Dr. PDKV Recruitment 2026 – Walkin for 3 Research Associate, Assistant Research Associate Posts

Walk-in date: 6 November 2026, reporting at 11:00 AM Vacancies: 3, in 2 roles How to apply: Attend the walk-in interview Pay: Research Associate: Rs. 61000 + HRA (M.Sc.) or Rs. 67000 + HRA (Ph.D.) per month; Assistant Research Associate: fixed pay Rs. 26000 per month (up to 31 March 2027 only) Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification Age limit: Maximum 38 years Place: Nagpur centre (Research Associate)

Advt No. HD/ENT/CROPSAP/757/2026 gives the full conditions for each 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 Dr. PDKV notification PDF

Age relaxation for all posts: SC, ST, DT, NT, OBC As per rule.

Other conditions: Knowledge of computer with MS-CIT is required for both posts. No accommodation will be provided. Research Associate is a full time worker and must follow the University's administrative, financial and disciplinary regulations. Desirable: Research Associate: minimum one year experience of Research Associate.

Candidates who cannot produce essential qualification certificates on the date of interview. Candidates arriving after 12.00 pm on the interview day.

Qualification required: M.Sc. or Ph.D. Agril. Entomology/Pl. Pathology; Knowledge of computer with MS-CIT. Experience required: Desirable: Minimum one year experience of Research Associate. Age limit: Maximum 38 years. Pay: *Rs. 61000 + HRA per month For M.Sc. *Rs. 67000 + HRA per month For Ph.D. (upto 31st March, 2027 only). Qualification required: B.Sc. Agriculture/allied Degree; Knowledge of computer with MS-CIT. Age limit: Maximum 38 years. Pay: *Fixed pay Rs. 26000 per month (upto 31st March, 2027 only).

Purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project subject to satisfactory performance. Pay is up to 31 March 2027 only. Selected candidates must join physically within seven days of the order, failing which the order is cancelled. One-month prior notice required before leaving, failing which one month pay or pay for the shortfall will not be drawn. Statement accepting terms and conditions on Rs. 100/- bond paper to be submitted after appointment. Research Associate gets no regular leave; attendance kept in an attendance register.

Personal interview Personal interview before Head, Department of Entomology, PGI, Dr. PDKV, Akola. Original certificates are verified by the concerned officer. If there are a large number of candidates, the interview may continue on the next day.

No TA/DA will be paid.

Date of birth proof Educational qualifications, SSC and above Reprints of research papers published (if any) Experience certificate (if any) No objection certificate of the employer, if employed Originals plus one set of attested photocopies

Separate interview call letters will not be sent. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Appointment gives no claim to any University post; Research Associate has no right to regular appointment or absorption. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature. The PI & Head, Department of Entomology, reserves the right to cancel/postpone the interview. The decision of the PI of the CROPSAP Project is final.