
DA&FW Scheme Officer Recruitment 2026
Posted: 18 days ago
Posts: 1
Location: CENTRAL
Closes: 12 Nov 2026
Job Details
The post of Scheme Officer is to be filled by composite method (Promotion/Deputation including short term contract). Duties listed include: monitoring ongoing Plan/Non‑Plan schemes of the Plant Protection Division; preparation of budget estimates; evaluation of schemes and preparation of up‑to‑date progress reports; performance budgeting; and formulation and processing of proposals for new Plant Protection schemes after approval. Pay will be regulated as per DoP&T O.M. No. 6/8/2009‑Estt.(Pay‑II) dated 17/06/2010. Period of deputation ordinarily shall not exceed three years.
- Level:
- central
- Other Information:
- Application forwarding address: Under Secretary (Pers.-II), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Room No. 12‑A, Ground Floor, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi‑110001.
Job Summary
Central government deputation/promotion vacancy for Scheme Officer in DA&FW, Pay Level‑7. Eligible officers should apply via proper channel in the prescribed proforma with required clearances and APARs within 60 days of publication in Employment News.
Important Dates
Vacancy circular dated
Last date to apply · Application closing dateNextEstimated
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from a recognized University/Institute with three years’ experience in plant protection involving handling of insecticides; OR | Required |
| Master’s degree in Agricultural Chemistry/Entomology/Plant Pathology/Weed Science/Nematology from a recognized University/Institute with one year experience in plant protection involving handling of insecticides. | Required |
2. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | 1 - N/A years |
3. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | N/A - 56 years |
| Upper age (deputation) | Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. |
4. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizations eligible for deputation | Officers of Central/State Governments/Union Territories/Agricultural Universities/Recognized Research Institutions or Councils/PSUs/Semi‑Government/Autonomous/Statutory Organizations. |
| Ineligibility (deputation) | Departmental officer in direct line of promotion is not eligible for deputation; deputationists are not eligible for consideration by promotion. |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 1
1. Scheme Officer (General Central Service, Group ‘B’ Gazetted, Non‑ministerial)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Composite method: Promotion or Deputation (including short term contract).
- Service eligibility: Analogous posts; or 5 years’ regular service in PB‑2 Rs. 9300–34800 with GP Rs. 4200 (or equivalent).
- Essential qualification: B.Sc. (Agriculture) with 3 years’ plant protection experience handling insecticides; OR Master’s in Agricultural Chemistry/Entomology/Plant Pathology/Weed Science/Nematology with 1 year experience.
Age Limitations:
- Maximum age for deputation: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Additional Information
- Period of deputation: Ordinarily not to exceed three years.
Salary Details
> Salary Range: ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400 Monthly
Other Information
- Pay level: Pay Matrix Level‑7 (7th CPC).
- Pay regulation on deputation: As per DoP&T O.M. No. 6/8/2009‑Estt. (Pay‑II) dated 17/06/2010, as amended.
How to Apply
- 1. Application format:
- Submit application in triplicate in the prescribed Bio‑data format (Annexure‑I) with certification at Annexure‑II.
- 2. Forwarding channel:
- Applications must be forwarded through proper channel by the parent cadre/department.
- 3. Where to send:
- Under Secretary (Pers.-II), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Room No. 12‑A, Ground Floor, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi‑110001.
- 4. Deadline:
- Within 60 days of publication of the circular in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
Selection Process
- 1. Method of selection:
- Composite method — Promotion or Deputation (including short term contract).
Document Requirements
- 1. Certificates to enclose:
- Cadre clearance, Integrity certificate, Vigilance clearance, list of major/minor penalties for last 10 years (or NIL), APARs of preceding five years (each page attested), and self‑attested copies of requisite educational qualification certificates.
Important Instructions
- 1. Applications without proper channel:
- Applications not forwarded through proper channel or without requisite certificates/documents will not be entertained.
- 2. Withdrawal not permitted:
- Candidates who apply will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
Other Information
- 1. File reference:
- No. 12023/04/2019‑E.II; circular dated 25.08.2026.
Important Links
Contact Details
Phone: 011-23388976
Address: Under Secretary (Pers.-II), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Room No. 12‑A, Ground Floor, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi‑110001.
