Hire an agronomist in India.
AgriHires recruits agronomists for seed, crop protection, fertiliser, micro-irrigation and agri-tech companies across India. We test every candidate on the crops, pests and products of your territory, check the local language, and share a domain-screened shortlist in about 3 days. The fee is 8% to 13.5% of annual CTC, with a free replacement if the hire leaves within 60 days.
- First shortlist
- 3 days
- Typical close
- 15–30 days
- Fee
- 8–13.5% of annual CTC
What a agronomist does for you.
- Runs demonstration plots and product trials, and records yield and response data
- Advises farmers on sowing, nutrition, irrigation and pest and disease control
- Trains the sales team and dealers on products and application rates
- Brings back field intelligence for product launches and the next season's plan
What we check before you see a CV.
- Domain test: a field problem from your crop and region (a disease, a deficiency, a failed demo plot) and how they would solve it
- Products and molecules they have demonstrated, with application rates and results
- Spoken local language for the territory, tested on a call
- Territory fit: districts they have worked, willingness to travel and a two-wheeler licence where needed
- References from a past manager on demo plots and farmer meetings
Who hires agronomists, and where.
| Companies | Seed and crop protection makers, fertiliser and water-soluble nutrient firms, bio-stimulant and bio-input companies, micro-irrigation companies, agri-tech platforms, FPOs and contract-farming processors. |
| Crops | Cotton, paddy, maize, soybean, wheat and pulses for field crops; grapes, pomegranate, banana, onion, chilli and vegetables for horticulture. Most roles want one or two crops done deeply. |
| Regions | Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh hire the most; horticulture roles cluster in Nashik, Jalgaon, Solapur, Anantapur and Krishnagiri. |
What to budget for the role.
| Role | Experience | Typical annual CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Agronomist | 0–3 yrs | ₹3.7–4.2 L |
| Agronomist | 3–6 yrs | ₹5.2–5.7 L |
| Agronomist | 6–9 yrs | ₹6.2–7.2 L |
| Senior agronomist | 9–12 yrs | ₹8.5–12.5 L |
| Senior agronomist | 12+ yrs | ₹12.1–16.8 L |
Sources: AmbitionBox, Agronomist, 1,300 salaries, Oct 2026; AmbitionBox, Senior Agronomist, 255 salaries, Oct 2026. See pay published on our live vacancies.
How long it takes, and what it costs.
We hire agronomists the way we run field & plant hiring: volume hiring by district, a first shortlist in 3 days and a typical close of 15–30 days. The fee is 8% to 13.5% of the candidate's annual CTC, depending on the profile, with a free replacement if the hire leaves within 60 days. Candidates never pay.
Related roles open today.
| Role | Company | Location | Experience | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agronomist Intern (Marathi) | Gramik | Narayangaon, MH | Freshers can apply (0–6 months preferred) | Not disclosed |
| Agronomist Intern (Paid, 3 Months) | Hiteshi Infotech Pvt. Ltd. (Hiteshi) | Indore, MP | 0 | Not disclosed |
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Tell us the role. A sector consultant replies within one working day, and we aim to send up to 3 domain-screened profiles within 48 hours of the brief. The fee is 8% to 13.5% of annual CTC, quoted before we start.
Hiring agronomists, answered.
- How fast can AgriHires shortlist agronomists?
- A domain-screened shortlist usually reaches you within 3 days of the brief, and most agronomists join within 15 to 30 days, depending on their notice period.
- What does an agronomist earn in India in 2026?
- On AmbitionBox (1,300 agronomist salaries, October 2026), agronomists earn about ₹3.7 to 4.2 lakh a year with up to 3 years, ₹5.2 to 5.7 lakh with 3 to 6 years and ₹6.2 to 7.2 lakh with 6 to 9 years. Senior agronomists earn ₹8.5 to 12.5 lakh with 9 to 12 years and ₹12.1 to 16.8 lakh beyond that. Agro-chemical companies pay the most (₹6.2 to 7.1 lakh on average).
- Should I hire a B.Sc or an M.Sc agronomist?
- A B.Sc Agriculture graduate with field experience suits demo and farmer-advisory roles in a tight territory. An M.Sc with crop-specific depth suits senior agronomist, technical service and trial roles.
- How do you test an agronomist's knowledge?
- We give each candidate a real field problem from your crop and region and ask how they would diagnose and solve it, then check the products they have demonstrated and their spoken local language.
- What does AgriHires charge to hire an agronomist?
- 8% to 13.5% of the candidate's annual CTC, depending on the profile, with a free replacement if the hire leaves within 60 days. Candidates never pay.
- Can you hire several agronomists for different states?
- Yes. We run district-level searches and deliver candidates grouped by state and language, so one brief can cover several territories.
Related hiring services.
- Seed and crop protection recruitment
- Fertiliser and agri-input recruitment
- Guide: hiring agronomists in India
- Field and plant team hiring
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