Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (UBKV), an agricultural university in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, is hiring Young Professional-II and Young Professional-I posts on a purely temporary contractual basis, with two positions in total. The roles fall under a project on potato tissue culture and apical rooted cutting plantlet production, run by the Directorate of Research, and selection is through a walk-in interview before a selection committee.
UBKV Young Professional I and II Recruitment 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 2026UBKV/DR-492
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
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Status
Walk-in Open
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview on 30 Oct 2026, 12:00 Noon for YP-II; 01:30 PM for YP-I
Conference Room Adjacent to the Directorate of Research, RKVY Building, Uttar Banga Kris…
- Notification14 Oct
- Walk-in30 Oct
About UBKV Young Professional I and II Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya
- Advertisement No.
- UBKV/DR-492
- Post Name
- Young Professional-II (YP-II) and Young Professional-I (YP-I)
- 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 30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Purely temporary on contractual basis, co-terminus with the project
Vacancy Breakdown
Young Professional-II (YP-II)
1
Young Professional-I (YP-I)
1
Total2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Young Professional-II (YP-II) | 1 |
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Young Professional-II (YP-II)1 post
- Qualification
- Essential: Master's degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Plant Pathology/Plant Biotechnology/ Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Botany/ Plant Science/ Life Science or other relevant allied discipline from a recognized University/Institute.
- Desirable
- Experience in plant tissue culture, plant pathogen/virus detection, ELISA, PCR/RT-PCR, molecular biology, genetic fidelity testing, laboratory quality-control activities or related agricultural biotechnology work; working knowledge of computer applications, data recording, documentation and preparation of technical reports.
- Reporting Time
- 30.10.2026 at 12:00 Noon
Young Professional-I (YP-I)1 post
- Qualification
- Essential: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Plant Science/ Biotechnology/ Life Science or allied agricultural sciences from a recognized University/Institute.
- Desirable
- Practical experience/working knowledge in plant tissue culture, potato production, nursery/plant hardening, plant propagation, ARC technology, protected cultivation or related agricultural laboratory/field activities; basic computer knowledge and ability to maintain production records and project documentation.
- Reporting Time
- 30.10.2026 at 01:30 PM
Age Limit
Below 30 years as on 01.10.2026
Age Relaxation
Up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates; further relaxation may be given to candidates with experience in such type of project/programme.
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Candidates appear in person before the selection committee; preference is given to those whose research interest and work experience relate to the project mandate.
Salary Structure
Young Professional-II (YP-II)
Pay: Rs. 42,000 per month (Consolidated)
Young Professional-I (YP-I)
Pay: Rs. 30,000 per month (Consolidated)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Young Professional-II (YP-II) | Rs. 42,000 per month (Consolidated) |
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | Rs. 30,000 per month (Consolidated) |
How to Apply
- 1Fill in two copies of the application with detailed bio-data as per the notification format.
- 2Attach two sets of photocopies of all documents and mark sheets from the Madhyamik examination, duly attested by a Gazetted Officer or Head of the Institution.
- 3Carry two recent passport size photographs.
- 4Carry original mark sheets and certificates from the Madhyamik examination onwards along with experience certificates, if any.
- 5Carry proof of date of birth and SC/ST/OBC certificate, if applicable.
- 6Report in person to the Conference Room adjacent to the Directorate of Research, RKVY Building, UBKV, Pundibari, Coochbehar on 30 October 2026 at 12:00 Noon for YP-II or 01:30 PM for YP-I.
Reporting Venue
Conference Room Adjacent to the Directorate of Research, RKVY Building, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, Coochbehar, West Bengal, PIN-736165
Reporting time: 12:00 Noon for YP-II; 01:30 PM for YP-I
Applicants must 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. YP-II candidates report at 12:00 Noon and YP-I candidates at 01:30 PM. Preference will be given to candidates whose research interest and work experience has relevance to the mandate of the project. No TA/DA is admissible to any candidate for attending the interview.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Two copies of application with detailed bio-data
•Two sets of attested photocopies of all documents and mark sheets from Madhyamik examination
•Two recent passport size photographs
•Original mark sheets and certificates from Madhyamik examination onwards
•Experience certificates if any
•Proof of date of birth
•SC/ST/OBC certificate if applicable
Important Details
- The posts are purely temporary on contractual basis and co-terminus with the project, with no provision of re-employment after termination of the project.
- No TA/DA will be admissible to any candidate for attending the interview.
- Candidates should not have any type of conviction in the court anywhere in India.
- Mere possession of the minimum qualification does not make a candidate selected, and preference will be given to higher qualification or experience.
Project Details
Engagement is under the project 'Potato Tissue Culture and Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) Plantlet Production Facility at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya', funded by the Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal, located at Pundibari in Coochbehar district. Persons will be recruited under the guidance of Dr. Nandita Sahana, Principal Investigator, Dept. of Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, UBKV, Pundibari, Cooch Behar.
Selection Committee Notes
- Preference will be given to higher qualification/experience.
- Mere possession of minimum qualification shall not make a candidate selected to the posts.
- The selection committee's decision will be final and binding in all respects.
- The Viswavidyalaya reserves the right to select anyone as recommended by the selection committee.
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