Sukma District Rural Horticulture Extension Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline
The Office of the Assistant Director, Horticulture, District Sukma (Chhattisgarh) has issued a recruitment advertisement for the contractual post of Rural Horticulture Extension Officer under the National Horticulture Mission, funded through the District Mineral Fund (DMF).
Sukma Rural Horticulture Extension Officer 2026 at a Glance
| Organisation | Office of the Assistant Director, Horticulture, District Sukma (Chhattisgarh) |
| Post | Rural Horticulture Extension Officer |
| Vacancies | 6 |
| Nature of Engagement | Contractual, under National Horticulture Mission / DMF |
| Salary | ₹26,490 per month |
| Application Mode | Offline, by Speed Post / Registered Post only |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 August 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
This post, and its pay of ₹26,490 per month, follows the standard Chhattisgarh Horticulture Department scheme applied uniformly across districts for Rural Horticulture Extension Officer recruitment under the National Horticulture Mission:
- Agriculture or Horticulture Graduate Degree from a recognised university
- Age limit: 18 to 35 years, with age relaxation as per rules for reserved categories
Candidates should confirm the exact age cut-off date and any category-wise reservation details for the Sukma-specific vacancies against the official notification, since these can vary slightly between application cycles.
Selection Process
Selection is made on merit, generally based on:
- Academic merit in the qualifying degree
- Relevant experience, where applicable
- Interview
No application fee is charged. Applications must be submitted only in the prescribed format, and incomplete applications will be rejected.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to receive applications | 24 August 2026 |
| Scrutiny of applications | 27 August 2026 |
| Last date for objections on the provisional list | 31 August 2026 |
| Publication of final eligible list | 3 September 2026 |
| Interview | 8 & 9 September 2026, from 11:00 AM |
How to Apply
Applications must be sent only by Speed Post or Registered Post, in the prescribed format enclosed with the official notification, to the Office of the Assistant Director, Horticulture, District Sukma, along with self-attested copies of educational certificates, category certificates (if applicable), and other supporting documents, so as to reach before 24 August 2026.
Official Notification
Download the Official Sukma Rural Horticulture Extension Officer Notification PDF
Candidates are advised to read the complete notification for the exact eligibility criteria, category-wise vacancy distribution, and merit list weightage before applying.