PAU Research Fellow (Plant Pathology) Recruitment 2026Out

• B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Agriculture) with at least 6.50/10.00 OCPA or 65% marks, together with M.Sc. in Plant Pathology or Microbiology meeting the same minimum score.
• A candidate without a master's degree in the relevant subject may qualify if they hold a Ph.D. in the discipline required at master's level.
• Candidates with working experience in biological control of plant diseases will receive preference.

• Collect the prescribed form from the office of the Head, Department of Plant Pathology, PAU, Ludhiana, on a working day between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm.
• Pay Rs 200/- for the form using a bank draft payable at Ludhiana in favour of Comptroller PAU, Ludhiana.
• Complete the form and enclose attested copies of certificates.
• Ensure the application reaches the office of the Head, Department of Plant Pathology, PAU, Ludhiana by 12 November 2026; applications are received on working days from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
• Attend the interview at the same office on 13 November 2026 at 11.30 am with original certificates. No separate interview intimation will be issued.

Research fellowship at PAU Ludhiana

The Department of Plant Pathology at Punjab Agricultural University has announced one Research Fellow position through notice Endst. No. PP.2026/EA/6957-6997, dated 29.10.2026. The appointment supports the project “Bio-efficacy evaluation of Kocide against bacterial blight of cotton Misc- 49 PC-5498”. It carries fixed pay of Rs.17,000 per month plus 20% HRA and lasts for six months or until the scheme ends, whichever comes first.

Who can apply

The academic requirement combines B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Agriculture) with M.Sc. in Plant Pathology or Microbiology. Each degree must meet the minimum of 6.50/10.00 OCPA or 65% marks. The notice also allows applicants who do not hold the relevant master's degree but possess a Ph.D. in the discipline required at master's level. Experience in biological control of plant diseases is preferred. No age limit is specified.

Complete the offline application

Candidates must obtain the department's prescribed form from the office of the Head, Department of Plant Pathology, PAU, Ludhiana. Forms are available on working days between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm. The form costs Rs 200/-, payable through a bank draft drawn in favour of Comptroller PAU, Ludhiana and payable at Ludhiana.

Fill in the form and attach attested copies of certificates. The completed application must reach the department by 12 November 2026. Receipt hours are 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on working days. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Interview arrangements

The interview will be held in the office of the Head, Department of Plant Pathology, PAU, Ludhiana on 13 November 2026 at 11.30 am. Applicants will not receive a separate interview intimation, so they should follow the schedule stated in the notice. Original certificates must be brought for the interview. PAU will not pay TA/DA for attending.