Jharkhand State Horticulture Promotion Society (JSHPS), under the Directorate of Horticulture, Government of Jharkhand, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for 637 contractual vacancies. The JSHPS Recruitment 2026 notification invites applications for Deputy Director, State Program Manager, District Program Manager, Thematic Expert, Accountant, Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator and other posts at state, district and block levels.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 04 November 2026 to 04 December 2026 up to 3:00 PM. Applicants must also submit a printed copy of the online application along with the required documents, which must reach the designated office by 14 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates should carefully check the post-wise educational qualifications, work experience, age limits and salary details before applying.
JSHPS Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Company Name
Jharkhand State Horticulture Promotion Society (JSHPS), under the Directorate of Horticulture, Government of Jharkhand.
Post Name
Deputy Director, State Program Manager, State Technical Horticulture Officer, State MIS Officer, District Program Manager, Thematic Expert, Accountant, Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator and other posts.
Number of Posts
A total of 637 contractual vacancies are available under Advertisement No. 01/2026.
- Advertisement Number: 01/2026
- Job Location: Jharkhand
- Employment Type: Contractual
- Application Mode: Online application followed by hard-copy submission
- Official Recruitment Portal: Jharkhand recruitment website
JSHPS Vacancy Details 2026
The JSHPS recruitment drive covers 637 vacancies across headquarters, district and block-level offices. The available positions include management, horticulture, finance, administration, technical and data entry roles.
- Deputy Director – Operation: 1 post
- Deputy Director – Program: 1 post
- Deputy Director – Finance: 1 post
- State Program Manager: 2 posts
- State Technical Horticulture Officer: 1 post
- State Manager – Finance & Admin: 1 post
- State MIS Officer: 1 post
- Documentation-cum-Knowledge Management Officer: 1 post
- Accountant (Headquarters): 2 posts
- Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (Headquarters): 2 posts
- District Program Manager: 24 posts
- Thematic Expert: 24 posts
- Accountant (District): 24 posts
- Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (District): 24 posts
- Block Program Manager: 264 posts
- Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (Block): 264 posts
Total Vacancies: 637
Reservation provisions apply to eligible categories. Candidates should refer to the official advertisement for the category-wise vacancy distribution.
JSHPS Eligibility Criteria 2026
The JSHPS eligibility criteria vary according to the position. Applicants must possess the prescribed educational qualification and relevant professional experience for the post they wish to apply for.
Educational Qualification and Experience
- Deputy Director – Operation: Postgraduate degree in Horticulture or Agriculture, or an MBA in Agriculture Marketing or Agribusiness, with 10 years of relevant experience.
- Deputy Director – Program: Postgraduate degree in Horticulture or Agriculture, or an MBA in Agriculture Marketing or Agribusiness, with 10 years of relevant experience.
- Deputy Director – Finance: Chartered Accountant qualification from ICAI or MBA in Finance, with 10 years of relevant experience.
- State Program Manager: Postgraduate degree in Horticulture or Agriculture, or a two-year MBA in Agriculture Marketing or Agribusiness, with 10 years of relevant experience, including district-level experience.
- State Technical Horticulture Officer: Graduate degree in Horticulture or Agriculture, with 3 years of relevant experience.
- State Manager – Finance & Admin: M.Com, CA (Inter) or a two-year MBA, with 2 years of relevant experience.
- State MIS Officer: MCA, M.Sc. in Information Technology or B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, with 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Documentation-cum-Knowledge Management Officer: Postgraduate degree in Journalism or Mass Communication, with 4 years of relevant experience.
- Accountant: Full-time graduate degree in Commerce, Finance or Accounting with first class or division, along with 3 years of relevant experience.
- Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator: Full-time graduation with ADCA, or BCA/B.Sc. in Information Technology, along with 2 years of experience in a similar role or office environment.
- District Program Manager: Full-time postgraduate degree or higher in Horticulture or Agriculture, with 5 years of relevant experience and prior block-level experience.
- Thematic Expert: Graduate degree in Horticulture or Agriculture, with 3 years of relevant experience and prior block-level experience.
- Block Program Manager: Graduate degree in Agriculture or Horticulture. A postgraduate qualification is desirable. Candidates should refer to the notification for other prescribed criteria.
