Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.
🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION
PUNJAB AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is a premier institution of higher agricultural education and research in India. Located in Ludhiana, Punjab, PAU has been instrumental in spearheading the Green Revolution in India, contributing significantly to the country’s agricultural productivity and sustainability.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Senior Research Fellow
🎯 PROJECT DETAILS
- Project Title : “Monitoring of Pesticide Residues at National Level, CSS-61 (PC 6025)”
- Duration : 6 Months
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
Qualifications & experience as prescribed by Norms.
The candidate must have a B.Sc. in Agriculture or Chemistry with a minimum OCPA of 6.00/10.00 (60% marks) and an M.Sc. in Entomology, Chemistry, or Agricultural Chemicals with a minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 (65% marks) with NET and two years of research experience. Alternatively, a Ph.D. in Entomology, Chemistry, or Agricultural Chemicals is acceptable. Desirable qualifications include hands-on experience with GC, HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, and pesticide residues analysis.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
The selected candidate will receive a salary of Rs 37,000/- plus 16% HRA.
💺 JOB LOCATION
PUNJAB AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, Ludhiana, Punjab
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form available on the PAU website, accompanied by a bank draft of Rs 200/- payable at Ludhiana in favour of Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana. The last date for submission is 28.08.2026.
Candidates should appear for the interview on 08.09.2026 at 11.30 A.M. in the office of the undersigned. No separate intimation for the interview will be sent, and no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 28.08.2026
Interview on 08.09.2026 at 11.30 A.M.
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
🌐 WEBSITE
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Department of Entomology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
PUNJAB AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY invites applications from eligible candidates for the Senior Research Fellow position.
Senior Research Fellow Recruitment: View Official Notification
Reference: https://pau.edu/index.php?_act=manageVacancy&DO=viewVacancyDetail&intID=7518
