Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya
Contractual / Regular

CSKHPKV Young Professional II Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 6, 2026
Young Professional-II (YP-II)

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Postgraduate250
M.Sc120
Biotechnology1
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Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹42,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
21 to 45 Years as per ICAR/Project Norms
Job Location
Himachal Pradesh11Palampur4+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 6, 2026

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Starts

Oct 6, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 23, 2026

Application Window6 – 21 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date23 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

• Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Plant Breeding / Genetics / Plant Pathology / Biotechnology / Life Sciences from a recognized University / Institute.
• Desirable Qualification: One year experience in handling of wheat breeding / plant pathological work.
• Project Context: Engagement under the adhoc project entitled 'Harnessing genetic potential of underutilized wheat germplasm through prebreeding for biotic stress resilience'.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit is 21 to 45 years with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwBD candidates as per Government of India / ICAR guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Eligibility Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Work Specific Interaction / Personal Interview (23.10.2026 at 11:00 AM)

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Applications submitted by 21.10.2026 (5:00 PM) will be screened for eligibility. Eligible candidates must appear for the work-specific interaction / interview on 23.10.2026 at 11:00 AM in the Office of the Head, Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding, CSKHPKV, Palampur along with original certificates and testimonials.

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.

Young Professional-II at CSKHPKV Palampur works in the Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding under the National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF) wheat pre-breeding project. Day-to-day duties involve field nursery management, hybridization, phenotypic screening for biotic stresses (rusts, foliar blights), and laboratory molecular marker characterization at the Palampur campus.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Engagement is co-terminus with the adhoc project duration. The place of posting is Palampur, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

YP-II is a project-based temporary fellowship. While it does not offer automatic absorption into the university regular cadre, the research publications and hands-on wheat pre-breeding experience significantly enhance eligibility for ARS (Agricultural Research Service) Scientist examinations and Ph.D. admissions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Applications received after 21.10.2026 (5:00 PM) will not be considered under any circumstances.
  • Bank Draft for the processing fee (₹450 general / ₹110 reserved) must be enclosed with the application form; applications without the requisite fee draft will be rejected.
  • No separate interview call letters will be issued; candidates must report with original testimonials on 23.10.2026 at 11:00 AM.

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-II (Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding)1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹42,000/- per month during the tenure of the project.

Consolidated emoluments of ₹42,000/- per month as per project funding norms (co-terminus with the project).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download the prescribed application proforma from the official website (www.hillagric.ac.in) or extract it from the circular.
  2. Complete the application form neatly in all respects with academic qualifications, experience, and contact details.
  3. Attach a Bank Draft for the application processing fee (₹450/- for General; ₹110/- for Reserved categories) drawn in favour of Comptroller, CSKHPKV, Palampur.
  4. Enclose self-attested copies of educational certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, and caste certificate (if applicable).
  5. Submit the completed application in an envelope to the Office of the Head, Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding, CSKHPKV, Palampur, Distt. Kangra (H.P.) - 176062 on or before 21.10.2026 by 5:00 PM.
  6. Report directly for the work-specific interaction on 23.10.2026 at 11:00 AM in the Department along with original documents.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

• General / Unreserved Candidates: ₹450/-
• Reserved Categories (SC / ST / OBC): ₹110/-
• Payment Mode: Bank Draft drawn in favour of Comptroller, CSKHPKV, Palampur.

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As per the official notification (No. QSD. GPB/CSKHPKV/NASF/-2844-2944), the Young Professional-II position carries a fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹42,000/- per month under the adhoc research project.

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