Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya

IGKV Jashpur Young Professional, Field Assistant and Data Entry Operator Recruitment 2026

  • IGKV
  • Contractual
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Multiple
Closes today

Application deadline

12 October 2026

Closes today

Last date and time for Field Assistant application

Posted 28 September 2026

Quick facts

Vacancies
3
Qualification
Post Graduate Degree in Agronomy or Soil Science…
Age
Minimum age 21 years
Pay
Starting from ₹18,000/month
Location
Chhattisgarh
Employment
Contractual
Apply mode
Multiple
Reference
Extension / Senior Scientist and Head / 2026-27…

Overview

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jashpur, under Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, invites applications for one Young Professional, one Field Assistant and one Data Entry Operator under the Samriddhi Project.

Positions & vacancies

3 vacancies across 3 posts

Dumarbahar · Contractual

Age
21 - 45 years
Experience
Experience in field diagnostic study, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and extension technology across rural-based livelihood projects is required, but no minimum duration is stated.

Eligibility

Young Professional

Eligibility

Education

Post Graduate Degree in Agronomy or Soil Science with at least 60% marks from a recognized Agricultural University

Experience

Experience in field diagnostic study, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and extension technology across rural-based livelihood projects No minimum duration is specified.

Age

  • Minimum age 21 yearsas of 12 October 2026
  • Maximum age 45 years with relaxation as per rules The detailed rules also state a general maximum age of 35 years on the application closing date, five-year relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and women, maximum age 40 for Chhattisgarh domicile candidates under the cited circular, and an overall maximum of 45 years after all relaxations.as of 12 October 2026

Other

Candidate must be a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh

Field Assistant

Eligibility

Education

UG in B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Horticulture or B.Tech. with at least 60% marks from a recognized Agricultural University

Age

  • Minimum age 21 yearsas of 12 October 2026
  • Maximum age 45 years with relaxation as per rules The detailed rules also state a general maximum age of 35 years on the application closing date, five-year relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and women, maximum age 40 for Chhattisgarh domicile candidates under the cited circular, and an overall maximum of 45 years after all relaxations.as of 12 October 2026

Certification

Selected candidate must possess a valid driving licence and insurance The detailed rules state this for selected candidates.

Other

Candidate must be a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh

Data Entry Operator

Eligibility

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
  • One-year diploma or certificate in Data Entry Operator or Programming from a recognized institution

Age

  • Minimum age 18 years as on 12.10.2026as of 12 October 2026
  • Maximum age 35 years as on 12.10.2026, subject to notified relaxations and an overall maximum of 45 years Chhattisgarh domicile candidates may have a maximum age of 40 years under the cited circular. After all applicable relaxations, maximum age cannot exceed 45 years.as of 12 October 2026

Computer knowledge

Candidate must undergo a computer skill test

Other

  • Candidate must be a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh
  • Candidate who married before attaining the legally prescribed minimum age for marriage is not eligible
  • A male candidate with more than one living wife, or a female candidate married to a man whose wife is already living, is not eligible
  • Candidate having more than two children, of whom one was born on or after 26.01.2001, is not eligible

Salary & benefits

Young Professional

₹30,000

per month

Fixed monthly remuneration.

Field Assistant

₹18,000

per month

Fixed monthly remuneration.

Data Entry Operator

₹20,833

per month

Fixed monthly remuneration.

Selection process

  1. 1

    Score Card Assessment

    Eligible Young Professional candidates are assessed using the prescribed score card.

  2. 2

    Score Card Assessment

    Field Assistant applications are screened and scored using the prescribed score card.

  3. 3

    Computer Skill Test

    A computer skill test will be conducted for Data Entry Operator candidates. Test information will be issued separately.

  4. 4

    Walk-in Interview

    The Young Professional walk-in interview is scheduled for 22 October 2026 at 11:00 AM onwards. Merit is prepared using score-card and interview marks.

