The Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Simdega in Jharkhand has invited applications for 5 Block Technology Manager and 10 Assistant Technology Manager posts, 15 posts in the main category table. One more Assistant Technology Manager post for the ST category is listed separately as a backlog vacancy. These are contract jobs under the National Mission on Agricultural Extension and Technology, paying Rs 30,000 and Rs 25,000 a month.
If you have an agriculture degree and some field work behind you, this is a good chance close to home. There is no online form. You must send a filled application by Registered Post or Speed Post so that it reaches Simdega by 25 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Read each condition below with care, because Jharkhand govt jobs like this reject incomplete applications. Stay with GovtJobsAlert.in for the next update.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Simdega |
| Posts | Block Technology Manager, Assistant Technology Manager |
| Vacancies | 15 in the category table, plus 1 ST backlog post (Assistant Technology Manager) |
| Job Type | Contract, one year at first |
| Job Location | Simdega district, Jharkhand |
| Mode of Application | Offline, by Registered Post or Speed Post |
| Last Date | 25 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
Seats differ by post, so check the row for your own post. The notice prints no grand total.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Block Technology Manager | UNR 2 / SC 0 / ST 2 / BC-II 0 / BC-I 0 / EWS 1 | 5 |
| Assistant Technology Manager | UNR 4 / SC 0 / ST 5 / BC-II 0 / BC-I 0 / EWS 1 | 10 |
| Assistant Technology Manager (backlog) | ST 1 | 1 |
Note that SC, BC-I and BC-II candidates have no reserved seat in the main table for either post, and the backlog seat is only for ST. The notice also says the Jharkhand government’s district-level reservation roster applies.
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Block Technology Manager | Post Graduate in Agriculture or an Allied Sector, with computer skill, and minimum 2 years of field experience in agriculture-related activities |
| Assistant Technology Manager | Graduate in Agriculture, or Post Graduate in Agriculture or an Allied Sector; preferably one year of field experience in agriculture-related activities |
The word “Allied” is tightly defined. As per the ICAR letter quoted in the notice, Agriculture and Allied Subjects means only these:
A degree from a university or institute recognised by ICAR gets preference for both posts. If you are a graduate in agriculture, you can look at the Assistant post. A post graduate in the same field can apply for either post, but should check the experience line for the Block post first.
| Detail | Position |
|---|---|
| Upper age limit | Not stated in the notice |
| Preference | Candidates below 45 years of age on the date the advertisement was published |
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The notice does not state an age relaxation for any category. No upper limit is stated, but younger candidates get preference.
| Post | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|
| Block Technology Manager | Rs 30,000 |
| Assistant Technology Manager | Rs 25,000 |
The first contract is for one year. It can be extended each year on the basis of a Performance Appraisal Report, and the contract starts from the date of the agreement. The job gives no claim to a permanent post.
The notice says selection is by weightage marks out of 100 for both posts. Candidates are ranked on this basis, and attending the computer proficiency test is compulsory. A selection committee checks computer skill and certificates.
| Marks For | Block Technology Manager | Assistant Technology Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Academic qualification | 50 (B.Sc Agriculture and Allied 30, M.Sc Agriculture and Allied 10, PGDAEM 10) | 60 (Intermediate 10, B.Sc Agriculture and Allied 35, M.Sc Agriculture and Allied 15) |
| Computer knowledge | 20 (Excel 5, PowerPoint 5, Word 10) | 30 (Excel 10, PowerPoint 5, Word 15) |
| Work experience in the relevant field | 20 | Not listed |
| Special weightage for 2 or more years of work at ATMA | Up to 10 | Up to 10 |
The cut-off is 50 marks for Unreserved candidates and 40 marks for reserved and backlog candidates. A waiting list is made for each post and stays valid for one year. The Project Director, ATMA Simdega is the appointing authority. Results will be published in a daily newspaper, on the ATMA office notice board and on the NIC Simdega and ATMA Simdega websites.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates, for each post | Rs 500 |
Pay by Demand Draft of a nationalised bank in favour of PROJECT DIRECTOR, ATMA, SIMDEGA, payable at Simdega. The fee is not refunded under any circumstances. No exemption is mentioned in the notice. If you apply for both posts, you need a separate application and a separate draft for each.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice signed | 29 October 2026 |
| Last date, application must reach the office | 25 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Late receipt | Applications received after the fixed date and time will not be considered |
| Wrong or incomplete papers | Wrong, incomplete or partly filled applications will not be considered and will be rejected |
| Employed candidates | A No Objection Certificate is compulsory if you work in any institution |
| Affidavit | The specimen affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper must be attached, attested by a Magistrate or Notary |
| Joining | If a selected candidate does not join within one month of the final result, the claim ends automatically |
| Contract | Employment can be ended at any time with one week’s advance notice; no claim to a permanent post |
| Cancellation | The Project Director may cancel the advertisement or the process without giving a reason |
Jharkhand candidates who claim reservation need a caste or residence certificate issued at the level of Sub-Divisional Officer. Local residents of Simdega district and Jharkhand get preference. Post it a week early, because a letter that reaches late is not considered.
If you hold an agriculture degree and live in or near Simdega, this is worth your effort. Keep your draft, affidavit and certificates ready this week and post the application early, well before 25 November 2026. For more local openings, see Jharkhand govt jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Source: Govt Jobs Alert — Read the original notification
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