Dr. PDKV Akola Recruitment 2026 for 2 SRF, Skilled Helper Posts – Walk-in Interview @ pdkv.ac.in
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (Dr. PDKV), Akola, a premier agricultural university in Maharashtra, has released a walk-in interview notification for the recruitment of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Skilled Helper on a contractual basis under the project “Development of Eco-Friendly Microbial Consortia for Sustainable Recycling of Agricultural Crop Wastes.” This is a latest Sarkari Naukri 2026 opportunity for candidates with a background in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, or Agriculture. Read the full article for complete details on vacancy, eligibility, salary, selection process, and how to attend the walk-in interview.
| Organization | Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (Dr. PDKV), Akola |
| Post Name | Senior Research Fellow, Skilled Helper |
| Total Vacancies | 2 |
| Last Date (Walk-in Interview) | 4th August 2026 |
| Official Website | www.pdkv.ac.in |
The official notification confirms 01 vacancy each for Senior Research Fellow and Skilled Helper. Below is the detailed vacancy breakdown.
| S. No. | Post Designation | Vacancy Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 01 |
| 2 | Skilled Helper | 01 |
| Post Name | Essential Qualification | Desirable |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | M.Sc. (Agri) in Plant Pathology or Ph.D. with specialization in Plant Pathology or Microbiology | Preference given to candidates with experience |
| Skilled Helper | Diploma in Agriculture | Relevant experience in laboratory and field work |
Maximum age: 38 years. Age relaxation as per government norms for SC/ST/DT/NT/OBC categories.
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly pay as per the following table:
| Post Name | Consolidated Pay per Month |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | Rs. 37,000 + 10% HRA (approx. Rs. 40,700) |
| Skilled Helper | Rs. 15,000 (Fixed) |
The selection is based solely on a walk-in interview. No written exam is conducted. The process includes:
There is no online application. Candidates must directly appear for the walk-in interview with the required documents. Follow these steps:
Important: No separate interview call letters will be sent. Candidates must reach before 12:00 PM; latecomers will not be allowed.
The walk-in interview is on 4th August 2026. There is no separate application last date; you must appear on the interview date with your documents.
Total 2 vacancies: 1 for Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and 1 for Skilled Helper.
SRF gets Rs. 37,000 per month plus 10% HRA (approx. Rs. 40,700). Skilled Helper gets Rs. 15,000 fixed per month.
No, there is no written exam. Selection is based on a walk-in interview only.
No online application is required. Candidates must attend the walk-in interview directly with the filled application form and documents.
Original and self-attested copies of: Date of Birth proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, NOC (if employed), and filled application proforma with photo.
Yes, age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for SC, ST, DT, NT, and OBC candidates.
Chamber of Head, Department of Plant Pathology, Dr. PDKV, Akola, Maharashtra.
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Dr. PDKV Akola Recruitment 2026 for 2 SRF, Skilled Helper Posts – Walk-in Interview @ pdkv.ac.in
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Akola | 4th August, 2026 | View Details |
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola was established on 20th October, 1969 with its head-quarter at Akola. This Agricultural University was named after the illustrious son of Vidarbha Dr. Panjabrao (alias Bhausaheb) Deshmukh, who was the Minister for Agriculture,Govt. of India. The jurisdiction of this university is spread over the eleven districts of Vidarbha. According to the University Act 1983 (of the Government of Maharashtra), the University is entrusted with the responsibility of agricultural education, research and extension education alongwith breeder and foundation seed programme.
The University has its main campus at Akola. The instructional programmes at main campus are spread over in 5 Colleges namely, College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, College of Forestry, College of Horticulture and Post Graduate Institute. At this campus 4 degree programmes namely B.Sc.(Agri.) B.Sc. (Hort.), B.Sc. (Forestry) and B.Tech. (Ag. Engg.) , two Master’s Degree Programmes viz. M.Sc.(Agri.) and M.Tech. (Agri.Engg.) and Doctoral Degree Programmes in the faculties of Agriculture and Agril. Engineering are offered.