PAU Research Fellow Bt Cotton Recruitment 2026
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) - Dr J.C. Bakhshi Regional Research Station, Abohar
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Vacancy
1
Salary
₹25,000 - ₹31,000
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
09 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for Research Fellow at PAU. MSc Agriculture/Life Science eligible. Salary: Rs 25,000-31,000 + HRA. Last date: 9 Oct 2026. Apply offline.
PAU Research Fellow Recruitment 2026: Overview
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is hiring a Research Fellow for a Bt cotton evaluation project at Dr J.C. Bakhshi Regional Research Station, Abohar. This is a contractual research engagement linked to a named agricultural project, so your appointment will depend on the project's duration.
The scheme concerns GEAC-recommended Bt cotton hybrids in North India and refers to six locations during Kharif 2026-27 at Bathinda. The notice places this fellowship at RRS, Abohar. Keep that distinction in mind when reading the project title: Bathinda appears in the scheme name, while the recruiting station and interview venue are in Abohar.
The university identifies the scheme as Misc 88 (PC-5068). These references help you distinguish this opening from other research fellowships advertised by PAU or its outstations. The notice does not provide a separate day-to-day duty list for the fellow.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Initial appointment: The engagement lasts for six months or until the project finishes, whichever happens first. The shorter of those periods determines the initial tenure.
- Project connection: The fellowship belongs to the cotton evaluation scheme named in this notice. It is a contractual project appointment.
- Interview travel: PAU will not pay travel or daily allowance for attending the interview. You will need to arrange your own travel to Abohar.
- Incomplete applications: The station will not consider forms that are incomplete or lack the required supporting material.
Application Submission Notes
Use the prescribed application form, which the notice makes available through RRS, Abohar and links on the vacancy page. The bank draft must favour Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana and be payable at Abohar.
Your completed form must reach RRS, Abohar. The interview venue is the office of the Director, PAU Regional Research Station, Abohar, with reporting for the stated interview at 2:30 pm.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
BSc (Agriculture) or BSc with at least 6.00/10.00 OCPA or 60% marks, plus MSc in any branch of Agricultural Science/Life Science with at least 6.5/10.00 OCPA or 65% marks. A PhD in the required discipline is accepted if the master's degree is not in...
Preferred Qualification
Statistical knowledge and experience at Punjab Agricultural University or its outstations are preferred.
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Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹200.00 |
* Fee payment may be subject to additional bank charges
Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Rs. 31,000 per month plus 10% HRA for NET-qualified applicants; PhD holders are exempt from NET. Rs. 25,000 per month plus 10% HRA for MSc applicants without NET.
Allowances
10% HRA.
Selection Process
- 1 Interview
How to Apply
Application Mode: Offline
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Required Documents:
- Completed prescribed application form
- Supporting documents for the application
- Original certificates at interview
Frequently Asked Questions
Your completed application must reach the station by 9 October 2026.
You need BSc (Agriculture) or BSc with 60% marks or 6.00/10.00 OCPA, plus an MSc in Agricultural Science/Life Science with 65% marks or 6.5/10.00 OCPA. The notice also accepts a PhD in the required discipline when your master's subject is not relevant.
Apply offline using the prescribed form at RRS, Abohar. The form requires a Rs. 200 bank draft favouring Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana, payable at Abohar.
You receive Rs. 31,000 plus 10% HRA with NET; PhD holders are exempt from NET. MSc applicants without NET receive Rs. 25,000 plus 10% HRA per month.
The interview is on 13 October 2026 at 2:30 pm in the Director's office at PAU Regional Research Station, Abohar. Bring your original certificates; travel and daily allowance are not paid.
Important Dates
Notification
29 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply
09 Oct 2026
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