Directorate of Agriculture A&N Recruitment 2026 — 10 Posts, Apply by 23 Oct

Directorate of Agriculture, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, has released Advertisement No. A-12/4/2026-Confi-AGRI-AN/3132 for 10 Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C posts — Agriculture Officer, Agriculture Engineering Assistant, and Agriculture Assistant. Candidates aged 18 to 38 years, holding a Bachelor's/Master's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Agriculture Engineering from a recognised university, can apply online at erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in from 24 September 2026, 12:00 Noon, to 23 October 2026, 12:00 Midnight. Selected candidates will support agriculture extension, farm management, minor irrigation, and farm mechanisation activities under the Directorate of Agriculture across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The selection process is a Computer Based Test (CBT) comprising a 50-mark General Studies paper and a 100-mark Subject Paper, each of 120 minutes, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer. Pay for Directorate of Agriculture Andaman 2026 is Level-6 (Agriculture Officer/Agriculture Engineering Assistant) or Level-5 (Agriculture Assistant), with the application fee not specified in the notification. Candidates for Directorate of Agriculture Andaman Recruitment 2026 must register on the official recruitment portal, fill in personal, educational and other required details, upload photograph, signature and documents, and submit before 23 October 2026, 12:00 Midnight. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since only eligible candidates will be permitted to appear for the CBT, and educational qualification and age eligibility must be met as on the closing date of application. This recruitment strengthens the Directorate's technical and field staffing at a time when the Union Territory continues to expand agriculture extension services, minor irrigation infrastructure, and mechanisation support for farmers across its inhabited islands.

Master's Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture (Agriculture Officer); Degree in Agriculture Engineering (Agriculture Engineering Assistant); Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture (Agriculture Assistant).

18 to 38 years, varies by post and gender

Agriculture Officer (1 post, Group B, Level-6, ₹35,400-₹1,12,400) — Master's Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture or equivalent qualification; desirable: 2 years' experience in Farm Management, Agriculture Extension Work, Agriculture Marketing, Plantation Development, or equivalent areas Agriculture Engineering Assistant (2 posts, Group B, Level-6, ₹35,400-₹1,12,400) — Degree in Agriculture Engineering from a recognised University/Institute; desirable: 2 years' experience in Minor Irrigation Works, Farm Mechanisation, or related field Agriculture Assistant (7 posts, Group C, Level-5, ₹29,200-₹92,300) — Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture from a recognised University or equivalent; desirable: 2 years' experience in Farm Management and Agriculture Extension Work, plus working knowledge of computers Age Limit — 18 to 30 years (Agriculture Officer, Agriculture Engineering Assistant); 18 to 33 years for Male / 18 to 38 years for Female (Agriculture Assistant); relaxation per Government of India rules Application Fee — Not specified in the notification Selection Process — Computer Based Test: Paper-I General Studies (50 marks, 120 minutes) + Paper-II Subject Paper (100 marks, 120 minutes); 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer; additional time provided for PwBD candidates as per rules CBT Syllabus — General Studies: General Intelligence, English Language, Basic Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, Reasoning Ability; Subject Paper: based on the qualification and post requirements, covering agriculture and allied subjects The Directorate of Agriculture plays a key role in supporting farming communities across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' distinct island geography, where agriculture extension and irrigation infrastructure work carries unique logistical challenges compared to mainland postings. Candidates from outside the islands should factor in the logistics of relocating to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, since these posts are based locally rather than offering a choice of posting location on the mainland.

Agriculture Officer / Agriculture Engineering Assistant: Level-6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 Agriculture Assistant: Level-5, ₹29,200–₹92,300

1. Visit the official recruitment portal, erecruitment.andamannicobar.gov.in.
2. Register using a valid mobile number and email ID.
3. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and other required information.
4. Upload photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format.
5. Review all entered details carefully before submission.
6. Submit the online application form before 23 October 2026, 12:00 Midnight.
7. Download and save the submitted application form for future reference.