Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | JSHPS Recruitment 2026, 637 posts, last date 4 December 2026
Pay of up to Rs 1,00,000 a month and jobs across 264 blocks of Jharkhand — the Jharkhand State Horticulture Promotion Society (JSHPS) has opened 637 posts. Online applications began on 4 November 2026 and close on 4 December 2026 at 3:00 PM. The biggest openings are 264 Block Program Manager posts and 290 Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator posts. For agriculture and horticulture graduates, this is one of the biggest recruitments of the year.
Be clear on two things first: these posts are contractual — renewed every year on performance, not permanent appointments. And filling the online form alone is not enough — a hard copy of the application must reach the Ranchi office by 14 December 2026, 5:00 PM, or the application will be rejected. Who can apply, what the pay is, and how to apply — the full details are below.
At a Glance: JSHPS Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Jharkhand State Horticulture Promotion Society (JSHPS) — Directorate of Horticulture, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Co-operative, Government of Jharkhand |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 (notification dated 31 October 2026) |
| Total vacancies | 637 posts (contractual) |
| Benefit (pay) | Rs 20,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per month (fixed consolidated honorarium) + 5% performance-linked increment every year |
| Eligibility | B.Sc. Agriculture / Horticulture, Graduation + ADCA / BCA, Post Graduation — post-wise (see below) |
| Documents needed | Passport photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience letters, caste certificate, birth proof, domicile certificate |
| Last date | Online: 4 December 2026, 3:00 PM; Hard copy: 14 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
| How to apply | Online + hard copy (both compulsory) — recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in |
What Are the Important Dates?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 31 October 2026 |
| Online applications open | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 4 December 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Last date for online fee payment | 4 December 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Last date for hard copy to reach the office | 14 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Screening and shortlisting | Late December 2026 |
| Written test / interview | January 2027 (date not announced yet) |
How Many Vacancies Are There? 637 Posts in Total
| Level | Total posts |
|---|---|
| State Headquarters (Ranchi) | 13 |
| District Program Management Units (24 districts) | 96 |
| Block Program Management Units (264 blocks) | 528 |
| Total | 637 |
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post name | Total posts | Monthly pay |
|---|---|---|
| Block Program Manager | 264 | Rs 35,000 |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (Block) | 264 | Rs 20,000 |
| District Program Manager | 24 | Rs 50,000 |
| District Thematic Expert | 24 | Rs 45,000 |
| District Accountant | 24 | Rs 30,000 |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (District) | 24 | Rs 25,000 |
| Deputy Director (Operation / Program / Finance) | 3 | Rs 1,00,000 |
| State Program Manager | 2 | Rs 60,000 |
| State Technical Horticulture Officer / Documentation Officer | 2 | Rs 40,000 |
| Headquarters Accountant | 2 | Rs 35,000 |
| State Manager (Finance & Administration) | 1 | Rs 60,000 |
| State MIS Officer | 1 | Rs 60,000 |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (Headquarters) | 2 | Rs 25,000 |
Block Program Manager — 264 Posts (Category-wise)
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 106 |
| ST | 69 |
| SC | 26 |
| EBC (BC-I) | 21 |
| BC (BC-II) | 16 |
| EWS | 26 |
The category-wise split for Block Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (264 posts) is the same. Reservation applies as per Jharkhand Government norms.
What Is the Eligibility and Experience Required?
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Block Program Manager | Regular B.Sc. Agriculture or B.Sc. Horticulture from an ICAR-recognised university; PG desirable | Not specified (field exposure in rural farming projects preferred) |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator | Graduate in any discipline + ADCA, or BCA / B.Sc. (IT); typing — English 30 wpm, Hindi 25 wpm | 2 years |
| District Program Manager | Master’s degree in Horticulture / Agriculture / Rural Management, or MBA | Experience compulsory (see the official notification for details) |
| District Thematic Expert | Master’s degree in Agriculture / Agronomy / Soil Science / Horticulture | Field implementation experience |
| Accountant (District & HQ) | B.Com or M.Com; proficiency in Tally ERP | At least 2 years of bookkeeping experience |
| State Program Manager / State MIS Officer | 2-year full-time PG in Horticulture / Agriculture, or MBA (Agri Marketing / Agribusiness) | Experience compulsory (see the official notification for details) |
| Deputy Director | PG in Agriculture / Horticulture / Agri-Business Management | Experience compulsory (see the official notification for details) |
The exact years of experience required for senior posts differ across sources — read your post’s condition in the official notification before applying.
