Post Details
Sr. Scientist & Head:- 7 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-13 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Subject Matter Specialist – Agricultural Engineering (Farm Machinery & Power):- 3 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-10 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Subject Matter Specialist -Agricultural Engineering (Post Harvest Technology):- 3 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-10 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Subject Matter Specialist -Agricultural Engineering (Soil Water Engineering):- 3 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-10 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Subject Matter Specialist – Animal Science (Fisheries):- 6 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-10 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Subject Matter Specialist – Animal Science (Veterinary Science):-7 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-10 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Subject Matter Specialist – Crop Production:- 13 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-10 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Subject Matter Specialist – Home Science:- 12 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-10 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Subject Matter Specialist – Horticulture (Floriculture):- 2 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-10 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Subject Matter Specialist – Horticulture (Pomology):- 3 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-10 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Subject Matter Specialist – Horticulture (Vegetable Science):- 3 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-10 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Subject Matter Specialist – Plant Protection (Entomology):- 6 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-10 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Subject Matter Specialist – Plant Protection (Plant Pathology):- 8 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-10 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Farm Manager:- 7 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-6 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Program Assistant (Computer):-13 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-6 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Program Assistant (Lab Technician):- 7 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-6 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Assistant:- 5 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-6 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Stenographer Grade III:- 5 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-4 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Jeep Driver:- 14 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-3 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Tractor Driver:-16 Posts
Pay Scale:- Level-3 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC
Qualification
Sr. Scientist & Head:- For discipline other than Engineering Subject: Doctoral Degree in any branch of Agricultural Science/ Home Science/ Fisheries/ Animal Sciences/ Veterinary Sciences with min. 8 years’ experience in the relevant subject as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the PB-3 of 15600-39100/- with Grade Pay of 5400/ 6000/ 7000/ 8000/- having made a contribution to Research/ Teaching/ Extension Education as evidenced by published work/ innovation and Impact. For Engineering Disciplines Doctoral in any branch of Agricultural Engineering with min. 6 years’ experience as Scientist/ Lecturer/ Extension Specialist or in an equivalent position in the PB-3 of 15600-39100/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/ 6000/ 7000/8000/- having made a contribution to Research/ Teaching/ Extension Education as evidence by published work/ Innovation and Impact.
Subject Matter Specialist – Agricultural Engineering/ Animal Science/ Crop Production/ Home Science/ Horticulture/ Plant Protection:- Master’s Degree in relevant field or equivalent qualifications. (NET is not required for this post).
Farm Manager:- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or equivalent qualifications.
Program Assistant (Computer):- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Computer Application / Information Technology or equivalent.
Program Assistant (Lab Technician):- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture or equivalent qualifications.
Assistant:- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with working knowledge of Computer Applications.
Stenographer Grade III:- 12th Class pass or equivalent.
Jeep Driver:- Matriculation & 2. Possession of Valid and appropriate Driving License from prescribed Govt. Authority (i.e. DTO).
Tractor Driver:- Matriculation & 2. Possession of Valid and appropriate Driving License from prescribed Govt. Authority (i.e. DTO).
Age Limit
Sr. Scientist & Head | 50 years |
Subject Matter Specialist | 35 years |
Farm Manager/ Stenographer Grade-III/ Tractor Driver, Programme Assistant / Assistant/ Jeep Driver | 30 years |
Selection Process:- Interview.
Application fee
All positions except Sr. Scientist & Head and SMS
General/ OBC/ EWS:- Rs. 500/-
SC/ ST/ PwD/ Women candidates:- Exempted from fees
For the post of Sr. Scientist & Head and SMS
General/OBC/EWS:- Rs. 1000/-
SC/ST/PwD/Women candidates:- Exempted from fees
Payment Mode:- Pay the Examination Fee through Demand Draft drawn in favor of “Comptroller, RPCAU, Pusa payable at PNB, Pusa (Branch Code PUNB0451200)” or any other nationalized bank.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible who wish to apply for KVK posts in RPCAU, they are required to apply through online mode by filling online application on RPCAU’s official website at rpcau.ac.in from 13th March 2020 and before 31st May 2020.
Candidates applying for the post of Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) are required to send the Printout hard copy of the online filled application form alongwith the self-attested copies of the documents viz Qualification certificates, Caste certificates, experience certificates, publications, awards, etc. filled in the online application form at the below-mentioned address on or before 15th June 2020 (5:00 PM). through registered or Speed post only: Page 2 of 9 The Deputy Registrar (Rectt.) Recruitment Section Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Pusa, Samastipur – 848125, Bihar (INDIA).
Only for the post of Senior Scientist & Head, the application form (available on the University Website) duly filled-in along with requisite documents and Demand Draft drawn in favour of Comptroller, RPCAU, Pusa payable at PNB, Pusa (Branch Code PUNB0451200) or any other nationalized bank should reach the University on the following address via registered or speed post only on or before 15th June 2020 (5:00 PM). positively: The Deputy Registrar (Rectt.) Recruitment Section Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Pusa, Samastipur – 848125, Bihar (INDIA).
Important Dates:
Starting Date to Apply Online:- 13th March 2020
Closing Date to Apply Online:- 31st May 2020 05:00 PM
For the post of Farm Manager, Programme Assistant (Computer), Programme Assistant (Lab Technician), Assistant, Stenographer Grade III , Jeep Driver and Tractor Driver the last date for submission of online application is extended upto:- 31st May 2020 11:59:59 PM
For the post of Senior Scientist & Head the last date for submission of application form is extended upto and applicants are required to send their duly filled application form (in PDF format) at the email i.e. [email protected] on or before 31st May 2020 (5:00 PM):- 31st May 2020 05:00 PM
For the post of Senior Scientist & Head, the applicants who would send their duly filled application form (in PDF format) via email as mentioned in above para should send the hardcopy of the duly filled application form alongwith Demand Draft and requisite documents on and before:- 15th June 2020 05:00 PM
For the post of Subject Matter Specialist (SMS), the last date for submission of online application form is extended upto 31st May 2020 (11:59:59 PM) and the applicants who would successfully fill the online application form before the above mentioned date & time should send the printout hardcopy of application form along with requisite documents on or before:- 15th June 2020 05:00 PM
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