DA&FW Deputy Director (DCCD Kochi) Recruitment 2026
Posted: 1 month ago
Posts: 1
Location: CENTRAL (Kerala)
Closes: 18 Oct 2026
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Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare invites applications on deputation (including short‑term contract) for one anticipated post of Deputy Director in the Directorate of Cashewnut and Cocoa Development, Kochi, Kerala. The post is General Central Service, Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non‑Ministerial in Pay Matrix Level‑11 (7th CPC), pre‑revised PB‑3 Rs. 15,600–39,100 with Grade Pay Rs. 6,600. Eligibility includes officers from specified government/related organisations, possessing a Master’s in Horticulture or Agriculture with three years’ relevant experience; desirable: Doctorate in Horticulture or Agriculture. Maximum age on deputation: 56 years; deputation tenure ordinarily not exceeding four years.
- Level:
- central
- State:
- Kerala
- Cities:
- Kochi
- Other Information:
- Office: Directorate of Cashewnut and Cocoa Development (DCCD), Kera Bhavan, Kochi, Kerala.
Job Summary
Recruitment on deputation (ISTC) for one anticipated Deputy Director post at DCCD, Kochi under DA&FW. Pay Level‑11; essential Master’s in Horticulture/Agriculture with three years’ experience; upper age 56 years; apply through proper channel within 45 days from Employment News publication.
Important Dates
Vacancy circular date
Last date to apply · Closing date for receipt of applicationsNextEstimated
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture from a recognised university or institute. | Required |
| Doctorate Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture from a recognised university or institute (desirable). | Optional |
2. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | 3 - N/A years |
3. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | N/A - 56 years |
| Upper age limit (deputation) | Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. |
4. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible organisations (deputation) | Officers under Central Government or State Government or Union Territories Administration or ICAR or agricultural universities or Public Sector Undertakings or recognised research institutions or Councils or Semi‑Government or autonomous or statutory organisations. |
| Service/grade eligibility | Holding analogous posts on regular basis; OR 5 years’ regular service in PB‑3 Rs. 15,600–39,100 with GP Rs. 5,400 or equivalent; OR 6 years’ regular service in PB‑2 Rs. 9,300–34,800 with GP Rs. 4,800 or equivalent. |
| Feeder cadre note | Departmental officers in the feeder category in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation; deputationists are not eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 1
1. Deputy Director
Eligibility Criteria:
- Education (Essential): Master’s Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture from a recognised university/institute.
- Experience (Essential): Three years’ experience in horticulture or agriculture with reference to development or research or extension.
- Deputation eligibility: Officers from eligible Central/State/UT/ICAR/agricultural universities/PSUs/research/semi‑govt/autonomous/statutory bodies holding analogous posts OR with 5 years’ service in PB‑3 GP Rs. 5,400 OR with 6 years’ service in PB‑2 GP Rs. 4,800 or equivalent.
- Desirable qualification: Doctorate Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture from a recognised university or institute.
Age Limitations:
- Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (for deputation including short‑term contract).
Salary Details
> Salary Range: ₹15,600 - ₹39,100 Monthly
> Grade Pay: ₹Rs. 6,600 (pre‑revised, 6th CPC)
Other Information
- Pay Matrix: Level‑11 (revised as per 7th CPC).
- Pay regulation: As per DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009‑Estt.(Pay‑II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended.
How to Apply
- 1. Application format:
- Duly filled‑in Application Form (in triplicate) in the given proforma; applications must be typed (Font: Arial, size 11).
- 2. Forwarding:
- Applications will be considered only if received through proper channel.
- 3. Documents to enclose:
- Attested photocopies of APARs of the preceding five years up to 2024‑25 (attested by an officer not below Under Secretary to Government of India) and all supporting documents related to educational qualifications, etc.
- 4. Submission address:
- Under Secretary (Hort‑Tech), Horticulture Technical Division, Room No.-37B, ‘F’ Wing, Ground Floor, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Krishi Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi‑110001.
- 5. Soft copy:
- Soft copy of application with all documents (single PDF) may also be e‑mailed within the prescribed time limit to: ushort-a9ri@gov.in.
- 6. Deadline:
- Within 45 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News.
Document Requirements
- 1. APARs:
- Attested photocopies of APARs for the preceding five years and up to 2024‑25 (each page attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India).
- 2. Educational/supporting documents:
- All supporting documents related to educational qualifications, etc., to be enclosed.
- 3. Proforma copies:
- Application in triplicate in the prescribed proforma.
Important Instructions
- 1. Rejection criteria:
- Applications received after the due date, incomplete, or not in the prescribed format will be rejected summarily.
- 2. Website notice:
- This advertisement is also uploaded on the Department’s website (Link‑Recruitment).
- 3. Relieving on selection:
- In case of selection, the officer will be relieved immediately to join the post of Deputy Director on deputation basis in DCCD, Kochi.
Important Links
Contact Details
Email: ushort-a9ri@gov.in
Phone: 011-23382773
Address: Under Secretary (Hort‑Tech), Horticulture Technical Division, Room No.-37B, ‘F’ Wing, Ground Floor, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Krishi Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi‑110001.
