Position: Technical Assistant (Group C)
Overview: We are seeking motivated and field-oriented Technical Assistants to support agriculture and allied sector programs through technical guidance, field implementation, data collection, and stakeholder coordination. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, or Agricultural Engineering who are comfortable working across diverse locations and collaborating with farmers, field staff, and administrative teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance for agriculture/horticulture/forestry initiatives, including field demonstrations and advisory support.
- Conduct field visits to assess crop conditions, farm practices, input usage, and implementation progress.
- Collect, verify, and maintain field data; prepare reports, summaries, and documentation for review by supervisors.
- Support planning and execution of departmental schemes, awareness programs, and training sessions for beneficiaries.
- Assist in soil, crop, and input-related observations and coordinate with laboratories/technical teams when required.
- Coordinate with local stakeholders (farmers, producer groups, field staff, and vendors) to ensure timely execution of activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable guidelines, processes, and documentation standards.
- Support audits/inspections by maintaining accurate records and responding to information requests.
- Perform additional duties aligned with the role as assigned by the reporting officer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry OR B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering.
- Strong understanding of agricultural practices, cropping systems, and basic extension methodologies.
- Ability to work in field conditions and travel to assigned locations as needed.
- Working knowledge of data recording and reporting; comfort with basic computer applications (spreadsheets, documents).
- Good communication skills in order to coordinate with beneficiaries and internal teams.
- High attention to detail, integrity in documentation, and a service-oriented mindset.
- Preferred: Prior internship/field experience in agriculture extension, rural development, or scheme implementation.
Benefits
- Structured role with opportunities to develop expertise in public-sector style program execution and field operations.
- Exposure to large-scale agriculture and rural initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
- Supportive working environment with clear reporting and documentation processes.
- Training and onboarding to align with operational guidelines and performance expectations.
About the Company
We are an organization focused on implementing and supporting agriculture and allied-sector initiatives through field-level execution, technical guidance, and robust monitoring. Our teams work closely with local stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes, improve adoption of best practices, and ensure efficient delivery of programs across multiple locations.
Work Location: Multiple locations (field-based), depending on assignment.
Employment Type: Full-time