What Is the Age Limit?
| Post | Age limit |
|---|---|
| Block Program Manager | 21 to 30 years |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator | 25 to 35 years |
| District Program Manager / Thematic Expert / State Program Manager / Accountant | 30 to 45 years |
| Deputy Director | 35 to 50 years |
Age relaxation: 3 years for BC-I and BC-II, 5 years for SC and ST, and 3 years for women of all categories, as per Jharkhand Government reservation orders. The cut-off date for counting age differs across sources — confirm it in the official notification before applying.
How Much Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EBC (BC-I) / BC-II / EWS | Rs 500 |
| SC / ST (Jharkhand) | Rs 300 |
| PwD (40% or more disability) | Exempted (Rs 0) |
Candidates applying for more than one designation must submit separate online forms and pay individual application fees for each post. The fee is payable online only (net banking, UPI or debit card).
What Is the Salary?
All pay is a fixed consolidated monthly honorarium — there is no pay level or grade pay. A 5% performance-linked increment applies every year.
| Post | Monthly pay |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director | Rs 1,00,000 |
| State Program Manager / State Manager / State MIS Officer | Rs 60,000 |
| District Program Manager | Rs 50,000 |
| District Thematic Expert | Rs 45,000 |
| State Technical Horticulture Officer | Rs 40,000 |
| Block Program Manager / Headquarters Accountant | Rs 35,000 |
| District Accountant | Rs 30,000 |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (HQ & District) | Rs 25,000 |
| Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator (Block) | Rs 20,000 |
What Is the Selection Process?
- Screening and shortlisting: late December 2026.
- Written test or interview: to be held in January 2027 — the schedule has not been announced yet.
- Selection will be based on educational qualifications, experience and the written test / interview. Final details will be published on the official portal.
How to Apply Online
Phase 1 — Online application:
- Visit the Jharkhand recruitment portal — recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in.
- Click on the JSHPS recruitment notice (Advt No. 01/2026) and register with your mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in your personal details, address, academic records and work experience.
- Upload your passport photograph, signature, qualifying degree certificates, experience letters and caste certificate.
- Pay the application fee online (net banking, UPI or debit card).
- Submit the form online and download the complete application PDF and fee receipt.
Phase 2 — Hard copy submission (compulsory):
- Take a printout of the final submitted online application form.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all educational mark sheets, certificates, birth proof, caste and domicile certificates, and fee payment proof.
- Enclose all documents in an A4-sized envelope and write on top: “Application for the Post of [Post Name] under Advt. No. 01/2026 of JSHPS”.
- Send the envelope by Speed Post or registered courier to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jharkhand State Horticulture Promotion Society (JSHPS), 3rd Floor, Krishi Bhawan, Kanke Road, Ranchi – 834008, Jharkhand.
- The hard copy packet must reach the office on or before 14 December 2026 by 5:00 PM — applications received after this deadline will be rejected.
Important Links
- Recruitment portal (official): recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in
- Directorate of Horticulture, Jharkhand: horticulture.jharkhand.gov.in
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date for JSHPS Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online applications is 4 December 2026, 3:00 PM. The hard copy must reach the Ranchi office by 14 December 2026, 5:00 PM.
Q2. How many posts are there in JSHPS Recruitment 2026?
There are 637 posts — Block Program Manager 264, Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator 290 (Block 264 + District 24 + Headquarters 2), 96 at district level and 13 at state headquarters.
Q3. Are JSHPS posts permanent?
No — these posts are contractual, renewed every year based on performance.
Q4. What is the salary in JSHPS Recruitment 2026?
From Rs 20,000 (Block DEO) to Rs 1,00,000 (Deputy Director) per month, as a fixed consolidated honorarium.
Q5. Is the online application alone enough?
No — a hard copy is also compulsory. It must reach the Ranchi office by 14 December 2026, or the application will be rejected.
Q6. When will the JSHPS Recruitment 2026 exam be held?
This information has not been officially announced yet. Screening is expected in late December 2026 and the written test / interview in January 2027.
Next Action: Apply online on the Jharkhand recruitment portal (recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in) before 4 December 2026, 3:00 PM — and post the hard copy by 14 December 2026.
Sources: recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in, Advertisement No. 01/2026; GovtJobAlerts, GovtJobsAlert, GovtJobsAI, PrepTM. Read the official advertisement before applying.
