MPKV Young Professional-II Recruitment 2026

Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri is hiring 1 Young Professional-II (YP-II) for its Cotton Improvement Project. If you have an M.Sc. in Genetics and Plant Breeding, you can apply offline before 24 August 2026. You should be between 21 and 45 years old. The fixed salary for this post is Rs. 42,000 per month.

Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV) Young Professional-II Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

MPKV, Rahuri has released a notification for 1 Young Professional-II (YP-II) position at the Cotton Improvement Project, under the DUS Centre on Cotton scheme funded by the PPV&FRA Authority, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India. This is a 6-month contractual post that can continue on a six-monthly basis depending on project progress. Shortlisting is based on academic qualifications and publication record, followed by an interview. Candidates with a strong background in plant genetics and breeding who want research experience on a government-funded project should apply.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need an M.Sc. in Genetics and Plant Breeding.
• Preferred: Experience working in R&D projects will strengthen your application.

Age Limit

• You should be between 21 and 45 years old to apply for this post.

Salary

• You will get a fixed consolidated salary of Rs. 42,000 per month.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection for this post has two steps:

1. Shortlisting: Based on your academic qualifications and publication record.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Committee.

Note: This is a tenure appointment tied to the project — it does not create any claim to permanent employment at MPKV. If already employed, you should apply through your employer.

How to Apply

1. Download the application proforma from the MPKV Recruitment page (mpkv.ac.in).
2. Fill in the form on plain paper with your complete details.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of your relevant documents.
4. Send it to the Cotton Breeder, Cotton Improvement Project, MPKV, Rahuri-413722, Dist. Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra.
5. Make sure your application reaches before 24 August 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 11 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 24 August 2026

• Support cotton genetics and plant breeding research under the DUS Centre project
• Record and analyze data from field trials and experiments
• Assist in preparing research reports and publications
• Maintain field and laboratory records for the project
• Coordinate with the Principal Investigator on day-to-day project activities
• Help conduct DUS (Distinctness, Uniformity, Stability) testing of cotton varieties