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CM Yadav Announces 1,500 New Positions in State Agriculture Department
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 04:16 AM
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The chief minister disclosed the creation of 1,500 fresh posts in the agriculture department, aiming to boost employment and sector growth.
New Delhi – The chief minister, identified as Yadav, announced today that 1,500 additional posts will be opened in the state’s agriculture department. The move is presented as part of a broader effort to strengthen the agricultural sector and generate employment for the state’s workforce.
According to the announcement, the vacancies will cover a range of functions, from field officers and extension specialists to administrative and technical staff. Recruitment is expected to be conducted through the state’s regular civil service examination process, with applications opening in the coming weeks.
Officials said the new positions are intended to improve outreach to farmers, enhance the delivery of government schemes, and support modern farming practices. The initiative aligns with the state’s target of increasing agricultural productivity and reducing rural unemployment.
Stakeholders, including farmer associations, welcomed the decision, noting that additional manpower could accelerate the implementation of existing programmes such as crop insurance and soil health initiatives. The government has not yet released a detailed timeline for the hiring process.
The announcement was reported by a member of parliament during a press briefing, underscoring the political significance of the job drive ahead of the upcoming state elections.
According to the announcement, the vacancies will cover a range of functions, from field officers and extension specialists to administrative and technical staff. Recruitment is expected to be conducted through the state’s regular civil service examination process, with applications opening in the coming weeks.
Officials said the new positions are intended to improve outreach to farmers, enhance the delivery of government schemes, and support modern farming practices. The initiative aligns with the state’s target of increasing agricultural productivity and reducing rural unemployment.
Stakeholders, including farmer associations, welcomed the decision, noting that additional manpower could accelerate the implementation of existing programmes such as crop insurance and soil health initiatives. The government has not yet released a detailed timeline for the hiring process.
The announcement was reported by a member of parliament during a press briefing, underscoring the political significance of the job drive ahead of the upcoming state elections.