Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi is recruiting for 43 various Scientific/Technical and Non-teaching positions under various ICAR-AICRPs projects, on a contract basis. These positions include Subject Matter Specialists, Farm Manager, Program Assistant, Junior Scientist, Senior Scientist, and other supporting staff. The recruitment was released on 07/01/2025. The job location is Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. The application process starts on 07/01/2025, and the last date to apply is 06/02/2025. Indian citizens from anywhere can apply for this recruitment.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Banaras Hindu University (BHU) |
| Post Name | Scientific/Technical and Non-teaching posts |
| Advt No. | 04/2024-25 |
| Nature of Job | Contractual |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Vacancies | 43 |
| Salary | Level 4 to AL-14 |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Mirzapur, UP |
| Category | BHU Recruitment 2025 |
Post Details
| Sl. No. | Name of the Post | No. of Posts | Pay Level* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positions of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), RGSC, Barkachha, Mirzapur | |||
| 1 | Subject Matter specialist (Crop production) | 01-UR | L-10 |
| 2 | Subject Matter specialist (Horticulture) | 01-UR | L-10 |
| 3 | Subject Matter specialist (Live Stock production & Management) | 01-UR | L-10 |
| 4 | Subject Matter specialist (Plant Protection) | 01-UR | L-10 |
| 5 | Subject Matter specialist (Agril. Engg.) | 01-UR | L-10 |
| 6 | Subject Matter specialist (Soil Sc. & Agril. Chemistry) | 01-UR | L-10 |
| 7 | Assistant | 01-UR | L-6 |
| 8 | Farm Manager | 01-UR | L-6 |
| 9 | Program Assistant (Lab. Technician) | 01-UR | L-6 |
| 10 | Stenographer Gr III | 01-UR | L-4 |
| Positions of Scientific/Technical and Non-teaching under various ICAR-AICRPs projects | |||
| (A) AICRP on Rice (Dev. Scheme no.814)) | |||
| 1 | Jr. Breeder (Rice) | 01-UR | AL-10 |
| 2 | Jr. Agronomist (Rice) | 01-UR | AL-10 |
| 3 | Jr. Pathologist (Rice) | 01-UR | AL-10 |
| (B) AICRP on Wheat & Barley (Dev. Scheme no.815 B) | |||
| 1 | Jr. Scientist Agronomy | 01-UR | AL-10 |
| 2 | Jr. Scientist (Plant Breeding) | 01-UR | AL-10 |
| (C) AICRP on Maize (Dev. Scheme no. 2057) | |||
| 1 | Sr. Maize Breeder | 01-UR | AL-13A |
| 2 | Jr. Agronomist | 01-UR | AL-10 |
| Supporting Staff | |||
| 3 | Sr.Tech.Asstt. (Breeding) | 01-UR | L-6 |
| 4 | Sr.Tech.Asstt. (Agronomy) | 01-UR | L-6 |
| (D) AICRP- Kharif & Rabi Pulses (Pigeonpea & MULLaRP) (Dev. Scheme no. 2097 & 2098) | |||
| 1 | Principal Scientist (Plant Breeding) (Scheme No. 2097) | 01-UR | AL-14 |
| 2 | Jr. Scientist (Microbiology) (Scheme No. 2097) | 01-UR | AL-10 |
| 3 | Jr. Scientist (Entomology) (Scheme No. 2097) | 01-UR | AL-10 |
| 4 | Sr. Scientist (Plant Breeding) (Scheme No. 2098) | 01-UR | AL-13A |
| 5 | Jr. Scientist (Entomology) (Scheme No. 2098) | 01-UR | AL-10 |
| (E) AICRP on Rapeseed Mustard (Dev. Scheme No. 815A) | |||
| 1 | Sr. Scientist (Plant Breeding) | 01-UR | AL-13A |
| 2 | Scientist (Plant Pathology) | 01-UR | AL-10 |
| 3 | Scientist (Agronomy) | 01-UR | AL-10 |
| Supporting Staff | |||
