Junior Lab / Field Helper — GovtJobs India

📋 Job Description

Recruitment for temporary positions of Junior Lab / Field Helper on a contract basis under scheme Misc-8 (PC-4715) at the College of Horticulture and Forestry, PAU, Ludhiana.
Positions are initially for a period of six months, extendable for another six months based on project requirements.
Selected candidates will be engaged in laboratory and field-related activities under the scheme.
No permanent employment guarantee; services may be terminated at any time without prior notice.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Educational qualification: Passed Middle standard (8th grade) with Punjabi as a subject.
Age limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 58 years as on the last date of application submission.
Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates with 5 years of experience as DPL (Daily Paid Labourer) in nursery-related fields at PAU.

🏆 Selection Process

Applications will be scrutinized for eligibility based on the submitted documents.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original certificates before the Selection Committee.
Final selection will be based on document verification and interview performance.
No separate communication will be sent to candidates regarding the selection process.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Punjab Agricultural University
Location / State	Punjab
Job Location	College of Horticulture and Forestry, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab
Category Eligibility	All categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) are eligible as per government norms.
Experience Required	5 years of experience as DPL in nursery-related fields at PAU is desirable (not mandatory).
Last Date to Apply	30 July 2026

📊 PAU Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Junior Lab / Field Helper	5
Total	5

📁 Required Documents

Duly filled application on plain paper with complete details.
Attested copies of educational certificates and experience proof (if applicable).
Attested copies of age proof (e.g., birth certificate, matriculation certificate).
Attested copies of caste certificate (if applicable).
Attested copies of experience certificate (if applicable).
Original documents for verification during the selection process.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 5 posts of Junior Lab / Field Helper.
No category-wise reservation details provided in the notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the application deadline for the post of Junior Lab/Field Helper at PAU?

A. The last date for submission of the application is 30-07-2026.

Q. What is the selection committee date for the Junior Lab/Field Helper post?

A. Candidates must appear before the Selection Committee on 06-08-2026 at 11:00 AM for verification of certificates.

Q. What are the essential qualifications required for the Junior Lab/Field Helper position?

A. The essential qualification is Middle with Punjabi. Preference will be given to candidates with 5 years of experience as DPL in a Nursery-related field at PAU.

Q. What is the monthly salary for the Junior Lab/Field Helper position?

A. The monthly salary is Rs. 13,486 + Rs. 800 = Rs. 14,286 per month on a fixed contract basis.

Q. Is there any application fee for applying to the Junior Lab/Field Helper post?

A. Yes, candidates must submit a bank draft of Rs. 100/- in favor of the Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana, along with their application.