Joint Director (Crops Development Directorate) – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 6
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Extension, Agronomy, Entomology, or related fields; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of experience in production, productivity, planning, development, or extension in food or cash crops.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 45 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Joint Director position within the Crops Development Directorate offers a senior leadership opportunity to shape agricultural productivity and planning at a national level. This role involves monitoring macro-level agricultural schemes, providing technical support to extension agencies, and analyzing crop production trends to ensure food security. It is an ideal career move for experienced agricultural professionals looking to influence policy and implementation within the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Candidates will lead coordination with state governments and research institutes to popularize evolved crop technologies.
- The position is a Group A Gazetted, Non-Ministerial permanent post with a one-year probation period.
- Selected officers may be posted at any of the eight directorates located in cities like Gurugram, Nagpur, and Hyderabad.
- The role requires a Master's degree in specialized agricultural fields or a Bachelor's in Agricultural Engineering.
- Candidates must possess three years of experience in production, planning, or extension of food and cash crops.
- Age limits are set at 40 years for UR candidates and 45 years for ST candidates, with PwBD relaxations available.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level 11 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience Recruitment Test (if conducted) Interview (Personality Test)
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS Male: Rs. 25 SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted
Reservation
UR: 05 ST: 01 PwBD: 01 (Horizontal)
How to Apply
- Visit the official UPSC ORA website at https://upsconline.nic.in/ora/ Complete the Universal Registration Number (URN) profile if not already registered.
- Fill out the specific application form for the desired post.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents including age proof, educational certificates, and experience letters in PDF format.
- Capture a live photograph and upload your signature as per the specified instructions.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 25 using online banking, credit/debit card, or UPI (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout of the finally submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The post carries a pay scale at Level 11 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
The maximum age is 40 years for UR and 45 years for ST candidates, relaxable by 10 years for PwBD.
There are a total of 6 vacancies, with 5 for UR and 1 for ST categories.