NHB Agribusiness Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online (3 Posts)

NHB Agribusiness Consultant Recruitment 2026 (3 Posts): overview

Key points

• Last date: 25 November 2026
• Vacancies: 3
• Pay: Rs. 80,000 per month (consolidated)
• Age limit: Maximum 40 years (as on closing date)
• Places: NHB Headquarters, Gurugram, Official visits to CDP cluster locations and other places in India as directed by NHB

Important dates

Age limit

• The maximum age is 40 years (as on closing date).

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Master's Degree in Agribusiness Management or Agricultural Marketing, or Horticulture or Post Harvest Management or Food Process Engineering and Management or Food Agri-Business Management or Food Supply Chain Management or a two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Agri Business Management, from a recognised University/Institution. Minimum 2 years of post-qualification relevant experience.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of post-qualification relevant experience
• Age limit: Maximum 40 years (as on closing date)

Other conditions

• Basic knowledge of computers is mandatory

Desirable

• Experience in coordination, implementation and monitoring of agriculture/horticulture/agribusiness or infrastructure projects
• Monitoring physical and financial progress; coordination with Government Departments, State agencies, IAs, FPOs/FPCs and financial institutions
• Monitoring project execution, identifying implementation bottlenecks, examining DPRs and project reports
• Monitoring fund utilisation and scheme compliance; organising review meetings and field visits
• Knowledge of horticulture value chains, post-harvest management, cold-chain infrastructure, marketing, export promotion and market linkages

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Purely contractual, initially for one (01) year from the date of joining
• May be extended on yearly basis subject to satisfactory performance, continued requirement of NHB and approval of competent authority; extension not automatic
• No right or claim for regular appointment, absorption, continuation or extension in NHB
• NHB may terminate the engagement at any time without assigning reason or prior notice
• Consolidated remuneration inclusive of all components; no other allowance, perquisite or service benefit except approved official tour expenses

How Will NHB Select Candidates?

• Scrutiny of applications with reference to eligibility, qualifications and experience
• Interview/interaction of shortlisted candidates
• Applications scrutinised with reference to eligibility criteria, qualifications and experience
• Only shortlisted candidates called for interview/interaction; details communicated through email
• Interview for shortlisted candidates on 27.11.2026 from 11.00 am onwards; exact slot communicated by email
• NHB reserves the right to adopt an appropriate selection process and not to fill any or all positions

Documents to Enclose

• Application in the prescribed format, duly completed and signed
• Self-attested copies of degree certificates and mark sheets
• Self-attested experience certificates indicating period and nature of experience
• Self-attested copy of PAN Card
• Recent passport-size colour photograph and any other relevant supporting documents

Other Points to Note

• Applications received after the prescribed date and time, or found incomplete, may not be considered
• Mere fulfilment of eligibility conditions does not confer any right to be called for interview or selected
• Place of posting/headquarters is NHB Headquarters, Gurugram

Official Source

• This article is based on the official notification of National Horticulture Board, Advertisement No. NHB/Pers./Engagement of Consultants/CDP/2026/3363, dated 13 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
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Salary

Rs. 80,000 per month (consolidated).

How to Apply for NHB Recruitment 2026 by Email

1. 1
   Step 1

   Fill the application in the prescribed format (application form attached to the notice), complete and sign it.

2. 2
   Step 2

   Attach self-attested copies of the listed documents.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Email the application to [email protected] and [email protected] on or before 5:00 PM on 25.11.2026.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Applications are accepted through email only; a physical copy is not required.