Contractual / Regular

RLBCAU Jhansi Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for 08 YP-I, YP-II, JRA & Lab Assistant Posts

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Aug. 21, 2026
Young Professional-II (Organic Lab / Nutri-Cereals / Agro-Forestry)Young Professional-I (Nutri-Cereals / Directorate of Education)Junior Research Assistant (JRA - Plant Pathology)Lab Assistant / Project Assistant (DBT Sesame Project)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
08 Posts (Contractual Walk-in - Various Research Projects)
Pay Scale
₹23K - ₹42K / mo
Age Limit
Minimum 21 years, Maximum 45 years (varies per post) as on relevant cut-off dates.
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 20, 2026

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Starts

Aug 20, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

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Exam Date

Sep 7, 2026

Application Window20 Aug – 10 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date7 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

Qualifications and eligibility requirements for RLBCAU Contractual Walk-in Positions:
Junior Research Assistant (JRA) [1 Post]: M.Sc. (Ag.) Plant Pathology or M.Sc. Botany (Plant Pathology specialization) with 1st Class in Graduation and Post-Graduation (UP domicile mandatory, Max 28 years, ₹25k–₹28k/month).
Lab Assistant / Project Assistant [1 Post]: B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences (M.Sc. Genetics & Plant Breeding desirable; Max 50 years, ₹23,000/- + 18% HRA).
Young Professional-II (YP-II) [3 Posts]: M.Sc. in Agricultural Biotechnology / Biochemistry / Food Science & Technology / Forestry / Remote Sensing with specialized analytical or satellite remote sensing experience (Max 45 years, ₹35,000/- to ₹42,000/- per month).
Young Professional-I (YP-I) [3 Posts]: M.Sc. Agriculture for Nutri-Cereals CoE OR Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Engineering for Directorate of Education (Max 45 years, ₹25,000/- per month).
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC applies. Attend walk-in interview with prescribed proforma at RLBCAU, Jhansi between 07.09.2026 and 10.09.2026.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Position-wise age criteria as on interview date:
• Junior Research Assistant: Maximum 28 years as on 01.04.2026.
• Lab Assistant: 21 to 50 years.
• Young Professionals (YP-I & YP-II): 21 to 45 years.
Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Walk-in Reporting & Document Scrutiny on Scheduled Date (07.09.2026 to 10.09.2026) at RLBCAU, Jhansi

OfflineQualifying Only

Verification of Original Academic Degrees, Technical Experience & Research Publications

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview before the University Expert Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Medical Fitness Certificate Submission & 1-Year Contractual Appointment Order

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection will be conducted through direct Walk-in Interviews between 07.09.2026 and 10.09.2026 at Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Near Pahuj Dam, Gwalior Road, Jhansi – 284003 (UP):
• 07.09.2026: JRA (10:00 AM) & Lab Assistant (02:00 PM).
• 08.09.2026: YP-II Organic Lab (10:00 AM) & YP-II Nutri-Cereals (02:00 PM).
• 09.09.2026: YP-I Nutri-Cereals (10:00 AM) & YP-II Agro-Forestry (02:00 PM).
• 10.09.2026: YP-I Directorate of Education (10:00 AM).
Candidates must bring filled application proforma, passport photograph, original testimonials with one set of self-attested copies. No TA/DA is admissible.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Relevant Master's / Bachelor's Academic Degree Merit & Coursework Rigor
Specialized Research Experience (Chromatography LC-MS, Remote Sensing, Plant Breeding, or Millet Processing)
Research Publications in Indexed Journals (SCI/Scopus/UGC-CARE) & Lab Competence
Walk-In Technical Interview Performance & Agricultural Problem-Solving Aptitude

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.

Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University (RLBCAU) is an autonomous central agricultural university established by an Act of Parliament in 2014, serving the semi-arid Bundelkhand region. The research projects span cutting-edge domains: the Centre of Excellence on Nutri-Cereals focuses on millet post-harvest processing, product formulation, and food quality testing; the Organic Testing Lab features advanced analytical instrumentation (LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS) for pesticide residue analysis; the UPCAR Agro-forestry project models carbon stock inventory and biomass estimation using Sentinel/Landsat satellite imagery; and the DBT Sesame project integrates genomics-assisted breeding. Excellent research ecosystem under DARE/ICAR providing hands-on operational training with state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure, positioning candidates strongly for regular ARS (Agricultural Research Service), Assistant Professor, or corporate agribusiness R&D roles.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment for 1 year (extendable based on performance and project duration), stationed at RLBCAU Campus, Near Pahuj Dam, Gwalior Road, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

YP-I / Lab Assistant (₹25k–₹27k) -> YP-II / JRA (₹35k–₹42k) -> Project Scientist / Research Associate -> Assistant Professor / ARS Scientist across ICAR institutes and Central/State Agricultural Universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Position-Specific Interview Schedule: Walk-in interviews are conducted over 4 consecutive days (07.09.2026: JRA at 10 AM, Lab Asst at 2 PM; 08.09.2026: YP-II Organic Lab at 10 AM, YP-II Nutri-Cereals at 2 PM; 09.09.2026: YP-I Nutri-Cereals at 10 AM, YP-II Agro-Forestry at 2 PM; 10.09.2026: YP-I Directorate of Education at 10 AM).
  • UP Domicile Rule for JRA: The Junior Research Assistant (JRA) post under the UPCST project strictly requires the candidate to be a resident of Uttar Pradesh only.
  • Mandatory Proforma Application: Candidates must bring the completed bio-data application form (prescribed format in circular) with affixed passport photo and attested photocopies from matriculation onwards.
  • No TA/DA: No travel allowances or campus accommodation are provided for attending the walk-in interviews.

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)3
  • Young Professional-II (YP-II)3
  • Junior Research Assistant (JRA)1
  • Lab Assistant / Project Assistant1
Total Vacancies08 Posts (Contractual Walk-in - Various Research Projects)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated emoluments:
• YP-II (Agro-Forestry / Carbon Budget): ₹42,000/- p.m.
• YP-II (Organic Lab / Nutri-Cereals): ₹35,000/- p.m.
• JRA (UPCST): ₹25,000/- p.m. (1st & 2nd yr), ₹28,000/- p.m. (3rd yr).
• Lab Assistant: ₹23,000/- + 18% HRA (₹27,140/- p.m.).
• YP-I (Nutri-Cereals & Directorate of Education): ₹25,000/- p.m.

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration ranging from ₹25,000/- to ₹42,000/- (plus 18% HRA for Lab Assistant where applicable). Contractual engagement initially for 1 year or co-terminus with projects.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates must appear for a walk-in interview on the specified dates. Applicants are required to bring:

  • A prescribed application form (available in the notification) with full bio-data.
  • Original certificates and mark sheets (from matriculation onwards).
  • Attested photocopies of all certificates and mark sheets.
  • A passport-size photograph affixed on the application form.
  • A medical certificate at the time of joining (if selected).

No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the University website for updates.

Interview Venue: Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Near Pahuj Dam, Gwalior Road, Jhansi-284003

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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RLBCAU Jhansi has advertised 8 contractual posts: 1 Junior Research Assistant, 1 Lab Assistant, 3 Young Professional-II, and 3 Young Professional-I across various agricultural research projects.

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