| 4 | Tech. Asstt.(Plant Pathology) | 01-UR | L-5 |
| 5 | Tech. Asstt.(Plant Breeding) | 01-UR | L-5 |
| (F) AICRP on Dryland Agriculture (Dev. Scheme No. 813) | |||
| 1 | Chief Scientist /Professor (Agronomy/Soil Science / Soil & Water Conservation Engineering) | 01-UR | AL-14 |
| 2 | Senior Scientist/Associate Professor (Agronomy) | 01-UR | AL-13A |
| 3 | Senior Scientist/Associate Professor (Soil Science) | 01-UR | AL-13A |
| 4 | Senior Scientist/Associate Professor (Soil & Water Conservation Engg.) | 01-UR | AL-13A |
| 5 | Senior Scientist/Associate Professor (Agronomy)- exclusively for on- farm research. | 01-UR | AL-13A |
| Supporting Staff | |||
| 6 | Sr. Technical Assistant | 01-UR | L-6 |
| 7 | Sr. Technical Assistant | 01-UR | L-6 |
| 8 | Sr. Technical Assistant | 01-UR | L-6 |
| 9 | Sr. Technical Assistant | 01-UR | L-6 |
| 10 | Head Clerk with Computer skills | 01-UR | L-6 |
| (G) AICRP on Seed (Crops) (Dev. Scheme No. 6064) | |||
| 1 | Assistant Seed Production Officer (ASPO/Scientist) | 01-UR | L-10 |
| Supporting Staff | |||
| 2 | Tech. Asstt. | 01-UR | L-5 |
| (H) AICRP on IFS (Dev. Scheme No. 811) | |||
| 1 | Agronomist | 01-UR | AL-13A |
| Supporting Staff | |||
| 2 | Tech. Asstt. | 01-UR | L-5 |
Age Eligibility
For non-teaching positions under various ICAR-AICRPs projects and KVK positions (L-6 to L-4), the age limit is 18 to 30 years for the general category, 18 to 35 years for SC/ST, and 18 to 33 years for OBC. For widows/divorced women judicially separated from their husbands and not remarried, the age limit is 18 to 35 years (40 years for SC/ST).
Exam Fee
| Category | Fee |
| Gen, EWS, OBC (Scientific/Technical & KVK posts AL14 to AL/L-10) | Rs. 1000 |
| Gen, EWS, OBC (Non-teaching posts under various ICAR-AICRPs projects & KVK L-6 to L-4) | Rs. 500 |
| SC, ST, PwBDs, Women | Nil |
Essential Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Subject Matter Specialist (Crop production, Horticulture, Plant Protection, Soil Sc. & Agril. Chemistry) |
Masters degree in relevant subject.
2-3 years working experience in subject concerned desirable. Working knowledge of computer desirable. |
| Subject Matter Specialist (Live Stock production & Management) | |
| Subject Matter Specialist (Agril. Engg.) | |
| Assistant |
Bachelors degree.
Exp. In Office management and accountancy desirable. Competency in computer desirable. |
| Farm Manager | Bachelors degree in Agriculture. |
| Program Assistant (Lab. Technician) |
Bachelors degree in Agriculture/Horticulture.
2-3 years working experience in Soil testing laboratory & maintenance of equipment desirable. Working knowledge of computer application desirable. |
| Stenographer Gr III |
12th class pass.
Dictation test in English or in Hindi at 80 w.p.m. Transcription in English 50 minutes on computer or Hindi 65 minutes on computer. |
| Jr. Breeder (Rice) , Jr. Scientist (Plant Breeding) |
Masters degree with ICAR/UGC/CSIR NET qualification.
Ph. D. in relevant field desired. |
| Jr. Agronomist (Rice), Jr. Scientist Agronomy | |
| Jr. Pathologist (Rice) | |
| Sr. Maize Breeder |
Ph.D. in relevant subject
8 year experience. |
| Jr. Agronomist,Scientist (Agronomy) |
Masters degree in Agronomy with ICAR/UGC/CSIR NET qualification.
