Junagadh Agricultural University
JAU Main Oilseeds Research Station Senior Project Assistant Recruitment 2026
- JAU
- Temporary / contractual
- Gujarat
- Walk-in
Application deadline
12 October 2026
Closes todayApplication form acceptance cutoff
Posted 30 September 2026
Application
Quick facts
- Vacancies
- 2
- Qualification
- First Class M.Sc. (Agri.) in Plant Pathology. One…
- Age
- Maximum age 35 years, subject to applicable relaxation.
- Pay
- ₹25,000/month
- Location
- Gujarat
- Employment
- Temporary / contractual
- Apply mode
- Walk-in
Overview
Walk-in recruitment for two temporary Senior Project Assistant positions, one under each of two groundnut research projects, at Rs. 25,000 fixed per month.
Positions & vacancies
2 vacancies across 2 posts
Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh Agricultural University · Temporary / contractual
- Age
- Up to 35 years
- Experience
- Experienced candidates receive preference; no mandatory minimum duration is stated.
- Age
- Up to 35 years
- Experience
- Experienced candidates receive preference; no mandatory minimum duration is stated.
Eligibility
Alternative Essential Postgraduate Disciplines
Either listed First Class M.Sc. (Agri.) discipline is accepted for both project positions.
Alternative 1 of 2. First Class M.Sc. (Agri.) in Plant Pathology. One of two acceptable disciplines. No numeric First Class threshold is supplied.
Alternative 2 of 2. First Class M.Sc. (Agri.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding.
Experience Preference
Experience is preferred rather than mandatory.
Experienced candidates. The notice does not specify a minimum experience period.(Preferred)
Age limit
Maximum age 35 years, subject to applicable relaxation.
Age as of 12 October 2026.
Reserved-category and women candidates receive upper-age relaxation under government rules; amounts are not specified.
Salary & benefits
Senior Project Assistant, UPF 513 Groundnut Project
₹25,000
per month
Fixed monthly remuneration.
Senior Project Assistant, Penflufen and Tebuconazole Groundnut Project
₹25,000
per month
Fixed monthly remuneration.
Selection process
- 1
Conditional written MCQ examination
If more than ten candidates apply for any one position, a written MCQ examination determines merit order for calling candidates to the oral interview.
- 2
Oral walk-in interview
Attend at the Main Oilseeds Research Station, JAU, Junagadh, on 12 October 2026 at 8:30 AM with the prescribed application, originals and self-attested supporting copies. Forms are not accepted after 10:00 AM.
Important dates
Application deadline
12 Oct 2026
10:00 AM
Closes today
Reporting schedule
MONDAY, 12 OCTOBER
- Walk-in interviewWalk-in interview
Other important dates
- Notification date30 September 2026
- Maximum age 35 years, subject to applicable relaxation.12 October 2026
- Age reference date12 October 2026
Application fee
No application fee or exemption is stated in the notification.
How to apply
- 1
Other
Download the prescribed form from the University website and submit it with supporting documents in person at the interview. Attend on 12 October 2026 at 8:30 AM. No application forms are accepted after 10:00 AM. Affix a recent passport-size photograph and sign it. Bring original certificates and self-attested copies.
URL: https://www.jau.in
Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh - 362001, Gujarat
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Selection summary
Oral interview. If more than ten candidates apply for any one position, a written MCQ examination is used to establish merit order for calling candidates to the oral interview.
Eligibility notes
First Class M.Sc. (Agri.) in Plant Pathology or Genetics and Plant Breeding is required. Maximum age is 35 years, with upper-age relaxation for reserved-category and women candidates according to government rules. Experienced candidates receive preference. The application form asks for age as of 12 October 2026.
Application instructions
Download the prescribed form from www.jau.in. Attend the interview at the Main Oilseeds Research Station, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, on Monday, 12 October 2026 at 8:30 AM. Submit the form with supporting documents at the interview; no form is accepted after 10:00 AM. Bring original certificates for date of birth, category, qualifications and experience, together with self-attested copies and the completed form. Attend at your own expense.
Important notes
Appointments are purely temporary, contractual and limited to project duration. They confer no right to permanent University appointment or University employee rights and benefits. Service may end on project expiry or at any time by the appointing authority without notice or compensation.
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