CHF CAU Project Associate-I Recruitment 2026

• M.Sc. in Agriculture Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology or Life Sciences.
• Experience in plant tissue culture is desirable.
• NET or GATE is not an essential qualification; it determines the applicable pay rate.

• Download the notice and complete the prescribed application form on pages 3 and 4.
• Provide the requested educational, experience and research details, paste a signed recent passport-size photograph, and sign the declaration with place and date.
• Attach the relevant self-attested documents and an employer's NOC if currently employed.
• Email the completed application and documents to the address given in the official notice by 16 November 2026.
• If shortlisted, bring the completed application, self-attested photocopies and original certificates to the interview.

Recruitment overview

The College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat, has announced one Project Associate-I position in its Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities. The post is part of an NMPB-funded project on conservation and sustainable production of elite Berberis aristata DC. (Daruharidra) genotypes through tissue culture. The advertisement number is CHF/CAU/BSH/NMPB-BA/Project/2026/3871.

Eligibility and pay

Applicants must hold an M.Sc. in Agriculture Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology or Life Sciences. Experience in plant tissue culture is desirable. The upper age limit is 35 years, with relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and women candidates according to Government of India norms. The form asks for age on the interview date.

The monthly pay is Rs. 31,000 plus HRA for candidates who have qualified in CSIR-UGC, ICAR or ICMR NET, including Lectureship or Assistant Professorship, or GATE. Others receive Rs. 25,000 plus HRA. HRA is as per the funding agency. The initial engagement is for one year and may be extended depending on performance and project requirements. It is temporary, contractual and co-terminus with the project, with no claim to regular appointment or absorption in CAU.

Application and interview

Send the application by email by 16 November 2026. The prescribed form is on pages 3 and 4 of the notification. Complete the requested information, paste a signed recent passport-size photograph and sign the declaration. Include self-attested copies of relevant qualifications, experience certificates, research papers and professional achievements, as applicable. Currently employed candidates must also provide an employer's NOC. The email addresses should be checked in the official notice.

Selection takes account of academic performance, experience and the interview. Shortlisted candidates will receive the interview schedule by email. They must bring the completed form, self-attested photocopies and original certificates to the interview. No TA/DA is payable for attending.