PAU Young Professional-I Recruitment 2026: Cotton Genetics Project | Apply by 13 November
An opportunity for agriculture and biotechnology graduates: PAU’s Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics is recruiting one Young Professional-I for its cotton genomic-resources project, ICAR-114 (PC-2826).
Application receipt: 13 November 2026; office hours 9 AM–5 PM IST
Original-document screening: 30 November 2026, 11:00 AM, Room 114, P.G. Building, PAU, Ludhiana.
Recruitment at a glance
| Position | Young Professional-I — 1 |
|---|---|
| Monthly remuneration | ₹30,000, fixed |
| Qualifications | B.Sc. Agriculture/Biotechnology or B.Tech. Biotechnology; minimum 60% or OCPA 6.00/10.00 |
| Language requirement | Punjabi up to Matric standard |
| Age | 21–45 years |
| Application fee | ₹200 through PAU’s specified online payment method |
| Application deadline | 13 November 2026 |
| Document screening | 30 November 2026 at 11:00 AM |
Project and tenure
Work is associated with cotton research on genomic resources, QTLs/genes, climate resilience, pest resistance, fibre quality and yield. Engagement is for six months or until scheme termination, whichever is earlier.
How to apply
Send the prescribed form, online-fee receipt and self-attested certificates to the Head, Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, PAU, Ludhiana, so that the completed application reaches the office by 13 November.
Appear for screening of original documents on 30 November at 11:00 AM in Room 114, P.G. Building. The notice says no separate interview intimation will be sent. No TA/DA is payable.
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.
