📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, S. D. Agricultural University (SDAU), Deesa, Gujarat
- Advertisement No.: SDAU/KVK/ADM/NICRA/805-811/2026 dated 05/10/2026
- Post Name: Young Professional-II
- Total Vacancies: 1
- Employment Nature: Contractual — Project-based under NICRA (National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture); duration of 11 months or till project completion, whichever is earlier
- Application / Interview Mode: Walk-In Interview (No online registration required)
- Walk-In Interview Date & Time: 27 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
- Venue: Office of the Director of Extension Education, S. D. Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, Dist: Banaskantha, Gujarat – 385535
- Contractual Pay: Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed)
- Application Fee: Not mentioned in the official notification
- Official Website: https://sdau.edu.in
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Professional-II | 1 | Up to 45 years on the date of interview | Rs. 42,000/- (Fixed) |
Project Name: National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)
Contract Duration: 11 months or until completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
Job Location: Deesa, Banaskantha district, Gujarat — including project-assigned cluster villages (Dhaneri, Marwada, and nearby villages).
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Young Professional-II: M.Sc. (Agri.) in Agronomy / Horticulture / Agriculture Extension / Agriculture Engineering from a recognized university.
- Age Limit: Candidates must not exceed 45 years as on the date of the walk-in interview (27/10/2026).
- Experience: Candidates with relevant agricultural experience in extension work or project-based field activities will be given preference during the interview.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
- Selection Method: Direct Walk-In Interview. Candidates must physically attend the interview on 27/10/2026 at 10:00 AM at the stated venue with all original and attested documents.
- Document Verification: Original certificates and documents will be verified at the time of the interview.
- Screening: Candidates must carry a filled bio-data/application performa, signed photograph, and attested photocopies. Incomplete applications may be rejected.
- Travel Allowance: No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the walk-in interview. Candidates must bear their own travel and stay expenses.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Downloaded and filled Application Performa / Bio-Data from the official notification.
- Duly signed recent passport-size photograph affixed on the application form.
- Attested copies of all educational qualification certificates, including M.Sc. (Agri.) degree and consolidated mark sheets.
- Proof of Age: Matriculation certificate or birth certificate (original and attested copy).
- Work experience certificates on official letterhead (if applicable).
- Original documents for verification at the time of the interview.
Important Instructions: Selected candidates must frequently visit and stay in Dhaneri, Marwada, and cluster villages as per project requirements. Work will be assigned by the Senior Scientist & Head and Principal Investigator / Co-PI, NICRA Project at KVK, Deesa. The engagement is purely temporary and adhoc; SDAU is not bound to provide employment after completion of the assignment. Renewal is possible depending on project requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the walk-in interview date for SDAU Young Professional-II recruitment?
The walk-in interview for the Young Professional-II post at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, S. D. Agricultural University, Deesa is scheduled for 27 October 2026 at 10:00 AM.
2. What is the venue and reporting time for the SDAU walk-in interview?
Candidates must report to the Office of the Director of Extension Education, S. D. Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, Dist: Banaskantha, Gujarat – 385535 at 10:00 AM on 27/10/2026.
3. Is there any application fee for SDAU Young Professional-II recruitment?
The official notification does not mention any application fee. No fee has been specified for attending the walk-in interview.
4. Is this a permanent government job?
No. This is a contractual engagement under the NICRA project for a duration of 11 months or until the project completion, whichever is earlier. The engagement is temporary and adhoc; SDAU does not guarantee employment after the project period. Renewal is possible based on project requirements.
5. What is the salary for SDAU Young Professional-II?
Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly remuneration of Rs. 42,000/- during the contractual period. No additional allowances or dearness relief are mentioned in the notification.
6. Will travel expenses be reimbursed for attending the SDAU walk-in interview?
No. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the walk-in interview. Candidates must arrange and bear their own travel and stay expenses.