Andaman & Nicobar Agriculture Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Directorate of Agriculture, Andaman & Nicobar Administration. The recruitment is being conducted for 10 vacancies of Agriculture Officer, Agriculture Engineering Assistant and Agriculture Assistant posts under Group B and Group C categories.
The department has invited online applications for Group B Non-Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) and Group C Non-Ministerial posts. The selection will be done through a Computer Based Test (CBT).
A total of 10 vacancies are available for Agriculture Officer, Agriculture Engineering Assistant, and Agriculture Assistant posts.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 24 September 2026 at 12:00 Noon. The last date to apply is 23 October 2026 up to 12:00 Midnight.
Andaman & Nicobar Agriculture Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Directorate of Agriculture, Andaman & Nicobar Administration |
| Posts | Agriculture Officer, Agriculture Engineering Assistant, Agriculture Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 10 |
| Group | Group B (Non-Gazetted) & Group C |
| Pay Level | Level 6 & Level 5 |
| Application | Mode Online |
| Application Start Date | 24 September 2026, 12:00 Noon |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 October 2026, 12:00 Midnight |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Andaman & Nicobar Agriculture Vacancy 2026
The department has announced 10 vacancies for three different posts. The post-wise vacancy details are given below.
| Post | Total Vacancies | UR | OBC | EWS | PwD | ESM | MSP |
| Agriculture Officer, Level 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Agriculture Engineering Assistant, Level 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Agriculture Assistant, Level 5 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Andaman & Nicobar Agriculture Apply Online 2026
The online application process will start on 24 September 2026 at 12:00 Noon. Candidates can submit their applications online through the official recruitment portal. The last date to submit the application form is 23 October 2026 up to 12:00 Midnight. Candidates should apply before the last date. Physical applications will not be accepted.
How to Apply for Andaman & Nicobar Agriculture Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can follow these simple steps to apply:
- Visit the official recruitment website.
- Open the online application link for Agriculture Department Recruitment 2026.
- Enter your personal details.
- Select the post you want to apply for.
- Enter your educational qualification details.
- Enter experience details, if applicable.
- Upload your photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format.
- Upload the required documents, such as age proof, educational certificates, category certificate and NOC, ifrequired.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment options.
- Check all the details carefully.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future use.
Andaman & Nicobar Agriculture Application Fee 2026
Candidates belonging to General, OBC, EWS and Ex-Servicemen categories have to pay an application fee of Rs. 100. Female, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disability candidates are exempted from the application fee.
Andaman & Nicobar Agriculture Eligibility 2026
Candidates must meet the required age limit and educational qualification for the post they want to apply for.
Age Limit
The age limit is different for Group B and Group C posts.
| Post | Age Limit |
| Agriculture Officer, Group B | 18 to 30 years |
| Agriculture Engineering Assistant, Group B | 18 to 30 years |
| Agriculture Assistant, Group C | 18 to 33 years for male; 18 to 38 years for female |
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is available for certain categories as per the recruitment rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwD (ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service |
| Central Government Civilian Employees | Up to 40 years for Group C posts; 45 years for ST |
| MSP | 5 years for Group B; up to 5 years for Group C and 10 years for ST |
Educational Qualification
The educational qualification is different for each post.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Agriculture Officer | Master’s Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture from a recognized university or equivalent |
| Agriculture Engineering Assistant | Degree in Agriculture Engineering from a recognized University/Board |
| Agriculture Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture from a recognized university or equivalent |
Andaman & Nicobar Agriculture Selection Process 2026
The selection will be based mainly on the marks obtained in the Computer Based Test (CBT), subject to meeting the required eligibility conditions.
The CBT will be conducted in multiple shifts. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| General Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Subject Paper | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 130 | 130 |
Andaman & Nicobar Agriculture Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 24 September 2026, 12:00 Noon |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 October 2026, 12:00 Midnight |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
Important Links
| Andaman & Nicobar Agriculture Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Andaman & Nicobar e-Recruitment Portal | Click Here |
| Andaman & Nicobar Administration Official Website | Click Here |
| Check Recruitment Notices | Click Here |
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