Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu (SKUAST-J) has invited fresh applications for contractual positions under the RKVY-RAFTAAR Project at SKUAST-J ABI Foundation. The notification has been released after the earlier recruitment process was cancelled due to flooding at the Chatha campus. Eligible and interested candidates can now apply for the available posts before the closing date.
As per Advertisement No. 04 of 2025 of ABIF dated October 31, 2025, two posts have been announced — Business Manager and Office Assistant. The selected candidates will be appointed on a contractual basis with a monthly remuneration of Rs. 1.00 lakh and Rs. 30,000 respectively. The engagement will be made to support the operations of the Agri-Business Incubation Centre.
Candidates must submit their application forms along with the required documents and prescribed fee before the deadline of November 25, 2025. Applications received after the last date will not be entertained. All interested candidates are advised to carefully check the eligibility criteria before applying.
Important Dates:
The registration process for these positions began on November 5, 2025. The last date for submission of application forms in hard copy is November 25, 2025, by or before 5:00 PM.
Vacancy Details:
SKUAST-J ABI Foundation has invited applications to fill two contractual positions. The details of available posts are as follows.
Business Manager – 1 post
Office Assistant – 1 post
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates applying for the Business Manager post must have relevant qualifications and experience as per the official notification. The Office Assistant post also requires candidates to meet the prescribed educational and professional criteria. The age limit for all posts will be considered as on January 1, 2025.
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates must submit their application forms through speed post only. The completed applications should be addressed to Prof. Jyoti Kachroo, Director (Executive), SKUAST-J ABI Foundation, Block-7, First Floor, Division of AEABM, SKUAST-Jammu, Main Campus, Chatha, 180009.
Application Fee:
Applicants are required to pay an application fee in the form of a demand draft in favour of the Comptroller, SKUAST-J. The fee amount is Rs. 1500 for the Business Manager post and Rs. 1000 for the Office Assistant post. Candidates who applied earlier for the same positions under the previous notification do not need to pay the fee again if they had already submitted it.
Selection Process:
The selection process will be conducted by SKUAST-J to ensure fair and transparent recruitment. It will involve scrutiny of applications followed by an interview. The date, time and venue of the interview will be announced later on the official website.
Candidates are advised to go through the detailed advertisement notification number 04 of 2025 of ABIF dated October 31, 2025, before applying. The official notification contains information about eligibility, terms, and conditions related to the posts.
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION PDF