Contractual / Regular

Doon University Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for Young Professional-I (YP-I) Post

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Sep. 11, 2026
Young Professional-I (YP-I)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹30,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
21 to 45 Years

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 11, 2026

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Starts

Sep 11, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 26, 2026

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Exam Date

Sep 26, 2026

Application Window11 – 26 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date26 Sep 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: Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) in Environmental Science, Agricultural Science, or a closely related discipline from a recognized University.
Desirable Experience: Strong proficiency in data handling and statistical analysis, with hands-on experience using statistical software (such as R, SPSS, or SAS) and research data management tools.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Minimum age: 21 years; Maximum age: 45 years. Relaxation applicable 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.

On-Spot Registration & Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview before Selection Board

OfflineMerit Scored

Offer of Engagement & Project Agreement

OfflineQualifying Only

The selection mechanism follows a walk-in interview and credential scrutiny procedure:

  1. Document Verification: Candidates report on September 26, 2026 by 10:00 AM at Composite Laboratory Building Room 406 for physical scrutiny of original M.Sc. degrees, mark sheets, and CV.
  2. Personal Interview: Eligible candidates appear before the expert selection committee evaluating domain expertise in agroforestry carbon dynamics, soil microbial biomass, and statistical software skills (R/SPSS/SAS).
  3. Selection: Recommendation by the Selection Committee approved by the Principal Investigator and Competent Authority, Doon University.

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 Credentials & Academic Performance30 MarksEvaluation of M.Sc. in Environmental Science / Agricultural Science degree percentage, academic consistency, and university merit.
Domain Knowledge in Carbon Dynamics & Microbial Ecology30 MarksUnderstanding of agroforestry systems, soil rhizosphere microbial biomass, carbon sequestration dynamics, and laboratory analytical techniques.
Statistical Software & Data Management Competency20 MarksDemonstrated hands-on expertise in research data handling, experimental designs, and statistical packages (R, SPSS, or SAS).
Personal Interview & Research Aptitude20 MarksAssessment of research orientation, problem-solving, communication skills, and willingness to undertake field/laboratory tasks.

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.

Doon University is a prestigious state university established by the Government of Uttarakhand, situated in Kedarpur, Dehradun. The National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF) research project investigates carbon dynamics and functional rhizosphere microbial biomass across dry and wet tropical agroforestry systems. The Young Professional-I role is laboratory- and field-intensive, involving soil sampling, microbial biomass carbon estimation (chloroform fumigation extraction), soil respiration measurements, and statistical modeling using R or SPSS. Standard university research hours are 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend field visits.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely temporary contractual appointment for an initial period of six (06) months, co-terminus with the project or expendable based on project requirements and performance. Selected candidates must be stationed at Doon University, Dehradun.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a project-funded Young Professional engagement, institutional promotions do not apply. However, high-quality empirical work provides substantial publication opportunities in peer-reviewed journals and serves as an advantageous platform for subsequent Ph.D. enrollments or ICAR/CSIR funded projects.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • In-Person Walk-in Only: The selection is strictly through physical walk-in interview on September 26, 2026; online interviews or remote participation will not be permitted.
  • Dual Reporting Times in Notice: The notification table specifies 10:00 AM as reporting time while instructions state 11:00 AM; candidates should arrive by 10:00 AM to avoid missing registration and document verification.
  • Mandatory Original Documents: Candidates must carry their updated CV, one set of self-attested photocopies of academic and experience certificates, passport-size photographs, and original credentials.
  • Purely Project-Based Tenure: The appointment is for 6 months under the NASF project and confers no claim or right for regular absorption or permanent employment at Doon University.
  • No TA/DA Paid: Candidates must attend the interview at their own expense; no traveling or dearness allowance will be reimbursed.

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 (YP-I) - NASF Project (Unreserved)1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹30,000/- per month.

Consolidated emoluments of Rs. 30,000/- per month. Purely temporary engagement under the National Agricultural Science Fund (NASF) funded research project for an initial tenure of six (06) months. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Eligible candidates must attend the Walk-in-Interview in person on 26th September 2026 at Doon University, Dehradun.
  2. Reporting Time is 10:00 AM (latest by 11:00 AM) at the Composite Laboratory Building, Room No. 406, Doon University, Mothrowala Road, Kedarpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248001.
  3. Candidates must bring an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), one set of self-attested copies of educational certificates/experience letters, a passport-size photograph, and all original documents for physical verification.
  4. No prior postal application or online registration fee is required.
  5. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in-interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

NIL (No application fee required).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The walk-in interview will take place on September 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Composite Laboratory Building, Room No. 406, Doon University, Mothrowala Road, Kedarpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248001.

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