MPKV Recruitment 2026: 2 Young Professional-II Posts – Apply Offline @ mpkv.ac.in

Notice information

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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Note: Age is calculated as on 30/11/2026. The notification does not print a category-wise vacancy break-up.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Young Professional-II (Plant Protection): Essential: Master's degree in Agriculture Entomology / Plant Pathology. Desirable: Experience in identification of major crop insect pests, diseases, and physiological disorders in the field.
• Young Professional-II (IT): Essential (Option A): Graduation with at least 60% marks in Computer Application / Information Technology / Computer Science and Engineering / Artificial Intelligence / AI and Machine Learning / AI and Data Science / Software Engineering with one year experience in the relevant field. Essential (Option B): Master in Computer Application / Information Technology / Computer Science and Engineering / Artificial Intelligence / AI and Machine Learning / AI and Data Science / Software Engineering. Desirable: Experience in AI/ML models for crop analytics, pest/disease detection; experience in AI architecture, data standards, DL/ML algorithms for detection and mapping of insect, pest and diseases.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Initial Screening: Applications are scrutinised for eligibility against the prescribed qualification, experience, publications, and achievements listed in the application form.
• Shortlisting: Candidates are short-listed based on academic qualification, experience, publication, achievements/awards, and supporting documents (including No Objection Certificate from the current employer, if applicable).
• Interview: Only short-listed candidates are called for interview. The interview date will be communicated separately to eligible candidates by email or text message.
• Document Verification: Candidates must bring all original documents and a valid photo identity proof at the time of interview / document verification.
• No TA/DA: No TA/DA or remuneration is paid for attending the interview or for joining the post.
• Reservation Clause: The Selection Committee reserves the right to cancel or withdraw positions, select no candidate, or scrap any position even after the interview.

How to Apply – MPKV Young Professional-II 2026

• Download the application format from the MPKV official website.
• Fill the form completely: post applied for, personal details, education from 10th class onward, work experience, publication details, present employment, and additional information.
• Sign the declaration and paste a recent self-attested passport-size photograph.
• Attach self-attested photocopies of all certificates, documentary evidence, and the No Objection Certificate from the current employer (if employed).
• Send the application by Post or Courier to: Principal Investigator, Development of AI-aided Early Warning and Realtime Monitoring System and UAV-aided Precision Pest Management Strategies, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Tal. Rahuri, Dist. Ahilyanagar – 413722 (MS).
• Application must reach on or before 30 November 2026, up to 6:00 PM. Email applications will not be considered.

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Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Self-attested photocopies of certificates and documentary evidence for qualification, work experience, and additional information.
• No Objection Certificate from the current employer (if employed).
• List of publications with copies of full-length papers.
• Self-attested passport-size photograph on the application form.
• Photo identity proof for document verification at interview.
• Important: No additional documents are accepted separately either before or after the last date or at the interview. The selected candidate must produce all original documents at the time of joining. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
• Other Conditions: The Young Professional-II works full time and may not hold another appointment elsewhere. Leaving mid-tenure requires one month's written notice or payment of one month's salary. Services can be ended on 24 hours' notice for negligence or misconduct. Research work done in the project is the property of the project.

Important Dates

3. What is the application fee for MPKV Young Professional-II posts?

• The official notification does not specify any application fee. Candidates should check the notification PDF for any fee-related clarification.

5. What is the salary for MPKV Young Professional-II posts?

• The fixed monthly pay for both Young Professional-II positions is Rs. 42,000/- per month. No additional allowance is mentioned in the notification on top of this fixed pay.