Organization: Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)
Post Name: Research Associate & Junior Research Fellow
Total Vacancy: 2
Last Date: 10 August 2026
Official Website: www.pau.edu
PAU Recruitment 2026 – Golden Opportunity for Researchers in Agriculture
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has released a latest notification for Sarkari Naukri in 2026 for the positions of Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow. This is a project-based government job offering excellent pay scales and career growth under 7th CPC. With only 2 vacancies, interested candidates must apply offline before 10 August 2026 and attend the walk-in interview on 14 August 2026. Read the full notification for eligibility, selection process, and application details.
PAU Vacancy 2026 – Detailed Breakdown
| Post Designation | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Research Associate | 1 |
| Junior Research Fellow | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
PAU Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Research Associate
- B.Sc. in Agriculture/Biotechnology/Biosciences with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA.
- M.Sc. in relevant discipline with minimum 65% marks or OCPA 6.50/10.00 and at least two years of post-M.Sc research/teaching experience.
- Ph.D. in the required discipline is also eligible (exempted from national test).
- Desirable: Experience with rice crop field practices, plant tissue culture, bioinformatics, data handling.
Junior Research Fellow
- Same educational qualification as Research Associate.
- Must have passed GATE/CSIR-UGC-NET/ARS-NET/DBT-BET or equivalent national level test (Ph.D. holders exempted).
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Rs. 200/- (Online Payment) |
Age Limit
Please refer to the official notification for age limit details. Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.
Salary / Stipend
- Research Associate: Rs. 47,000/- + 16% HRA per month
- Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 37,000/- + 16% HRA per month
- Junior Research Fellow (non-NET): Rs. 30,000/- + 16% HRA per month
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for receipt of applications | 10 August 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview | 14 August 2026 |
Selection Process
The selection will be based on application scrutiny and walk-in interview. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email or phone.
How to Apply for PAU Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply offline:
- Read the official notification PDF carefully.
- Download the application form from www.pau.edu.
- Fill the form with correct details.
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents (photograph, signature, ID, certificates).
- Send the completed application to the address mentioned in the notification via Speed Post or Registered Post.
- Ensure it reaches before 10 August 2026.
- Keep a photocopy for future reference.
