Bijapur Horticulture Officer Recruitment 2026

About This Job

The Office of the Assistant Director Horticulture, Bijapur is hiring 8 Rural Horticulture Extension Officers on a monthly honorarium basis in Chhattisgarh. If you have a graduate degree in Agriculture or Horticulture, you can apply offline. The last date to submit the form is 15 June 2026 by 5:30 PM. The monthly consolidated pay is Rs. 26,490.

Bijapur Rural Horticulture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 - 8 Posts

The recruitment is for rural horticulture extension work under DMF/local arrangement in Bijapur district. The notice is dated 26 May 2026 and covers one post category only: Rural Horticulture Extension Officer. This is a temporary one-year appointment, and continuation depends on department requirement and work evaluation.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Rural Horticulture Extension Officer: 8 posts

Category-wise Breakdown:

• Unreserved: 1 post
• Scheduled Tribe: 4 posts
• Other Backward Class: 2 posts
• Scheduled Caste: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a graduate degree in Agriculture or Horticulture.
• Local Preference: If marks are equal, preference will be given first to applicants from Bijapur district, then Bastar division, and then Chhattisgarh state level applicants.
• Experience: Government or semi-government institution work experience can add marks, with 1 mark per year and a maximum of 5 marks.
• Health Fitness: After appointment order, you must submit a health fitness certificate from the District Medical Board within one week.

Age Limit

• You should be at least 18 years old and not more than 35 years old as on 1 January 2026.
• Reserved Categories: Age relaxation will apply as per Chhattisgarh government rules.

Salary

• Selected applicants will get a consolidated monthly honorarium of Rs. 26,490.
• The notice refers to Pay Matrix Level 7 for the post.
• No extra allowances or facilities are mentioned beyond the fixed monthly honorarium.
• The appointment is for 1 year, with possible extension based on requirement and work evaluation.

Appointment Terms

• Appointment Period: The appointment is for 1 year. The department may extend it if work evaluation and requirement support continuation.
• Leave: The notice mentions 18 days casual leave and 3 days optional leave in a calendar year.
• Waiting List: The waiting list will remain valid for 1 year and may be used for approved new posts, resignation, or vacant posts.
• Termination: Either side may end the service with 1 month prior notice or one month's salary in place of notice.
• Service Benefits: The appointment does not create a right to pension, death benefit, or permanent government service.
• Monthly Reporting: You must send a monthly progress report to the controlling officer.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The selection is based on academic marks, experience marks, and interview marks.

1. Academic Marks: 80% weightage is given to marks obtained in the required educational qualification.
2. Experience Marks: Government or semi-government experience gets 1 mark per completed year, up to 5 marks.
3. Interview: The interview carries 15 marks.
4. Final Merit List: Final selection is prepared by adding academic score, experience marks, and interview marks.
5. Tie Preference: In equal marks, Bijapur district applicants get first preference, followed by Bastar division and then state-level applicants.

How to Apply

1. Download or use the prescribed application form from the official Bijapur district recruitment notice at bijapur.gov.in.
2. Fill in the form for Rural Horticulture Extension Officer.
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational, caste, residence, employment registration, experience, and other required certificates.
4. Send or submit the application set to the Office of the Assistant Director Horticulture, District Bijapur, Chhattisgarh.
5. The notice mentions submission through registered post or speed post.
6. Make sure the application reaches before 15 June 2026 by 5:30 PM.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 26 May 2026
• Application Start: 26 May 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 15 June 2026 by 5:30 PM
• Interview Date: To be announced by the district office

• Support horticulture extension work in rural areas of Bijapur district
• Help implement departmental and centrally supported horticulture schemes
• Visit field areas and guide farmers on horticulture activities
• Prepare monthly progress reports for the controlling officer
• Keep records of scheme work, field visits, and beneficiary support
• Coordinate with district officials for DMF-supported horticulture work