RVSKVV Recruitment 2026: 14 Chief Scientist & Other Posts – Apply Online @ rvskvv.net

Notice information

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Age relaxation of 5 years applies to SC, ST, OBC, Women (UR & Reserved), and Divyang candidates. RVSKVV employees have no upper age limit for Scientist and Senior Scientist posts. Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Divyang, and Women applies only to M.P. domiciled candidates; others are treated as Unreserved (UR).

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Chief Scientist (A-01): Ph.D. in Agronomy, Soil Science, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Physics, Soil Fertility, Soil Chemistry, Water Science and Technology, Soil and Conservation Engineering, or Soil Conservation and Water Management. Minimum 10 publications as books and/or research or policy papers. M.Sc. (Ag./Horti.), M.Sc., or M.Tech. in relevant subjects with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA. 10 years of experience in Research, Teaching, Extension Education, or Farm Management (at least 3 years as Senior Scientist/Associate Professor or equivalent at AGP Rs. 9000 / Pay Level 13A).
• Senior Scientist (B-01 to B-05, Microbiology): Ph.D. in the relevant subject (Agronomy, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Engineering, Microbiology). M.Sc. (Ag.) or M.Tech/M.E. in relevant subject with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA. Minimum 8 years of experience as Assistant Professor/Scientist or equivalent at Pay Level 10A (7th CPC), GP Rs 5400/6000+ (6th CPC), or Rs 8000-13500 (5th CPC). Alternatively, 8 years combining relevant experience with high-quality post-doctoral research and at least 5 publications.
• Scientist (C-01 to C-07): Educational: B.Sc./B.Tech/B.E./B.Pharm with Agriculture/Science/Engineering as core subject (min. 50% marks) AND M.Sc./M.Tech/M.E./M.Pharm in the specific discipline (min. 55% marks). NET Requirement: NET pass from ICAR, UGC, CSIR, or other UGC/GoI approved agencies. Biochemistry and Phytochemistry applicants may also have NET/SLET/SET or equivalent. Publications: At least one publication in NAAS-rated or UGC-referred journal. NET Exemptions: Ph.D. with course work under UGC Regulation 2009 + Annexure-I certificate + 2 full-length papers with NAAS rating of at least 4. Ph.D. registered before 2009 + 2 full-length papers in journals with NAAS rating 4 or above.
• General Conditions: Indian citizen, knowledge of Hindi, Aadhaar registration, and qualifications from recognized Indian or accredited foreign universities.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Scientist Posts: Candidates must take a Competence Evaluation Test.
• Document Scoring: Uploaded documents will be scored. Illegible or unclear documents may not be considered and will receive no score.
• Verification: All original documents must be presented during the interview or document verification.
• Rejection Clause: Any shortfall in qualifications will lead to immediate rejection of the application.
• TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the Competence Evaluation Test or interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications)
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• NET Exemption Certificate (Annexure-I) for Ph.D. holders claiming NET exemption
• M.P. Domicile Certificate (if claiming reservation or fee concession)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable, issued with M.P. domicile for reservation)
• Instructions: Apply online at RVSKVV official website or the MPOnline Chayan portal. Pay the application fee online only. Do not send any hard copies. Keep all original certificates ready for verification.

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