PAU Project Associate Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Two Project Associate posts in an adhoc cotton project (sponsored by Ankur Seeds Pvt Ltd) at the Punjab Agricultural University Regional Research Station, Faridkot are to be filled on contract, initially for six months or till the project ends, whichever is earlier. Pay is Rs. 31,000 p.m fixed plus 10% HRA. The essential qualification is a B.Sc. in a listed subject and a Master degree in an Agriculture science subject or Life sciences, with NET. Applications on the prescribed form must reach the Director's office, Faridkot, by 25 November 2026 up to 4:30 p.m., and the interview is on 30 November 2026 at 11.00 AM.

About PAU

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is based in Ludhiana, Punjab. This notice is issued by the Director of its Regional Research Station, Faridkot, for posts in an adhoc project at that station.

Who Can Apply

The notice prints one qualification list for the Project Associate post:

• B.Sc. (Life Sciences)/ B.Sc. Agri./ B.Sc. Biotech/ B.Sc. Hort./ B.Sc. Forestry, with minimum OCPA 6.00/10.00 basis or 60%.
• Master degree in any Agriculture science subject / Life sciences with minimum marks OGPA of 3.40/4.00 or OCPA 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks.
• Research experience in Entomology reflected through research publications/ Masters research.
• Knowledge of Punjabi up to Matric level.
• ASRB/UGC/CSIR NET in the relevant subject. For Ph.D in the relevant subject, NET will be exempted.

Preference will be given to a candidate having higher educational qualification and research experience in Entomology. Candidates should check the official notification for any discipline-specific eligibility.

Pay and Tenure

The post is on contract basis in an adhoc project, initially for six months or till termination of the project, whichever is earlier. The services of the incumbent are liable to be terminated at any time without any prior notice.

PAU Project Associate Job Description

• To conduct laboratory and field research work as per objectives of the project.
• Any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

How to Apply for PAU Project Associate

1. Get the prescribed application form from the office of the Director, PAU Regional Research Station, Faridkot.
2. Deposit a bank draft of Rs.200 in favour of The Comptroller, PAU payable at Faridkot.
3. Submit the application in the prescribed form with self attested copies of the certificates to the office of the Director, P.A.U. Regional Research Station, Circular Road, Faridkot, on or before 25.11.2026 (up to 4:30 p.m.).

Documents named in the notice

• Self attested copies of certificates, with the application.
• Original copies of the testimonials, to be brought at the time of interview.
• Bank draft of Rs.200.

Selection and Interview

Interested candidates should appear before the selection committee for interview on 30.11.2026 at 11.00 AM in the office of the Director, Regional Research Station, Faridkot. No separate letter for interview will be issued. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Important Instructions

• Applications go to the Director's office at Faridkot; the notice names no online or email route.
• The services of the incumbent are liable to be terminated at any time without any prior notice.
• Bring the original copies of the testimonials to the interview.

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