Applicants should also satisfy the specific essential and desirable experience requirements mentioned for their chosen post. Meeting the educational qualification alone may not be sufficient for positions that require professional experience.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit differs according to the post. The age ranges mentioned in the recruitment details are as follows:
- Deputy Director – Operation, Program and Finance: 35 to 50 years
- State Program Manager: 30 to 45 years
- State Technical Horticulture Officer: 30 to 45 years
- State Manager – Finance & Admin: 25 to 40 years
- State MIS Officer: 30 to 45 years
- Documentation-cum-Knowledge Management Officer: 30 to 45 years
- Accountant: 30 to 45 years
- Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator: 25 to 35 years
- District Program Manager: 30 to 45 years
- Thematic Expert: 30 to 45 years
- Block Program Manager: 21 to 30 years
Candidates should check the official notification for the applicable age calculation date, category-wise age relaxation and other conditions before submitting an application.
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive consolidated monthly remuneration according to the position. The advertised monthly salary ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹1,00,000.
- Deputy Director – Operation: ₹1,00,000 per month
- Deputy Director – Program: ₹1,00,000 per month
- Deputy Director – Finance: ₹1,00,000 per month
- State Program Manager: ₹60,000 per month
- State Technical Horticulture Officer: ₹40,000 per month
- State Manager – Finance & Admin: ₹60,000 per month
- State MIS Officer: ₹60,000 per month
- Documentation-cum-Knowledge Management Officer: ₹40,000 per month
- Accountant (Headquarters): ₹35,000 per month
- Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (Headquarters): ₹25,000 per month
- District Program Manager: ₹50,000 per month
- Thematic Expert: ₹45,000 per month
- Accountant (District): ₹30,000 per month
- Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (District): ₹25,000 per month
- Block Program Manager: ₹35,000 per month
- Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (Block): ₹20,000 per month
The advertisement also provides for a 5% performance-linked annual increment, subject to the prescribed conditions.
JSHPS Application Fee and Important Dates
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the applicable non-refundable application fee according to their category.
- General / BC / EWS: ₹500
- Jharkhand SC / ST: ₹300
- Eligible Jharkhand PwD candidates with 40% or more disability: Exempted from the application fee
Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate applications and pay the applicable fee for each application, wherever required.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 04 November 2026
- Online Application Last Date: 04 December 2026 up to 3:00 PM
- Hard Copy Submission Last Date: 14 December 2026 up to 5:00 PM
- Selection / Interview Date: To be announced
Important: Completing the online application alone is not sufficient. Candidates must also submit the printed application form and required supporting documents so that they reach the designated office by 14 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
JSHPS Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process will be conducted according to the conditions specified in the official recruitment notification. Candidates will be assessed based on their educational qualifications, relevant professional experience and the applicable selection criteria.
The recruitment procedure may include the following stages, as prescribed by JSHPS:
- Scrutiny of submitted applications
- Shortlisting of eligible candidates
- Assessment of candidates according to the prescribed criteria
- Verification of original certificates and supporting documents
The exact selection methodology, assessment weightage, tie-breaking provisions and reservation rules should be checked in the official advertisement.
How to Apply for JSHPS Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official Jharkhand recruitment portal. The application process involves both online submission and delivery of the printed application with supporting documents.
- Visit the official Jharkhand recruitment portal.
- Find the JSHPS Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 01/2026.
- Read the complete recruitment advertisement and check the eligibility requirements for your preferred post.
- Complete the online registration and enter the required personal, educational and professional details.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience documents and other required records.
- Pay the applicable application fee, if required, and carefully review the application details.
- Submit the online application before 04 December 2026 at 3:00 PM.
- Download and print the submitted application form.
- Attach the required supporting documents and send the hard copy to the address specified in the official notification.
- Ensure that the printed application and documents reach the designated office by 14 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the application and hard-copy submission process:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Candidate's signature
- 10th certificate and mark sheet
- 12th certificate and mark sheet
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Relevant work experience certificates
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- Local resident certificate, if applicable
- Other documents prescribed for the selected post
Applicants should follow the official notification for the prescribed document format, hard-copy submission address and any additional requirements applicable to their chosen position. Verify all details before applying to avoid mistakes or rejection of the application.
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