Tea Small Holdings Development Authority Vacancies 2026 – Deputy General Manager & Tea Inspector / Extension Officer Posts

The Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure has announced vacancies at the Tea Small Holdings Development Authority (TSHDA).

Service Category: Senior Managerial Service Category (HM 1 – 1)

Qualifications:

Degree in Science, Agriculture, Plantation Management, Business Administration, or Management (UGC recognized)
OR
Postgraduate Degree (Masters) relevant to the subject field
OR
Full membership in a recognized chartered institution relevant to the field
Minimum 15 years of experience in Government / Government Corporation / Board / Statutory Institution / recognized private sector at managerial level relevant to agricultural development or extension activities

Internal Applicants:

Salary Scale:

Rs. 140,640 – 15 x 4,100 – 202,140 per month

(Management Services Circular No. 01/2025)

Age Limit:

35 – 55 years (Age limit not applicable to internal applicants)

Recruitment Method:

Structured Interview

Service Category:

Management Assistant (Technological) Service Category MA 2-3 – III

External Qualifications:

NVQ Level 5 Certificate (Agriculture / Plantation Management / Plantation Extension Management)

Salary Scale:

Rs. 52,700 – 10 x 800 – 11 x 1,190 – 10 x 1,320 – 1 x 1,350 – 100,490 per month

Age Limit:

18 – 45 years (Age limit not applicable to internal applicants)

Method of Recruitment:

Written Examination:

Two Question Papers:

Paper I: General Knowledge, Intelligence Test, Agricultural Theory, Tea Technology (MCQs)
Paper II: Agriculture fundamentals, tea industry & extension communication

Minimum pass requirements apply.