🧬 PAU Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 – ₹27,000 + HRA | Apply by 27 Aug
Project Assistant – Gene Editing Research | ANRF PMECG Program
01 Position | Contractual | ₹27,000 + 20% HRA | Apply by 27 August 2026
📋 Post Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Emoluments | Institute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Assistant | 01 | ₹27,000 + 20% HRA | Gurdev Singh Khush Institute of Genetics, Plant Breeding & Biotechnology, PAU |
🔬 Project Details
Project Title: "Developing Shattering Resistant Canola Oilseed Rape Using Gene Editing"
Funding Agency: ANRF Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECG) Program
Project Code: CSS-60 (PC-6476)
Institute: Gurdev Singh Khush Institute of Genetics, Plant Breeding & Biotechnology, PAU, Ludhiana
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualification
- B.Sc (Agri) / B.Sc (Biotechnology) / B.Tech (Biotechnology) / B.Sc Life Sciences / Basic Sciences with a minimum OGPA of 2.00/4.00 basis or OCPA 5.00/10.00 basis or 50% marks.
- Punjabi up to Matric level is mandatory.
Desirable Qualifications
- Master's degree in Biotechnology / Molecular Biology and Biotechnology / Genetics and Plant Breeding with a minimum OCPA 6.00/10.00 basis or 60% marks.
- Experience of working in a Molecular Biology Laboratory.
📅 Important Dates
- Last Date for Application: 27 August 2026 (before 4:30 PM)
- Interview Date: 15 September 2026 at 11:00 AM
- Interview Venue: Office of Director, Gurdev Singh Khush Institute of Genetics, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, PAU, Ludhiana
🎂 Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 45 years
⚠️ Important Terms & Conditions
- Engagement is purely temporary and contractual.
- No claim for regular appointment at PAU.
- Application Fee: ₹200 as online payment in favor of "Comptroller, PAU".
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Incomplete applications or unsupported by requisite documents will not be entertained.
- Only selected candidates will be informed through email.
📝 How to Apply
- Download Application Form: Available at PAU website www.pau.edu.
- Fill the Form: Fill all sections completely. Affix a passport-size photograph and sign the declaration.
- Application Fee: Pay ₹200 online to the following account:
- Account Name: COMPTROLLER PAU
- Saving Account No: 29380100017259
- Bank: Bank of Baroda PAU
- IFSC Code: BARBOPAULUD (fifth character is zero)
- Prepare Documents: Attach self-attested copies of all certificates and testimonials.
- Submit: Send the completed application form along with the fee receipt and attested copies to the Director, Gurdev Singh Khush Institute of Genetics, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, PAU, Ludhiana on or before 27 August 2026 (before 4:30 PM).
- Interview: Appear for the interview on 15 September 2026 at 11:00 AM at the office of Director, Gurdev Singh Khush Institute of Genetics, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, PAU, Ludhiana.
⚠️ Note: Applications that are incomplete, unsupported by requisite documents, or without the application fee will not be entertained. No separate interview letter will be issued.
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