• Educational Qualification: M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science.
• Desirable Experience: Prior practical experience in conducting agronomic field trials, compost testing, and laboratory soil/compost analytical procedures.
• Age Limit: Maximum 35 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates.
• Tenure: Contractual service for a period not exceeding 11 months.
Contractual / RegularSep. 7, 2026
SDAU Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for Junior Research Fellow (Soil Science) Post
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Sep. 7, 2026Junior Research Fellow (Soil Science / BSRC)
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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹31,000/- per month (Fixed Consolidated Fellowship)
Age Limit
Male: up to 35 Years, Female: up to 40 Years
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 25, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 25, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 10, 2026
4
Exam Date
Sep 10, 2026
Application Window25 Aug – 10 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date10 Sep 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Maximum age limit is 35 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates as on the date of walk-in interview.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Reporting & Document Verification (30 minutes before interview on 10.09.2026)
OfflineQualifying Only
Personal Walk-in Interview (Office of the Bio Science Research Centre, SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar)
OfflineMerit Scored
Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria must report directly for the Walk-in Interview on 10th September 2026 (at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time) at the Office of the Bio Science Research Centre, S.D. Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, District Banaskantha – 385506, Gujarat. Applicants must bring their filled bio-data proforma, passport photograph, original educational and experience certificates, along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
The Junior Research Fellow works at the premier Bio Science Research Centre (BSRC) of Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University in Banaskantha, Gujarat. Operating on the plan scheme studying varied decomposition and fortification amendments on compost, the fellow manages experimental compost pits, conducts wet chemical assays, and lays out crop field trials. The work provides deep exposure to organic farming research, soil biochemistry, and ICAR/state agricultural protocols in a tranquil university campus setting.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Contractual service for an initial period not exceeding 11 months, co-terminus with the scheme. Stationed at Bio Science Research Centre, SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar – 385506, Gujarat.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Contractual JRF positions do not carry direct absorption into permanent university services; however, documented research experience and field trial publications at an accredited SAU provide significant weightage in regular Assistant Professor / Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) / Agriculture Officer recruitments across Gujarat Agricultural Universities (SDAU, AAU, JAU, NAU).
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Walk-in Interview Format: Eligible candidates must appear directly in person for the Walk-in Interview on 10th September 2026 at the Office of the BSRC, SDAU Sardarkrushinagar.
- Reporting 30 Minutes Prior: Candidates must report at the interview venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time with all original documents.
- Mandatory Performa Bio-data: Download and fill the application proforma attached to the circular from www.sdau.edu.in.
- Dispute Jurisdiction: Any legal disputes are strictly subject to the jurisdiction of the Dantiwada court only.
- No TA/DA Provided: Candidates must travel to Sardarkrushinagar at their own expense.
- No Application Fee: Attending the walk-in interview is completely free.
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Junior Research Fellow (Soil Science / BSRC Plan Scheme) - Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1 Post
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹31,000/- per month. Contractual engagement for a period not exceeding 11 months or till the continuation of the plan scheme, whichever is earlier.
Fixed monthly fellowship of ₹31,000/- per month for Junior Research Fellow under the plan scheme.
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 25, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 25, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 10, 2026
4
Exam Date
Sep 10, 2026
Application Window25 Aug – 10 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date10 Sep 2026
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Reporting & Document Verification (30 minutes before interview on 10.09.2026)
OfflineQualifying Only
Personal Walk-in Interview (Office of the Bio Science Research Centre, SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar)
OfflineMerit Scored
Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria must report directly for the Walk-in Interview on 10th September 2026 (at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time) at the Office of the Bio Science Research Centre, S.D. Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, District Banaskantha – 385506, Gujarat. Applicants must bring their filled bio-data proforma, passport photograph, original educational and experience certificates, along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
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The walk-in interview is scheduled for 10th September 2026 at the Office of the Bio Science Research Centre, S. D. Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, District Banaskantha – 385506, Gujarat. Candidates must report 30 minutes in advance.
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