PAU Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is hiring for 10 teaching and non-teaching posts including Additional Director of Research, Additional Director of Extension Education, Assistant Professor (Statistics/Microbiology/Punjabi), Farm Manager, Store Keeper, Beldar and Chowkidar. You can apply online through the PAU portal, then submit a signed hard copy by post or by hand. The last date to apply online is 30 July 2026, and your hard copy must reach PAU by 7 August 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 18,000 for Group-D posts to Rs. 1,44,200 per month for the Additional Director posts.

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 10 Posts

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 for 10 different posts spanning senior academic administration, teaching and support staff roles. The recruitment covers Group A posts like Additional Director of Research and Assistant Professor, a Group B post (Farm Manager), a Group C post (Store Keeper), and Group D posts like Beldar and Chowkidar. Two of the posts (Additional Director of Research and Additional Director of Extension Education) are 4-year tenure positions, while the rest are regular appointments. Whether you hold a fresh 10th pass certificate or a Ph.D. with years of research experience, there is likely a post here that fits your profile.

Posts Available

Note: The exact number of vacancies for each post was not specified in the advertisement — check the official notification (Advt. No. 02/2026) for the latest vacancy count against each post.

Who Can Apply?

Additional Director of Research (Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry) - Level 14:

• Qualification: Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. in Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry, with at least 60% marks at Bachelor's level and 65% marks (or 6.50 OCPA) at Master's level.
• Experience: You need 12 years of teaching/research/extension experience in Agricultural or Horticultural Sciences/Forestry, including at least 5 years as Professor or equivalent.
• Other: A Matric-level Punjabi language certificate is mandatory.

Additional Director of Extension Education - Level 14:

• Qualification: B.Sc./B.Sc.(Agri.)/B.Sc.(Home Science)/B.Tech./B.V.Sc. with at least second division, plus a Ph.D. in any discipline of Agriculture.
• Experience: 12 years of research/teaching/extension experience in Agriculture, with at least 5 years as Professor or equivalent and demonstrated administrative and leadership ability.
• Other: A Matric-level Punjabi certificate is required (can be completed within a year of joining if you don't already have one).

Silviculturist, Assistant Professor (Statistics/Microbiology/Punjabi) - Level 10:

• Qualification: Relevant Master's/Ph.D. qualification in the discipline as prescribed by PAU. The detailed criteria for these posts is available in the official advertisement.

Farm Manager (Plant Tissue Culture), Store Keeper, Beldar, Chowkidar - Level 1, 2 & 6:

• Qualification: The educational qualification for these posts is listed in the official PAU advertisement (Advt. No. 02/2026) and varies by post.
• Age: You should be between 18 and 37 years old (relaxable up to 45 years for in-service government employees), as on 1 January of the year of advertisement.

Age Limit

• For the Farm Manager, Store Keeper, Beldar and Chowkidar posts, you should be between 18 and 37 years old, calculated as on 1 January of the year of advertisement.
• Age Relaxation: Up to 45 years for candidates already employed with the Punjab/other State Government or Government of India. PAU contract employees get relaxation equal to their years of prior contract service.
• No specific age limit is mentioned in the notification for the Additional Director, Silviculturist and Assistant Professor posts — reservation and age relaxation for these follow Punjab Government policy.

Salary

• Additional Director of Research / Extension Education: Rs. 1,44,200 per month (Level-14) plus Rs. 800 Special Allowance (Group-A).
• Silviculturist / Assistant Professor (all disciplines): Rs. 57,700 per month (Level-10, Group-A).
• Farm Manager (Plant Tissue Culture): Rs. 35,400 per month (Level-6, Group-B).
• Store Keeper: Rs. 19,900 per month (Level-2, Group-C).
• Beldar / Chowkidar: Rs. 18,000 per month (Level-1, Group-D).
• These are 7th Pay Commission pay levels as per Punjab Government norms. DA and other allowances apply as per PAU/Punjab Government rules.

Application Fee

• Additional Director of Research / Extension Education / Silviculturist / Assistant Professor (all disciplines): Rs. 1,298 (includes GST, non-refundable)
• Farm Manager (Plant Tissue Culture): Rs. 590
• Store Keeper: Rs. 354
• Beldar / Chowkidar: Rs. 118
• Payment mode: Electronic mode only. The fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

PAU scrutinizes applications after conducting the prescribed test/interview for the post you apply for, based on your eligibility as on 30 July 2026:

1. Written Test / Interview: Conducted for the post applied for (exact format varies by post — see the official advertisement).
2. Document Scrutiny: Your certificates, testimonials and experience proof are verified against your online application form.

Note: PAU has not published detailed information on the written test pattern, marks, or duration for these posts in the extracted notice. Check the official website for updates.

How to Apply

1. Go to the PAU application portal at r.pau-apms.in (linked from pau.edu).
2. Click the application link for Advertisement No. 02/2026 and register for the post you want.
3. Fill in the online application form and upload your documents.
4. Pay the application fee through electronic mode only.
5. Download and print your filled application form after payment.
6. Attach self-attested copies of your certificates, testimonials and experience proof; sign and number every page.
7. Send the printed application with all documents by post, or submit by hand, to the office mentioned for your post by 7 August 2026, 4:00 PM.

Important Dates

• Online Registration Start: 2 July 2026
• Last Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment: 30 July 2026
• Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy: 7 August 2026 (by 4:00 PM)

• Assist the Director of Research or Extension Education in planning, monitoring and coordinating agricultural research and extension programs (Additional Director posts)
• Teach and guide undergraduate and postgraduate students in your subject area (Assistant Professor posts)
• Review synopses of PG students and motivate faculty to write new research projects
• Manage farm operations and plant tissue culture activities (Farm Manager)
• Maintain inventory records and handle store operations (Store Keeper)
• Support campus maintenance, security and logistics duties (Beldar, Chowkidar)
• Compile research and extension reports for the University administration