Job Description: Kisan Seva Officer (KSO)

Position Overview

The Kisan Seva Officer (KSO) acts as the primary grassroots anchor for agricultural development, input

distribution, and farmer engagement. This role bridges farmers, Farmer Producer Organizations

(FPOs), banking institutions, and local agricultural authorities to drive sustainable farming practices,

enhance rural livelihoods, and manage local Kisan Seva Kendra (KSK) operations efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

1. Farmer Community Building & Engagement

 Build and maintain a dedicated catchment, fostering strong, trust-based relationships.

 Conduct regular farm visits and consultations to understand unique crop and livestock

production needs.

 Drive repeat engagement through advisory support, farmer meetings, and timely technical

interventions.

 Supervise, train, and coordinate assigned Kisan Mithras to expand field reach.

2. Agri-Input Sales & KSK Operations

 Manage retail and advisory operations for the Kisan Seva Kendra (KSK), ensuring a seamless

supply of quality agri-inputs (seeds, fertilizers, crop protection, etc.).

 Maintain 100% accurate online inventory management, handling digital entries for stock

levels, sales, and purchase orders in real time.

3. Financial Inclusion & Credit Facilitation

 Identify eligible farmers within the catchment and facilitate smooth loan/credit referrals to

ESAF Bank for agri-finance and allied financial services.





 Assist farmers with required documentation and financial literacy to support timely credit

disbursement.

4. Aggregation & Market Linkages

 Identify surplus farm production within the catchment area in coordination with local FPOs.

 Support commodity aggregation, quality grading, and efficient off-take to ensure better

market realization for farmers.

5. Compliance & Field Coordination

 Ensure strict adherence to statutory, operational, and safety compliance guidelines at the KSK

and in field operations.

 Maintain active, professional relationships with local agriculture officials and extension

departments.

Qualifications & Competencies-

 Education: B.Sc. in Agriculture, Diploma in Agriculture, or relevant degree in Agri-Business

Management / Rural Development/social development /social work /Graduate/post

graduates with a passion to work with the Farming Community

 Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience in agri-retail, rural sales, farm advisory, or working with

FPOs/agri-tech organizations.

 Key Skills:

 Solid local communication and interpersonal skills.

 Proficiency in digital tools, inventory software, and online data entry.

 Working knowledge of agri-inputs, crop management, and rural banking/finance.

 Ability to lead field teams and work independently in rural geographies.

Location - Tamil Nadu

📌 Field Sales Executive (Agri) (Madurai)
🏢 Esaf Co-operative
📍 Madurai