Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University (JNKVV) has published advertisement number PC/2026-27/474 for 4 temporary vacancies, including Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Young Professional – I, Field Assistant, and Lab Assistant cum Computer Operator posts. Qualifications vary by post, requiring M.Sc. (Ag.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding for the Senior Research Fellow position, and B.Sc. (Ag.) or B.Sc. for the remaining posts. The offered pay is Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA for Senior Research Fellow, Rs. 30,000 consolidated for Young Professional – I and Field Assistant, and Rs. 25,000 consolidated for Lab Assistant cum Computer Operator. Eligible candidates can download the application form and appear for a walk-in interview on 15 October 2026, reporting at 10:00 AM at PC Unit, JNKVV, Jabalpur, bringing original documents and two sets of application forms with attested photographs and photocopies.
JNKVV Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – Quick Summary
Who is recruiting?: Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University (JNKVV)
Which posts?: Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Young Professional – I, Field Assistant, Lab Assistant cum Computer Operator
How many vacancies?: 4
Who can apply?: Candidates meeting the post-specific educational qualifications
Application start date: 01/10/2026
Last date: Walk-in interview on 15-10-2026
Application mode: Offline application form with walk-in interview
Job location: Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh)
JNKVV Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University (JNKVV), Jabalpur
Advertisement No.
PC/2026-27/474
Post Name(s)
Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Young Professional – I, Field Assistant, Lab Assistant cum Computer Operator
Total Vacancies
4
Pay
Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA (post-wise)
JNKVV Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
01/10/2026
Walk-in-Interview Date
15/10/2026 at 10:00 AM
JNKVV Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
The recruitment notification offers a total of 4 temporary contractual vacancies.
Name of Post
No. of Post
Funding Agency
Date of Interview
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
01
Not specified
15-10-2026
Young Professional – 1
01
National Mission on High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS)
15-10-2026
Field Assistant
01
National Mission on High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS)
15-10-2026
Lab Assistant cum Computer Operator
01
National Mission on High Yielding Seeds (NMHYS)
15-10-2026
JNKVV Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Eligibility Criteria
JNKVV Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Qualification
Post
Qualification Required
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Essential qualification: M.Sc. (Ag.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding. Desirable: 1. NET qualified / PhD, 2. Field experience, 3. Knowledge of computer and data analysis.
Young Professional – 1
B.Sc. (Ag.). Desirable: 1. Computer knowledge, 2. Experience of handling Agronomical experiments and data collection.
Field Assistant
B.Sc. (Ag.). Desirable: 1. Computer knowledge, 2. Experience of handling plant protection experiments and data collection.
Lab Assistant cum Computer Operator
B.Sc. (Ag.) / B.Sc./ B.Com. Desirable: 1. Computer knowledge, 2. Experience in data handling and financial management.
JNKVV Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Age Limit
The age limit is 35 years for SRF and 45 years for YP-I / Field Assistant / Lab Assistant cum computer operator on the date of interview.
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
SC / ST / OBC / PH category candidates
As per rules
JNKVV Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Salary
Post
Pay Level / Pay
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA
Young Professional – 1
Rs. 30,000/- (Consolidated)
Field Assistant
Rs. 30,000/- (Consolidated)
Lab Assistant cum Computer Operator
Rs. 25,000/- (Consolidated)
JNKVV Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Application Fee
Category
Fee
General and other candidates
Rs. 100/-
SC / ST candidates
Exempted
Candidate should produce a fee of Rs. 100/- by Demand draft/online in Current A/c, Project Coordinating Unit (Sesame & Niger), JNKVV, Jabalpur, A/c no. 20030200010017 IFSC Code: UCBA0002003, UCO Bank, JNKVV Branch, Jabalpur. The proof of fee must be attached with the application form.
JNKVV Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Selection Process
Selection is based on a walk-in interview.
How to Apply for JNKVV Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Visit the official website at https://www.jnkvv.org/ to download the details and application form format.
Fill out the application form with all required details.
Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- via Demand Draft or online to the specified bank account and attach the proof of fee (except for SC/ST candidates).
Attach attested photographs and photocopies of documents to your application form.
Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate application forms along with an application fee of Rs. 100/- for each.
Attend the walk-in-interview on 15/10/2026 at 10:00 AM at PC Unit, JNKVV, Jabalpur.
Bring all relevant original documents along with the two sets of application forms at the time of interview.
JNKVV Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Important Instructions
No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Position is purely on temporary basis upto March, 2027, and is likely to be extended only after approval of the funding agency.
The service can be terminated on one month notice from either side.
The candidates must bring all the relevant original documents at the time of interview.
