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Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidaypeeth, Parbhani (VNMKV), Nanded, Maharashtra, has invited applications for 7 posts in 5 roles under Advt No. CRS/1081/2026. The posts include Young Professional – I (YP I) – Program 1.2.3, Young Professional – I (YP I) – Program 2.1, Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – Program 6.1, Activity 1, Young Professional – I (YP I) – Program 6.1, Activity 1 and 1 more. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 16 November 2026.

The posts are for Cotton Research Station, Nanded. Qualification required: YP-I: B.Sc (Agri.) / Diploma (Agri.); SRF: M.Sc. (Agri.)/ Ph.D. (Agri.) in Entomology. The pay is SRF: Rs. 37,000 + HRA; YP-I: Rs. 30,000 fixed. Selection is by shortlisting based on academic qualification, experience, publication, achievements/awards and interview. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 16 November 2026
• Vacancies: 7, in 5 roles
• How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
• Pay: SRF: Rs. 37,000 + HRA; YP-I: Rs. 30,000 fixed
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: 21 to 45 years
• Place: Cotton Research Station, Nanded

VNMKV Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

VNMKV Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. CRS/1081/2026 gives the full conditions for each 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.

Download VNMKV notification PDF

Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay

Age relaxation for all posts: Age relaxation as per rules.

Who Can Apply for VNMKV Recruitment 2026?

Desirable:

• Program 1.2.3 YP-I: higher education in relevant discipline, work experience in breeding / physiology, knowledge of computer
• Program 2.1 YP-I: higher education in Agronomy / Soil Science, work experience in cotton, knowledge of computer

Who Cannot Apply for VNMKV Recruitment 2026

• Candidates who canvass in any form will be disqualified
• Candidates found to have submitted false claims will be rejected

Post-wise Details

Young Professional – I (YP I) – Program 1.2.3 (3 posts)

Qualification required: B.Sc (Agri.) / Diploma (Agri.); Desirable: higher education in relevant discipline, work experience in breeding / physiology and knowledge of computer. Age limit: 21 to 45 years. Pay: Rs. 30,000 fixed.

Young Professional – I (YP I) – Program 2.1 (1 post)

Qualification required: B.Sc (Agri.) / Diploma (Agri.); Desirable: higher education in Agronomy / Soil Science, work experience in cotton and knowledge of computer. Age limit: 21 to 45 years. Pay: Rs. 30,000 fixed.

Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – Program 6.1, Activity 1 (1 post)

Qualification required: M.Sc. (Agri.)/ Ph.D. (Agri.) in Entomology; Desirable: work experience in cotton entomology and knowledge of computer. Age limit: 21 to 45 years. Pay: Rs. 37,000 +HRA.

Young Professional – I (YP I) – Program 6.1, Activity 1 (1 post)

Qualification required: B.Sc (Agri.) / Diploma (Agri.); Desirable: work experience in cotton entomology and knowledge of computer. Age limit: 21 to 45 years. Pay: Rs. 30,000 fixed.

Young Professional – I (YP I) – Program 6.1, Activity 3 (1 post)

Qualification required: B.Sc (Agri.) / Diploma (Agri.); Desirable: higher education in relevant Agronomy / Extension Education, work experience in cotton and knowledge of computer. Age limit: 21 to 45 years. Pay: Rs. 30,000 fixed.

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Purely temporary, contractual, co-terminus with the project
• Tenure up to 31st March 2027 or till termination of the project whichever is earlier
• No claim for regular appointment/absorption in the University or State Government
• Liable for termination for non-maintenance of discipline or failure to perform duties

Important Dates

How Will VNMKV Select Candidates?

• Shortlisting based on academic qualification, experience, publication, achievements/awards
• Interview
• Shortlisting on academic qualification, experience, publication, achievements/awards etc. given in the application form
• Shortlisted candidates intimated by Email,
• Original documents verified at the time of interview

Documents to Enclose

• Application in the enclosed format (Annexure I) with photograph
• Self-attested scanned copies of all required documents
• No objection certificate from current employer
• At interview: recent bio-data in the enclosed format and original documents

How to Apply for VNMKV Recruitment 2026 Offline

1. Fill the application in the enclosed format (Annexure I) with a photograph.
2. Attach self-attested scanned copies of all required documents.
3. Submit in person at the office of Cotton Research Station, Degloor Road, Bafna T Point, Nanded 431 604.
4. Submit on or before 16.11.2026 (17.00 pm).
5. Submit a separate application for each post if applying for more than one post.

Other Points to Note

• No TA/DA for attending the interview
• Terms follow revised guidelines of ICAR / University from time to time
• The Director, VNMKV, Parbhani reserves the right to cancel / withdraw positions or not select any candidate even after interview

VNMKV Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidaypeeth, Parbhani, Advertisement No. CRS/1081/2026, dated 5 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.