If you have been waiting for a government-linked opening in Jharkhand, mark this one on your calendar. The Jharkhand State Horticulture Promotion Society, or JSHPS, has announced 637 contractual vacancies, from its Ranchi headquarters down to district and block offices. The online window opens on November 4, 2026.
JSHPS works under the Directorate of Horticulture of the Jharkhand government. Most posts sit in districts and blocks, supporting farmers, nurseries and state horticulture schemes on the ground. That is why the list is so long: 528 of the 637 posts are at block level alone.
637 posts: where the vacancies are
The recruitment, issued as Advertisement No. 01/2026, is split across three levels. At the Ranchi headquarters there are 13 posts, including three deputy directors, two state programme managers, and single posts for technical, finance, MIS and documentation roles, plus two accountants and two assistant-cum-data entry operators.
At district level, there are 96 posts: 24 district programme managers, 24 thematic experts, 24 accountants, and 24 assistant-cum-data entry operators. The bulk of the drive is at block level, with 264 block programme managers and 264 assistant-cum-data entry operators. Together, the three levels add up to the advertised total of 637.
Important dates: online form first, hard copy second
This recruitment has two deadlines, and missing the second one can cost you the application. The online form opens on November 4, 2026 and closes on December 4, 2026 at 3 pm. After submitting online, applicants must print the form, attach supporting documents, and ensure the hard copy reaches the office by December 14, 2026 at 5 pm. Online submission alone does not complete the process.
Apply through the official Jharkhand recruitment portal, recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in, where the detailed notification under Advertisement No. 01/2026 is hosted. Candidates applying for more than one post need separate applications, with a fee for each where applicable.
Who can apply: qualifications and experience
Eligibility varies sharply by post, so the notification is the final word. Deputy directors need a postgraduate degree in horticulture or agriculture, or an MBA in agriculture marketing or agribusiness, with 10 years of experience. The finance deputy director instead needs a CA from ICAI or an MBA in finance, again with 10 years of experience.
District programme managers need a postgraduate degree in horticulture or agriculture with five years of experience, including prior block-level work. Thematic experts need a graduate degree in the same fields with three years of experience. Block programme managers need a graduate degree in agriculture or horticulture.
Accountants need a full-time graduate degree in commerce, finance or accounting with first class or division, plus three years of experience. Assistant-cum-data entry operators need full-time graduation with ADCA, or BCA or B.Sc in IT, plus two years of similar experience. Age limits run broadly from 21 to 50 years by post: block programme managers 21 to 30, deputy directors 35 to 50. Check relaxation rules in the notification before applying.
Salary, fee and selection
Pay is consolidated monthly remuneration, since these are contractual posts. It ranges from Rs 20,000 a month for a block-level data entry operator to Rs 1,00,000 for deputy directors. In between, district programme managers get Rs 50,000, thematic experts Rs 45,000, block programme managers Rs 35,000, and state programme managers Rs 60,000. A performance-linked annual increment of 5 percent is also mentioned, subject to conditions.
The fee is Rs 500 for general, BC and EWS candidates, Rs 300 for Jharkhand SC and ST candidates, and exempted for eligible Jharkhand PwD candidates with 40 percent or more disability. Selection rests on scrutiny, shortlisting, assessment as prescribed, and document verification. Keep experience certificates ready: several posts treat experience as essential, not optional.
How to apply, step by step
- Visit recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in and open the JSHPS Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 01/2026.
- Read the post-wise qualification, experience and age conditions carefully before choosing a post.
- Complete registration, fill in your details accurately, and upload photograph, signature, certificates and experience documents.
- Pay the applicable fee, review every entry, and submit the online form before 3 pm on December 4, 2026.
- Print the submitted form, attach self-attested documents, and send the hard copy so it reaches the office by 5 pm on December 14, 2026.
For agriculture and horticulture graduates in Jharkhand, this is one of the larger state-level openings this month. The window runs a full month, but the hard-copy step means it is best not to leave the form to the last week. Read the notification, match your experience, and apply early.
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in JSHPS Recruitment 2026?
There are 637 contractual vacancies: 13 at headquarters, 96 at district level, and 528 at block level.
When do JSHPS applications open and close?
Online applications open on November 4, 2026 and close on December 4, 2026 at 3 pm. The printed form with documents must reach the office by December 14, 2026 at 5 pm.
Where do I apply for JSHPS Recruitment 2026?
Through the official Jharkhand recruitment portal, recruitment.jharkhand.gov.in, under Advertisement No. 01/2026.
What is the salary in JSHPS Recruitment 2026?
Consolidated monthly pay ranges from Rs 20,000 to Rs 1,00,000 depending on the post, with a performance-linked annual increment of 5 percent mentioned in the advertisement.
Is the online form enough to complete my application?
No. You must also submit the printed application with supporting documents by December 14, 2026. Online submission alone does not complete the process.
