Central Agricultural University, Imphal
Contractual / Regular

CAU Kyrdemkulai SRF Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 26, 2026
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

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M.Sc144
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹37,000 per month (+ HRA)
Age Limit
Up to 35 Years for Men & 40 Years for Women
Job Location
Meghalaya7Ri-Bhoi1+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

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Starts

Sep 24, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 10, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 12, 2026

Application Window24 Sep – 10 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date12 Oct 2026

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 in Agriculture (B.Sc. Ag) along with Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, or Agri-Business Management.
Desirable: Prior field survey experience, schedule preparation, data collection/analysis, statistical software usage (SPSS/STATA/R), and good report writing skills.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 35 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates as per ICAR rules, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Persons with Disabilities.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Submission & CV Scrutiny

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In-Person Walk-in Interview & Document Verification

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Candidates submit the prescribed application form to [email protected] on or before 10.10.2026. Shortlisted candidates report for document verification and interview on 12.10.2026 at 11:00 AM before the Project Appointment Committee at the College of Agriculture, Kyrdemkulai.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Postgraduate Academic Record (M.Sc. Ag. Economics/Extension/ABM)40 MarksMarks evaluated based on academic performance at Bachelor's and Master's degree level
Prior Research / Survey & Statistical Software Experience20 MarksAssessment of field survey design, econometric data handling, and software proficiency
Research Publications & Seminar Presentations20 MarksEvaluation of research articles published in NAAS-rated journals
Personal Interview & Research Problem Solving20 MarksPerformance in personal technical interview before the Project Appointment 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.

Academic and socio-economic field research setting at College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Kyrdemkulai in Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya. Fellow conducts farm household field surveys across North Eastern states, analyzes market value chains for underutilized indigenous crops, organizes focus group discussions, processes econometric data on statistical software, and drafts project reports for ICAR-NIAP. Working schedule matches university hours (09:00 AM to 05:00 PM) with extensive tour/field mobility across tribal agricultural pockets.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Appointment is purely temporary on contract for a specific period of 5 months under the ICAR-NIAP sponsored project. Project experience is highly valued for ICAR-ARS Scientist recruitments, Ph.D. fellowships, and international agricultural research appointments.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Project contractual fellow post with fixed duration (5 months) without departmental promotion hierarchy. Successful fellows frequently leverage project publications and ICAR references for doctoral admissions or regular Assistant Professor / SMS positions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Candidates must send their application form to [email protected] strictly on or before 10 October 2026; late submissions will not be considered.
  • Candidates must bring all original degrees, marksheets, research publications, and valid photo ID to the interview venue on 12 October 2026.
  • No TA/DA will be disbursed for attending the interview at Kyrdemkulai, Meghalaya.
  • The appointment is co-terminus with the project duration (5 months) and does not confer any right to regular absorption in CAU (Imphal) or ICAR.

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

  • Senior Research Fellow (Unreserved)1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly fellowship of ₹37,000/- plus applicable House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per ICAR-NIAP norms.

Monthly consolidated fellowship: ₹37,000/- + HRA as per ICAR-NIAP guidelines.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download and print the official application format from the circular notification.
  2. Fill out personal particulars, academic qualifications (starting from Matriculation), professional experience, and research publications.
  3. Affix a passport-size photograph and sign the declaration.
  4. Email the scanned copy of the completed application form along with relevant documents to [email protected] on or before 10 October 2026.
  5. Attend the interview on 12 October 2026 at 11:00 AM at the College of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University (Imphal), Kyrdemkulai – 793105, Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya with original certificates and self-attested photocopies.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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The application must be emailed to [email protected] on or before 10 October 2026. The in-person interview will be held on 12 October 2026 at 11:00 AM.

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