PAU Junior Field Lab Helper Recruitment 2026
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) - Department of Agronomy
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Vacancy
1
Salary
₹14,286 - ₹14,286
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
13 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for Junior Field/Lab Helper at PAU. Middle pass with Punjabi eligible. Salary: Rs 14,286. Last date: 13 Oct 2026. Apply offline at pau.edu.
PAU Junior Field Lab Helper Recruitment 2026: Overview
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is hiring a Junior Field/Lab Helper on contract through its Department of Agronomy in Ludhiana. The position belongs to a farming project focused on demonstrating modern agricultural techniques that conserve resources.
The scheme is identified as Misc.-41, PC-5360 and is titled Futuristic Farming: Demonstrating Cutting-Edge Agri-Techniques for Resource Conservation. These details help you identify the correct departmental opening when collecting the application form or contacting the university.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Nature of appointment: This is a contract engagement under the named scheme. The notice allows PAU to end the selected person’s services at any time, without giving a reason or advance notice.
- Reservation rules: The notice cites PAU and Punjab Government rules providing 25% reservation for Scheduled Castes, 12% for Punjab Backward Classes, 13% for ex-servicemen and 3% for persons with disabilities. It does not identify a category allocation for this particular opening.
- Travel costs: You will not receive travel or daily allowances for appearing before the selection committee. Plan your visit to the department accordingly.
- Late or incomplete payment: Applications received after the closing date, or without the prescribed fee, will not be considered.
- Postal risk: The department will not take responsibility for applications delayed or lost in the post. Allow enough time for your application to reach the office.
Application Submission Notes
Your application must use the prescribed proforma and reach Room 112, Department of Agronomy, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. The bank draft should be payable to the Comptroller, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
The selection-committee venue is the office of the Head, Department of Agronomy, PAU, Ludhiana, with reporting at 11:00 AM. The committee date is recorded in the dates field; make your travel arrangements for that visit.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
Middle pass with Punjabi as a subject.
Preferred Qualification
Preference for applicants with at least 10 years of work as a daily-paid labourer (DPL) in the relevant field at PAU.
Age Limit
18 - 63 years
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Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹100.00 |
* Fee payment may be subject to additional bank charges
Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Rs. 13,486 + Rs. 800 per month, fixed.
Selection Process
- 1 Interview
- 2 Document Verification
Additional Requirements
Local Language Required (Punjabi)
How to Apply
Application Mode: Offline
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Application in the prescribed proforma
- Bank draft for the prescribed fee
- Original certificates when appearing before the selection committee
Frequently Asked Questions
Your application must reach the department by 13 October 2026.
You need to have passed middle school with Punjabi as a subject and be aged 18 to 63 years. PAU gives preference for at least 10 years of relevant daily-paid labour work at the university.
Apply on the prescribed proforma to Room 112, Department of Agronomy, PAU, Ludhiana, with the Rs. 100 bank draft payable to the Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana.
The fixed monthly pay is Rs. 13,486 plus Rs. 800, totalling Rs. 14,286.
You must appear before the selection committee on 23 October 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Head of Department’s office. Bring your original certificates; no travel or daily allowance will be paid.
Important Dates
Notification
28 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply
13 Oct 2026
Last Fee Payment
13 Oct 2026
Exam Date
23 Oct 2026
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