PAU Young Professional II Pigeonpea Recruitment 2026
Punjab Agricultural University - Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics
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Vacancy
1
Salary
₹42,000 - ₹42,000
Job Type
Contract
Full time
Apply By
01 Oct 2026
About This Job
Apply for Young Professional II at PAU. BSc Agriculture and relevant MSc eligible. Salary: Rs 42,000. Last date: 1 Oct 2026. Apply offline at pau.edu.
PAU Young Professional II Recruitment 2026: Overview
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is hiring a Young Professional II for its Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics in Ludhiana. The contractual position belongs to the National Mission of High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS), Pigeonpea scheme, identified as ICAR-102 (PC-2821).
The pigeonpea project is the context for this opening, so you should use the department and scheme name when checking the notice against other PAU vacancies. The university has issued this opportunity through the Head of the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Contract appointment: The notice describes the engagement as contractual under the named scheme. It does not give a contract end date or promise an extension.
- Travel costs: PAU will not pay travel or daily allowances for attending the interview. Plan your visit to Ludhiana with this condition in mind.
- Communication: The department says it will not send a separate interview intimation. Keep the instructions in the notice available when planning your visit.
- Complete application: PAU will not consider incomplete applications or applications without the required supporting material and payment proof.
Application Submission Notes
Address your application to the Head, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, PAU, Ludhiana; the notice uses receipt at the department as the deadline condition. The prescribed form is available from the department office and through the download link on the specific notice page.
The department office supplies forms on working days between 9.00 AM and 5.00 PM. Original-document screening takes place at 11.30 AM in Room No. 114, P.G. Building, PAU, Ludhiana, on the date recorded in the screening requirement.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
B.Sc. (Agriculture) with OCPA of at least 6.00/10.00 or 60% marks, and M.Sc. in Plant Breeding, Plant Breeding & Genetics or Agricultural Sciences with OCPA of at least 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks.
Preferred Qualification
Experience or research work in pulses.
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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
Selection Process
- 1 Document Verification
- 2 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 fee payment
- Self-attested copies of certificates
- Original certificates for screening
Frequently Asked Questions
Your application must reach the department by 1 October 2026.
You need B.Sc. (Agriculture) with 60% marks or 6.00/10.00 OCPA and a relevant M.Sc. with 65% marks or 6.50/10.00 OCPA. Accepted postgraduate subjects are Plant Breeding, Plant Breeding & Genetics and Agricultural Sciences.
Use the prescribed form and send it to the Head, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, PAU, Ludhiana, with self-attested certificates and proof of the online fee payment.
The fixed salary is Rs. 42,000 per month.
You pay Rs. 200 online to the account named in the notice and attach your payment receipt.
Important Dates
Notification
21 Sep 2026
Application Start
21 Sep 2026
Last Date to Apply
01 Oct 2026
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