Sangli Agriculture DRP Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Department of Agriculture Sangli is selecting District Resource Person (DRP) candidates under the PMFME scheme. The notice does not give a fixed vacancy count, so this is best treated as a DRP panel/selection for Sangli district. You can apply if you have a relevant degree or postgraduate degree and 3 to 5 years experience in food/agri industry support work. The last date is 15 May 2026, counted as 7 days from the advertisement publication date.

Department of Agriculture Sangli DRP Recruitment 2026

The office of the District Superintending Agriculture Officer, Sangli has issued this notice for District Resource Person selection under the centrally sponsored Prime Minister Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme. DRPs will support beneficiaries at district level with follow-up and handholding for micro food processing activities. The notice says applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope as per PMFME guideline conditions.

This role is suitable for people who understand food processing, agriculture, project preparation, and business support. The selected DRP is expected to help beneficiaries with technology, quality, safety, project reports, and scheme-related follow-up. The appointment is on an honorarium/temporary basis, but the exact amount is not stated in the public notice.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Food Technology / Agriculture Engineering: Degree or postgraduate degree from a recognised national or international university or institute.
• Agriculture and allied fields: Degree or postgraduate degree in agriculture or agriculture-related subjects.
• Other streams: Degree or postgraduate degree in any other branch may also be considered as per the notice.

Preferred Background

• Retired bank or government officers, Chartered Accountants, consultancy firms, bank officers, bank mitras, business correspondents, individual business persons, and insurance representatives get preference.
• Food technology or agriculture engineering candidates from universities or institutes get preference.
• Agriculture and allied degree holders are also preferred for the DRP work.

Experience Requirement

• You should have 3 to 5 years experience in helping food processing enterprises with technology development, upgradation, new product development, quality assurance, or food safety management.
• You should also have experience in preparing detailed project reports.

Selection Process

The Sangli Agriculture Office has clearly mentioned an interview for this DRP selection. People who come late for the interview may not be considered.

1. Application submission: Submit the sealed-envelope application within the deadline.
2. Experience preference: Applicants with relevant work experience will get first preference.
3. Interview: The office will conduct an interview for shortlisted applicants.
4. Document verification: Qualification, experience, and supporting documents may be checked before final selection.
5. Training: Selected DRPs will receive online/offline training under the scheme.

How to Apply

1. Collect or check the PMFME guideline details, application format, eligibility, honorarium details, and conditions from the District Superintending Agriculture Officer, Sangli office.
2. You may also check scheme information at the official PMFME website pmfme.mofpi.gov.in.
3. Prepare the application in the required format with qualification and experience documents.
4. Submit the application in a sealed envelope to the District Superintending Agriculture Officer, Sangli office before the deadline.
5. The office address is Central Administrative Building, Sangli-Miraj Road, Vijaynagar, Sangli - 416415.
6. Keep copies of your application and documents for interview and verification.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Publication Date: 8 May 2026
• Application Start Date: 8 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 15 May 2026
• Interview Date: To be informed by the office

• Guide PMFME beneficiaries in Sangli district with project preparation and follow-up
• Assist micro food processing enterprises with technology upgradation and product development
• Prepare detailed project reports for scheme proposals and DLC approval
• Support beneficiaries on quality assurance and food safety management practices
• Work anywhere in Sangli district as required by the Agriculture Department
• Attend online or offline training and follow PMFME scheme guidelines
• Coordinate with district officials and beneficiaries for timely proposal movement