Junior Research Fellow Job 2025 at PAU Ludhiana- Apply Now – Post of Junior Research Fellow at Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana

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Announcement of Junior Research Fellow Job 2025 at PAU Ludhiana, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ludhiana is inviting applications from the eligible candidates for the position of “One Junior Research Fellow” on contractual basis under the prestigious scheme entitled “DBT-BUILDER-Punjab Agricultural University Interdisciplinary Life Science Programme for Advance Research and Education”.

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Junior Research Fellow Job 2025 at PAU Ludhiana is a great opportunity for candidates with qualifications in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or related fields to contribute to meaningful scientific research in agriculture and life sciences. The desirous candidates fulfilling the qualifications/ experience should send their applications to “Dean, College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, PAU, PIN-141004” on the prescribed proforma complete in all respect along with attested copies of the testimonials and bank draft amounting to Rs.200/- in favor of Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana.

About PAU:

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ludhiana was established in 1962 to serve the state of erstwhile Punjab. It is a prestigious institute that serves quality of education in every field of science. Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, is offering a valuable opportunity for aspiring researchers through the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in its Interdisciplinary Life Science Programme under the DBT-BUILDER scheme.

Junior Research Fellow Job 2025 at PAU Ludhiana is ideal role for candidates with a background in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Life Sciences who are passionate about contributing to innovative agricultural and life science research. Join PAU and take part in advancing scientific knowledge that supports the farming community and beyond.

Details of Junior Research Fellow Job 2025 at PAU Ludhiana:

Posted date	08-08-2025
Sector	Private
Job type	Contract
Salary	Rs. 31,000- Rs. 35,000
Education	Bachelor’s / Master’s degree
Job Location	Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Postal Code	141004
Hiring Organization	Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana
Last Date	13 August 2025
Job Status	ON
No. of Vacancies	01
Organization Street Address	Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, India

Job Description:

Applications are welcomed from eligible candidates from all around the Country, India. Junior Research Fellow” is on contractual basis under the prestigious scheme entitled “DBT-BUILDER-Punjab Agricultural University Interdisciplinary Life Science Programme for Advance Research and Education”.

Junior Research Fellow Job 2025 at PAU Ludhiana Advertisement:

Qualification for the position of Junior Research Fellow:

• B.Sc./ B.Sc Medical/ Biochemistry /Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/ B.Tech. Biotechnology with minimum OCPA 6.00/10.00 basis or 60 % marks.
• M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Molecular Biology/ Life Sciences/ Microbiology with minimum OCPA 6.5/10.00 or 65 % marks.
• The candidate, who does not possess Master’s degree in the relevant subject but possess Ph.D. degree in the discipline required at Master’s level, shall be eligible for the post.
• Applicants having post-graduation degree in subjects mentioned above, but having Bachelor degree with three years must have passed the NET by ARS, DBT, CSIR/ UGC NET or GATE.

Experience:

The candidates holding the experience of conducting biochemical experiments associated with biotic and abiotic stress/ hands on molecular biology techniques and bioinformatics tools/ soil microbiology will be preferred.

How to Apply for Junior Research Fellow Job 2025 at PAU Ludhiana?

The desirous candidates fulfilling the qualifications/ experience should send their applications to “Dean, College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, PAU, PIN-141004” on the prescribed proforma complete in all respect along with attested copies of the testimonials and bank draft amounting to Rs.200/- in favor of Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana.

The last date for the receipt of applications duly complete in all respects in this office is 13.8.2025 by 3.00pm. The incomplete applications unsupported by the requisite documents will not be entertained. The date of interview will be intimated later on PAU website i.e. www.pau.edu. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Additional Information’s:

The fellowship is purely temporary and initially awarded for period of six months which may be extended for piece meals period of six (06) months at a time or till the termination of the scheme whichever is earlier.

The Junior Research Fellow if leave the University shall have to give one-month notice or one-month salary in lieu of that notice period.

FAQs

1. Is NET/GATE mandatory for all candidates?
   • Yes, if your Bachelor’s degree is of 3 years. Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor’s + Master’s are exempt.
2. Can I apply if I have a Ph.D. but not a Master’s in the specified subjects?
   • Yes, if your Ph.D. is in a relevant discipline.
3. What is the selection process?
   • Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (date announced later on PAU’s website).
4. Is the fellowship extendable?
   • Yes, subject to performance and scheme validity (extensions granted in 6-month increments).
5. Where can I find the application proforma?
   • Check the official PAU website (www.pau.edu) or contact the Dean’s office.