DC Kathua Krishi Udyami (Agricultural Entrepreneur) Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post

DC Kathua Krishi Udyami (Agricultural Entrepreneur) Recruitment — 1 Post

The Office of the Deputy Commissioner / District Development Commissioner, Kathua (Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir), under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), has invited applications for the engagement of 1 Krishi Udyami (KU) / Agricultural Entrepreneur in District Kathua. The engagement is contractual, initially for 2 years, extendable annually on satisfactory performance, to operate a Kisan Khidmat Ghar (KKG) at the panchayat level in District Kathua (the pre-identified panchayat is listed in Annexure-I of the notification). Last date for receipt of complete applications: 25 November 2026.

Please read — self-earning franchise basis, not a salaried job

The Krishi Udyami works on a self-earning, entrepreneur basis under a franchise–franchisee model: the KU operates the Kisan Khidmat Ghar and charges nominal service charges as per a rate card issued by the Mission Director, HADP. There is NO fixed salary. Training is provided, and fees out of contingency are payable for participating in training sessions.

Security deposit and own-space requirement

A refundable security deposit of Rs. 10,000 is required, in the form of a Fixed Deposit Receipt from any scheduled commercial bank. It is forfeited if the KU exits before two years, in addition to 3 months' prior notice. The candidate must also submit an affidavit attested by a 1st Class Magistrate that he or she will make available space of two rooms or shops (approximately 750–800 sq. ft.) on his or her own, for which no rent shall be claimed.

Who can apply

A Diploma in Agriculture and Allied Fields, OR Graduation in Science (BSc), OR Graduation in Agriculture and Allied Fields (BSc or BVSc), from a government-recognised institution. Diploma courses: Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Sciences, Forestry, Fisheries, Sericulture, Agricultural Engineering, BHT, BAT. Agri-allied degrees: BSc Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries or Sericulture; B.Tech Agricultural Engineering; BVSc and AH. Additional preference is given to post-graduates (science or agri and allied) and to holders of a computer diploma or certification (3 months or more, from a government-recognised institution).

Age

21 to 45 years as on the last date of submission (25 November 2026).

Fee

No application fee is stated in the notice.

Other terms

No right to regular appointment. The Kisan Khidmat Ghar assets remain department property (the KU is the custodian); the KKG is managed under a designated APD Officer; and the input licence is facilitated by the Directorate of Agriculture.

How to apply

Collect the prescribed form from the office of the Chief Agriculture Officer, Kathua – 184101. Submit the completed form, with self-attested date-of-birth or Matriculation certificate, marks certificates of all qualifying examinations, Domicile Certificate and Character certificate, to the Chief Agriculture Officer, Kathua, in person or through registered post, by 25 November 2026. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected; originals are required at verification.