BCKV Senior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

One Senior Research Fellow (SRF) is to be engaged on a temporary basis in the project "Use of Fly ash in agriculture for sustainable crop production and environmental protection" (Code No. 30545), funded by NTPC Ltd., at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV), Mohanpur, Nadia. The fellowship is Rs. 37,000/- per month + HRA @8% for the first two years and Rs. 42,000/- p.m. + HRA @8% for the third year, for up to three years. Candidates need a First or high 2nd Class M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry or an M.Sc. in Soil Science with NET qualification. Applications on plain paper must reach the Principal Investigator within seven (07) days from the date the notification is issued on the University website, which is about 9 November 2026 (7 days from 2 November 2026).

BCKV Senior Research Fellow (SRF) at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About the Organisation and Project

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya is an agricultural university at Mohanpur in Nadia district, West Bengal. This notification has been issued by its Directorate of Research, headed by Prof. Gautam Saha, Director of Research. The SRF will work in the NTPC Ltd. funded project on the use of fly ash in agriculture for sustainable crop production and environmental protection, under Principal Investigator Dr. Sidhu Murmu, Asstt. Professor (Stage III), Dept. of Ag. Chemistry & Soil Sc., F/Ag., BCKV.

Who Can Apply

Essential qualification (E.Q.): Candidates must have First or high 2nd Class M.Sc. (Ag.) degree in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry/M.Sc. in Soil Science securing at least 55% marks in aggregate or OGPA 6.50 in 10.00 scale with NET qualification.

Desirable qualification (D.Q.):

• Experience in agricultural research, conducting field trials, laboratory works in soil chemistry and plant nutrition as well as pollutant elements.
• Adequate knowledge about the running of different analytical instruments.
• Data collection and analysis using modern software and tools like 'R'.
• Working knowledge of computers.

The notice does not mention an age limit or any age relaxation for this post. Candidates may check the official notification for the full wording of the eligibility for the post.

Pay and Tenure

HRA at 8% is paid on top of the fellowship in all three years. The engagement is on a temporary basis in the project, for three (3) years from the date of joining or until the actual date of termination of the project, whichever is earlier. The notice does not mention any other allowance.

How to Apply for BCKV Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

Applications are invited on plain paper. The application should reach the concerned Principal Investigator of the project within seven (07) days from the date of issuance of the notification on the University website. The PI's details as printed are: Dr. Sidhu Murmu, Asstt. Professor (Stage III), Dept. of Ag. Chemistry & Soil Sc., F/Ag., BCKV, Mohanpur, Nadia; M.No.: 9932204330; Email: [email protected]. The notice does not mention whether the application is to be sent by post, by hand or by email.

The application must follow this proforma:

1. Name
2. Father's Name
3. Date of Birth
4. Present and Permanent address
5. Gender
6. Academic qualifications
7. Research experiences (if any)
8. Phone Number (Mobile)
9. E-mail ID
10. Signature of the candidate

Documents named in the notice

• Recent passport-size colour photograph, placed on the top right side of the application.
• Self-attested copies of mark sheet.
• Self-attested copies of other testimonials.

Selection and Interview

Interested persons will have to appear before the Selection Committee for a personal interview. The time, date and venue of the interview will be communicated later on. Candidates must bring all the original relevant documents for verification at the interview.

Important Instructions

• The deadline is counted from the date the notification is issued on the University website, not from the date of receipt by the candidate.
• The Directorate of Research can be contacted at [email protected] / [email protected] or Cell: +91-9433263882; its address is P.O. Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur 741252, District: Nadia, West Bengal, India.

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