The Coffee Board, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has announced a recruitment drive for Junior Technical Assistant (JTA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO) positions on a contractual basis in the North Eastern Region. As per the notification dated April 29, 2025, a total of 8 vacancies (4 JTA and 4 DEO) are available across various locations in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking to contribute to the coffee industry in India. Read on for all the details!
- Posts: Junior Technical Assistant (JTA) – 4 posts, Data Entry Operator (DEO) – 4 posts
- Total Vacancies: 08
- Locations:
- JTA: Tripura, Mizoram, Tura (Meghalaya), Shillong (Meghalaya)
- DEO: Silchar (Assam), Jorhat (Assam), RCRS Diphu (Karbi Anglong, Assam), Guwahati (Assam)
- Contract Duration: 11 months (extendable based on performance)
- Application Deadline: 15 days from the date of advertisement on the website (approximately May 14, 2025)
- Selection Process: Walk-in interviews (dates to be announced 15 days post-notification)
1. Junior Technical Assistant (JTA) – 4 Posts
- Qualification: Graduate degree in Biological Science or Agricultural Science with knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as on the application closing date (relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST)
- Remuneration: Rs. 25,000/month (consolidated)
- Preferences: Candidates from the concerned District/State in the North Eastern Region with knowledge of the local language
- Benefits: TA/DA permissible for official tours and field visits
- Role: Support technical and field activities related to coffee cultivation and extension services
2. Data Entry Operator (DEO) – 4 Posts
- Qualification: Graduate degree in any field or Class XII pass with a diploma in computer applications, with knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Age Limit: Maximum 35 years as on the application closing date (relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST)
- Remuneration: Rs. 23,000/month (consolidated)
- Preferences: Candidates from the concerned District/State in the North Eastern Region with knowledge of the local language
- Role: Manage data entry tasks, maintain records, and support office operations
- Contract Nature: Ad-hoc, purely temporary, with no claim to regular employment
- Termination: The Coffee Board may terminate the contract without notice if performance is unsatisfactory
- Resignation: Candidates must provide one month’s notice to quit the contract
- Leave: One day per month; additional leave results in pro-rata salary deduction
- Benefits: No additional benefits beyond consolidated pay (except TA/DA for JTA official tours)
Interested candidates must download the application form from www.indiacoffee.org under “Latest Updates.” Complete the form, affix a signed passport-size photograph, and attach self-attested copies of required documents (age proof, educational certificates, caste certificate, etc.). Submit the application to one of the following addresses:
Option 1:
The Joint Director (Extension), Coffee Board, North Eastern Region,
Binand Apartment, 12th Bye Lane, R.G. Baruah Road,
Guwahati - 781024, Assam
Mobile: 9435199620
Email: jdeghty@gmail.com
Option 2:
The Deputy Director (Extension), Coffee Board Regional Office,
1st Link Road, By Lane-14, Cachar,
Silchar, Assam - 788006
Mobile: 9435723646
Email: ddesil.1@gmail.com
Deadline: Applications must be received within 15 days from the date of the advertisement on the website (approximately May 14, 2025).
Selection will be through walk-in interviews, with dates and locations to be announced 15 days after the notification is published on the website. Candidates are advised to check www.indiacoffee.org for updates.