ANGRAU Research Associate Recruitment 2026

ANGRAU is hiring 1 Research Associate for its Cotton Biotechnology programme at the Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Lam, Guntur in Andhra Pradesh. If you have a Ph.D. or Master's degree in Genetics & Plant Breeding / Agricultural Biotechnology, you can attend the walk-in interview directly without any online application. The interview is on 6 August 2026 at 10:30 AM. Salary ranges from Rs. 61,000 to Rs. 67,000 per month plus HRA, depending on your qualification.

Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) is the premier state agricultural university of Andhra Pradesh, running research stations and colleges across the state. Its Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Lam, Guntur, is filling one purely temporary Research Associate post for a period of 11 months against a vacant sanctioned Scientist (Soil Science) post. This position is funded under the NSP (National Seed Project) Cotton Biotechnology programme and is focused on BT cotton variety and hybrid development work. There is no written exam for this recruitment — the university will select candidates purely on the basis of a walk-in interview. This role suits candidates who already have hands-on molecular biology experience and want to work closely on live field research at a government agricultural station, contributing directly to cotton breeding work that benefits farmers across the region.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Ph.D. in Genetics & Plant Breeding or Agricultural Biotechnology. Alternatively, a Master's degree in the same subjects along with a 4 or 5-year Bachelor's degree in First Division (or equivalent overall grade point average) also qualifies, provided you meet the experience requirement below.
• Experience: If applying with a Master's degree, you must have at least 3 years of teaching or research experience, evidenced through a Fellowship, Associateship, Training programme, or similar engagement.
• Research Publication: You must have published at least one research paper in a Science Citation Index (SCI) or NAAS-rated (above 4.0) journal.
• Basic Sciences Route: If you hold a Postgraduate degree in Basic Sciences (with a 3-year Bachelor's and 2-year Master's), you must also have a valid NET qualification.
• University Requirement: All your degrees must be completed at ICAR-accredited universities or colleges — this applies to your Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. degrees alike.
• Desirable Skills: ANGRAU prefers candidates who can independently handle a large volume of Bt cotton samples (more than 30,000 samples), have solid knowledge of molecular biology work, and are skilled in ELISA and PCR testing, along with recording and analysing lab and field data using relevant software. Prior hands-on experience in a plant breeding or biotechnology lab will be a strong advantage during the interview.

Age Limit

• Men should not be older than 40 years, and women should not be older than 45 years.
• Age Relaxation: Candidates from BC, SC and ST categories get age relaxation as per government norms.

Salary

• You will get Rs. 61,000 per month if selected with a Master's degree (M.Sc. Ag.), or Rs. 67,000 per month if selected with a Ph.D., plus HRA.
• HRA is paid as per the existing state government rates applicable at your place of posting.
• No TA/DA is given for attending the interview, and this contractual role carries no claim to a regular appointment in the university or any government organisation.
• The engagement can be terminated at any time without prior notice, and if you wish to leave the job, you need to give one month's notice or pay one month's salary in lieu.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

ANGRAU will select the Research Associate directly through a walk-in interview:

1. Document Verification: Bring your original certificates along with a duplicate photocopy set at the time of the interview.
2. Walk-in Interview: The selection committee will review your qualifications, research publications, and relevant experience, and assess your knowledge of molecular biology techniques.

The decision of the selection committee is final and binding in all respects, and the university reserves the right to cancel or postpone the interview if needed.

How to Apply

There is no online application process for this post — you simply need to show up in person with the right documents.

1. Prepare an application on plain paper with your bio-data, a recent passport-size photograph, and the name and address of two references.
2. Attach attested photocopies of your educational certificates and, if you are currently employed, a No Objection Certificate.
3. Carry your original certificates along with one duplicate photocopy set to the interview venue.
4. Report directly to Regional Agricultural Research Station, Lam, Guntur on 6 August 2026 at 10:30 AM for the walk-in interview — no advance registration is required.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 27 July 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 6 August 2026, 10:30 AM

• Conduct field trials for BT cotton variety and hybrid development under the NSP Cotton Biotechnology programme
• Collect samples from the field for laboratory testing and analysis
• Test samples using ELISA and PCR techniques
• Maintain accurate laboratory and field records
• Collect, analyse and interpret data gathered from lab and field work using relevant software
• Assist the RARS administration with additional project tasks as and when needed