  5. 5

    Personal Interview

    Suitable Field Assistant candidates are selected using the score card and personal interview.

Important dates

Application deadline

12 Oct 2026

5:00 PM

Closes today

Reporting schedule

THURSDAY, 22 OCTOBER

  • Young Professional

    Dumarbahar11:00 AM

    Young Professional walk-in interview

Other important dates

  • Recruitment notice dated28 September 2026
  • Last date and time for Field Assistant application12 October 2026 · 17:00
  • Last date for Young Professional application12 October 2026
  • Maximum age 35 years as on 12.10.2026, subject to notified relaxations and an overall maximum of 45 years12 October 2026
  • Maximum age 45 years with relaxation as per rules12 October 2026
  • Maximum age 45 years with relaxation as per rules12 October 2026
  • Minimum age 18 years as on 12.10.202612 October 2026
  • Minimum age 21 years12 October 2026
  • Minimum age 21 years12 October 2026

Application fee

  • Unreserved / Other Backward Class

    ₹300

  • Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe

    ₹200

  • Unreserved / Other Backward Class

    ₹300

  • Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe

    ₹200

Pay by State Bank of India demand draft in favour of Senior Scientist and Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dumarbahar, payable at SBI Kansabel Branch, Branch Code 03536, IFSC SBIN0003536, or deposit online into SBI Account No. 30525104670, account name Senior Scientist and Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dumarbahar, IFSC SBIN0003536. Enclose the payment receipt.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Download form

    Download the prescribed application form and related information from www.igkv.ac.in.

    URL: https://www.igkv.ac.in

    Open link
  2. 2

    Email application

    Young Professional applicants may submit the application by email up to 12.10.2026. This channel applies to the Young Professional post.

    Email: kvk.jashpur@igkv.ac.in

    kvk.jashpur@igkv.ac.in
  3. 3

    Offline application

    Young Professional applicants may submit the application directly to the office up to 12.10.2026. This is an alternative to email submission and applies only to the Young Professional post.

    Senior Scientist and Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dumarbahar, Post-Shekharpur, Police Station-Ludeg, Development Block-Pathalgaon, District Jashpur, Chhattisgarh, PIN - 496220

  4. 4

    Postal application

    Field Assistant and Data Entry Operator applications must be sent by Ordinary Post, Speed Post or Registered Post and must reach by 5:00 PM on 12.10.2026. Personal, direct, open or courier submissions are not accepted for these posts.

    Senior Scientist and Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dumarbahar, Post-Shekharpur, Police Station-Ludeg, Development Block-Pathalgaon, District Jashpur, Chhattisgarh, PIN - 496220

Documents required

Additional information

Selection summary

Young Professional selection uses a score card and personal interview, with a walk-in interview scheduled for 22.10.2026 at 11:00 AM onwards. Field Assistant selection uses a score card and personal interview. Data Entry Operator selection includes a computer skill test and preparation of a merit list according to the notified rules.

Eligibility notes

Young Professional and Field Assistant candidates must be permanent residents of Chhattisgarh and meet the notified educational and age requirements. Data Entry Operator candidates must also be permanent residents of Chhattisgarh and satisfy the qualification, age, reservation and other conditions stated in the notification.

Application instructions

Young Professional applicants may submit the prescribed application by 12.10.2026 either by email to kvk.jashpur@igkv.ac.in or directly to the Senior Scientist and Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dumarbahar, Jashpur. Field Assistant and Data Entry Operator applications must be sent in the prescribed format by Ordinary Post, Speed Post or Registered Post and must reach by 5:00 PM on 12.10.2026. Personal, direct, open or courier submission is not accepted for Field Assistant and Data Entry Operator.

Important notes

Appointments are contractual under the Samriddhi Project and are initially for one year, the project period or until regular appointment against the post, whichever is shorter, subject to the detailed post-specific conditions. Contractual appointees have no claim to regularization.

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