Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu) has released the official notification inviting applications from interested and eligible candidates for Junior Research Fellow, Young Professional-I and Project Assistant posts. There are 03 vacancies open for the mentioned positions under different ad-hoc projects in the Division of Plant Pathology.
Required qualification, experience, age limit and other post details are given in brief below, check all the details before applying for the mentioned positions —
Overview of SKUAST Jammu Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | SKUAST-Jammu |
| Advt No. | AU/DPP/25-26/F-64/5509-5512 |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow, Young Professional-I, Project Assistant |
| No. of Posts | 03 |
| Category | University Recruitment |
| Type | Temporary Project Staff |
| Job Location | Division of Plant Pathology, SKUAST-Jammu, Chatha |
| Application Mode | Offline (Registered/Speed Post) |
| Selection Process | Interview |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, eligibility, salary and application details.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates
| Last Date for Application Submission | 07 April 2026 up to 04:00 PM |
| Interview Date | 09 April 2026 |
| Interview Time | 02:00 PM |
Vacancy Details of SKUAST Jammu Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Monthly Emoluments |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 01 | Rs. 37,000 + HRA (16%) per month |
| Young Professional-I | 01 | Rs. 30,000 per month (Consolidated) |
| Project Assistant | 01 | Rs. 20,000 per month (Consolidated) |
Eligibility Criteria of SKUAST Jammu Vacancies
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Desirable Qualification |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | M.Sc. (Ag.) with NET OR M.Sc. in Life Sciences with NET OR M.Sc. Biotechnology with NET OR M.Sc. Microbiology with NET | Ph.D. and experience in molecular techniques and conducting field demonstrations |
| Young Professional-I | M.Sc. (Ag.) | Ph.D. and experience in conducting field experiments |
| Project Assistant | M.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Pathology or Microbiology | Experience in conducting field experiments |
Age Limit:
- Minimum age for Young Professional-I: 21 years
- Maximum age for JRF and PA as per DBT guidelines (as mentioned in notification)
How to Apply for SKUAST Jammu Recruitment 2026
Candidates must submit the application in prescribed format along with attested copies of certificates to the following address through registered or speed post only:
Office of Prof. Vishal Gupta
Head, Division of Plant Pathology
Faculty of Agriculture
SKUAST-Jammu
Chatha – 180009, Jammu (J&K)
Applications must reach the office on or before 07 April 2026 up to 04:00 PM.
For detailed terms, conditions and application format, candidates may refer to the university website: skuast.org
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on interview.
Interview Venue: Directorate of Research, SKUAST-Jammu, Chatha
Interview Date: 09 April 2026
Interview Time: 02:00 PM
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Official Notification
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Application Form
Website: https://skuastjammu.ac.in