Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 2 Project Associate, Project Assistant. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline by sending the application form to the official address. The last date to submit the application is 27-03-2026.
In this article, you'll find the Project Associate-I / Project Assistant recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application procedure, and direct links to the official notification and application form download.
PAU Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) |
| Post Name | Project Associate-I / Project Assistant |
| No of Posts | 2 |
| Salary | Rs. 25,000/- + 16% HRA Per Month |
| Qualification | B.Sc./B.Tech, M.Sc./M.Tech in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Biotechnology, B.Sc Biosciences, Punjabi at Matriculation |
| Age Limit | Min: 18 years, Max: 35 years |
| Last Date | 27-03-2026 |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Job Type | Contract |
PAU 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 Job 2026 Notification PDF
PAU Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Project Associate-I | 1 |
| Project Assistant | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
PAU Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Project Associate-I: B.Sc./B.Tech with minimum QCPA 6.00/10.00 basis or 60% marks. M.Sc./M.Tech in Bioinformatics/Computational Biology/Systems Biology/System Biology and Bioinformatics/Data Science/Biotechnology/Biomedical Informatics/Computational Systems Biology/Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and related discipline with minimum QCPA 6.50/10.00 basis or 65% marks. Desirable: experience handling NGS data/programming language/database development/Machine learning and AI.
- Project Assistant: B.Sc./B.Tech Biotechnology/B.Sc Biosciences with minimum QCPA of 6.00/10.00 or 60% marks. The candidates should have passed Punjabi at Matriculation level. Desirable: M.Sc. Biotechnology.
PAU Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC | Rs. 200/- |
PAU Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
- Age relaxation will be as per government rules.
PAU Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
- Project Associate-I: Rs 25,000/- per month fixed + 16% HRA
- Project Assistant: Rs. Rs. 25,000/- + 16% HRA Per Month
PAU Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 27 March 2026 |
| Interview date | 07 April 2026 |
PAU Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for PAU Various Posts 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: 27-03-2026.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.
PAU Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |