Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (Dr. PDKV), Akola Recruitment 2026

M.Sc. (Agri) in Plant Pathology or Ph.D with specialization in Plant Pathology or Microbiology

Rs. 37,000/- + 10% HRA

The maximum age limit for candidates applying for these posts is 38 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules for SC, ST, DT, NT, and OBC categories.

Preference will be given to experienced persons

Candidates applying for the Senior Research Fellow and Skilled Helper posts must fulfil the educational qualification and age limit criteria mentioned below.

Interested and eligible candidates are required to appear directly for the walk-in interview along with the filled application proforma and supporting documents. The notification does not specify a separate online or offline application submission mode before the interview date; candidates should visit the official website www.pdkv.ac.in for further details. Fill the Application Proforma for Senior Research Fellow and Skilled Helper. Attach a self-attested recent photograph in the space provided. Carry the filled application form along with original and self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents. Report for the interview on 4th August 2026 before 12:00 PM at the Department of Plant Pathology, Dr. PDKV, Akola.

These posts are purely temporary and contractual, and the term of engagement is linked to the project period, subject to satisfactory performance. The appointment does not entitle the appointee to any implicit or explicit claim on any regular University post. No accommodation will be provided to selected candidates. Candidates without essential qualification certificates on the date of interview will not be eligible to attend. Selected candidates must join the assignment physically within seven days from the date of issue of the appointment order, failing which the order will be treated as cancelled. The Senior Research Fellow and Skilled Helper will not be entitled to any regular leave and are considered full-time workers, with attendance maintained through a register. The engagement can be discontinued at any time without notice on grounds of unsatisfactory work or any other valid reason. Candidates who wish to resign must give one month's prior notice, failing which one month's pay may be withheld. The Principal Investigator (PI) and Head of the Department of Plant Pathology reserve the right to cancel or postpone the interview without assigning any reason. Selected candidates must submit a statement accepting the terms and conditions on a Rs. 100/- bond paper after appointment. Any form of canvassing will lead to disqualification of the candidature. The decision of the Principal Investigator of the project will be final and binding in all respects. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Separate interview call letters will not be sent to candidates. Documents Required: Proof of Date of Birth Educational Qualification certificates (SSC and above) Reprints of published research papers, if any Experience certificate, if any No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, if already employed. Interview Venue: Chamber of Head, Department of Plant Pathology, Dr. PDKV, Akola. Interview Date: 4th August 2026. Interview Time: 11:00 AM (reporting not allowed after 12:00 PM).

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