For 44 open positions in Groups A and B, the National Horticulture Board (NHB) is accepting online applications for the positions of Deputy Director and Senior Horticulture Officer (SHO), which are under the Department of Higher Education and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, respectively, of the Government of India. For the position of Deputy Director and Senior Horticulture Officer at NHB, all qualified and interested male and female candidates may apply online at the NHB recruitment portal at nhbrec.ntaonline.in starting on December 16, 2023, and ending on January 5, 2024.
NHB Vacancy 2023 Details
| Category | Deputy Director | Senior Horticulture Officer | Total Post |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 09 | 06 | 15 |
| EWS | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| SC | 04 | 05 | 09 |
| ST | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| OBC-NCL | 04 | 10 | 14 |
| Grand Total | 19 | 25 | 44 |
NHB Eligibility Standards for 2023
Deputy Director (Group A)
The ideal candidate will have five years of relevant work experience in a reputable organization after graduating from an accredited university with a degree in horticulture, agriculture, post-harvest technology, agriculture economics, agriculture engineering, post-harvest management, food technology, or food science.
Senior Officer of Horticulture (Group B)
A graduate degree in agriculture, horticulture, food technology, post-harvest technology, agriculture economics, agriculture engineering, or food sciences from an accredited university is required of the candidate; a master’s degree in the same field is preferred.
NHB Recruitment 2023 Application Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here To Apply |
| Applicant Login | Click Here To Login |
| Application *Home Page | Click Here To Open Home Page |
| Download Notification | For Deputy Director |
| For Sr Horticulture Officer | |
| Official Website | Click Here To Open Official Website |
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 16-12-2023
- Application Last Date: 05-01-2024
- Fee Payment Last Date: 05-01-2024
- Correction Window: 06 to 08 Jan 2024
- Date of Exam: To be updated soon…
Application Fee
- UR/ OBC/ EWS Category: Rs.1000/-
- SC/ ST Category: Rs.500/-
- PwD Category: Rs.0/-
- The payment can be made by using Net Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card.
Age Limit
- Age as on: 05.01.2024
- Deputy Director: 40 Years
- Sr Horticulture Officer: 30 Years
- (For Age Relaxation See Notification.)
Total Post
44