Joint Director (Extension) Vacancy

Notification from: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, invites applications for the post of Joint Director Recruitment under advertisement number F. No. 4-7/2015-Extn.(Vol.II), offering 1 vacancy on deputation basis Agricultural Extension Jobs in New Delhi. Interested candidates may first visit the official website given below and read the notification carefully, take full details into consideration and then apply online. Thank you.

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Post Name: Joint Director (Extension

Total Vacancies: 01

Post Name	Number of Vacancies	Location
Joint Director (Extension)	1	Directorate of Extension, New Delhi

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit for joint director Job Notification

The maximum age limit for applicants is 56 years as of the closing date for receipt of applications.

Age Relaxation

No specific age relaxation details are provided in the vacancy circular.

Educational Qualification for joint director Job Notification

Qualification Type

Details

Essential

Master’s degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Extension, Rural Management, MBA with a Bachelor’s in Agriculture, Agriculture Business Management, Vegetable Sciences, Horticulture, Agro-Forestry, or Degree in Agriculture Engineering from a recognized university/institute.
Three years’ experience in coordination, overseeing, or execution of Agricultural Extension programs, administration, management, or teaching at college/university level with a focus on training extension personnel and farmers.

Desirable

Three years’ experience in formulation and conduct of extension training programs.

Experience Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following:

Holding analogous posts on a regular basis in the parent cadre/department.
Five years of regular service in posts with Pay Band-3, Rs. 15,600–39,100 + Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400 (Level 10 in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC) or equivalent.

Additional Information

Deputation Period: The deputation period, including short-term contracts, shall not exceed four years.
Departmental Officers: Officers in the feeder category or direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation.
Duties: Responsibilities include assisting in formulating and implementing agricultural extension projects, reviewing and monitoring schemes like Extension Reforms, Agri-Clinics, Agri-Business Centres, Kisan Call Centres, and training programs through field visits and stakeholder reports.

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Application Fee

Application Fee for joint director Job Notification

No application fee is mentioned in the vacancy circular.

Important Dates
Event	Date
Application Start Date	26th April 2025
Application Last Date	Within 60 days from the publication of the advertisement in Employment News/Rojgar Samachar (tentative deadline: June 2025).

Selection Process

Selection Process for Agricultural Extension Jobs

The selection will be based on the evaluation of applications, including:

Verification of educational qualifications and experience.
Assessment of ACRs/APARs for the last five years (2019–20 to 2023–24).
Review of cadre clearance, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, and major/minor penalty statements.

Salary Details

Salary Details for Agricultural Extension Jobs

Pay Scale: Rs. 15,600–39,100 (PB-3) + Grade Pay of Rs. 6,600 (Level 11 in Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC).
Deputation Allowance: Selected candidates can opt for grade pay plus deputation allowance or have their pay fixed as per DoPT O.M. No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay II) dated 17th June 2010.

Important Note: Interested candidates may first visit the official website given below and read the notification carefully, take full details into consideration and then apply online. Thank you.

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Application Process (Step-by-Step Guide)

How to Apply for Joint Director (Extension)

Interested and eligible officers should follow these steps:

Complete the Bio-Data/Curriculum Vitae Proforma (Annexure-1) in triplicate.
Attach the following documents:
- Cadre Clearance
- Vigilance Clearance
- Integrity Certificate (signed by an officer not below Deputy Secretary/Director rank)
- Major/Minor Penalty Statement for the last 10 years
- Attested photocopies of ACRs/APARs for 2019–20 to 2023–24
- Self-attested photocopies of degree certificates and experience certificates
Send applications through the proper channel to: Section Officer (Extension), Room No. 332, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi within 60 days from the advertisement’s publication.
Ensure the sponsoring organization certifies the accuracy of the particulars provided.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is eligible to apply for the Joint Director (Extension) post?
Officers from Central/State Governments, Union Territories, PSUs, Semi-Government organizations, Agricultural Universities, or recognized research institutions with the specified qualifications and experience are eligible.
What is the maximum age limit?
The maximum age limit is 56 years as of the closing date for applications.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is required as per the vacancy circular.
What documents are required?
Applicants must submit cadre clearance, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, penalty statements, attested ACRs/APARs for the last five years, and self-attested educational/experience certificates.
Can departmental officers apply?
Departmental officers in the feeder category or direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation

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