Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, an agricultural university in Gujarat, is hiring a Junior Research Fellow at its Centre for Oilseeds Research in Sardarkrushinagar. There is a single vacancy, offered on a purely temporary contractual basis for a project on bio-efficacy evaluation of a seed treatment product in groundnut. This page covers the walk-in recruitment for candidates seeking research experience in oilseeds.
SDAU Recruitment 2026 - Junior Research Fellow Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026SDAU/RS(Oilseeds)/S-4/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
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Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 12 Oct 2026
- Notification19 Sept
- Walk-in12 Oct
- Walk-in Held12 Oct
About SDAU Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University
- Advertisement No.
- SDAU/RS(Oilseeds)/S-4/2026
- Post Name
- Junior Research Fellow
- Job Location
- Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 25000 per month (Fixed)
- Tenure
- 11 months or till completion of the project, whichever comes first
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Research Fellow
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Research Fellow
B.Sc. (Agri.)
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow | B.Sc. (Agri.) |
Application Fee
General/OBC
Nil
SC/ST
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Held at the Centre for Oilseeds Research, SDAU, Sardarkrushinagar; candidates are assessed on the biodata marksheet criteria and the interview.
Salary Structure
Rs. 25000 per month (Fixed)
How to Apply
- 1Download the application performa from the SDAU website and fill it in
- 2Report to the Centre for Oilseeds Research, S. D. Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar at the scheduled reporting time
- 3Carry the filled application form along with original and certified copies of educational qualification, work experience, awards and age proof
- 4Attend the walk-in interview at your own cost
Reporting Venue
Centre for Oilseeds Research, S. D. Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, Dist - Banaskantha, Gujarat - 385506
Reporting time: 10:00 AM
Candidates must report to the Centre for Oilseeds Research, S. D. Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar at the date and time given in the advertisement at their own cost. They must bring the application in the prescribed performa along with original and certified copies of educational qualification, work experience, awards and age proof. The post is purely temporary for 11 months and ends automatically on completion of the project.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application as per prescribed performa
•Original and certified copies of educational qualification
•Work experience
•Awards
•Age proof
Important Details
- The Junior Research Fellow is engaged for the project 'Bio-efficacy evaluation of seed treatment product (Fungicide + Insecticide) UPST 723 in groundnut' for 11 months or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
- The post is purely temporary and SDAU is not bound to provide any employment after the project period.
- Priority is given to candidates with higher qualification and experience in the relevant field.
- Knowledge of computer and of the Gujarati language are added advantages.
- The selected candidate will also carry out work assigned by the Principal Investigator and Research Scientist, Centre for Oilseeds Research.
- The contract can be terminated without prior notice if performance is unsatisfactory or there is misconduct.
- Candidates must produce the application in the prescribed performa along with original and certified copies of educational qualification, work experience, awards and age proof at the time of interview.
Evaluation Criteria (Total 50 Marks)
Graduate Degree
Marks: OGPA × 2.60 (maximum 26)
M.Sc. (Agri.)
Marks: OGPA × 0.70
Ph.D. (Agri.)
Marks: OGPA × 0.40
Chancellor / Vice Chancellor / National or Scientific Contribution Medal
Marks: 1 mark each, maximum 2
Experience in Government / Non-Government / Private organization
Marks: 2 marks per year, maximum 4
Research paper, popular article, folder, booklet
Marks: 1 mark each, maximum 2
Seminar / Workshop / Symposium / Training
Marks: 1 mark each, maximum 2
Extra curricular activities: Sports / Cultural / Elocution, NSS
Marks: 0.5 mark each, maximum 1
Knowledge of Gujarati language
Marks: 1
Knowledge of Computer
Marks: 1
Total
Marks: 50
| Particulars | Marks |
|---|---|
| Graduate Degree | OGPA × 2.60 (maximum 26) |
| M.Sc. (Agri.) | OGPA × 0.70 |
| Ph.D. (Agri.) | OGPA × 0.40 |
| Chancellor / Vice Chancellor / National or Scientific Contribution Medal | 1 mark each, maximum 2 |
| Experience in Government / Non-Government / Private organization | 2 marks per year, maximum 4 |
| Research paper, popular article, folder, booklet | 1 mark each, maximum 2 |
| Seminar / Workshop / Symposium / Training | 1 mark each, maximum 2 |
| Extra curricular activities: Sports / Cultural / Elocution, NSS | 0.5 mark each, maximum 1 |
| Knowledge of Gujarati language | 1 |
| Knowledge of Computer | 1 |
| Total | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Junior Research Fellow post permanent?
No. The post is purely temporary for 11 months and ends automatically when the project is completed.
Is computer knowledge compulsory?
No, it is not mandatory, but knowledge of computer is an added advantage.
Can the contract be terminated before 11 months?
Yes. The contract can be terminated without prior notice if the performance is unsatisfactory or there is misconduct.
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