PAU Senior Field Lab Helper Recruitment 2026
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) - Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics
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Vacancies
Not specified
Salary
₹16,214 - ₹16,214
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
30 Sep 2026
About This Job
Apply for Senior Field Lab Helper at PAU. Middle pass or higher with experience. Salary: Rs 16,214. Last date: 30 Sep 2026. Apply offline at pau.edu.
PAU Senior Field Lab Helper Recruitment 2026: Overview
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is recruiting a Senior Field/Lab Helper on contract for its Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics in Ludhiana. The notice concerns field and laboratory support within this department, and your application goes directly to the departmental office.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Contract terms: The university can end your service at any time after appointment without giving notice. Keep this condition in mind when considering the engagement.
- Punjab reservation: The notice sets aside 25% of posts for Scheduled Caste/Tribe candidates from Punjab and 12% for Backward Class candidates from Punjab. These are the reservation percentages stated in the notice, rather than a numbered category allocation for this opening.
- Other reservation provisions: The notice also specifies reservation of 13% for ex-servicemen and 3% for persons with physical disabilities. It does not give a separate post-by-post reservation roster.
- Travel costs: PAU will not pay travel or daily allowance for your appearance before the selection committee. You will need to cover the cost of attending at the department.
- Application acceptance: The department will not consider incomplete applications or applications that arrive after the closing date. The notice asks for the application to reach the office.
Application Submission Notes
Address your application to The Head, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana; the notice allows a plain-paper application and also links an application form.
Application references: Identify the post, advertisement number and date, your mobile number and the online payment receipt reference in your application.
Committee venue: Attend at the Head's office at 11:00 AM on the scheduled committee date shown in the recruitment details.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
10+2 with Punjabi up to Matric and 4 years as Junior Field/Lab Coordinator or Junior Field/Lab Helper; OR Matric with Punjabi and 8 years in those roles; OR Middle with Punjabi and 10 years in those roles.
Preferred Qualification
Preference for candidates already helping with field experiments, sample handling or laboratory analysis.
Age Limit
18 - 50 years
Experience
4.0 - No limit 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
Fixed monthly pay: Rs. 15,414 + Rs. 800 = Rs. 16,214; ESI and EPF additional.
Allowances
Employees' State Insurance (ESI) and Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), as stated in the notice.
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:
- Completed application with post name, advertisement number and date, mobile number and payment reference
- Passport-size photograph
- Attested copies of qualification and experience certificates
- Online payment receipt for Rs. 100
- Original certificates for the selection committee appearance
Frequently Asked Questions
Your application must reach the department by 30 September 2026.
You need 10+2 with 4 years, Matric with 8 years, or Middle with 10 years of experience as Junior Field/Lab Coordinator or Junior Field/Lab Helper. Punjabi is required as specified for each route.
Send your application, attested certificates and payment receipt to the Head, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, PAU, Ludhiana. You must also attend the selection committee on 13 October 2026 at 11:00 AM with original certificates.
The fixed monthly amount is Rs. 15,414 plus Rs. 800, totalling Rs. 16,214, with ESI and EPF.
You must pay Rs. 100 online to the university recruitment account and include the receipt with your application.
Important Dates
Notification
15 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply
30 Sep 2026
Exam Date
13 Oct 2026
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