Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya
Contractual / Regular

BCKV Field Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 18, 2026
Field/Lab Assistant

Required Qualification

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B.Sc120
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2
Pay Scale
Rs. 20,000/- per month (Fixed)
Age Limit
21 to 35 Years on date of interview
Job Location
West Bengal35Nadia3+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 15, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 15, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window15 – 28 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree, preferably Graduate in Science (B.Sc. in Agriculture or Allied Science/Life Sciences). Desirable: Diploma or certificate in computer applications, experience in plant breeding trials, artificial crossing, seed packet preparation for sowing, field activities, data recording, and maintenance of seed stores.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be between 21 and 35 years of age on the date of interview. Standard age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwD apply as per West Bengal Government / ICAR rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & Academic Scrutiny

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications in the prescribed proforma must reach the Principal Investigator within 28.09.2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear before the Selection Committee for a personal interview. Date, time, and venue of the interview will be communicated to eligible applicants. Candidates must produce all original documents for verification during the interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Agricultural Field Trial & Breeding ExperiencePrimary Selection CriteriaPractical familiarity with pulse crop management, lentil hybridization, crossing techniques, seed packet preparation, and field plot layout.
Computer Application & Data RecordingTechnical Skill AssessmentProficiency in spreadsheet data entry, biometric trait recording, statistical field data management, and seed inventory records.
Academic Merit & Interview VivaInterview Board AssessmentScrutiny of B.Sc. coursework, knowledge of genetics and plant breeding fundamentals, communication skills, and interview performance.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Field-cum-laboratory research role at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) research farm and Regional Research Sub-Station (RRSS), Chakdah. Responsibilities entail active outdoor fieldwork in lentil breeding plots, crossing, emasculation, seed harvest, seed packet preparation, and laboratory data curation under ICAR's National Mission on High Yielding Seeds.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment till 31st March 2027, extendable based on research milestones and continuation of ICAR funding for the mission.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project positions are temporary without cadre promotions; however, practical research experience in an ICAR national project provides significant advantages for postgraduate studies (M.Sc./Ph.D.) and state agricultural officer/technical assistant recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applications must reach on or before 28.09.2026; late submissions will not be entertained.
  • Ensure all mandatory 10 points in the application proforma are filled completely.
  • Carry all original certificates and marksheets on the day of the interview for verification.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR2
Total Vacancies2

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 20,000/- per month fixed. No other allowances are admissible.

Fixed monthly remuneration of Rs. 20,000/- under the ICAR-funded lentil research project.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Draft an application on plain paper in accordance with the prescribed proforma: (1) Name, (2) Father's Name, (3) Date of Birth, (4) Present and Permanent address, (5) Gender, (6) Academic qualifications, (7) Research/field experiences (if any), (8) Phone number (Mobile), (9) E-mail ID, (10) Signature.
  2. Affix a recent passport-size colour photograph on the top right corner of the application.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of marksheets, certificates, computer course diplomas, and experience certificates.
  4. Submit the complete application packet to: Dr. Arpita Das, Assistant Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding), Principal Investigator, RRSS, Chakdah, Directorate of Research, BCKV, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal - 741252 (or via email to [email protected]).
  5. Ensure applications reach on or before 28.09.2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree, preferably a Graduate in Science (B.Sc. in Agriculture, Botany, or Life Sciences). A diploma or certificate in computer applications and experience in plant breeding trials or seed preparation is desirable.

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