DAE Job Circular 2018 – 1,650 Vacancies
1,650 Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officer Vacancies
DAE recruited diploma agriculture graduates for 1,650 permanent Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officer posts. This guide brings the verified vacancy details, eligibility, 2018 application process, examination timeline and recruitment outcome together in one place.
Current status of the 2018 circular
Applications closed at 5:00 PM on 28 February 2018. The examination and selection stages were later completed, and the list of 1,650 initially selected candidates was published on 17 January 2020. Use the current official DAE links below for a new recruitment notice.
DAE Job Circular 2018 at a Glance
| Recruiting authority | Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) |
|---|---|
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture |
| Post | Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officer (SAAO) |
| Vacancies | 1,650 permanent posts |
| Pay scale | Tk 12,500–30,230 |
| Grade | Grade 11, National Pay Scale 2015 |
| Required education | Four-year Diploma in Agriculture from a recognized institute |
| Application fee | Tk 100, as stated in the circular |
| Application opened | 1 February 2018 at 10:00 AM |
| Application deadline | 28 February 2018 at 5:00 PM |
Who Could Apply for the 1,650 DAE Vacancies?
Quick answer: Applicants had to be Bangladeshi citizens with a four-year Diploma in Agriculture from a recognized institute. The circular set the following age limits as of 25 January 2018:
- General candidates: 18 to 30 years
- Children of freedom fighters and candidates with disabilities: 18 to 32 years
The circular also applied district-quota restrictions. Candidates from Sherpur, Kushtia, Meherpur, Khulna, Bagerhat, Barishal, Jhalakathi, Bhola, Patuakhali, Barguna and Rajbari were not eligible under the regular district quota. Orphanage residents and candidates with disabilities from those districts could apply under the exception stated in the circular, excluding candidates from Rangamati, Bandarban and Khagrachhari.
Anyone checking this information for a newer recruitment must follow the eligibility, age calculation date, district quota and education requirements stated in that new circular. Rules from the 2018 notice should not be applied to a different recruitment.
How the 2018 DAE Application Was Submitted
The application was completed online through the dedicated DAE SAAO Teletalk portal used for this recruitment. The process required candidates to:
- Complete the prescribed online application form with accurate personal and academic information.
- Upload the required photograph and signature in the specified format.
- Submit the form and save the applicant's copy containing the User ID.
- Pay the Tk 100 examination fee through Teletalk SMS within the time allowed by the circular.
- Keep the applicant's copy and payment confirmation for admit-card and examination updates.
Can candidates apply through the old portal now?
No. The application address used in 2018 was daesaao.teletalk.com.bd, and that recruitment is closed. For a new vacancy, use the current official DAE recruitment links below and follow the instructions in the new circular.
DAE Job Circular 2018 Images
The two circular pages below contain the vacancy, qualification, quota, age, online application and payment instructions for the 1,650-post recruitment.
DAE Exam, Viva and Result Timeline
The recruitment continued after the 2018 application period. This timeline helps candidates distinguish the circular date from the later examination and result dates:
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | 1–28 February 2018 |
| Preliminary examination | 2 August 2019 |
| Written examination | 13 September 2019 |
| Viva voce | 18 December 2019–14 January 2020 |
| List of 1,650 initially selected candidates | 17 January 2020 |
| High Court decision on the challenged recruitment | 16 September 2021 |
The selection process included preliminary, written and viva examinations. A list of 1,650 initially selected candidates was published on 17 January 2020. The recruitment later faced legal challenges over the quota process. On 16 September 2021, the High Court dismissed the related rules, and the recruitment remained valid.
What Does a DAE Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officer Do?
A Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officer works at field level with farmers. Typical responsibilities include sharing crop-production and agricultural technology guidance, monitoring assigned blocks, identifying field problems, supporting pest and disease management, and connecting farmers with technical advice from senior agriculture officers. Exact duties and posting conditions are determined by DAE.
Official DAE Recruitment Links
- DAE page for the 2018 Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officer recruitment
- Department of Agricultural Extension official website
- DAE Teletalk recruitment portal
For a new vacancy, use the dates, qualifications and application instructions shown in the latest DAE notice. The 2018 deadline, age calculation date and district restrictions do not automatically apply to a later circular.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the DAE 1,650-post application still open?
No. Online applications for this circular closed on 28 February 2018 at 5:00 PM.
Which post was included in the DAE circular?
The circular included 1,650 permanent Sub-Assistant Agriculture Officer posts, also searched as Deputy Assistant Agriculture Officer vacancies.
What qualification was required?
Candidates needed a four-year Diploma in Agriculture from a recognized institute.
What was the salary for the DAE SAAO post?
The circular stated a pay scale of Tk 12,500–30,230 under Grade 11 of the National Pay Scale 2015.
When was the result published?
The list of 1,650 initially selected candidates was published on 17 January 2020 after the preliminary, written and viva stages.
Where should candidates check a new DAE circular?
Check the official DAE website and the DAE Teletalk portal. Always match the circular number, post, application dates and eligibility before submitting an application.
Information checked against: the DAE circular images, the official DAE recruitment page, DAE and Teletalk recruitment portals, and published reporting on the examination, selection and legal outcome.
