NDUAT Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for Young Professional, JRF Posts

NDUAT Recruitment 2026: Walk-in Interview for Contractual Positions

Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (NDUAT), Ayodhya, has announced recruitment for several contractual positions. The university is conducting walk-in interviews for candidates interested in roles such as Young Professional-I and Junior Research Fellow/Assistant.

Job Highlights

These positions are purely temporary and contractual. The recruitment aims to fill vacancies for various research projects within the university.

Important Dates

Candidates are advised to report within the specified time on the interview date.

Vacancy Details

The NDUAT has announced vacancies for the following posts:

Note: The number of vacancies may increase, decrease, or be cancelled at any time without prior notice.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the minimum educational qualifications and age requirements for the respective posts.

• Young Professional-I (Fruit Science): M.Sc.(Ag)/ M.Sc. (Horticulture)/ M.Sc. (Hort) Fruit Science/M.Sc. Life Science.
• Young Professional-I (Crop Research): M.Sc. Ag./G.P.B.
• Junior Research Fellow (Vegetable Science): M.Sc. (Horticulture) Science/ M.Sc. (Ag) Genetics and Plant Breeding. Candidates must have a high academic record with a 1st class in both graduate and postgraduate examinations.
• Junior Research Assistant (Fisheries Science): Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) degree with 1st class in both Graduate and Post-graduate examinations. Only Indian citizens residing in Uttar Pradesh are eligible for this Assistantship.
• Young Professional-I (Seed Production): M.Sc. Ag.

Desirable Qualifications: Specific desirable qualifications are mentioned for some posts, including experience in relevant fields and expertise in certain techniques.

Note-I for JRF: Candidates with a Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at the Master's level are also eligible if they do not possess a Master's degree in the relevant subject.

Age Limit

The upper age limit for all posts is 28 years as on 01.04.2026. However, the upper age limit may be relaxed as per university rules for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Women/Differently abled categories.

Note: For Junior Research Assistant, the age limit is 28 years as on 1st April, 2024. This appears to be a discrepancy in the notification; candidates should verify this detail.

Application Fee

Not specified in the official notification.

Salary / Pay Scale

The remuneration for the positions is fixed as follows:

• Young Professional-I: Rs. 30,000/- per month.
• Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 37,000/- per month for the first two years, and Rs. 42,000/- per month upon redesignation by a committee.
• Junior Research Assistant: Rs. 25,000/- per month for two years, and Rs. 28,000/- per month for the third year.

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on their performance in a walk-in interview. Applicants need to bring all original certificates, two passport-size photographs, and testimonials to the interview.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should appear for a walk-in interview with a filled application form (as per the enclosed proforma). They must also bring all original certificates, two passport-size photographs, and testimonials.

Documents Required

Candidates must bring the following documents to the interview:

• Filled application form (as per proforma).
• All original certificates (educational and experience).
• Two passport-size photographs.
• Testimonials.

Important Instructions

• The vacancies are purely temporary and contractual.
• Candidates should ensure they meet all the eligibility criteria before applying.
• Only Indian citizens are eligible for the Junior Research Assistant post.
• The number of vacancies can be changed or cancelled by the university.

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the NDUAT recruitment?
A1: The walk-in interview is scheduled for 03.10.2026. Candidates must appear on this date.

Q2: What is the age limit for these posts?
A2: The upper age limit is generally 28 years as on 01.04.2026, with relaxations for reserved categories. For JRA, it's 28 years as on 1st April, 2024.

Q3: What is the educational qualification required?
A3: Qualifications range from M.Sc. in relevant fields like Agriculture, Horticulture, Life Science, Genetics and Plant Breeding, and Fisheries Science.

Q4: Is there an application fee?
A4: The application fee is not specified in the official notification.

Q5: How will candidates be selected?
A5: Selection will be based on a walk-in interview.

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