Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Samastipur, Bihar, has announced recruitment for 2 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) posts under Advt. No. 06/RPCAU/Temp./2026. Interested candidates with required qualifications can attend the walk-in interview scheduled on 31 October 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Directorate of Extension Education, RPCAU, Pusa, Samastipur.
Eligibility
Candidates must have an M.Sc. degree in any discipline of Agricultural Science (such as Agricultural Extension, Economics, Statistics, Soil Science, Agronomy, Breeding, Entomology, Pathology, Horticulture) with a 4/5 years Bachelor’s degree; OR a post-graduate degree in Basic Science with NET qualification and 2 years of relevant research experience. Candidates should be between 21 and 45 years of age as on the closing date.
Pay Scale
The selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of Rs. 37,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Interview | 31 October 2026 |
Application Fee
No application fee is specified in the official notification.
Selection Process
Selection is based on shortlisting by academic qualifications, experience, publications, achievements/awards, followed by a walk-in interview. Candidates should bring duly filled application forms, original and self-attested copies of certificates, five signed CV copies (maximum two pages), and a No Objection Certificate if currently employed elsewhere.
How to Apply
- Prepare the required documents including application form and CVs as per guidelines.
- Attend the walk-in interview on 31 October 2026, reporting by 8:30 AM at Directorate of Extension Education, RPCAU, Pusa, Samastipur.
- If the interview is postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, be prepared to stay the next day without TA/DA.
The position is contractual and initially offered until 31 March 2027 or until project termination or fund unavailability, extendable based on performance.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow | 2 |
| Total | 2 posts |
Non-teaching pay structure (7th CPC)
Standard 7th CPC pay matrix for non-teaching posts in Central Universities (reference)
| Post | Group | Pay level | Basic pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar | Group A | Level 14 | Rs.1,44,200 |
| Deputy Registrar | Group A | Level 12 | Rs.78,800 |
| Assistant Registrar | Group A | Level 10 | Rs.56,100 |
| Section Officer | Group B | Level 7 | Rs.44,900 |
| Private Secretary | Group B | Level 7 | Rs.44,900 |
| Assistant | Group B | Level 6 | Rs.35,400 |
| UDC | Group C | Level 4 | Rs.25,500 |
| Stenographer | Group C | Level 4 | Rs.25,500 |
| LDC | Group C | Level 2 | Rs.19,900 |
| MTS | Group C | Level 1 | Rs.18,000 |
Age relaxation and reservation
Standard reservation and age relaxation rules for Central Government posts (reference)
| Category | Reservation | Age relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | Open Merit | None |
| OBC (NCL) | 27% | 3 years |
| SC | 15% | 5 years |
| ST | 7.5% | 5 years |
| EWS | 10% | As per rules |
| PwD (UR) | 5% horizontal | 10 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 5% horizontal | 13 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 5% horizontal | 15 years |