Other Information
Alternate email as printed: ushort-aqri@qov.in
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DA&FW Deputy Director (DCCD Kochi) Recruitment 2026
Posted: 1 month ago
Posts: 1
Location: CENTRAL (Kerala)
Closes: 18 Oct 2026
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Job Details
Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare invites applications on deputation (including short‑term contract) for one anticipated post of Deputy Director in the Directorate of Cashewnut and Cocoa Development, Kochi, Kerala. The post is General Central Service, Group ‘A’ Gazetted, Non‑Ministerial in Pay Matrix Level‑11 (7th CPC), pre‑revised PB‑3 Rs. 15,600–39,100 with Grade Pay Rs. 6,600. Eligibility includes officers from specified government/related organisations, possessing a Master’s in Horticulture or Agriculture with three years’ relevant experience; desirable: Doctorate in Horticulture or Agriculture. Maximum age on deputation: 56 years; deputation tenure ordinarily not exceeding four years.
- Level:
- central
- State:
- Kerala
- Cities:
- Kochi
- Other Information:
- Office: Directorate of Cashewnut and Cocoa Development (DCCD), Kera Bhavan, Kochi, Kerala.
Job Summary
Recruitment on deputation (ISTC) for one anticipated Deputy Director post at DCCD, Kochi under DA&FW. Pay Level‑11; essential Master’s in Horticulture/Agriculture with three years’ experience; upper age 56 years; apply through proper channel within 45 days from Employment News publication.
Important Dates
Vacancy circular date
Last date to apply · Closing date for receipt of applicationsNextEstimated
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture from a recognised university or institute. | Required |
| Doctorate Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture from a recognised university or institute (desirable). | Optional |
2. Experience Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Experience Range | 3 - N/A years |
3. Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | N/A - 56 years |
| Upper age limit (deputation) | Not exceeding 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. |
4. Other Eligibility
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible organisations (deputation) | Officers under Central Government or State Government or Union Territories Administration or ICAR or agricultural universities or Public Sector Undertakings or recognised research institutions or Councils or Semi‑Government or autonomous or statutory organisations. |
| Service/grade eligibility | Holding analogous posts on regular basis; OR 5 years’ regular service in PB‑3 Rs. 15,600–39,100 with GP Rs. 5,400 or equivalent; OR 6 years’ regular service in PB‑2 Rs. 9,300–34,800 with GP Rs. 4,800 or equivalent. |
| Feeder cadre note | Departmental officers in the feeder category in the direct line of promotion are not eligible for deputation; deputationists are not eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. |
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Post Details
Total Posts: 1
1. Deputy Director
Eligibility Criteria:
- Education (Essential): Master’s Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture from a recognised university/institute.
- Experience (Essential): Three years’ experience in horticulture or agriculture with reference to development or research or extension.
- Deputation eligibility: Officers from eligible Central/State/UT/ICAR/agricultural universities/PSUs/research/semi‑govt/autonomous/statutory bodies holding analogous posts OR with 5 years’ service in PB‑3 GP Rs. 5,400 OR with 6 years’ service in PB‑2 GP Rs. 4,800 or equivalent.
- Desirable qualification: Doctorate Degree in Horticulture or Agriculture from a recognised university or institute.
Age Limitations:
- Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (for deputation including short‑term contract).
Salary Details
> Salary Range: ₹15,600 - ₹39,100 Monthly
> Grade Pay: ₹Rs. 6,600 (pre‑revised, 6th CPC)
Other Information
- Pay Matrix: Level‑11 (revised as per 7th CPC).
- Pay regulation: As per DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009‑Estt.(Pay‑II) dated 17.06.2010, as amended.
How to Apply
- 1. Application format:
- Duly filled‑in Application Form (in triplicate) in the given proforma; applications must be typed (Font: Arial, size 11).
- 2. Forwarding:
- Applications will be considered only if received through proper channel.
- 3. Documents to enclose:
- Attested photocopies of APARs of the preceding five years up to 2024‑25 (attested by an officer not below Under Secretary to Government of India) and all supporting documents related to educational qualifications, etc.
- 4. Submission address:
- Under Secretary (Hort‑Tech), Horticulture Technical Division, Room No.-37B, ‘F’ Wing, Ground Floor, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Krishi Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi‑110001.
- 5. Soft copy:
- Soft copy of application with all documents (single PDF) may also be e‑mailed within the prescribed time limit to: ushort-a9ri@gov.in.
- 6. Deadline:
- Within 45 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the Employment News.
Document Requirements
- 1. APARs:
- Attested photocopies of APARs for the preceding five years and up to 2024‑25 (each page attested by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India).
- 2. Educational/supporting documents:
- All supporting documents related to educational qualifications, etc., to be enclosed.
- 3. Proforma copies:
- Application in triplicate in the prescribed proforma.
Important Instructions
- 1. Rejection criteria:
- Applications received after the due date, incomplete, or not in the prescribed format will be rejected summarily.
- 2. Website notice:
- This advertisement is also uploaded on the Department’s website (Link‑Recruitment).
- 3. Relieving on selection:
- In case of selection, the officer will be relieved immediately to join the post of Deputy Director on deputation basis in DCCD, Kochi.
Important Links
Contact Details
Email: ushort-a9ri@gov.in
Phone: 011-23382773
Address: Under Secretary (Hort‑Tech), Horticulture Technical Division, Room No.-37B, ‘F’ Wing, Ground Floor, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Krishi Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi‑110001.
Other Information
Alternate email as printed: ushort-aqri@qov.in
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