Punjab Agricultural University Research Fellow Recruitment – Applications Invited

Jr. Research Fellow, PAU Ludhiana – Apply by 5 June 2025

Are you ready to kickstart your research career in plant sciences? Here’s your chance to work with one of India’s premier agricultural institutions. The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, is inviting applications for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in the prestigious Department of Plant Breeding & Genetics. This opportunity is part of a high-impact research project focused on Dry Directed Seeds Rice for the Indo-Gangetic Plains of India, offering hands-on experience in lab and field settin

If you hold a degree in Agronomy, Botany, or Biochemistry, and are looking to contribute to cutting-edge agricultural research, this is your moment. The selected candidate will receive a monthly fellowship of ₹31,000 + 16% HRA, with the opportunity to work alongside experienced researchers and faculty.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your scientific career. Submit your application by 5th June 2025 and prepare to appear for the selection interview on 12th June 2025 at PAU, Ludhiana.

Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics
PAU, Ludhiana

Applications are invited on the prescribed form available in the office of undersigned on payment of Rs.200/- in shape of Bank Draft payable at Ludhiana in favour of Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana on any working day from 9.00 AM to 5.00 P.M along with attested copies of certificates for the one post of Jr. Research Fellow @ Rs. 31000/- P.M. fixed + 16% HRA for provided in the scheme “Dry Directed Seeds Rice for the Indo-Gengetics Plains of India (Plan Direct) Misc. (FC-3) (PC-5545)” for a period of six months or till the termination of the scheme whichever is earlier.

Educational Qualifications:

1) B.Sc. (Agriculture)/ B.Sc. (Medical) with minimum OCPA 6.00/10.00 basis or 60 % marks.

2) Master’ s degree in Agronomy/Botany/Biochemistry with minimum OCPA 6.50/10.00 basis or 65 % marks with NET may be recruited as Jr. Research Fellow @ Rs. 31000 + 16% HRA.

OR

Master’ s degree in Agronomy/Botany/Biochemistry with minimum OCPA 6.50/10.00 basis or 65 % marks without NET may be recruited as Project Associate I @ Rs. 25000 + 16% HRA.

Note-1: The candidate who does not possess Master’s degree in relevant subject but possesses Ph.D Degree in discipline required at Master’s level shall be eligible for the post.

Note-2: Candidate having Doctoral Degree in Agronomy/Botany/Biochemistry with minimum OCPA 6.50/10.00 basis or 65 % marks from a recognized University will be exempted from condition of qualifying NET.

Note-3:Desirable: Preference will be given to the candidates having skills related to conduct/execution of agronomic field experiments and also having hands-on working experience of physiological studies in Lab as well in field.

The last date for the receipt of applications (duly completed in all respects) in this office is 05-06-2025. Incomplete applications or unsupported by the requisite documents will not be entertained. The candidates should appear for interview on 12-06-2025 at 11.00 A.M in the office of the undersigned (Room No.114 P.G Building, PAU, Ludhiana). No separate information for interview will be sent. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

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