Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-Jammu) has released a revised advertisement notification inviting applications from eligible candidates for the posts of Young Professional-I (YP-I) on contractual basis. The recruitment is being conducted under Competitive Research Grant (CRG) – National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) at Farming System Research Centre, Main Campus Chatha, Jammu.
Interested candidates are advised to check all details carefully before applying for the mentioned positions —
Overview of SKUAST Jammu Young Professional Recruitment 2026
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.
| Organisation | SKUAST-Jammu |
| Post Name | Young Professional-I (YP-I) |
| No. of Posts | 02 |
| Category | University Recruitment |
| Type | Contractual |
| Project Name | Competitive Research Grant (CRG) – National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) |
| Job Location | Farming System Research Centre, SKUAST-Jammu, Chatha |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Selection Process | Interview |
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Last Date for Application Submission | 16 April 2026 |
| Interview Date | 22 April 2026 |
| Interview Time | 11:00 AM |
Vacancy Details of SKUAST Jammu Young Professional Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Monthly Emoluments |
|---|---|---|
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 02 | Rs. 30,000 per month (Consolidated) |
Eligibility Criteria of SKUAST Jammu YP-I Posts
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Required Skills / Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | Masters in Agronomy / Entomology / Plant Pathology / Soil Science / Statistics / Organic/Natural Farming | Specialization in Natural Farming, empirical data collection and sampling techniques, statistical tools/packages for data analysis and computer knowledge of MS Word, Excel etc. |
Job Description
Selected candidates will be responsible for the following activities:
- Resource characterization of beneficiary farmers
- Survey of farmer’s fields
- Conducting training on Natural Farming
- Implementation of research experiments at farmer’s field
- Data recording and tabulation
How to Apply for SKUAST Jammu Young Professional Recruitment 2026
Applications on plain paper indicating name, permanent address, correspondence address, mobile number, email, date of birth, recent passport size photograph, qualification (Graduation onward indicating name of degree, institute, year of passing, marks obtained and percentage), relevant work experience and other information if any should be submitted along with self-attested testimonials/certificates.
The application should reach the following address:
Chief Scientist & I/c AICRP-IFS
SKUAST-Jammu
Chatha, Jammu – 180006 (J&K)
Applications must reach the office on or before 16 April 2026.
Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria shall have to present for interview in the office of Director Research, SKUAST-Jammu, Chatha on 22 April 2026 at 11:00 AM. No separate intimation shall be issued for attending the interview.
SKUAST Jammu Official Notification
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Website: https://skuastjammu.ac.in