Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya
Contractual / Regular

BCKV Young Professional Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 11, 2026
Young Professional-I (YP-I)

Required Qualification

Postgraduate299
M.Sc165
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 30,000/- per month
Age Limit
As per Project / Sponsoring Authority Guidelines
Job Location
West Bengal35Nadia3+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 7, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 7, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 22, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window7 – 22 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

Young Professional-I (YP-I):
• Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Horticulture (M.Sc. Hort.) securing at least 60% marks in aggregate or an OGPA of 6.75 on a 10.00 scale from a recognized University.
• Desirable Qualification: Practical knowledge in characterization of horticultural plants, DUS testing guidelines, and quality planting material production.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per sponsoring authority (PPV&FRA / ICAR) guidelines for Young Professional positions (typically 21 to 45 years with statutory category relaxations).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Academic Shortlisting

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview before Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through initial screening of academic credentials in M.Sc. (Horticulture) and research experience, followed by a personal interview before the Selection Committee at the Directorate of Research, BCKV Mohanpur.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Merit in M.Sc. (Horticulture)Basic Statutory BenchmarkGraduation and Master's degree percentage/OGPA (minimum benchmark: 60% or 6.75/10.00 OGPA) from an accredited agricultural university.
Plant Genetic Resources & Morphological CharacterizationTechnical CompetencyKnowledge of descriptor states, varietal identification, germplasm conservation, and phenotypic evaluation in horticultural crops.
DUS Testing Guidelines & PPV&FRA Regulatory AwarenessProject AlignmentUnderstanding of Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability (DUS) testing procedures, Plant Variety Journal guidelines, and Plant Breeders' Rights.
Quality Planting Material Production & Nursery OperationsPractical Domain SkillHands-on experience in vegetative propagation, nursery hygiene, bareja (betelvine conservatory) management, and disease control.
Personal Interview & Research AptitudeFinal Selection AssessmentSubject knowledge, analytical problem solving, experimental design, and communication skills assessed by the Selection Committee.

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.

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) is West Bengal's leading State Agricultural University located at Mohanpur, Nadia. The All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Medicinal & Aromatic Plants and Betelvine carries out germplasm collection, evaluation, and crop protection studies. The Young Professional-I will work under Dr. Goutam Mondal on the PPV&FRA sponsored project 'Validation of DUS testing guidelines for Betelvine' (Project Code: 11039), performing field trials, bareja maintenance, leaf morphological scoring, and documentation for national variety registration.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the duration of the PPV&FRA project. It confers no right to regularization, absorption, or permanent service in BCKV or ICAR.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual project positions do not have regular promotional cadre advancement. However, research exposure in PPV&FRA DUS validation at a premier agricultural university provides an immense competitive advantage for ICAR ARS Scientist examinations, SMS positions in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and Ph.D. admissions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Applications must be submitted in the prescribed proforma on plain paper with self-attested copies of mark sheets and testimonials from Class 10/HS onwards within 15 days of university website publication (by 22nd September 2026).
  • Candidates must hold an M.Sc. in Horticulture with at least 60% marks or an OGPA of 6.75 on a 10.00 scale; result-awaited candidates are ineligible.
  • No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview at BCKV Mohanpur.
  • Applicants should clearly mention the project name and code (11039) on the envelope and send an advance copy to the PI's email ([email protected]).

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

  • Young Professional-I (PPV&FRA Betelvine DUS Project)1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated fixed monthly fellowship of Rs. 30,000/-.

Fixed consolidated fellowship/remuneration of Rs. 30,000/- per month. Temporary contractual engagement under PPV&FRA project titled 'Validation of DUS testing guidelines for Betelvine' (Code No. 11039), co-terminus with project continuation by sponsoring authority.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare an application on plain paper in the prescribed proforma containing: (1) Name, (2) Father's Name, (3) Date of Birth, (4) Present and Permanent address, (5) Gender, (6) Academic qualifications, (7) Research experiences (if any), (8) Mobile Number, (9) E-mail ID, and (10) Signature of the candidate.
  2. Affix a recent passport-size colour photograph on the top right corner of the application.
  3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all mark sheets and certificates from HS/10+2 onwards along with a brief Curriculum Vitae (CV) and proof of research experience or publications if any.
  4. Enclose a cover letter and submit the completed application packet so that it reaches within 15 days of notification issuance (on or before 22nd September 2026) to:
    Dr. Goutam Mondal,
    Professor in Plant Pathology & Principal Investigator,
    AICRP on MAP & Betelvine, Directorate of Research,
    Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV),
    P.O. Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur - 741 252, District: Nadia, West Bengal.
    Email: [email protected] | Mobile: 9433391247.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. Candidates are not required to pay any application fee.

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The application must reach the Principal Investigator within 15 days of notification publication, i.e., on or before 22nd September 2026.

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