Work Under the Norman Borlaug Chair: PAU Recruitment 2026 for Research Associate-I & Young Professional-I
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana is hiring two contractual researchers for the ICAR National Professor – Norman Borlaug Chair project at the Gurdev Singh Khush Institute of Genetics, Plant Breeding & Biotechnology. Here's everything you need to apply.
🔎 Quick Glance
💼 The Two Roles, Side by Side
1 Vacancy
- B.Sc. in Biotechnology/Agriculture/Biosciences (min. 60% or OCPA 6.00/10)
- M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, or Agricultural Biotechnology (min. 65% or OCPA 6.50/10)
- Ph.D. in a relevant field also considered (min. 65% or OCPA 6.50/10)
- Skills: molecular biology, plant breeding, genetics, biotechnology research
1 Vacancy
- Qualification as per the post-specific eligibility table in the official notification
- Skills: MS Office & computer applications, documentation, project record-keeping
- Handles official correspondence and administrative support for the project
🗺️ Selection Journey
Download & Read the Notification
Get the official PDF from pau.edu and confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for your chosen post.
Pay the ₹200 Fee Online
Fee is payable online to the Comptroller, PAU. Keep the payment proof — it must be attached to your application.
Post/Courier Your Application
Send the completed form with self-attested documents via Speed Post/Registered Post so it reaches PAU by 21 August 2026, 4:30 PM.
Interview — 3 September 2026
Shortlisted candidates appear at 11:00 AM at the office of ICAR-National Professor–Norman Borlaug Chair, Gurdev Singh Khush Institute of Genetics, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology. No TA/DA is paid for attending.
Ready to apply?
Download the official notification and application form from PAU's website before you do anything else.
Visit PAU Official Website →❓ FAQs
What is the last date to apply for PAU Research Associate-I / Young Professional-I 2026?
21 August 2026, up to 4:30 PM. Applications must physically reach PAU by this deadline — late submissions aren't accepted.
Is this a permanent PAU job?
No — both posts are contractual, engaged specifically for the ICAR National Professor – Norman Borlaug Chair project.
What is the salary for these posts?
Research Associate-I gets ₹67,000 + 16% HRA fixed per month; Young Professional-I gets ₹30,000 fixed per month.
How do I submit the application — online or offline?
The application fee is paid online, but the filled form and documents must be sent offline via Speed Post or Registered Post.
When and where is the interview?
3 September 2026 at 11:00 AM at the office of ICAR-National Professor–Norman Borlaug Chair, Gurdev Singh Khush Institute of Genetics, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, PAU Ludhiana. No TA/DA is provided.
Source: Compiled from publicly available reporting on PAU's recruitment notification (published 4 August 2026). PAU's own vacancy-detail page for this post was unavailable at the time of writing, so please cross-verify every detail — especially eligibility cut-offs — against the official PDF on pau.edu before applying. Krishisuvidha.in is not affiliated with Punjab Agricultural University.