About Budgam District Krishi Udyami Recruitment 2026
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Office of the Chief Agriculture Officer, District Budgam, has officially announced notification number 07 CAOB of 2026-27 for hiring agricultural professionals. Aspiring candidates looking to build a career in the agriculture sector can explore all latest Jammu & Kashmir Government Jobs to find similar opportunities across the Union Territory. This notification invites offline applications for 2 contractual positions of Krishi Udyami (KU) for KKG Frestwar and Yarikha Block Khansahib within Budgam District.
Detailed Vacancy & Eligibility Breakdown
Detailed Vacancy & Eligibility Breakdown
Detailed Vacancy & Eligibility Breakdown
Detailed Vacancy & Eligibility Breakdown
The Krishi Udyami scheme aims to bridge the gap between agricultural advisory services and local farmers by engaging qualified personnel on a contractual basis. Candidates who wish to check more 12th Pass jobs in Jammu & Kashmir along with technical diploma openings will find this engagement structure highly rewarding. The initial term is set for 2 Years, with annual extensions subject to satisfactory performance.
Eligibility Requirements & Age Limits
Applicants must meet strict educational and age criteria outlined by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. The required qualification includes a Diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Sciences, Forestry, Fisheries, Sericulture, Agricultural Engineering, BHT, BAT from a government-recognized institution; or a Graduation in Science (B.Sc.); or a Graduation in Agriculture and allied fields such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Sericulture, B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering, or BVSc & AH from a government-recognized institution. Preference will be given to candidates possessing post-graduation in science/agriculture and allied fields, along with a computer diploma or certification of 3 months or more.
The age limit for the Krishi Udyami post is 21 to 45 years as on the last date of submission (14 October 2026). Category-wise age relaxations apply as per recruitment norms if applicable. Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility standards before submitting their applications.
Remuneration & Earning Structure
Unlike standard government roles carrying fixed monthly salaries, the Krishi Udyami position operates on a self-earning / entrepreneur basis. Selected candidates earn through service charges, input sales commission, B2B/B2C marketing commission, and contingency fees allocated for training programs. This structure allows dedicated agricultural professionals to maximize their income by actively engaging with the farming community in KKG Frestwar and Yarikha Block Khansahib.
Selection Methodology & Merit Assessment
There is no written exam for this recruitment cycle. The selection process is strictly merit-based, evaluated through a comprehensive 100-point merit system managed by the district administration. The points are distributed across several criteria:
- Domicile of local panchayat: 25 marks
- Female candidates: 5 marks
- Educational qualification: Up to 45 marks
- Post-graduation: 10 marks
- Computer diploma/certification: 15 marks
Following the point-based merit assessment, candidates undergo document verification before receiving their final engagement offer and signing the service agreement.
Important Dates & Schedule
The application process commences on 6 October 2026 and concludes on 14 October 2026. Candidates must ensure that their offline application reaches the designated office on or before 14 October 2026 up to 4:30 PM. No application fee is required for any category, making the application process completely fee-exempted.
Step-by-Step Offline Application Guide
Since applications must be submitted offline, candidates should follow these precise steps to complete their submission without errors:
- Step 1: Download the official notification and application form from the official website at budgam.nic.in or collect a physical copy directly from the office of the Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) Budgam.
- Step 2: Fill in all personal particulars, educational qualifications, and local domicile details accurately with blue or black ink.
- Step 3: Attach self-attested photocopies of all required certificates along with a latest passport-size photograph featuring a plain white background.
- Step 4: Keep a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) of Rs. 10,000 ready, as selected candidates must submit it as a refundable security amount according to the scheme terms.
- Step 5: Submit the completed application form either in person or via registered post to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Budgam on or before 14 October 2026 up to 4:30 PM.
Essential Documents Checklist
Candidates must enclose self-attested photocopies of the following documents along with their offline application form:
- Date of birth certificate / Matriculation certificate
- Marks certificates of all qualifying academic and technical examinations
- Valid Domicile certificate issued by the competent authority
- Character certificate issued by a competent authority
- Latest passport-size photograph with a white background affixed to the designated space
- Fixed Deposit Receipt of Rs. 10,000 (to be submitted upon selection as per terms)
Candidate Advisory & Application Warnings
Crucial Notice: Incomplete application forms, missing self-attested enclosures, or applications received after 4:30 PM on 14 October 2026 will be summarily rejected. Furthermore, Krishi Udyamis are engaged purely on a contractual entrepreneur basis and are not entitled to claim regular appointment under the government at any point in time.
