Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Faculty of Horticulture, Division of Plant Biotechnology has released an advertisement inviting applications from eligible candidates for Junior Research Fellow posts. The position is available under a research project related to saffron dormancy and genome editing.
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications can submit their applications in the prescribed format along with relevant certificates. The position is purely temporary and contractual and will continue till completion of the project. Candidates should check all details carefully before applying.
Overview of SKUAST Kashmir Recruitment 2026
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article.
| Organisation | Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) |
| Division | Division of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Horticulture |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| No. of Posts | 02 |
| Category | Project Based |
| Type | Temporary / Contractual |
| Job Location | Shalimar, Srinagar, J&K |
| Application Mode | Email or Offline |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting and Interview |
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 17 April 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | Within 10 days from advertisement date |
| Interview Information | Only shortlisted candidates will be informed by Email |
Vacancy Details of SKUAST Kashmir Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 02 |
Eligibility Criteria of SKUAST Kashmir Vacancies
Educational qualification and desirable experience details are given below.
Educational Qualification: M.Sc. Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or Bioinformatics or equivalent with at least 60 percent marks in the qualifying examination. Candidates must have qualified NET or GATE examination.
Desirable Qualification: Candidates having prior experience in qRT-PCR, cloning, genome editing or CRISPR-Cas, cell or tissue culture, in-vitro propagation, transcriptomics, western blotting and bioinformatics analysis including NGS data handling will be preferred.
Salary Details
Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Monthly emoluments will be provided as per funding agency norms.
How to Apply for SKUAST Kashmir Recruitment 2026
Interested candidates should submit their application forms along with all relevant certificates. Applications can be sent through email or submitted physically in the office of the Principal Investigator. Candidates must ensure that their applications reach within 10 days from the date of advertisement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
Selected candidates will be informed through email.
No TA or DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
SKUAST Kashmir Official Notification & Apply Details
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Email for Application: drmudasirmir@skuastkashmir.ac.in
Application Mode:
Email or Offline Submission