Andrew Yule & Company Expert (Tea Plantation) Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 2 Posts

Andrew Yule & Company Expert (Tea Plantation) Recruitment 2026

Andrew Yule & Company Limited (AYCL), a Government of India Enterprise, has issued Recruitment Advertisement No. 2026/11/01, inviting applications from retired Executives from CPSEs/Autonomous Organizations/Central/State Government/Statutory Bodies, as well as retired professionals from the private tea industry, for engagement as Expert (Tea Plantation) in the Tea Division of the Company, for a period of 1 year on a per-diem basis. This article covers the complete vacancy details, eligibility criteria, remuneration and application process for Andrew Yule & Company Expert (Tea Plantation) Recruitment 2026.

AYCL Expert (Tea Plantation) Recruitment 2026 – Overview

About the Company

Andrew Yule & Company Limited is engaged in the manufacture, sales and servicing of various industrial products like Transformers, industrial fans, etc. The Company also has fifteen tea gardens under its control, and became a Government of India Enterprise in 1979. AYCL is today a multi-product, multi-unit Company with three Operating Divisions, namely, Engineering, Electrical and Tea Division.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Graduate in Plantation Management/Engineering/Agriculture/Bio-Science/Science/Arts/Commerce, preferably possessing a Post Graduate Degree/Diploma (2 years) in Human Resource Management, Personnel Management or Agricultural Science.

Experience (for Govt./CPSE Candidates): Retired from Central Government, State Government, Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), State Public Sector Undertakings (SPSUs) or other Government organizations, after holding a post equivalent to Executive Director (E-7)/Level-13 or above, with not less than 22 years of post-qualification experience in Tea Plantation Management.

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Experience (for Private Sector/Research Organization Candidates): Retired from a reputed tea company, Tea Research Association (TRA), UPASI Tea Research Foundation, Indian Tea Association (ITA), Tea Board or any other recognized tea research or industry organization, with not less than 22 years of post-qualification experience in tea plantation management, including at least 10 years in a senior leadership position (General Manager, Vice President, Director, CEO, Chief Advisor, Principal Scientist, Chief Scientist or equivalent).

Essential Competencies:

• In-depth expertise in tea agronomy, including nursery management, planting, pruning, plucking, nutrition, pest and disease management, soil and water conservation, and crop productivity enhancement.
• Sound knowledge of sustainability standards, environmental stewardship, climate-resilient plantation practices, and statutory compliance applicable to tea estates.
• Proven experience in improving plantation productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have served in advisory/consultancy roles in the tea industry, or have been associated with the Tea Research Association (TRA) or similar organizations.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Tea Plantation Expert shall provide strategic guidance and advisory support to the tea gardens on all agricultural and sustainability-related aspects of plantation management, including:

• Advising on best agronomic practices to improve crop productivity, quality and cost efficiency.
• Guidance on sustainable plantation management, including soil health, nutrient management, water conservation, biodiversity and climate-resilient agricultural practices.
• Recommending measures for pest and disease management, pruning, infilling, replanting, nursery development and field operations.
• Assisting the gardens in implementing sustainability standards, statutory compliance requirements, and certification protocols.
• Reviewing plantation performance and recommending corrective measures for productivity and long-term sustainability.
• Advising management on strategies for the revival, modernization and sustainable development of the tea estates.

The Experts shall function purely in an advisory capacity and shall not exercise any statutory, financial, administrative or disciplinary powers vested in Company executives.

Remuneration and Benefits

The selected candidate will be paid Rs. 4,930/- per diem, plus Company transport, with a maximum of 15 days a month. TA/DA while on official tour, as applicable to serving employees of equivalent grade, will also be paid. No PF contribution, HRA, or medical benefits shall be admissible, and Income Tax/TDS shall be deducted as per applicable rules.

How to Apply

1. Eligible candidates should submit their application(s) in the prescribed format, stipulated at Annexure “II” of the notification, along with all credentials, to the Dy. General Manager (P&A), Andrew Yule & Company Limited, 8, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarani, Kolkata-700001.
2. No other mode of submission of application is allowed.
3. Self-attested photocopies of the following documents must be provided: Educational/Professional Certificates; Experience Certificates or Appointment & Relieving letters of all previous employers; Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates); and a copy of the latest updated CV detailing work performed.
4. Queries may be addressed to: pna@andrewyule.com.
5. The last date for receipt of application is 31 August 2026.

