Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth
Contractual / Regular

MPKV Rahuri Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 6, 2026
Senior Research FellowField Labour

Required Qualification

M.Sc110
Ph.D79
B.Sc64
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

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Vacancies
2
Pay Scale
Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 42,000/- per month + 9% HRA
Age Limit
18 to 40 Years (As per University/DBT norms)
Job Location
Maharashtra53Rahuri1+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 6, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 6, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 27, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window6 – 27 Oct 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

Senior Research Fellow (01 Post): Ph.D. or M.Sc. (Agri.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding, Seed Technology, or Plant Physiology. Duties include conducting field trials, collecting observations, data analysis, project correspondence, and research publications.
Field Labour (01 Post): B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Food Science. Duties include assisting the SRF in field trials, germplasm evaluation, and project field operations.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate should be between 18 and 35/40 years of age as per ICAR/DBT and MPKV university guidelines, with admissible relaxations for reserved categories.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Scrutiny & Merit Shortlisting

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Personal Interview & Document Verification

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through initial scrutiny of applications based on academic merit and relevant experience. Shortlisted eligible candidates are invited for a personal interview at the Directorate of Research office, MPKV Rahuri. Original documents must be produced for verification before the interview. The actual interview date and schedule are communicated individually via contact number and email.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Academic Performance & Qualifications (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. OGPA/Percentage)Academic Merit Benchmark
Specialization in Genetics, Plant Breeding, Seed Technology or PhysiologyDisciplinary Match Evaluation
Research Publications & Scientific Papers (NAAS / Scopus Rated Journals)Scientific Output Assessment
Relevant Field Trial, Phenotyping & Laboratory Experience in Chickpea/PulsesPractical Field Experience
Personal Interview Performance (Technical Domain Knowledge & Aptitude)Selection Committee Assessment

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.

The Pulses Improvement Project at MPKV Rahuri functions under the Directorate of Research in collaboration with the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India. Work focuses on chickpea germplasm characterization, DUS agro-morphological phenotyping, GWAS screening, and abiotic/drought stress evaluation. Appointees perform active field trials, seed handling, laboratory genomics data recording, and statistical documentation.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The posting is at Pulses Improvement Project, MPKV Rahuri, Tal. Rahuri, Dist. Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Maharashtra. The appointment is purely temporary and contractual for an initial tenure of 6 months, coterminous with the project mandate.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

These are project-bound contractual positions with consolidated monthly remuneration. No regularization, seniority, or absorption benefits in university cadres are admissible. However, hands-on experience in DBT national network projects and high-impact publications significantly elevate academic API scores for permanent Assistant Professor, Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), or ARS Scientist recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Postal Deadline: Hardcopy applications must reach the Principal Investigator at MPKV Rahuri on or before 27/10/2026. Submissions received after the deadline due to postal delay will not be entertained.
  • Bond on Rs. 100 Stamp Paper: The selected candidate must execute a bond on a Rs. 100/- stamp paper agreeing not to abandon the assignment halfway and to complete the project term diligently.
  • No Claim to Permanency: The post is strictly temporary for 6 months without any entitlement to permanency benefits or regularization in the university.
  • Full-Time Commitment: The appointee must work as a full-time worker and is prohibited from taking up any other employment, fellowship, or study during the project period.

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
  • OBC0
  • EWS0
  • SC0
  • ST0
Total Vacancies2

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Senior Research Fellow: ₹42,000/- per month + 9% HRA (Fixed). Field Labour: ₹18,000/- per month + 9% HRA (Fixed). Appointments are purely temporary on contractual basis for 6 months under the DBT Chickpea Network Project.

Consolidated monthly emoluments: Rs. 42,000/- + 9% HRA for Senior Research Fellow; Rs. 18,000/- + 9% HRA for Field Labour.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare the application on plain paper using the official proforma attached to Notification No. PIP/DBT/SRF/FL/Chickpea Noti./100/2026 available at mpkv.ac.in.
  2. Fill in personal details, contact information, date of birth, and comprehensive educational qualifications (from SSC to highest degree) with marks percentages and passing years.
  3. Detail relevant research experience, list of publications with reprints, and special achievements.
  4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all certificates, mark sheets, and degree credentials, along with passport-size photographs.
  5. Submit the complete application packet by post or hand delivery to: The Principal Investigator, DBT Chickpea Network Mission Project, Pulses Improvement Project, M.P.K.V., Rahuri Pin-413722, Dist.- Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra on or before 27/10/2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for applying to these contractual positions.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

For Senior Research Fellow (SRF), candidates must possess a Ph.D. or M.Sc. (Agri.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding, Seed Technology, or Plant Physiology. For Field Labour, candidates must hold a B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Food Science.

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