PAU Research Fellow Recruitment 2026: Plant Pathology | Apply by 12 November
PAU Ludhiana’s Department of Plant Pathology invites applications for one Research Fellow in a project evaluating Kocide against cotton bacterial blight, Misc-49 (PC-5498).
Application receipt: 12 November 2026, 5:00 PM IST
Interview: 13 November 2026, 11:30 AM, Office of the Head, Department of Plant Pathology, PAU, Ludhiana.
Recruitment at a glance
| Position | Research Fellow — 1 |
|---|---|
| Monthly remuneration | ₹17,000, fixed, plus 20% HRA |
| Bachelor’s requirement | B.Sc. / B.Sc. Agriculture: minimum 65% or OCPA 6.50/10.00 |
| Master’s requirement | M.Sc. Plant Pathology or Microbiology: minimum 65% or OCPA 6.50/10.00 |
| Age limit | Not specified in the notice |
| Application fee | ₹200 by bank draft payable at Ludhiana in favour of Comptroller, PAU |
| Application deadline | 12 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Interview | 13 November 2026 at 11:30 AM |
Eligibility and engagement
A PhD in the required Master’s-level discipline is accepted where the relevant Master’s is not held. Experience in biological control of plant diseases is preferred.
The position lasts six months or until scheme termination, whichever is earlier.
Application and interview checklist
Obtain the prescribed form from the department office and submit it with attested certificates and the required fee by 5:00 PM on 12 November. The form is available on working days, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; completed applications are accepted during office hours, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Applications must reach the Head, Department of Plant Pathology, PAU, Ludhiana. Carry original certificates to the interview on 13 November. No separate interview intimation or TA/DA will be provided.
Official notification & application
Checked on 5 November 2026. Read the original notice and any corrigendum before applying. Agro Path Finder is an independent information platform; PAU makes all eligibility and selection decisions.
