G. B. Pant University Research Associate Recruitment 2026
G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar has released an official recruitment notification inviting applications for the position of Research Associate-I under a research project in the Department of Agrometeorology. The fellowship is offered under a project focused on society-centric participatory approaches for efficient resource management through a science and technology hub titled “SPARSH”.
Eligible candidates with a PhD in major disciplines of Agricultural Sciences and relevant research experience are invited to apply for this fellowship position. The appointment will initially be for six months and may be extended depending on the requirements of the project. Candidates must submit their applications before the last date and appear for the interview as scheduled by the university.
Recruitment Overview
| Organization Name | G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology |
| Organization Name (Hindi) | जी. बी. पंत कृषि एवं प्रौद्योगिकी विश्वविद्यालय |
| Department | Agrometeorology |
| Post Name | Research Associate-I |
| Post Name (Hindi) | रिसर्च एसोसिएट-I |
| Category | Unreserved |
| Number of Fellowship | 1 |
| Employment Type | Contract / Project Based Fellowship |
| Fellowship Duration | 6 Months (extendable based on project requirement) |
| Monthly Salary / Emolument | ₹58,000 per month |
Job Location Details
| City | Pantnagar |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | 263145 |
| Street Address | G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar-263145, Uttarakhand, India |
Project Details
- Project Name: Society centric participatory approach for efficient resources management through science and technology hub “SPARSH”
- Project Code: 8069
- Principal Investigator: Ajeet Singh Nain
Important Dates
Candidates must carefully note the important deadlines related to the recruitment process.
- Notification Date: 09 March 2026
- Last Date to Receive Application: 18 March 2026
- Date of Interview: 20 March 2026
- Interview Time: 10:00 AM
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a PhD in major disciplines of Agricultural Sciences.
Experience Requirement
- Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant research experience.
Age Limit
The official notification does not specify any age limit for this fellowship position.
Reservation Details
- The fellowship category for this recruitment is Unreserved.
- In case reserved category candidates are not available, candidates belonging to general or other categories may also be considered for the position.
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit their application form along with the required documents to the Principal Investigator at the departmental address before the last date mentioned in the notification.
- Prepare the application including all required personal and academic details.
- The application form should contain the following information:
- Name of the Fellowship
- Name of the Project
- Name of the Applicant
- Father’s Name
- Date of Birth
- Address, Mobile Number and Email ID
- Category of Candidate
- Experience Details (if any)
- Research Papers Published
- Candidates must also provide details of their educational qualifications including examination passed, name of the board/university, year of passing, percentage of marks or OGPA, division, subject, and remarks.
- The completed application must be sent to the Principal Investigator on his or her departmental address.
Selection Process
- Selection will be conducted through an Interview.
- Candidates must appear for the interview on the scheduled date and time.
Application Fees
The official notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.
Important Instructions
- Application should be sent to the Principal Investigator on his or her departmental address.
- No separate interview letter will be issued for appearing in the interview.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview.
- The appointment will be given for six months which may be extended depending on project requirements.
- Attested copies of all certificates, degrees, and testimonials must be enclosed with the application form.
- Original documents must be produced at the time of interview.
- No interim correspondence will be entertained regarding the recruitment process.
Contact Information
- Principal Investigator: Ajeet Singh Nain
- Department: Agrometeorology
- Organization Address: G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar – 263145, Uttarakhand, India
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