CAU SRF Recruitment 2026: Apply for Senior Research Fellow

Recruitment Overview

The College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University (Imphal) in Kyrdemkulai, Meghalaya, has announced recruitment for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF).

This recruitment is for a position under a research project funded by ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics & Policy Research, New Delhi.

Job Highlights

Post Name: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

Number of Vacancies: 01

Project Title: 'Assessing and Scaling Economic potential of Underutilized Crops in North east India'

Nature of Post: Temporary for a period of 5 months.

Important Dates

Application Submission Deadline: 10th October 2026

Interview Date and Time: 12th October 2026 at 11:00 AM

Vacancy Details

The Central Agricultural University is looking to fill one vacancy for the post of Senior Research Fellow (SRF).

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following educational qualifications to be eligible for the SRF post:

• Essential Qualification: Graduate in Agriculture.
• Essential Qualification: M.Sc in Agricultural Economics, Extension, or Agri-Business Management.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in preparing interview schedules.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Experience in report preparation.
• Skill in MS Excel.
• Experience in using statistical software.
• Good communication skills.

Age Limit

Not specified in the official notification.

Salary / Pay Scale

The selected candidate will receive a salary of ₹37,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA).

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on their performance in a walk-in interview.

The interview will be held on 12th October 2026 at 11:00 AM.

How to Apply

Eligible and interested candidates are required to send their application in the prescribed format by 10th October 2026.

The application should be sent to the address mentioned in the official notification.

Candidates are also required to bring all relevant original documents on the day of the interview.

Documents Required

Candidates attending the interview must bring the following:

• Relevant documents (Original)

The application form is provided in the official notification PDF.

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• The terms and conditions of appointment will be governed by the rules and regulations of the Central Agricultural University (Imphal), College of Agriculture-Kyrdemkulai, and the funding agency.
• The Dean reserves the right to cancel or postpone the interview without assigning any reason.

FAQs

Official Notification & Links

Official Website: Click Here

Notification PDF: Click Here