Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, an agricultural university based in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, is hiring for a single Research Associate post under the Geospatial Technology Centre at its Regional Agricultural Research Station, Lam. The role involves scientific and technical support for remote sensing based research, including satellite data processing, image interpretation and geospatial analysis, and will be filled through a walk-in interview on a purely temporary basis for about eleven months.
ANGRAU Research Associate Recruitment 2026
- Notification05 Oct
- Walk-in15 Oct
- Walk-in Held15 Oct
About ANGRAU Research Associate Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University
- Post Name
- Research Associate (RA)
- Job Location
- Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- At least 03 years of research experience for Master's degree holders, evidenced from Fellowship/Associateship/Training or other as per F.No.2-9/2012-HRD dated 25.04.2014 of ICAR
- Tenure
- 11 months from the date of joining
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Any one of the following: Doctoral Degree/Ph.D. in Remote Sensing & Geographical Information System. Or Master's degree in Remote Sensing & Geographical Information, with 4 years Bachelor's Degree having first division or 60% marks with at least 03 years of research experience as evidenced from Fellowship/Associateship/Training or other vide F.No.2-9/2012-HRD, dated 25.04.2014 of ICAR.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | Any one of the following: Doctoral Degree/Ph.D. in Remote Sensing & Geographical Information System. Or Master's degree in Remote Sensing & Geographical Information, with 4 years Bachelor's Degree having first division or 60% marks with at least 03 years of research experience as evidenced from Fellowship/Associateship/Training or other vide F.No.2-9/2012-HRD, dated 25.04.2014 of ICAR. |
Age Limit
Not exceeding 40 years for men and 45 years for women
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation as per Government norms for SC / ST & BC candidates
Application Fee
Selection Process
- 1Walk-In-Interview
Candidates attend the interview directly at RARS, Lam, Guntur with bio-data, original certificates and two sets of photocopies; the decision of the selection committee is final.
Salary Structure
Rs.61,000/- + HRA per month (for M.Tech (RS&GIS)) & Rs.67,000/- + HRA per month (for Ph.D. (RS & GIS))
Research Associate (M.Tech, RS&GIS): Rs.61,000/- + HRA per month Research Associate (Ph.D., RS&GIS): Rs.67,000/- + HRA per month HRA is paid at the existing State Government rates applicable at the place of posting.
How to Apply
- 1Attend the walk-in interview at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Lam, Guntur at the scheduled time.
- 2Carry a bio-data on plain paper giving your name and address along with the name and address of two references, with a latest passport size photograph affixed.
- 3Bring two sets of Xerox copies of educational qualifications and other documents along with all original certificates.
- 4Submit attested photocopies of the supporting documents and a no objection certificate if already employed.
- 5Reach the venue well in advance to complete the registration formalities.
Reporting Venue
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Lam, Guntur-34
Reporting time: 10:30 a.m.
Eligible candidates must attend the walk-in interview directly at RARS, Lam, Guntur at 10:30 a.m. on the notified date with a bio-data on plain paper, two sets of Xerox copies of educational qualifications and other documents, and all original certificates. Applications on plain paper giving bio-data, the name and address of two references and a latest passport size photograph affixed, along with attested photocopies of supporting documents and a no objection certificate if employed, are to be submitted to the office at the time of interview. The post is purely temporary and no TA/DA is admissible.
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- The post is purely temporary for 11 months from the date of joining and no TA/DA is admissible.
- All candidates must have one research paper published in a Science Citation Index (SCI) or NAAS rated (24.0) journal, and all relevant degrees must be completed in accredited universities or colleges by a competent authority.
- Candidates with relevant research experience such as Senior Research Fellowship, Junior Research Fellowship or equivalents will be given priority, and knowledge of satellite image processing, GIS, coding and ICT tool development with proficiency in programming using Python, Google Earth Engine (GEE) and Java is expected.
Job Description
Scientific and technical support essential to the execution of remote sensing based research activities: conducting systematic ground truth observations, pre-processing of multi-temporal satellite data, digital image interpretation and classification, customisation of code based scripts for geospatial data analysis, automation of processing workflows and maintenance of workstations and other relevant works.
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