CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSKHPKV) has announced a recruitment notification for the position of Junior Research Fellow. There is a total of 1 vacancy available, and the last date to apply is 19 October 2026.
CSKHPKV Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026: 1 Post, Apply Offline: Overview
| Organization | CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSKHPKV) |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow |
| Advt No | 06/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Palampur, Himachal Pradesh |
| Official Website | www.hillagric.ac.in |
Important Dates
The following are the important dates related to the recruitment process.
| Notification Date | 05 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 19 October 2026 up to 05.00 PM |
| Work Specific Interaction / Walk-in Date | 22 October 2026 at 11.00 AM |
Application Fee
Applicants are required to pay the following application fees based on their category.
| Category | Fee |
| General Categories | Rs. 450/- |
| Reserved Categories | Rs. 110/- |
Vacancy Details
There is a total of 1 vacancy available for the Junior Research Fellow post under the DBT project.
| Name of the Fellowship | Junior Research Fellow |
| No. of Posts | 1 |
| Remuneration | Rs. 37,000/- + HRA for 1st and 2nd year & Rs. 42,000/- + HRA for 3rd year (HRA is payable as per University Rules) |
| Qualification | M. Sc. in any branch of Plant Sciences with NET qualification. Desirable: Experience in the Field of Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Plant Pathology. |
| Name of Project | “Characterization of chickpea Germplasm resource to accelerate genomics assisted crop improvement” (GOI-5049-57) |
| Duration of Fellowship | Co-terminus with the project / availability of funds |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
To be eligible for the Junior Research Fellow position, candidates must possess an M.Sc. in any branch of Plant Sciences along with a NET qualification. It is desirable for candidates to have experience in the fields of Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or Plant Pathology.
| Post | Qualification Required |
| Junior Research Fellow | M.Sc. in any branch of Plant Sciences with NET qualification. Desirable: Experience in the Field of Biotechnology / Molecular Biology / Plant Pathology. |
Salary and Pay Scale
The salary details for the Junior Research Fellow position are as follows.
| Post | Pay Level / Pay |
| Junior Research Fellow | Rs. 37,000/- + HRA for 1st and 2nd year & Rs. 42,000/- + HRA for 3rd year (HRA is payable as per University Rules) |
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be conducted through a work-specific interaction.
- Review of applications.
- Work specific interaction.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should follow these steps to apply for the Junior Research Fellow position.
- Prepare the application on plain paper as per the details given in the official notification.
- Obtain a bank draft for the appropriate amount of processing fee drawn in favour of the Comptroller, CSKHPKV, Palampur.
- Attach all required qualification and experience documents with the complete application.
- Ensure the application is complete in all respects.
- Submit or send the application to reach the office of The Head, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, COA, CSKHPKV, Palampur H.P. by 19 October 2026 up to 05.00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
No, experience in the field of Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, or Plant Pathology is desirable for the Junior Research Fellow position.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates need to provide their qualification and experience documents along with the application.
What is the mode of exam?
There is no exam; the selection will be made through a work-specific interaction.
Documents Required
- Application on plain paper
- Bank draft for processing fee
- Qualification certificates
- Experience letters (if applicable)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting the application without the required bank draft.
- Not including all necessary qualification and experience documents.
- Failing to ensure the application is complete before submission.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: CSK हिमाचल प्रदेश कृषि विश्वविद्यालय (CSKHPKV)
- पद: जूनियर रिसर्च फेलो
- कुल पद: 1
- योग्यता: M.Sc. प्लांट साइंसेज में
- आयु सीमा: निर्दिष्ट नहीं
- अंतिम तिथि: 19 अक्टूबर 2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑफलाइन आवेदन पत्र जमा करें
