CSKHPKV Recruitment 2026: 1 Junior Research Fellow – Apply Offline @ hillagric.ac.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Download the CSKHPKV Junior Research Fellow Official Recruitment Notification PDF (Advt FN/439-48) for complete post-specific details including project duration and reporting requirements.

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Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): M.Sc. degree in any discipline of Life Sciences (e.g., Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Entomology, Plant Pathology, or any other relevant Life Sciences subject).
• NET Qualification: The candidate must have qualified the ICAR-NET, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET examination in the relevant Life Sciences discipline.
• Experience: Not explicitly mentioned in the public notification; refer to the official PDF for any preferred research experience.
• Nationality: Indian citizens only.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection for the CSKHPKV JRF position will be based on a Work-Specific Interaction (Direct Interview / Walk-In) held on 13 October 2026 at the CSKHPKV campus, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The key selection stages are:
• Application Screening: Eligible and shortlisted candidates who submitted offline applications by 12 October 2026 will be considered.
• Document Verification: Original documents (M.Sc. certificates, mark sheets, NET qualification certificate, category certificate, and photo ID) will be verified on the day of interaction.
• Work-Specific Interaction: The interaction will assess the candidate's subject knowledge in Life Sciences, research aptitude, and suitability for the specific research project.
• Final Selection: Merit-based selection will be made based on the interaction performance and eligibility compliance.
• No TA/DA (Travel Allowance / Daily Allowance) will be paid to candidates for attending the interaction. Candidates must bear their own travel and accommodation expenses.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• M.Sc. Degree Certificate and All Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Life Sciences Discipline)
• ICAR / UGC / CSIR NET Qualification Certificate (Original & Photocopy)
• Self-attested Copies of Experience Certificates (if applicable)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if claiming reserved category fee concession)
• Application Fee Payment Receipt (Rs. 450/- General / Rs. 110/- Reserved Categories)
• Filled Offline Application Form downloaded from www.hillagric.ac.in
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN Card)

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📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

• Download and read the CSKHPKV JRF Official Recruitment Notification PDF (Advt FN/439-48) carefully.
• Download the application form from the official website: www.hillagric.ac.in.
• Fill the application form with complete and accurate information.
• Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (photograph, signature, ID proof, certificates, and fee receipt).
• Pay the application fee through the prescribed mode (DD / Receipt) as per your category.
• Send the completed application form via Speed Post / Registered Post to the address mentioned in the official notification.
• Ensure the application reaches before 12 October 2026 (last date).
• Report for the work-specific interaction (walk-in interview) on 13 October 2026 at the CSKHPKV campus, Nauni, Solan.
• Carry all original documents for verification on the interaction date.
• For any queries, refer to the official notification PDF or contact the university at www.hillagric.ac.in.

• CSKHPKV JRF Official Recruitment Notification PDF (Advt FN/439-48) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• www.hillagric.ac.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

3. What is the application fee for CSKHPKV JRF Recruitment?

• The application fee is Rs. 450/- for General Categories and Rs. 110/- for Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD).

5. What is the monthly salary/stipend for CSKHPKV JRF?

• The selected Junior Research Fellow will receive Rs. 30,000/- per month plus Rs. 300/- House Rent Allowance (HRA), totaling Rs. 30,300/- per month.

6. What are the eligibility criteria for CSKHPKV JRF Recruitment 2026?

• Candidates must hold an M.Sc. degree in any discipline of Life Sciences and have qualified the ICAR-NET, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET examination. No age limit has been specified in the public notification.