PAU SRF Plant Breeding Recruitment 2026
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) - Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Rice Section
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Vacancy
1
Salary
₹42,000 - ₹42,000
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
19 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for SRF vacancy in PAU. Relevant MSc eligible. Salary: Rs 42,000 plus HRA. Last date: 19 Oct 2026. Apply offline at pau.edu.
PAU Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026: Overview
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is recruiting a Senior Research Fellow for the Rice Section of its Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics in Ludhiana. The fellowship belongs to a research scheme on using rice landrace diversity in varietal development through genomic predictions. It is a scheme-linked engagement, with its continuation tied to the research project.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Research setting: The scheme focuses on using rice gene-bank collections at a large scale for varietal development. If you join, your fellowship will sit within this specific rice-research programme at PAU.
- Scheme reference: The notice identifies the work as CSS-67 (PC-6329). Use this reference to distinguish this opening from other fellowships advertised by the same department.
- Tenure: The engagement lasts for six months or until the scheme ends, whichever happens first. The stated duration therefore depends on the scheme remaining active.
- Travel costs: PAU will not pay travel or daily allowances for attending the interview. You will need to make your own arrangements for reaching the campus.
- Interview communication: The department will not send a separate interview message. The published notice itself gives you the arrangements for attending.
Application Submission Notes
Your application must reach the Head, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, PAU, Ludhiana; the notice does not offer an online application process. The prescribed form is linked on the notice page and is also available from the department office on working days between 9.00 AM and 5.00 PM.
The notice names COMPTROLLER PAU RECRUITMENT as the account for online payment, with Bank of Baroda, PAU, account number 29380100017259 and IFSC BARB0PAULUD, where the character after BARB is zero. The interview venue is Room No. 114, P.G. Building, PAU, Ludhiana, with attendance at 11.00 AM.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
BSc in Agriculture/Biosciences/Biotechnology/Forestry with at least 6.00/10.00 OCPA or 60%, plus MSc in Plant Breeding/Plant Breeding and Genetics/Genetics (crop plants)/Biosciences/Biotechnology/Forestry with at least 6.50/10.00 OCPA or 65%. A PhD in the required master's discipline is accepted without a relevant master's degree. Candidates with a three-year bachelor's degree and a listed postgraduate degree need NET and two years of experience; PhD candidates are exempt from this condition.
Preferred Qualification
Experience or research work in the relevant field.
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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. 42,000 per month fixed plus 18% HRA
Allowances
18% house rent allowance (HRA).
Selection Process
- 1 Interview
How to Apply
Application Mode: Offline
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Completed prescribed application form
- Receipt of online application-fee payment
- Self-attested copies of qualification and other supporting certificates
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You should follow the interview arrangements in the published notice; PAU will not send separate information.
Your engagement lasts for six months or until the scheme ends, whichever comes first.
Important Dates
Notification
09 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply
19 Oct 2026
Exam Date
23 Oct 2026
Job Locations
Posting district: Ludhiana, Punjab
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