| Board | Central Agricultural University |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Qualification | Master's degree in Forestry/Forest Products & Utilization/Genetics & Plant Breeding or Graduate in Science |
| Salary | Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 31,000/- per month + HRA |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 12 Oct 2026 |
All details on this page come from the official recruitment notification published by Central Agricultural University (advertisement no. –) — posted . You can check the original notification PDF here. Where a detail is not mentioned in that notification, it is clearly marked as not specified.
The Central Agricultural University (CAU), Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, has announced recruitment for two contractual positions: Project Associate-I and Technical Assistant/Field Assistant. This is an opportunity for candidates holding a Master's degree in specific forestry disciplines or a Graduate degree in Science to apply. The application deadline is October 12, 2026, with a walk-in interview scheduled for October 15, 2026. These positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project duration. Interested candidates should carefully review the eligibility criteria, age limits, and application procedure detailed in the official notification. The official notification holds the final and authoritative details for this recruitment.
The Central Agricultural University (CAU), College of Horticulture and Forestry, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, is recruiting for Project Associate-I and Technical Assistant/Field Assistant positions. These roles are offered on a purely temporary, contractual, and co-terminus basis, linked to a multi-institutional project funded by the DPIIT (Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India). The project focuses on niche modeling and exploring the genetic worth of major bamboos for the pulp and paper industry.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Submission of Application Form | 12th October 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Date of Walk-In Interview | 15th October 2026 (10:00 AM onwards) |
| Reporting Time for Interview | 9:00 AM sharp on 15th October 2026 |
Note: Candidates reporting after 10:00 AM on the interview date will not be permitted to appear.
| Sl. No. | Name of the Post | Number of Posts | Emoluments (Per Month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Associate-I | 01 (One) | Rs. 31,000/- + HRA (for NET qualified) OR Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (for non-NET qualified) |
| 2 | Technical Assistant/Field Assistant | 01 (One) | Rs. 20,000/- + HRA as admissible |
Candidates must meet the essential educational qualifications and age limits as specified for each post. Age relaxation will be provided to SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates as per Government of India norms upon submission of the relevant certificate.
Desirable for Project Associate-I: Working experience in Forest Genetics/Tree Improvement/Biotechnology; experience in bamboo/germplasm survey and collection, vegetative propagation and nursery techniques, molecular marker analysis, GIS and Ecological Niche Modeling (MaxEnt/QGIS), and soil analysis; willingness to travel and stay in difficult terrains.
Experience for Technical Assistant/Field Assistant: Experience in nursery raising, field survey, germplasm collection and sample processing; working knowledge of computer (MS Office) and data entry. Willingness to travel and stay in difficult terrains.
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India norms.
As per the official notification, no specific application fee is mentioned. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for any details regarding application fees.
Selection will be based on the candidates' academic record and their performance in the interview. Candidates are required to bring all original certificates for verification at the time of the interview.
As per the notification, there is no written examination mentioned for this recruitment. The selection process is based on an interview.
Interested and eligible candidates must download the prescribed application proforma (enclosed with the notification). The duly filled application form, along with self-attested photocopies of all relevant certificates, must be submitted either by hand or by post to the Office of the Dean, College of Horticulture & Forestry, CAU (I), Pasighat-791102, Arunachal Pradesh. Applications must reach the office on or before the last date specified.
Candidates must bring the following documents at the time of the interview:
Q1: What is the last date to apply for the CAU recruitment?
A1: The last date to submit the application form is 12th October 2026.
Q2: What are the posts available in this recruitment?
A2: The available posts are Project Associate-I and Technical Assistant/Field Assistant.
Q3: What is the educational qualification required for Project Associate-I?
A3: A Master's degree in Forestry (specialising in Forest Biology & Tree Improvement, Forest Products & Utilization, or Genetics & Plant Breeding or Plant/Forest Biotechnology) from a recognised University is required.
Q4: What is the age limit for the Technical Assistant/Field Assistant post?
A4: The age limit for this post is below 50 years as on the date of the interview.
Q5: How will candidates be selected?
A5: Selection will be based on academic record and performance in the interview.
Q6: Is there any application fee?
A6: The official notification does not mention any application fee. Candidates should refer to the official notification for confirmation.
For complete details, please refer to the official notification PDF.
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Applications are to be submitted offline by hand or post. There is no online application link provided for this recruitment.
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This recruitment information has been compiled based on the official advertisement released by the Central Agricultural University (CAU), Pasighat. The official notification PDF is the definitive source for all details, and candidates are advised to consult it for the most accurate and up-to-date information.