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DA&FW Scheme Officer Recruitment 2026
Posted: 18 days ago
Posts: 1
Location: CENTRAL
Closes: 12 Nov 2026
Job Details
The post of Scheme Officer is to be filled by composite method (Promotion/Deputation including short term contract). Duties listed include: monitoring ongoing Plan/Non‑Plan schemes of the Plant Protection Division; preparation of budget estimates; evaluation of schemes and preparation of up‑to‑date progress reports; performance budgeting; and formulation and processing of proposals for new Plant Protection schemes after approval. Pay will be regulated as per DoP&T O.M. No. 6/8/2009‑Estt.(Pay‑II) dated 17/06/2010. Period of deputation ordinarily shall not exceed three years.
- Level:
- central
- Other Information:
- Application forwarding address: Under Secretary (Pers.-II), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Room No. 12‑A, Ground Floor, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi‑110001.
Job Summary
Central government deputation/promotion vacancy for Scheme Officer in DA&FW, Pay Level‑7. Eligible officers should apply via proper channel in the prescribed proforma with required clearances and APARs within 60 days of publication in Employment News.
Important Dates
Vacancy circular dated
Last date to apply · Application closing dateNextEstimated
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from a recognized University/Institute with three years’ experience in plant protection involving handling of insecticides; OR | Required |
| Master’s degree in Agricultural Chemistry/Entomology/Plant Pathology/Weed Science/Nematology from a recognized University/Institute with one year experience in plant protection involving handling of insecticides. | Required |
2. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | 1 - N/A years |
3. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | N/A - 56 years |
| Upper age (deputation) | Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. |
4. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizations eligible for deputation | Officers of Central/State Governments/Union Territories/Agricultural Universities/Recognized Research Institutions or Councils/PSUs/Semi‑Government/Autonomous/Statutory Organizations. |
| Ineligibility (deputation) | Departmental officer in direct line of promotion is not eligible for deputation; deputationists are not eligible for consideration by promotion. |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 1
1. Scheme Officer (General Central Service, Group ‘B’ Gazetted, Non‑ministerial)
Eligibility Criteria:
- Composite method: Promotion or Deputation (including short term contract).
- Service eligibility: Analogous posts; or 5 years’ regular service in PB‑2 Rs. 9300–34800 with GP Rs. 4200 (or equivalent).
- Essential qualification: B.Sc. (Agriculture) with 3 years’ plant protection experience handling insecticides; OR Master’s in Agricultural Chemistry/Entomology/Plant Pathology/Weed Science/Nematology with 1 year experience.
Age Limitations:
- Maximum age for deputation: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Additional Information
- Period of deputation: Ordinarily not to exceed three years.
Salary Details
> Salary Range: ₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400 Monthly
Other Information
- Pay level: Pay Matrix Level‑7 (7th CPC).
- Pay regulation on deputation: As per DoP&T O.M. No. 6/8/2009‑Estt. (Pay‑II) dated 17/06/2010, as amended.
How to Apply
- 1. Application format:
- Submit application in triplicate in the prescribed Bio‑data format (Annexure‑I) with certification at Annexure‑II.
- 2. Forwarding channel:
- Applications must be forwarded through proper channel by the parent cadre/department.
- 3. Where to send:
- Under Secretary (Pers.-II), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Room No. 12‑A, Ground Floor, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi‑110001.
- 4. Deadline:
- Within 60 days of publication of the circular in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar.
Selection Process
- 1. Method of selection:
- Composite method — Promotion or Deputation (including short term contract).
Document Requirements
- 1. Certificates to enclose:
- Cadre clearance, Integrity certificate, Vigilance clearance, list of major/minor penalties for last 10 years (or NIL), APARs of preceding five years (each page attested), and self‑attested copies of requisite educational qualification certificates.
Important Instructions
- 1. Applications without proper channel:
- Applications not forwarded through proper channel or without requisite certificates/documents will not be entertained.
- 2. Withdrawal not permitted:
- Candidates who apply will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
Other Information
- 1. File reference:
- No. 12023/04/2019‑E.II; circular dated 25.08.2026.
Important Links
Contact Details
Phone: 011-23388976
Address: Under Secretary (Pers.-II), Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Room No. 12‑A, Ground Floor, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi‑110001.
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