Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector Notification 2026 is going to be released by the Bihar Agriculture Department (Krishi Vibhag) for 690+ Supervisor and Inspector posts. Candidates who meet the required educational qualification and age limit can fill out the application form, the dates of which will soon be announced. This article discusses the eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, and other important details of this recruitment.
Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector Notification 2026
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) will conduct the Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector Exam 2026. Its notification will be issued on the official website of the Bihar Agriculture Department https://state.state.bihar.gov.in/krishi/CitizenHome.html. It will contain post-wise vacancy details, eligibility criteria, application dates, fee & steps, selection process, exam pattern and syllabus, salary information, and other necessary details.
Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector Recruitment 2026- Summary
To apply for the BPSC Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector Recruitment 2026, candidates must be aged between 18 and 37 years and must have passed B. Sc. in Agriculture or a related stream. Candidates selected through this recruitment will be posted in the plant protection units across different districts of the state. They will be entitled to a monthly salary of Rs. 47,410 (Supervisor) and Rs. 64,537 (Inspector).
| Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector Recruitment- Overview | |
| Organization Name | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Department Name | Department of Agriculture, Bihar |
| Post Name | Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector |
| Vacancy Name | Total: 694 Supervisor: 534 Inspector: 160 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Educational Qualification | B. Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or Biotechnology |
| Age Limit | 18 to 37 years |
| Selection Process | Written Exam |
| Salary | Pay Level-4 (Supervisor) Pay Level-6 (Inspector) |
| Official website | https://state.state.bihar.gov.in/krishi/CitizenHome.html |
Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector Vacancy 2026
The Bihar Agriculture Department is yet to release the official Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector notification that will contain the vacancy for the Supervisor and Inspector posts, distributed across different categories and office levels. Till then, candidates can check the post-wise vacancy table given below:
| Posts | Vacancies |
| Plant Protection Supervisors | 534 |
| Plant Protection Inspectors | 160 |
| Total Posts | 694 |
Bihar Plant Protectors Posting and Responsibilities
The duties and posting of Bihar Plant Protectors are discussed below:
Bihar Plant Protection Supervisors
- Posting: Candidates selected as Bihar Plant Protection Supervisors will be posted across different districts and blocks of Bihar.
- Responsibilities: Bihar Plant Protection Supervisors are responsible for the supervision and implementation of pest management schemes. They coordinate with farmers and other agricultural staff to make sure that pest control and crop protection measures are implemented.
Bihar Plant Protection Inspectors
- Posting: Bihar Plant Protection Inspectors are posted in district-level offices but are senior to Supervisors.
- Responsibilities: Inspectors are given the responsibility to inspect the agricultural field and monitor the use of pesticides in adherence with the government-permitted limits.
Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates who are interested in filling out the Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector application 2026 must meet the eligibility criteria as laid down by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar. The candidature of those who do not meet these specific criteria can be cancelled at any stage of recruitment.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must be well-versed in the Hindi language, as the post requires them to communicate with farmers and agricultural staff.
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
| Plant Protection Supervisor | Candidates must have done a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science (B. Sc. Agriculture), Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or Biotechnology from a recognised Agricultural University or Institution. |
| Plant Protection Inspectors |
Age Limit
Candidates must be within the age limit of 18-37 years. But the Bihar Government has provided age relaxation to candidates from the reserved category. The BPSC Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector age relaxation across different categories are given below:
| Categories | Age Relaxation | Upper Age Limit |
| General (Female) | +3 years | 40 years |
| BC/EBC (Male & Female) | ||
| SC/ST (Male & Female) | +5 years | 42 years |
Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector Application Form 2026
The Department of Agriculture, Bihar, will open the application window for a specific period of time. Candidates who are eligible to apply for the post are required to provide their personal, academic, and category details. The Commission advises candidates to fill out the application form well before the last date to avoid any technical issues.
Steps to Apply for Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector Recruitment 2026
Interested candidates must follow the steps given below to apply for the post on the official website:
- At first, visit the official website of the Bihar Agriculture Department, https://state.state.bihar.gov.in/krishi/CitizenHome.html
- Scroll down the page. Under “Important Links”, go to the “Notification” section. Click on this link.
- A new window will open the screen. Here, find the link titled “Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector”.
- Beside this link, there is an option “Apply Online”. Check on this link.
- Now, in the application form, enter your personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload all the necessary documents, including photographs, signature, educational and category certificates.
- Pay the application fee as per your category.
- Review the application form carefully. Once satisfied with the details mentioned in the application form, click on submit.
- Download and take a printout of the confirmation form.
Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector Application Fee 2026 Expected
The application fee for the Supervisor and Inspector posts will be mentioned in the official Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Agriculture notification 2026, which is yet to be released. Candidates can check the expected application fee given in the table below for different categories:
| Caetgories | Application Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS/Other State candidate | Rs. 540 |
| SC/ST/Female (Bihar) | Rs. 135 |
| PwBD |
Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector Selection Process 2026
The candidates applying for the Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector posts are to undergo a 2-stage selection process. It includes a written examination followed by document verification:
Written Examination
This is the first stage in which objective-type questions are asked from Agriculture/Plant Protection, General English and General Hindi. Candidates who pass the cutoff marks proceed to the next stage.
Document Verification
In this stage, officials from the Bihar agricultural department verify the educational certificates, identity proof, category certificates and other necessary documents. Any mismatch with the required documents can result in the disqualification of the candidature.
Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector Exam Pattern 2026
The exam pattern for the Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector Recruitment 2026 will be mentioned in the official notification. Based on the previous recruitment for this post, candidates can expect the following exam pattern:
| Papers | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 100 | 1 hour |
| Paper 2 | General Knowledge | 100 | 1 hour |
| Paper 3 | Agricultural Science/Plant Protection | 400 | 2 hour |
| Total | 600 | 4 hour | |
Marking Scheme:
- For every correct answer, a +1 mark is awarded.
- There is no negative marking for incorrect answers or unanswered questions.
Bihar Plant Protection Supervisor and Inspector Salary 2026
Candidates selected from this recruitment drive will get a salary as per the 7th Pay Commission. However, the salary and Pay Level for Supervisors and Inspectors are different and are discussed below:
| Posts | Pay Level | Salary |
| Plant Protection Supervisors | Pay Level-4 | Rs. 47,410 |
| Plant Protection Inspectors | Pay Level-6 | Rs. 64, 537 |


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