General Conditions

• This engagement is purely contractual and does not confer any right to regular employment.
• The initial tenure is 1 year, extendable based on performance and requirement, up to 70/75 years of age.
• The candidate must be medically fit and shall undergo a medical examination prior to engagement.
• Vigilance clearance will be sought from AYCL (for retired AYCL officials) or from the respective organization/department (for officials retired from other Central/State PSUs or Autonomous Organizations).
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, and the engagement may be terminated at any time in case of unsatisfactory performance.
• The Consultant shall not take up any other assignment during the tenure and must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

About This Recruitment

This specialized “Expert (Tea Plantation)” engagement reflects AYCL’s approach of drawing on the deep, decades-long domain expertise of retired senior tea industry executives and government officials to provide strategic advisory support across its fifteen tea gardens in West Bengal and Assam. Given the stringent eligibility bar requiring 22 years of post-qualification experience, including at least 10 years in a senior leadership role for private-sector candidates, this opportunity is squarely targeted at retired General Managers, Vice Presidents, Directors, or equivalent senior tea plantation professionals rather than early or mid-career candidates. The purely advisory nature of the role, combined with a per-diem remuneration structure capped at 15 days a month, makes this a genuinely part-time, consultancy-style engagement well suited to retired professionals seeking to remain professionally active in the tea industry without taking on full-time executive responsibilities.

Understanding the Advisory Expert Model

The “advisory expert” or “consultant” engagement model used by AYCL for this recruitment is increasingly common among Indian public sector enterprises seeking to tap the accumulated institutional knowledge of retired senior professionals without the cost or long-term commitment of a full-time executive appointment. Since tea plantation management involves highly specialized, decades-refined domain knowledge spanning agronomy, sustainability compliance, and estate-level operational strategy, a per-diem advisory role allows AYCL’s fifteen tea gardens to draw on this expertise flexibly, on an as-needed basis, while the retired expert retains the freedom of a part-time, non-executive engagement. This structure benefits both parties: AYCL gains access to proven, high-level plantation management guidance without the overheads of a permanent senior executive position, while the expert enjoys renewed professional engagement, a defined remuneration structure capped at 15 working days per month, and clear boundaries around their advisory-only mandate that avoid the administrative and disciplinary responsibilities of a regular Company executive role.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many posts are advertised for Expert (Tea Plantation) at Andrew Yule & Company?

2 posts, for the Tea Division covering West Bengal and Assam tea gardens.

2. What is the last date to apply?

31 August 2026.

3. What is the remuneration for this post?

Rs. 4,930/- per diem, plus company transport, with a maximum of 15 days a month.

4. What is the required experience for Government/CPSE candidates?

Retired from Central/State Government, CPSE or SPSU after holding a post equivalent to Executive Director (E-7)/Level-13 or above, with not less than 22 years of post-qualification experience in Tea Plantation Management.

5. What is the required experience for private sector candidates?

Retired from a reputed tea company or tea research organization, with not less than 22 years of experience, including at least 10 years in a senior leadership position.

6. What is the maximum age limit?

70 years, extendable up to 75 years in exceptional cases for candidates with rare expertise found medically fit.

7. What is the mode of application?

Application in the prescribed format (Annexure II) must be sent to the Dy. General Manager (P&A), AYCL, Kolkata; no other mode is accepted.

8. Is this a permanent employment opportunity?

No, the engagement is purely contractual for 1 year, extendable based on performance, and does not confer any right to regular employment.

9. Are PF, HRA or medical benefits provided?

No, no PF contribution, HRA, or medical benefits shall be admissible; only the consolidated per-diem remuneration and company transport are provided.

10. Does the Expert have any financial or administrative powers?

No, the Experts function purely in an advisory capacity and do not exercise any statutory, financial, administrative or disciplinary powers.

11. Where will the selected Experts be posted?

At AYCL’s tea gardens in West Bengal and Assam, under the Tea Division of the Company.

12. Is vigilance clearance required before engagement?

Yes, vigilance clearance will be sought from AYCL (for retired AYCL officials) or from the respective organization (for officials retired from other Central/State PSUs or Autonomous Organizations).