PAU Project Scientist I Genomics Recruitment 2026

PAU Project Scientist I Recruitment 2026: Overview

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is hiring a Project Scientist-I at the Gurdev Singh Khush Institute of Genetics, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology in Ludhiana. The position belongs to a Centre of Excellence project on developing and integrating advanced genomic technologies for targeted breeding. Funding comes from the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

The project reference is CSS-45 (PC-6372). It identifies the research scheme behind this appointment and is relevant when you complete the project details in the prescribed form. The opportunity sits within the institute's genetics, plant breeding and biotechnology work at the PAU Ludhiana campus.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Complete applications: The university may reject an incomplete application or one lacking the prescribed fee or supporting records. Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
• Travel costs: No travelling or daily allowance is payable for attending the interview. You will need to make your own travel arrangements.
• Result communication: The university states that only selected applicants will be informed by email.
• Accuracy of information: The application declaration warns that false or misleading details can lead to cancellation of candidature or termination of the appointment without notice.

Application Submission Notes

Your completed prescribed form must reach the Gurdev Singh Khush Institute of Genetics, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, PAU, Ludhiana. The receipt cutoff on the closing day is 4:30 pm.

The interview will take place in the Director's office at the same institute, at 11:00 am. The prescribed form also asks for two references with their designation, institute and contact details, so have that information ready when completing it.