PAU Research Associate-I & Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Apply by 21 Aug (Punjab)

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has released PAU Research Associate-I & Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. NP/2026/381-421 for 2 contractual government job vacancies. This Punjab govt jobs 2026 opportunity is open to candidates with a relevant Biotechnology, Agriculture or Biosciences background for the Research Associate-I post, and any graduate for the Young Professional-I post. Selected candidates will support PAU's research and project functions on a contract basis, with the Research Associate-I working within their specialised scientific discipline and the Young Professional-I assisting with documentation and project record maintenance. The selection process for this recruitment consists of an Interview only, with no written examination stage. The Research Associate-I post carries a fixed salary of ₹67,000 plus 16% HRA per month, while the Young Professional-I post carries a fixed salary of ₹30,000 per month. The PAU Research Associate-I & Young Professional-I 2026 application must be submitted offline; the application form and complete notification are available at pau.edu. The last date for receipt of applications is 21 August 2026, and the interview is scheduled for 03 September 2026. Application fee is ₹200 for both General/OBC and SC/ST categories. Candidates must read the complete official PAU notification before applying.

Research Associate-I: B.Sc. in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Biosciences with minimum 60% marks (OCPA 6.00/10.00), or M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Plant Breeding and Genetics/Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/Agricultural Biotechnology with minimum 65% marks (OCPA 6.50/10.00), or Ph.D. in a relevant field with minimum 65% marks (OCPA 6.50/10.00). Young Professional-I: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks (OCPA 6.00/10.00); working knowledge of MS Office and documentation/project records maintenance is desirable.

• Research Associate-I: B.Sc. in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Biosciences (min 60%), or M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Plant Breeding and Genetics/Molecular Biology and Biotechnology/Agricultural Biotechnology (min 65%), or Ph.D. in relevant field (min 65%)
• Young Professional-I: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University (min 60%)
• Young Professional-I desirable: working knowledge of MS Office, documentation and project records maintenance
• Contractual engagement, selection through Interview only

• General/OBC: ₹200
• SC/ST: ₹200

• Research Associate-I: ₹67,000 plus 16% HRA per month (fixed)
• Young Professional-I: ₹30,000 per month (fixed)

1. Visit https://www.pau.edu — official website of Punjab Agricultural University
2. Download the PAU Research Associate-I & Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026 notification under Advt No. NP/2026/381-421
3. Read the complete official notification carefully for post-wise eligibility and instructions
4. Download and fill the prescribed offline application form
5. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates and mark sheets
6. Attach a recent passport-size photograph, signature and identity proof as specified
7. Prepare a Demand Draft or as instructed for the application fee of ₹200
8. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post/Registered Post
9. Ensure the application reaches before the last date, 21 August 2026
10. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference