RPCAU Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Walkin

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University; Samastipur; On-site; INR 376,000 - 450,000; Part time

Job summary

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Samastipur, Bihar, invites applications for 2 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) posts under Advt. No. 06/RPCAU/Temp./2026. Selection is via a walk-in interview on 31 October 2026 at 9:00 AM, reporting at the Directorate of Extension Education, RPCAU, Pusa, Samastipur.

Pay is Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA; posting at Madhopur, Siwan. Qualifications include M.Sc. in Agricultural Science or a Basic Science postgraduate degree with NET. Age 21–45.

Education

M.Sc. in Agricultural Science or Post-graduate degree in Basic Science with NET

Job description

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Samastipur, Bihar, has invited applications for 2 posts of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) under Advt No. Advt. No. 06/RPCAU/Temp./2026. Selection is through a walk-in interview on 31 October 2026.

The posts are for Madhopur, Siwan. Qualification required: M.Sc. in Agricultural Science or Post-graduate degree in Basic Science with NET. The pay is Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA. Selection is by shortlisting based on academic qualification, experience, publication, achievements/awards etc and walk-in-interview. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

RPCAU Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue

Walk-in Date 31 October 2026

Reporting Time 9:00 AM

Venue Directorate of Extension Education, RPCAU, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar

• Walk-in date: 31 October 2026, reporting at 9:00 AM
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Minimum shall be 21 years and maximum Age shall be 45 years (as on closing date)

RPCAU Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Organisation Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Samastipur, Bihar

Post Name Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

No of Posts 2

Advt No Advt. No. 06/RPCAU/Temp./2026

Job Type Contract

Pay Rs. 37,000 per month + HRA

Place of Posting Madhopur, Siwan

Qualification M.Sc. in Agricultural Science or Post-graduate degree in Basic Science with NET

Age Limit Minimum shall be 21 years and maximum Age shall be 45 years (as on closing date)

Apply Mode Walk-in

Walk-in Date 31 October 2026

Reporting Time 9:00 AM

Venue Directorate of Extension Education, RPCAU, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

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Advt No. Advt. No. 06/RPCAU/Temp./2026 gives the full conditions for the 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.

• Qualification: M.Sc. in any discipline of Agricultural Science (Agricultural Extension/Economics/Statistics/Soil Science/Agronomy/Breeding/Entomology/Pathology/Horticulture) with 4/5 years of Bachelor's degree; OR post-graduate degree in Basic Science with 3 years Bachelor's degree and 2 years Master's degree with NET qualification and 2 years of Research Experience
• Experience: Experience in field surveys, conducting trials/demonstration, data collection, conducting training, developing technical literature, data analysis, report writing, etc., and proficiency in computer and Data Management will be preferred.
• Age limit: Minimum shall be 21 years and maximum Age shall be 45 years (as on closing date)

Other conditions:

• Positions are purely temporary and contractual in nature and co-terminus with the project.
• Experience in field surveys, conducting trials/demonstration, data collection, conducting training, developing technical literature, data analysis, report writing
• Proficiency in computer and Data Management

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Initially offered till 31st March, 2027 or till termination of the project or unavailability of funds whichever is earlier.
• Extendable based on periodic review and satisfactory performance.

Event

Date

Walk-in-Interview 31 October 2026

How Will RPCAU Select Candidates?

• Shortlisting based on academic qualification, experience, publication, achievements/awards etc.
• Walk-in-interview
• Shortlisting on the basis of academic qualification, experience, publication, achievements/awards etc.

Documents to Enclose

• Duly filled application form
• Original and self-attested copies of date of birth proof
• Experience certificates
• 05 copies of updated duly signed short CV (not more than 02 pages)
• No Objection Certificate if employed elsewhere

Other Points to Note

• List of qualified candidates will be released on the day of walk-in-interview.
• If interview is not conducted as scheduled due to unavoidable circumstances, candidates may have to stay for the next day without TA/DA.

RPCAU Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

This article is based on the official notification of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Advertisement No. Advt. No. 06/RPCAU/Temp./2026, dated 16 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.

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RPCAU Senior Research Fellow (SRF) Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. When is the walk-in interview for RPCAU Recruitment 2026?

The walk-in interview is on 31 October 2026, and candidates report at 9:00 AM.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in RPCAU Recruitment 2026?

There are 2 vacancies for Senior Research Fellow (SRF).

Q3. How do I apply for RPCAU Recruitment 2026?

Attend the walk-in interview on 31 October 2026 at 9:00 AM. The steps and the documents to bring are under How to Apply above.

Q4. Where is the walk-in interview for this recruitment?

Directorate of Extension Education, RPCAU, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar.

Q5. What is the age limit for this recruitment?

The age limit is minimum shall be 21 years and maximum Age shall be 45 years (as on closing date).

Q6. What is the salary for this recruitment?

Q7. What qualification is needed for this recruitment?

M.Sc. in Agricultural Science or Post-graduate degree in Basic Science with NET.

Q8. Are there other conditions for this recruitment besides qualification and age?

Yes. Positions are purely temporary and contractual in nature and co-terminus with the project.

Q9. How will candidates be selected for this recruitment?

Shortlisting based on academic qualification, experience, publication, achievements/awards etc. Walk-in-interview. Shortlisting on the basis of academic qualification, experience, publication, achievements/awards etc. Walk-in-interview process.

Q10. What are the terms of engagement for this recruitment?

Initially offered till 31st March, 2027 or till termination of the project or unavailability of funds whichever is earlier. Extendable based on periodic review and satisfactory performance.