Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, an agricultural university located at Pundibari in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, has announced recruitment for one Project Fellow post on a purely temporary contractual basis. The position is under an industry funded project on bio-efficacy and phyto-toxicity evaluation of a herbicide against the weed complex of tea, and selection will be made through a walk-in interview.
UBKV Recruitment 2026 - Project Fellow Posts
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 2026UBKV/DR-442
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
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Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 08 Oct 2026
- Notification25 Sept
- Walk-in08 Oct
- Walk-in Held08 Oct
About UBKV Project Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya
- Advertisement No.
- UBKV/DR-442
- Post Name
- Project Fellow
- Job Location
- Cooch Behar, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Indian nationals are eligible to apply)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 25,000 per month (consolidated)
- Tenure
- One year or date of completion of the project, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Fellow
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Fellow | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Project Fellow
M.Sc. in Agriculture. Desirable: minimum six months work experience in bio-efficacy and phyto-toxicity of herbicides; knowledge of computer (MS-Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Fellow | M.Sc. in Agriculture. Desirable: minimum six months work experience in bio-efficacy and phyto-toxicity of herbicides; knowledge of computer (MS-Word, Excel and PowerPoint). |
Age Limit
Below 35 years as on 1st August, 2026
Age Relaxation
Up to 5 years for SC/ST. Further age relaxation may be given to candidates with experience in such type of project or programme.
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Candidates appear in person before the selection committee at the chamber of the Director of Research, UBKV, Pundibari, Cooch Behar.
Salary Structure
Rs. 25,000 per month (consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Bring two copies of the application along with detailed bio-data and two sets of photocopies of all documents, mark sheets and certificates from Madhyamik onwards, attested by a Gazetted Officer or Head of the Institution.
- 2Carry two recent passport size photographs and the original mark sheets and certificates from Madhyamik onwards along with experience certificates, if any.
- 3Carry proof of date of birth such as CBSE, HSC, SSC or Matriculation certificate.
- 4Carry the SC/ST/OBC certificate, if applicable.
- 5Report in person before the selection committee at the venue at 12:00 Noon.
Reporting Venue
Conference Room Adjacent to the Directorate of Research, RKVY Building, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, Coochbehar
Reporting time: 12:00 Noon
Candidates have to appear in person before the selection committee for a walk-in interview at the chamber of the Director of Research, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, Cooch Behar. The interview is held at 12:00 Noon. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Two copies of application with detailed bio-data
•Two sets of attested photocopies of all documents
•Mark sheets and certificates from Madhyamik onwards
•Two recent passport size photographs
•Original mark sheets and certificates from Madhyamik onwards
•Experience certificate if any
•Proof of date of birth
•SC/ST/OBC certificate if applicable
Important Details
- The post is purely temporary and on contractual basis, co-terminus with the project, and there is no provision of re-employment after the project is terminated.
- No TA/DA will be admissible to any candidate for attending the interview.
- Candidates should not have any type of conviction in any court in India.
- Preference will be given to higher qualification and experience, and to candidates whose research interest and work experience have relevance to the mandate of the project.
- Mere possession of the minimum qualification shall not make a candidate selected to the post, and the selection committee's decision will be final and binding.
Project Details
The Project Fellow is recruited under the UPL Sustainable Agri Solution Limited funded project titled 'Bio-efficacy and phyto-toxicity evaluation of Herbicide Glufosinate 50% WG (Harmetry) against weed complex of tea', located at Pundibari in the district of Cooch Behar. The person will be recruited under the guidance of Dr. Partha Sarathi Patra, Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Principal Investigator, Regional Research Station, Terai Zone, UBKV, Pundibari, Cooch Behar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is any TA/DA paid for attending the UBKV walk-in interview?
No. No TA/DA will be admissible to any candidate for attending the interview.
What is the tenure of the Project Fellow post at UBKV?
The engagement is for one year or until the date of completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
Can a candidate with a conviction record apply for this post?
No. The notification states that a candidate should not have any type of conviction in any court in India.
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