Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Project Scientist-I Notification 2026 has been released on 08 May 2026 on the official website www.pau.edu. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced through the PAU Project Scientist-I Recruitment 2026.
Candidates up to 35 years of age who have B.Sc. Biotechnology-Agriculture/Horticulture (Biosciences), M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Plant Breeding and Genetics/Fruit Science/Vegetable Science, and Ph.D. in relevant disciplines with the prescribed minimum marks/OCPA are eligible to apply for these Project Scientist-I vacancies. The offline application process for PAU Project Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 has started and will remain open until 18 May 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply offline through the direct links provided below in this article.
PAU Project Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) |
| Post Name | Project Scientist-I |
| No of Posts | 1 |
| Advt No | EA. GSKI/2026/1851-90 |
| Salary | Rs. 55,000/- + 18% HRA Per Month |
| Qualification | B.Sc. Biotechnology-Agriculture/Horticulture (Biosciences) minimum OCPA 6.00/10.00 or 60% marks, M.Sc. Biotechnology/Plant Breeding and Genetics/Fruit Science/Vegetable Science minimum OCPA 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks, Ph.D. Biotechnology/Plant Breeding and Genetics/Fruit Science/Vegetable Sciences minimum OCPA 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks |
| Age Limit | Max: 35 years |
| Last Date | 18-05-2026 |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Job Type | Contract |
PAU Project Scientist-I Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who are interested in applying for the PAU Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download PAU Project Scientist-I Job 2026 Notification PDF
PAU Project Scientist-I Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Project Scientist-I | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria
- B.Sc. Biotechnology-Agriculture/Horticulture (Biosciences) with a minimum OCPA of 6.00/10.00 or 60% marks.
- M.Sc. in Biotechnology/Plant Breeding and Genetics/Fruit Science/Vegetable Science with a minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks.
- Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Plant Breeding and Genetics/Fruit Science/Vegetable Sciences with a minimum OCPA of 6.50/10.00 or 65% marks.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC | Rs. 200/- |
Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit: 35 years
Salary/ Stipend
- Rs. 55,000/- + 18% HRA Per Month
PAU Project Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 08 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Application | 18 May 2026 |
| Interview Date | 02 June 2026 |
Selection Process
- Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for PAU Project Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 through offline mode should follow the steps below.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Download the application form from the official website: www.pau.edu.
- Fill the application form carefully with correct information.
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents such as photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates.
- Check all details carefully before submission.
- Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post / Registered Post or as instructed.
- Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 18-05-2026.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.
PAU Project Scientist-I Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
