 4 December 2026 at 3:00 PM. After that, the printed application with documents must still reach the JSHPS office in Ranchi by 14 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Is the online application enough, or is a hard copy also needed?
A hard copy is also needed. Online submission alone does not complete the application; a printed application with supporting documents must reach the Chief Executive Officer, JSHPS, Ranchi, by the hard-copy deadline.
What is the application fee?
The non-refundable fee is Rs 500 for General, BC and EWS candidates and Rs 300 for Jharkhand SC and ST candidates. Eligible Jharkhand persons with disability of 40% or more are exempted. A separate fee is payable for each post applied for.
What is the age limit for Block Program Manager?
The age limit for Block Program Manager is 21 to 30 years. The age-calculation date and relaxation rules have not been verified, so candidates should confirm them from the official notification.
Are these permanent government jobs?
No. These are contractual appointments for one year, renewable year by year on good performance. They are not permanent posts, and candidates should apply with that tenure in mind.
What is the salary for Deputy Director posts?
Deputy Directors (Operation, Program and Finance) receive a consolidated monthly salary of Rs 1,00,000, with a 5% performance-linked annual increment subject to conditions.
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Has the category-wise vacancy break-up been published?
The category-wise distribution has not been verified and is therefore not stated in this post. Candidates should check the official notification for the category-wise details before applying under a reserved category.