Junior Research Fellow

Interested candidates may apply through postal. Date Posted: 6th October 2026 Hiring Organization: CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya Organization Profile Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (renamed as Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya in June 2001) was established on 1st November 1978. The College of Agriculture (established in May 1966) formed the nucleus of the new farm University. It is ICAR accredited and ISO 9001:2015 certified institution. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has ranked this University at Fourteenth place among all farm universities of the country. The University has been given the mandate for making provision for imparting education in agriculture and other allied branches of learning, furthering the advancement of learning and prosecution of research, and undertaking extension of such sciences, especially to the rural people of Himachal Pradesh. Job Details Job Title: Junior Research Fellow Employment Type: Temporary Department: Department of Agricultural Biotechnology Project Title: Use and conservation of Agrobiodiversity for increased Agricultural Sustainability, smallholder Wellbeing and Resilience to climate change in India Qualifications: Essential: M.Sc. in any discipline of life sciences with NET (ICAR/UGC/CSIR) Desirable: Preference will be given to the candidates with higher qualification and experience in the field. Project Duration: Upto 30, December, 2028/ availability of funds Remuneration: Rs. 30,000/- + 300/- (HRA) per month Apply Mode: Postal Last Date: 12th October 2026 up to 05:00 PM Organization Website: http://www.hillagric.ac.in/ How to Apply Eligible candidates should submit their application on plain paper, completed in all respects, along with a bank draft for the appropriate processing fee (Rs. 450/- for General categories; Rs. 110/- for reserved categories), drawn in favour of the Comptroller, CSKHPKV, Palampur. The application must reach the office of the Head, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, COA, CSKHPKV, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, latest by 12th October 2026 up to 05:00 PM. A work-specific interaction will be held on 13th October 2026 at 11:00 AM in the office of the Head, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, COA, CSKHPKV, Palampur. No separate communication will be made in this regard. The application form, fee details and other terms and conditions (notified vide No. QSD.9-54.CSKHPKV/Rectt/2015-4750-4849 dated 30.01.2016) can be downloaded from the University website. Organization Address Head, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture (COA), CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur – 176062, Himachal Pradesh. For Detailed Faculty Job Advertisement (Read carefully): Click Here