Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidaypeeth (VNMKV), Nanded, Maharashtra, invites offline applications for 7 contract posts including Young Professional - I and Senior Research Fellow. Eligible candidates with qualifications from Diploma to Ph.D. in Agriculture can apply. The last date to submit applications offline is 16 November 2026. Posts offer salaries from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 37,000 plus HRA.
🎓 Eligibility
Post
Qualification
Young Professional - I (YP I) - Program 1.2.3
B.Sc (Agri.) / Diploma (Agri.); Desirable: higher education in relevant discipline, work experience in breeding / physiology and knowledge of computer
Young Professional - I (YP I) - Program 2.1
B.Sc (Agri.) / Diploma (Agri.); Desirable: higher education in Agronomy / Soil Science, work experience in cotton and knowledge of computer
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - Program 6.1, Activity 1
M.Sc. (Agri.)/ Ph.D. (Agri.) in Entomology; Desirable: work experience in cotton entomology and knowledge of computer
Young Professional - I (YP I) - Program 6.1, Activity 1
B.Sc (Agri.) / Diploma (Agri.); Desirable: work experience in cotton entomology and knowledge of computer
Young Professional - I (YP I) - Program 6.1, Activity 3
B.Sc (Agri.) / Diploma (Agri.); Desirable: higher education in relevant Agronomy / Extension Education, work experience in cotton and knowledge of computer
👥 Vacancy details
Post
Posts
Age Limit
Pay
Young Professional - I (YP I) - Program 1.2.3
3
21 to 45 years
Rs. 30,000 fixed
Young Professional - I (YP I) - Program 2.1
1
21 to 45 years
Rs. 30,000 fixed
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) - Program 6.1, Activity 1
1
21 to 45 years
Rs. 37,000 +HRA
Young Professional - I (YP I) - Program 6.1, Activity 1
1
21 to 45 years
Rs. 30,000 fixed
Young Professional - I (YP I) - Program 6.1, Activity 3
1
21 to 45 years
Rs. 30,000 fixed
Total
7
🗓️Key dates
Last date16 November 2026
Last Date16 November 2026
Notification Date5 November 2026
Last Date for Submission of Application (17.00 pm)16 November 2026
Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Young Professional - I (YP I)
Diploma, M.Phil/Ph.D, B.Sc, M.Sc
7 Posts
21 - 45 Years
₹30,000 - ₹37,000 /month
16-11-2026
The posts are for Cotton Research Station, Nanded. Qualification required: YP-I: B.Sc (Agri.) / Diploma (Agri.); SRF: M.Sc. (Agri.)/ Ph.D. (Agri.) in Entomology. The pay is SRF: Rs. 37,000 + HRA; YP-I: Rs. 30,000 fixed. Selection is by shortlisting based on academic qualification, experience, publication, achievements/awards and interview. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
Last date: 16 November 2026
Vacancies: 7, in 5 roles
How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
Age limit: 21 to 45 years
Place: Cotton Research Station, Nanded
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
VNMKV Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. CRS/1081/2026 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Age relaxation for all posts: Age relaxation as per rules.
Who Can Apply for VNMKV Recruitment 2026?
Desirable:
Program 1.2.3 YP-I: higher education in relevant discipline, work experience in breeding / physiology, knowledge of computer
Program 2.1 YP-I: higher education in Agronomy / Soil Science, work experience in cotton, knowledge of computer
Who Cannot Apply for VNMKV Recruitment 2026
Candidates who canvass in any form will be disqualified
Candidates found to have submitted false claims will be rejected
Pay and Terms of Engagement
Purely temporary, contractual, co-terminus with the project
Tenure up to 31st March 2027 or till termination of the project whichever is earlier
No claim for regular appointment/absorption in the University or State Government
Liable for termination for non-maintenance of discipline or failure to perform duties
How Will VNMKV Select Candidates?
Shortlisting based on academic qualification, experience, publication, achievements/awards
Interview
Shortlisting on academic qualification, experience, publication, achievements/awards etc. given in the application form
Shortlisted candidates intimated by Email, WhatsApp or phone call to appear for interview
Original documents verified at the time of interview
Documents to Enclose
Application in the enclosed format (Annexure I) with photograph
Self-attested scanned copies of all required documents
No objection certificate from current employer
At interview: recent bio-data in the enclosed format and original documents
How to Apply for VNMKV Recruitment 2026 Offline
Fill the application in the enclosed format (Annexure I) with a photograph.
Attach self-attested scanned copies of all required documents.
Submit in person at the office of Cotton Research Station, Degloor Road, Bafna T Point, Nanded 431 604.
Submit on or before 16.11.2026 (17.00 pm).
Submit a separate application for each post if applying for more than one post.
Other Points to Note
No TA/DA for attending the interview
Terms follow revised guidelines of ICAR / University from time to time
The Director, VNMKV, Parbhani reserves the right to cancel / withdraw positions or not select any candidate even after interview
VNMKV Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidaypeeth, Parbhani, Advertisement No. CRS/1081/2026, dated 5 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
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▸What is the last date to apply for VNMKV Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit offline applications is 16 November 2026.
▸What is the application mode for VNMKV Recruitment 2026?
Applications must be sent offline by post or in person to the Cotton Research Station, Nanded.
▸What are the qualifications required for the posts?
Qualifications include Diploma or B.Sc (Agri.) for Young Professional posts and M.Sc (Agri.) or Ph.D. (Agri.) in Entomology for Senior Research Fellow.
▸What is the age limit for applying?
Candidates must be between 21 and 45 years of age, with age relaxation as per rules.
▸Is there an application fee for VNMKV Recruitment 2026?
The official notification does not mention any application fee.
Always verify details on the official notification before applying.
