GBPUAT Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by Email by 21 Aug (Uttarakhand)

GBPUAT Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 is out — Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, has released a notification for 1 contractual Research Fellow vacancy. Is this notification out? Yes — released 11 August 2026, with email applications accepted until 21 August 2026, offering M.Sc. postgraduates in Food Technology, Horticulture, or Postharvest Technology a route into agricultural research at one of India's pioneering land-grant agricultural universities. The selected Research Fellow will support a research project at GBPUAT, likely centred on post-harvest handling, processing, or value addition given the tri-disciplinary eligibility spanning Food Technology, Horticulture, and Postharvest Technology. GBPUAT, established following the 1949 Radhakrishnan University Education Commission's recommendations and modelled on the American land-grant university system, has a long-standing focus on integrated teaching, research, and extension education in agriculture. The selection process is an Interview, scheduled for 22 August 2026. The consolidated salary is ₹20,000 per month. The GBPUAT Research Fellow 2026 application must be submitted by email; there is no online application portal. The last date to apply is 21 August 2026, with the interview scheduled for 22 August 2026 — a notably tight turnaround of just one day between application deadline and interview, meaning candidates should ensure their application and any required travel arrangements are ready well in advance. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official notification before applying, and clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of their application email.

M.Sc. degree in Food Technology, Horticulture, or Postharvest Technology from a recognised university. This tri-disciplinary eligibility spanning food technology, horticulture, and postharvest technology suggests the underlying research project focuses on post-harvest handling, processing, or value addition of horticultural produce, a common and economically significant research area at agricultural universities given India's substantial post-harvest crop losses.

Not specified in the official notification; candidates should confirm directly with GBPUAT if age is a concern

• M.Sc. degree in Food Technology, Horticulture, or Postharvest Technology from a recognised university
• No age limit specified in the official notification
• This is a contractual, project-based position, not a permanent GBPUAT appointment, and continuation depends on the underlying research project's funding and duration
• Candidates should be prepared for a very short window between the application deadline (21 August) and the interview date (22 August), and should ensure all required travel and documentation are arranged in advance

No application fee mentioned for any category

₹20,000 per month (consolidated)

1. Read the official notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare your application with complete bio-data — personal details, educational qualifications, and any relevant experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates (if any), ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs
4. Clearly mention "Research Fellow" in the subject line of your application email
5. Send the complete application to the official email address specified in the notification
6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 21 August 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email and all attachments for future reference
8. Prepare to attend the interview on 22 August 2026, arranging travel to Pantnagar in advance given the short notice period