CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSKHPKV), Palampur, has invited applications for the post of Senior Research Fellow under Advt No. 09/2026. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 18 November 2026.
The post is for Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, COA, CSKHPKV, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Qualification required: M.Sc. in Plant Science + NET + experience in plant transformation as evident from publications; OR M.Sc. in Plant Science without NET + experience in plant transformation as evident from publications. The pay is With NET: Rs. 37,000 + HRA (1st and 2nd year), Rs. 42,000 + HRA (3rd year); without NET: Rs. 28,000 fixed per month. The application fee is Rs. 450 for General Categories. Selection is by work specific interaction. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 18 November 2026
- Vacancies: 1
- How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
- Fee: General Categories: Rs. 450; Reserved categories: Rs. 110
- Pay: With NET: Rs. 37,000 + HRA (1st and 2nd year), Rs. 42,000 + HRA (3rd year); without NET: Rs. 28,000 fixed per month
- Place: Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, COA, CSKHPKV, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
CSKHPKV Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSKHPKV), Palampur |
| Post Name | Senior Research Fellow |
| No of Posts | 1 |
| Advt No | 09/2026 |
| Job Type | Project-based |
| Pay | With NET: Rs. 37,000 + HRA (1st and 2nd year), Rs. 42,000 + HRA (3rd year); without NET: Rs. 28,000 fixed per month |
| Place of Posting | Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, COA, CSKHPKV, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh |
| Qualification | M.Sc. in Plant Science + NET + experience in plant transformation as evident from publications; OR M.Sc. in Plant Science without NET + experience in plant transformation as evident from publications. |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 18 November 2026 |
| Send Application To | The Head, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, COA, CSKHPKV, Palampur H.P. |
CSKHPKV Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. 09/2026 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download CSKHPKV notification PDF
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: M.Sc. in Plant Science + NET + experience in plant transformation as evident from publications; OR M.Sc. in Plant Science without NET + experience in plant transformation as evident from publications
- Experience: Experience in plant transformation as evident from publications
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Duration of fellowship co-terminus with the project / availability of funds
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General Categories | Rs. 450 |
| Reserved categories | Rs. 110 |
Payment mode: Bank draft in favour of the Comptroller, CSKHPKV, Palampur. Last date to pay the fee: 18 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 30 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application (up to 05.00 P.M.) | 18 November 2026 |
| Work specific interaction (11.00 AM) | 19 November 2026 |
How Will CSKHPKV Select Candidates?
- Work specific interaction
- Work specific interaction on 19-11-2026 at 11.00 AM in the office of the Head, Deptt. of Agricultural Biotechnology, COA, CSKHPKV, Palampur, H.P.
Documents to Enclose
- Bank draft of the appropriate processing (application) fee in favour of the Comptroller, CSKHPKV, Palampur
How to Apply for CSKHPKV Recruitment 2026 Offline
- Apply on plain paper; the application form, fee and terms notified vide no. QSD.9-54.CSKHPKV/Rectt/2015- 4750-4849 dated 30.01.2016 may be downloaded from www.hillagric.ac.in.
- Enclose a bank draft for the processing (application) fee in favour of the Comptroller, CSKHPKV, Palampur.
- Application must reach the office of The Head, Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, COA, CSKHPKV, Palampur H.P. by 18-11-2026 up to 05.00 P.M.
Other Points to Note
- No separate communication will be made regarding the work specific interaction
- Project: Molecular genetic analysis of resistance/tolerance to different stresses in rice, wheat chickpea and mustard including sheath blight complex genomics (ICAR-223-57)
- Principal Investigator: Dr. Rajeev Rathour, Deptt. of Agricultural Biotechnology
CSKHPKV Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download CSKHPKV notification PDF |
| Application Form | Application form for CSKHPKV Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit CSKHPKV official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Advertisement No. 09/2026, dated 30 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.