BBAU Young Professional II Recruitment 2026

Introduction

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, has announced a recruitment drive for the post of Young Professional II. This is a walk-in interview process for a project-sponsored position. The university is looking for eligible candidates to fill one vacancy. The recruitment is for a project titled "Formulation and Validation of DUS testing guidelines for Water Chestnut (Trapa natans var bispinosa Roxb)". The position offers a fixed stipend of Rs. 42,000.00 per month. The initial duration of the project is one year, with a possibility of extension up to two years. Candidates interested in this opportunity should carefully review the eligibility criteria, age limit, and application procedure. The official notification contains all the final details regarding this recruitment.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Educational Qualifications and Eligibility

To be eligible for the Young Professional II post, candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• Essential Qualification: PhD in Horticulture in Fruit Science.
• Desirable Qualification: Experience of work in Aquatic Crops.

All things being equal, SC/ST candidates will be preferred as per Government of India rules.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The upper age limit for candidates applying for the Young Professional II post is 30 years. Age relaxations are applicable as follows:

• 5 years for SC/ST candidates.
• 5 years for Physically Handicapped candidates.
• 5 years for Female candidates.

Application Fee

The official notification does not specify any application fee for this recruitment.

Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive a fixed stipend/fellowship/salary of Rs. 42,000.00 per month.

Selection Process

The selection for the Young Professional II post will be based on a walk-in interview. Candidates are advised to be prepared for the interview on the specified date and time.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates need to apply by submitting an application on plain paper. The application should include the following details:

• Name
• Permanent and Correspondence address
• Name of Father and Mother
• Telephone number
• E-mail address
• Details of educational career (starting from High School or equivalent)
• Self-attested copies of all mark sheets and certificates
• Domicile certificate
• Details of any research or other experience, if any.

The application, along with the required documents, should be sent via email to the Principal Investigator (PI) at the Department of Horticulture, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. The application must reach the PI within a minimum of two weeks from the date of the advertisement.

Required Documents for Interview

Candidates attending the walk-in interview must bring the following documents:

• Application on plain paper with all the details mentioned above.
• Self-attested copies of all mark sheets and certificates (starting from High School or equivalent).
• Domicile certificate.
• Details of any research or other experience.

Important Instructions and Common Mistakes

Candidates should ensure that their application is complete and all required documents are attached. The application must be sent via email to the PI within the stipulated time frame of two weeks from the advertisement date. A common mistake might be missing the deadline for email submission or not including all the necessary details and self-attested copies in the application. Ensure the email address for submission is correct and that the subject line clearly indicates the post being applied for, if specified in the original notification (though not explicitly mentioned here).

Official Notification and Application Links

• Official Notification PDF: Download Notification
• Official Website: Visit BBAU Website

Relevant FAQs

• What is the last date to apply for the Young Professional II post? The application must reach the PI via email within a minimum of two weeks from the date of the advertisement. The exact advertisement date is not specified in the provided text.
• Is there any application fee? No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
• What is the selection process? The selection will be based on a walk-in interview.