SDAU Recruitment 2026: 3 Junior Research Fellow – Walk-In Interview on 22 October 2026 @ sdau.edu.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Junior Research Fellow: B.Sc. (Agri.) or B.Sc. (Horti.) from a recognized university.
• Candidates possessing either B.Sc. (Agriculture) or B.Sc. (Horticulture) qualification can attend the walk-in interview. Candidates must carry original and certified copies of educational qualification certificates, work experience proof, and any publications or awards during the interview process.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection of Junior Research Fellow will be based on a Walk-in Interview held at the College of Horticulture, S.D. Agricultural University, Jagudan. Candidates must report at the venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time (09:30 AM) on 22 October 2026. Candidates will undergo document verification followed by a personal interview to assess academic background, research aptitude, and project relevance.
• Important: No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the walk-in interview. Candidates must attend at their own cost.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Filled Application Proforma downloaded from SDAU Official Website
• Original and certified copies of all educational qualification certificates
• Work experience proof (if applicable)
• Publications, awards, and seminar / workshop / training details (if applicable)
• Age proof document (Matriculation Certificate or Birth Certificate)
• Two recent passport-size photographs and valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)

• SDAU Official Website ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Key Instructions:

• The post is purely on a temporary / contractual basis and will be automatically terminated upon completion of 11 months or project work, whichever is earlier.
• The university provides no employment guarantee after the completion of the contract period.
• Services can be terminated without prior notice for unsatisfactory performance or misconduct.
• Selected candidates must perform work assigned by the Principal, College of Horticulture, SDAU, Jagudan.
• Candidates must attend the walk-in interview at their own cost.

What is the application fee for SDAU Junior Research Fellow recruitment?

• The notification does not mention any application fee for the post of Junior Research Fellow at SDAU. Candidates should verify any fee-related instructions from the official notification PDF before attending the walk-in interview.

What is the salary for SDAU Junior Research Fellow?

• The selected candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow will receive a fixed salary of Rs. 25,000/- per month. This is a fixed contractual remuneration and does not include HRA, DA, or other allowances.

What qualification is required for SDAU JRF recruitment?

• Candidates must possess B.Sc. (Agriculture) or B.Sc. (Horticulture) from a recognized university to be eligible for the Junior Research Fellow post under advertisement number SDAU/COH/2570/2026.