The Directorate of Agriculture Jammu has released the official notification inviting applications from eligible candidates for contractual posts under the Jammu and Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture & Allied Sectors Programme (JKCIP). The recruitment will support the implementation of the programme in Jammu Division.
As per the official advertisement DAJ/Acctts/2025-26/12-14, the available posts include Procurement Officer, Finance Officer, Planning, M&E & MIS Officer, and Gender & Youth Officer. All positions are initially offered for one year and may be extended annually based on performance. The monthly remuneration for each post is up to ₹80,000.
Interested and eligible candidates must apply by referring to the complete notification available on the departmental website. The positions will be based at the Directorate of Agriculture Jammu. Essential qualifications, experience requirements, and other relevant details are mentioned below.
Important Dates:
The notification for JKCIP contractual positions was released on 02 April 2025. The application process is open and interested candidates must apply as per the official instructions shared in the notification.
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill the following vacancies under the JKCIP programme for Jammu Division.
- 1) Procurement Officer
2) Finance Officer - 3) Planning, M&E & MIS Officer
- 4) Gender & Youth Officer
Eligibility Criteria:
Below, we have summarized the required eligibility criteria, such as qualification, age limit, experience, etc. Candidates are advised to review the eligibility criteria before applying for any post mentioned in the notification.
Educational Qualifications:
Procurement Officer must have a graduate degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, or Management. Finance Officer should possess a postgraduate degree in Commerce & Accounting or a bachelor’s degree in the same field. Planning, M&E & MIS Officer requires a postgraduate or bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Statistics, or Economics. Gender & Youth Officer must hold a postgraduate degree in Social/Gender studies.
Experience:
Procurement Officer must have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in procurement, preferably with one year in externally aided projects. Finance Officer requires 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting for postgraduates, and 5 to 7 years for graduates. Planning, M&E & MIS Officer should have 3 to 5 years of experience in project performance evaluation, increasing to 5 to 7 years for bachelor’s degree holders. Gender & Youth Officer must have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in implementing gender and youth-focused interventions.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply by downloading and submitting the application form from the official departmental website.
There is no mention of any application fee in the official notification for the JKCIP posts under Directorate of Agriculture Jammu.
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of academic qualifications, experience, and evaluation criteria set by the Directorate. Details regarding the selection process are available in the full official advertisement.
Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of JKCIP Notification 2025 contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification PDF