The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad has 2 temporary Senior Research Fellow posts to fill through a direct interview on 17 November 2026. Candidates need an M.Sc. (Agri) in Genetics and plant Breeding. The monthly pay is Rs. 37000/- plus HRA. Applications are not accepted in advance, so candidates bring the form to the interview.
UASD Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notice number | No. AICRP-Soy/ /2026-27 |
| Post | Senior Research Fellow |
| Total vacancies | 02 |
| Nature of post | Temporary, project-based |
| How to apply | Walk-in interview |
| Last date | 17.11.2026 (interview date) |
| Website | UASD temporary appointment notifications page |
The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.
About UASD
The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad runs the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Soybean at its Main Agricultural Research Station in Dharwad. These posts fall under the National Mission on High Yielding Seeds - Soybean scheme (head of account no. 560146/310). Dr. K Gopalakrishna Naidu is the Principal Investigator, and the Director of Research approved the engagement by a letter dated 30 October 2026.
UASD Senior Research Fellow Vacancy Details 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Consolidated Pay (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow | 02 | 37000/- p.m + HRA |
UASD Senior Research Fellow Eligibility 2026
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Mandatory qualification | M.Sc. (Agri) in Genetics and plant Breeding |
| Preference | Soybean Breeding / Molecular work |
The application format also asks candidates for their date of birth, caste details and work experience, including post, period and institution. See the official notification (PDF) for the discipline-specific eligibility of the post.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 30.10.2026 |
| Walk-in interview | 17.11.2026 at 2:00 PM |
Selection Process
Selection is through a direct interview. If two or more candidates get equal marks, SC/ST candidates receive preference for the temporary appointment.
Service Conditions
- The place of work is the AICRP on Soybean at the Main Agricultural Research Station, Dharwad.
- The engagement runs until 31 March 2027, the end of the project, or the receipt of government clarification on temporary appointments in projects, whichever comes first.
- Because the appointment is temporary, the appointee may be removed from work at any time without being given a reason.
- The appointment gives no right to a permanent appointment in the University, and service here cannot be claimed towards a permanent post.
- Before joining, the selected candidate must submit an undertaking on Rs. 100/- stamp paper in the prescribed Format-TR-2.
How to Apply for UASD Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
- Fill in the application format given in the annexure on page 3 of the notice, and sign it. Paste a photograph in the space provided.
- Prepare two copies of the application format.
- Have the copies of your documents attested and bound into two sets.
- Report at 2:00 PM on the interview date to the office of the Associate Director of Research (Headquarters), University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad.
Do not send the application in advance. Candidates attend at their own expense.
Documents to carry
- Application format (annexure), two copies
- All original educational documents
- Two bound copies of the attested documents (mandatory)
- Two photographs
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Notification and application format | Official notification (PDF) |
| Notice listing | UASD temporary appointment notifications page |
| Principal Investigator's email | [email protected] |
| Official Website | Official website of University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad |
The notice also prints these phone numbers: 0836-2446556 (office) and 9448829556 (cell).