Ph. D. in relevant field desired. |
| Sr.Tech.Asstt. (Breeding) |
Masters degree in relevant subject
OR B.Sc. in Agriculture with 04 years experience. Work experience in relevant field desired. |
| Sr.Tech.Asstt. (Agronomy) | |
| Principal Scientist (Plant Breeding) |
Masters degree and Ph.D. in relevant subject
10 year experience. Specialization in Plant Breeding with special reference to pulse crops desired. |
| Jr. Scientist (Microbiology) |
Masters degree in relevant subject or M.Sc. (Ag)/M.Sc. in Agril. Microbiology/Microbiology) with four years B.Sc.(Ag)/ B.Sc. (Hons) Ag. with ICAR/UGC/CSIR NET qualification.
Ph. D. in relevant field desired. |
| Jr. Scientist (Entomology) |
Masters degree in relevant subject with ICAR/UGC/CSIR NET qualification.
Ph. D. in relevant field desired. |
| Scientist (Plant Pathology) | |
| Sr. Scientist (Plant Breeding) |
Ph. D. in relevant subject
8 year experience as Junior Breeder/Scientist/Asst. Professor. Experience in relevant field desired. |
| Tech. Asstt.(Plant Pathology/Plant Breeding), Tech. Asstt. |
Masters degree.
OR B.Sc. with 03 year experience in relevant field. Work experience in relevant field desired. |
| Chief Scientist /Professor (Agronomy/Soil Science / Soil & Water Conservation Engineering) |
Masters degree and Ph. D.
10 year experience. Specialization in rainfed agriculture desired. |
| Senior Scientist/Associate Professor (Agronomy/Soil Science/Soil & Water Conservation Engg.) |
Ph. D. in relevant subject.
8 year experience. Experience in relevant field desired. |
| Agronomist | |
| Sr. Technical Assistant |
Masters degree (Agronomy/Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry).
OR B.Sc. in Agriculture with 04 years experience. Work experience in field of Rained Agriculture desired. |
|
B. tech or diploma in Agricultural Engineering with 03 years experience in relevant area.
Work experience in relevant field desired. |
|
| Head Clerk with Computer skills |
Graduation with 55% marks.
Knowledge of computer typing. 3 years work experience as Junior Clerk. |
| Assistant Seed Production Officer (ASPO/Scientist) |
Masters degree in Genetics & Plant Breeding/Plant Breeding Genetics/ Genetics with ICAR/UGC/CSIR NET qualification.
Ph. D. in relevant field desired. |
Selection Process
| Scientific/Technical positions |
University may conduct a written test for short-listing of candidates. Interaction/presentation may also be conducted, if required. |
| Group B & C positions |
University shall conduct a written test. Skill test shall also be conducted for the candidates short-listed from the written test. |
How to Apply
- Interested eligible candidates may apply online at the University website Website or Samarth/CU Chayan Portal.
- The application fee is to be paid through the payment gateway in online application through Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI.
- The downloaded application form along with supporting documents should reach to the Office of the Registrar, Recruitment & Assessment Cell, Holkar House, BHU, Vararansi-221005 on or before 11/02/2025 upto 5:00 p.m.
Important Dates
| Online registration start date | 07/01/2025 |
| Online registration last date | 06/02/2025 |
| Payment date of application fees | 06/02/2025 |
| Last Date to send hard copy of the downloaded application form | 11/02/2025 |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the last date to apply for the BHU recruitment?The last date to apply for the BHU recruitment is 06/02/2025.
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What is the application fee for the BHU recruitment?The application fee for Gen, EWS, and OBC candidates is Rs. 1000 for Scientific/Technical & KVK posts (AL14 to AL/L-10) and Rs. 500 for Non-teaching posts under various ICAR-AICRPs projects & KVK (L-6 to L-4). There is no application fee for SC, ST, PwBDs categories, and women candidates.
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What is the nature of the job for the BHU recruitment?The nature of the job for the BHU recruitment is contractual.
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Where is the job location for the BHU recruitment?The job location for the BHU recruitment is Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.