Profile:

Department of Agriculture and Cooperation was established in the year 1871 by the Government of India. The major objective behind the establishment of the DAC was to have a department which can deal with all the matters affecting the pratical improvement and development of the agricultural resources in India. Initially all kind of work related to the agriculture field was considered as the responsibility of the Home Department.

Job Profile:

Candidates are invited to apply for the vacant posts of Chairman in Department of Agriculture & Cooperation depending on their qualification.

Eligibility:

Candidates should not be more than the prescribed maximum age limit set for the post.

Educational Qualification:

Ph.d. Degree in Horticulture or Life Sciences from any recognized university is required for applying for the post of Chairman in Department of Agriculture & Cooperation.

No. of posts: No information is availbale about the number of posts.

Pay Scale: Selected candidates will be given the prescribed salary of Rs. 37000-67000 + Grade Pay of Rs. 10000.

Selection Process:

Selection of the eligible candidates on the specified post in Department of Agriculture & Cooperation will be made only on the basis of their performance in the personal interview test.

How to apply: Applicants should submit their complete application form alongwith the required enclosures to the address given below:

Under Secretary (Horticulture),
Horticulture Division, Room No. 479 ‘B’,
4th Floor, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation,
Ministry of Agriculture, Krishi Bhavan,
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-110001.

Contact Details:

Department of Agriculture and Cooperation,
Ministry of Agriculture, Krishi Bhavan,
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-110001.

Last date for the reciept of application: 15 December 2010