RLBCAU Recruitment 2026 — Young Professional, Lab Assistant & More Posts

Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University (RLBCAU) has released its Recruitment 2026 notification for 8 contractual positions. Is RLBCAU Recruitment 2026 out? Yes, Advertisement No. RLBCAU/05/2026 is officially live, and eligible candidates can attend walk-in interviews on 7, 8, 9 and 10 September 2026 at the university campus in Jhansi. RLBCAU is recruiting across a diverse set of agricultural research and support roles: Junior Research Assistant (JRA) in Plant Pathology, Lab Assistant/Project Assistant, and multiple Young Professional posts spanning Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Science & Technology, Agronomy, Forestry/Agroforestry/Remote Sensing, and general Agriculture/Science/Commerce/IT backgrounds. The 8 posts are spread across specialised project and research requirements, with qualifications ranging from Bachelor's degrees to specific Master's degrees in fields like Plant Pathology, Biotechnology, and Forest Resource Management, reflecting the university's active research portfolio. Selected candidates will draw salaries ranging from Rs. 23,000 to Rs. 42,000 per month depending on the post, with the Junior Research Assistant position offering a tiered salary of Rs. 25,000 for the first two years rising to Rs. 28,000 in the third year. Selection is entirely through walk-in interviews followed by document verification, with no separate written test, and no application fee is charged for any category of candidate. Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview directly at RLBCAU, Jhansi on their designated date between 7 and 10 September 2026. RLBCAU Recruitment 2026 offers a range of contractual research and project-support opportunities for agriculture, science and IT graduates and postgraduates, particularly suited to candidates from Uttar Pradesh given the residency preference for at least one post. Additional context: Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, established in Jhansi as a Central University with a mandate focused on agricultural education and research in the Bundelkhand region, runs multiple externally and internally funded research projects requiring specialised project staff. The range of posts in this recruitment cycle, from Plant Pathology research to advanced instrumentation work in Biotechnology and remote sensing-based forestry analysis, reflects the university's involvement across traditional agronomy and emerging agri-tech research domains. For candidates holding relevant Master's degrees in agricultural sciences, biotechnology or forestry, and for graduates in general science, commerce or IT streams seeking entry into research-support roles, this multi-post walk-in drive offers a relatively fast route into central university-affiliated project work, given the direct interview-based selection with no written test stage.

• Junior Research Assistant (JRA): M.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Pathology or M.Sc. Botany (Plant Pathology specialisation), 1st class in Graduate and Post Graduate; UP resident only
• Lab Assistant/Project Assistant: Bachelor's in Agricultural Sciences; desirable — research lab/field experience, Master's in Genetics and Plant Breeding preferred
• Young Professional II (Biotechnology): M.Sc. in Agricultural Biotechnology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology & Biotechnology/Chemistry; LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS experience
• Young Professional II (Food Science): M.Sc.(Ag)/M.Sc./M.Tech. in Food Science & Technology/Engineering; food processing, QC knowledge desirable
• Young Professional I (Agronomy): M.Sc. Agriculture; M.Sc. Agronomy/Genetics & Plant Breeding/Soil Science desirable; 2 years' research experience preferred
• Young Professional II (Forestry/Remote Sensing): Master's in Forestry/Agroforestry/Forest Resource Management/Remote Sensing; agroforestry inventory, satellite data experience desirable
• Young Professional I (General): Graduate in Agriculture/Horticulture/Science/Commerce/Computer/IT/Engineering, or Diploma in Engineering/Technology

• Minimum: 21 years; Maximum: 50 years
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
• OBC: 3 years relaxation
• Physically Handicapped: 10 years relaxation

Candidates must hold the exact educational qualification prescribed for the specific post they are applying for, as detailed post-wise in the official notification. The Junior Research Assistant (JRA) post is restricted to permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh only. Candidates for research-oriented Young Professional posts should note that desirable qualifications and prior research experience, while not always mandatory, will strengthen candidature given the specialised nature of the roles. Candidates must be within the prescribed age limit of 21 to 50 years, with relaxation available for SC/ST, OBC and Physically Handicapped candidates. Candidates applying for multiple posts should carry documentation specific to each post's qualification requirements if attending on the relevant designated walk-in date.

No application fee is mentioned for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) for this recruitment.

• Junior Research Assistant (JRA): Rs. 25,000/month (Years 1–2), Rs. 28,000/month (Year 3), consolidated
• Lab Assistant/Project Assistant: Rs. 23,000 + 18% HRA
• Young Professional II (2 posts): Rs. 35,000/month fixed
• Young Professional I (2 posts): Rs. 25,000/month fixed/consolidated
• Young Professional II (Forestry/Remote Sensing): Rs. 42,000/month consolidated

1. Read the official notification carefully before attending the walk-in interview.
2. Identify the correct walk-in date for the specific post applied for among 7, 8, 9 and 10 September 2026.
3. Report at RLBCAU, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh - 284003, as per the reporting time mentioned in the notification.
4. Carry all original documents along with one complete set of self-attested photocopies, including ID proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates if required.
5. Bring the duly filled application form if required as per the notification.
6. Bring category certificates if applicable, to claim applicable age relaxation.
7. Verify the specific eligibility criteria for the post applied for before attending.
8. Reach the venue well in advance to complete registration formalities.
9. Keep extra passport-size photographs available for submission if requested.