PAU Project Assistant Soil Science Recruitment 2026
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) - Department of Soil Science
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Vacancy
1
Salary
₹15,000 - ₹15,000
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
05 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for Project Assistant vacancy in PAU. BSc eligible with experience. Salary: Rs 15,000. Last date: 5 Oct 2026. Apply offline at pau.edu.
PAU Project Assistant Soil Science Recruitment 2026: Overview
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is engaging a Project Assistant for its Department of Soil Science in Ludhiana. The position belongs to a research scheme studying complex fertilisers that contain sulphur, magnesium and micronutrients, with a focus on balanced crop nutrition.
The project examines how these fertilisers can help maximise the yield of important crops grown in India. It is identified as ICAR-45 (PC-2777), which helps you distinguish this opening from other project appointments at the university.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Contract period: the engagement is for six months under the named research scheme. You should consider this stated project term when planning your availability.
- Application completeness: the department will not consider an incomplete application or one without the required supporting evidence. The information you provide on the prescribed form needs to be supported by your records.
- Interview communication: the department will not send a separate interview message. You need to use the schedule given in the notice rather than wait for an individual invitation.
- Travel costs: PAU will not pay travel or daily allowance for attending the interview. Keep this condition in mind if you will travel to Ludhiana.
Application Submission Notes
You can get the prescribed application form from the office of the Head, Department of Soil Science, PAU, Ludhiana, using the bank-draft arrangement stated in the notice. The draft must name Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana as the payee.
Your completed application must reach the Department of Soil Science office. The interview venue is the office room of the Head of the Department at PAU, Ludhiana.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
B.Sc. Agriculture/B.Sc. with minimum OCPA 6.00/10.00 or 60% marks; Punjabi up to Matric standard.
Preferred Qualification
M.Sc. Agriculture
Age Limit
18 - 40 years
Experience
1.0 - No limit years
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Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹150.00 |
* Fee payment may be subject to additional bank charges
Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Rs. 15,000 per month fixed; the notice states Rs. 15,000/- (ESI+EPF).
Allowances
ESI and EPF are mentioned alongside the fixed monthly amount; the notice does not explain their calculation.
Selection Process
- 1 Interview
Additional Requirements
Local Language Required (Punjabi up to Matric standard)
How to Apply
Application Mode: Offline
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Prescribed application form containing name, address, age, educational qualifications and experience
- Attested copies of certificates supporting the application, including qualifications, Punjabi requirement, age and relevant experience
Frequently Asked Questions
Your completed application must reach the department office by 5 October 2026. The interview is scheduled for 12 October 2026.
You need B.Sc. Agriculture/B.Sc. with at least OCPA 6.00/10.00 or 60% marks, Punjabi up to Matric standard and at least 1 year of relevant experience. The stated age range is 18 to 40 years; M.Sc. Agriculture is desirable.
Get the prescribed form from the Head, Department of Soil Science, PAU, Ludhiana, against a Rs. 150 bank draft payable to Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana. Send your completed form and attested supporting certificates to the department office.
The fixed monthly amount is Rs. 15,000. The notice mentions ESI+EPF alongside this amount without specifying their calculation.
You need to attend an interview on 12 October 2026 in the Head of Department’s office room. PAU will not send a separate interview message or pay travel/daily allowance.
Important Dates
Notification
17 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply
05 Oct 2026
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