PJTAU Research Associate Recruitment 2026

Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) is hiring 1 Research Associate for its iFFCO Project in the Department of Agronomy, Hyderabad. If you have an M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agronomy, you can walk in for the interview directly — no online application is needed. The interview is on 5 August 2026 at the College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar. The monthly pay is Rs. 40,000 for M.Sc. holders and Rs. 45,000 for candidates with a Ph.D.

Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) Research Associate Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Department of Agronomy at PJTAU's College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar has announced a walk-in interview for one Research Associate post under its iFFCO-funded project. The selected candidate will help conduct research trials, collect field data, and support other assigned project work in agronomy. Candidates with a Ph.D. in Agronomy get preference and a higher pay — but an M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agronomy is enough to apply. This is a good opportunity for young agriculture graduates who want hands-on research experience at one of Telangana's leading agricultural universities, working directly under the guidance of the Associate Dean and senior faculty of the Department of Agronomy.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need an M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agronomy; a Ph.D. in Agronomy is preferred.
• Work: You will conduct research trials and data collection under the iFFCO Project.

Salary

• You will get a consolidated pay of Rs. 40,000 per month if you hold an M.Sc. degree.
• You will get a consolidated pay of Rs. 45,000 per month if you hold a Ph.D.
• No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is through a direct walk-in interview:

1. Document Verification: Bring your original certificates and documents for checking at the venue.
2. Walk-in Interview: A selection committee will assess your qualifications and suitability for the post.

The decision of the selection committee is final and binding in all aspects.

How to Apply

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 certificates and supporting documents.
3. If you are already employed, carry a No Objection Certificate from your employer.
4. Report to the College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad before 11:00 AM on the interview date.
5. Submit your application and documents at the venue and appear for the interview with all original certificates.

For any queries, you can contact the Associate Dean, Dr. C. Narendra Reddy, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar (Email: ad@pjtau.edu.in).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 27 July 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 5 August 2026 (report by 11:00 AM)

• Conduct field research trials in Agronomy under the iFFCO Project
• Collect and record crop and field data accurately
• Assist senior scientists with experiment planning and monitoring
• Prepare reports and documentation of research findings
• Maintain field equipment and research plots
• Support other project-related tasks assigned by the Associate Dean