PAU Research Associate & JRF Recruitment 2026 (Punjab)

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has released the Research Associate and Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 for 2 project-based vacancies. Candidates holding an M.Sc. in Agriculture, Biotechnology or Biosciences with minimum 65% marks and at least 2 years of post-M.Sc. research or teaching experience, or a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, are eligible to apply. Selected candidates will work on a rice-focused research project at PAU, Ludhiana, with experience in rice crop field practices, plant tissue culture techniques, bioinformatics or data handling considered desirable. The selection process for PAU Research Associate & JRF 2026 consists of application submission followed by an interview. The salary for Research Associate 2026 is ₹47,000 per month plus 16% HRA, while Junior Research Fellow 2026 draws ₹37,000 per month plus 16% HRA (₹30,000 for non-NET candidates). The PAU Research Associate & JRF 2026 application form must be downloaded from pau.edu and submitted offline via Speed Post or Registered Post. The last date for receipt of applications is 10 August 2026, and shortlisted candidates will attend an interview on 14 August 2026. Application fee is ₹200, payable online in favour of the Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana. Candidates must read the complete official PAU notification PDF before applying, as the notification does not specify age limit details.

• B.Sc. in Agriculture/Biotechnology/Biosciences with minimum OCPA 6.00/10.00 or 60% marks
• M.Sc. in Agriculture/Biotechnology/Biosciences with minimum OCPA 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks, plus at least 2 years of post-M.Sc. research/teaching experience
• Ph.D. in the relevant discipline at Master's level also eligible
• Experience with rice crop/field practices, plant tissue culture techniques, bioinformatics or data handling desirable

• B.Sc. in Agriculture/Biotechnology/Biosciences with minimum OCPA 6.00/10.00 or 60% marks
• M.Sc. in Agriculture/Biotechnology/Biosciences with minimum OCPA 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks, plus 2 years post-M.Sc. research/teaching experience
• Ph.D. in the relevant discipline at Master's level also eligible
• Experience with rice crop/field practices, plant tissue culture, bioinformatics or data handling desirable

• All candidates: ₹200 (online payment in favour of Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana)

• Research Associate: ₹47,000 per month plus 16% HRA
• Junior Research Fellow: ₹37,000 per month plus 16% HRA (₹30,000 plus 16% HRA for non-NET candidates)

1. Read the official PAU notification carefully before applying
2. Download the application form from pau.edu
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct information
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents — photograph, signature, ID proof and certificates
5. Pay the ₹200 application fee online in favour of Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana
6. Check all details carefully before submission
7. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification via Speed Post or Registered Post
8. Ensure the application reaches before the last date, 10 August 2026
9. Attend the interview on 14 August 2026, if shortlisted
10. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference