Advertisement for the post of Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional-I (2026-27) at MCRS, NAU, Surat
About
1. Advertisement details
SRF and Young Professional-I Recruitment
Organization
Main Cotton Research Station, Navsari Agricultural University, Surat, Gujarat
Last date for receipt of applications: 2 November 2026, by 5:00 PM
Vacant posts and eligibility
The advertisement lists six Young Professional-I positions and one Senior Research Fellow position across the following project activities.
No. | Post and project/activity | Vacancies | Essential qualification | Fixed monthly remuneration |
1 | YP-I – Development of high-yielding, climate-resilient G. hirsutum interspecific hybrids/varieties | 1 | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | ₹30,000 |
2 | YP-I – Deciphering the microbiome for biologicals to enhance soil and crop health | 1 | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | ₹30,000 |
3 | YP-I – Precision agronomy integrating AI, ML and VRT | 1 | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | ₹30,000 |
4 | YP-I – Integrated management of major and emerging cotton insect pests and diseases | 2 | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | ₹30,000 |
5 | SRF – Dissemination of cotton technologies and pink bollworm management | 1 | M.Sc. (Agri.) in Entomology | ₹37,000 in years 1–2; ₹42,000 from year 3 onward, plus HRA |
6 | YP-I – Dissemination of cotton technologies and front-line demonstrations | 1 | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | ₹30,000 |
The SRF remuneration includes HRA as specified in the advertisement. YP-I remuneration is fixed at ₹30,000 per month. The advertised posts are temporary and project-bound.
Age limits
Post | Male candidates | Female candidates |
Young Professional-I | Minimum 21, maximum 45 years | Minimum 21, maximum 45 years |
Senior Research Fellow | Maximum 35 years | Maximum 40 years |
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates is applicable according to Government of India rules.
How to apply
Obtain and complete the prescribed application form, Annexure-I (Brief Bio-Data).
Attach self-attested copies of relevant educational certificates, experience certificates, awards, publications and other supporting documents, arranged according to Proforma-I.
Include a recent passport-size photograph.
Send the application by hand or post/courier to the address below so that it reaches the office by the deadline.
Apply separately if applying for both SRF and YP-I.
Clearly mention the post applied for on the top-right corner of the sealed envelope.
Postal address:
The Research Scientist (Cotton)Main Cotton Research StationNavsari Agricultural UniversityGhod Dod Road, Athwa FarmSurat – 395007, Gujarat, India.
Deadline: 2 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered.
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