🎓 Diploma 🎓 Ph.D. 🎓 M.Sc. Agriculture

Senior Research Fellow and Skilled Helper Posts

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (Dr. PDKV), Akola
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (Dr. PDKV), Akola, Department of Plant Pathology
📋 Recruitment Overview
Organization Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (Dr. PDKV), Akola (PDKV)
Job Category Agriculture
Eligibility Qualification Diploma (diploma), Ph.D. (phd), M.Sc. Agriculture (msc-agriculture)
Number of Vacancies 2 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale ₹15,000 - ₹37,000 Per Month
Age Limits Maximum 38 Years
Gender Eligibility both
Experience Required - **Senior Research Fellow:** Preference for candidates with experience in Plant Pathology or Microbiology. - **Skilled Helper:** Relevant experience in Laboratory and Field work is desirable.
Application Fee - No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
📄 Details & Description
- Walk-in interview for contractual positions under the project 'Development of Eco-Friendly Microbial Consortia for Sustainable Recycling of Agricultural Crop Wastes'.
- Positions include Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Skilled Helper with one vacancy each.
- Candidates must report directly for the interview without prior application submission.
- No accommodation or regular leave entitlements provided for selected candidates.
- Engagement is purely temporary and linked to the project duration.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- **Senior Research Fellow (SRF):** M.Sc. (Agri) in Plant Pathology or Ph.D. with specialization in Plant Pathology or Microbiology.
- **Skilled Helper:** Diploma in Agriculture.
- Preference for experienced candidates in relevant fields.
- Maximum age limit: 38 years (relaxation applicable for SC, ST, DT, NT, and OBC categories as per government rules).
âš™ī¸ Selection Process
- Selection is based solely on a walk-in interview.
- No separate written examination or screening test.
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on application scrutiny.
- Interview scheduled for 4th August 2026 at 11:00 AM.
- Reporting time: 11:00 AM (no entry allowed after 12:00 PM).
- Interview may extend to the next day if a large number of candidates appear.
đŸˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (with age relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms)
📂 Required Documents
- Proof of Date of Birth (original + self-attested copy).
- Educational Qualification certificates (SSC and above, original + self-attested copies).
- Reprints of published research papers (if any).
- Experience certificate (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (if employed).
- Filled application proforma with a recent passport-sized photograph.
đŸ’ŗ Application Fee Details
- No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the last date to apply for Dr. PDKV Akola SRF and Skilled Helper Recruitment 2026?
The official notification does not specify a separate last date for submitting applications; only the walk-in interview date of 4th August 2026 is mentioned.
Q. What is the mode of selection for Dr. PDKV Akola Recruitment 2026?
Selection is conducted through a walk-in interview after scrutiny of applications. No written examination is mentioned in the notification.
Q. What is the age limit for Dr. PDKV Akola SRF and Skilled Helper posts?
The maximum age limit is 38 years, with relaxation applicable as per government rules for SC, ST, DT, NT, and OBC candidates.
Q. What is the salary for the Senior Research Fellow post at Dr. PDKV Akola?
The Senior Research Fellow post offers a consolidated pay of Rs. 37,000/- per month plus 10% House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Q. Is there any application fee for Dr. PDKV Akola Recruitment 2026?
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.