Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, to recruit at various faculty positions

Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ludhiana has invited applications from eligible candidates for recruitment of 18 various posts 2014. The candidates eligible for the post can apply through prescribed format on or before June 11, 2014. Punjab Agricultural University was established in 1962 to serve the state of erstwhile Punjab.

Vacancy Details

Name of the Posts

• Dean, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology
• Director of Extension Education
• Additional Director of Extension Education
• Additional Director of Communication
• Seed Production Specialist
• Plant Pathologist
• Plant Breeder (Seed Technology)
• Assistant Professor (Vegetable Science)(at outstation)
• Assistant Professor of Agronomy (at outstation)
• Assistant Biochemist (at outstation)
• Assistant Agronomist (Rice)
• Assistant Horticulturist (at outstation)
• Assistant Professor of Plant Protection (Entomology) (at outstation)
• Assistant Entomologist
• Assistant Instrumentation Engineer (Microscopy)
• District Extension Specialist (Agronomy) at outstation
• District Extension Specialist (Horticulture) at outstation
• Executive Engineer (Civil)

Pay Scale

• Rs 37400-67000 + GP Rs.10000 + Rs 1000/- Special Allowance and rent free accommodation for post no. 1 & 2.
• Rs 37400 - 67000 + AGP Rs.10,000/- + Rs 800/- p.m. Special Allowance for post no. 3 & 4.
• Rs 37400-67000 + AGP Rs 9000/- for post no. 5 to 7.
• Rs 15600-39100 + AGP Rs 6000/- for post no. 8 to 17.
• Rs 15600-39100 + GP Rs 7600/- for post no. 18.

Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification

• Dean, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology: PhD in any discipline of Engineering.
• Director of Extension Education: PhD in any discipline of Agricultural Science or Agricultural Engg. Or Home Science.

• Additional Director of Extension Education: BSc/BSc (Agri.)/BSc (Home Science)/ B.Tech/B.V.Sc/B.V.Sc. & A.H. and PhD in any discipline of Agriculture with good academic record.
• Additional Director of Communication: PhD in any branch of Agriculture or Journalism or Mass Communication or Journalism and Mass Communication or Languages.
• Seed Production Specialist: BSc (Agri.)/BSc (Hort.)/BSc (Forestry)/BSc (Med.)/ BSc (Hons.) and PhD in Plant Breeding/Agronomy/Plant Pathology/Horticulture (Vegetable Science/Floriculture & Landscaping).
• Plant Pathologist: BSc (Agri.)/BSc (Hort.)/BSc (Forestry)/BSc (Med.)/ BSc (Hons.) and PhD in Plant Pathology.
• Plant Breeder (Seed Technology): BSc (Agri.)/BSc (Hort.)/BSc (Forestry)/BSc (Med.)/ BSc (Hons.) and PhD in Plant Breeding/Agronomy/Plant Pathology/Horticulture (Vegetable Science/Floriculture & Landscaping).
• Assistant Professor (Vegetable Science)(at outstation): BSc (Agri.)/BSc (Hort.)/BSc (Forestry)/BSc (Med.)/ BSc (Hons.) and Master degree in Vegetable sciences.
• Assistant Professor of Agronomy (at outstation): BSc (Agri.)/BSc (Hort.)/BSc (Forestry)/BSc and Master Degree in Agronomy.
• Assistant Biochemist (at outstation): BSc (Med.)/ BSc (Agri.)/ BSc (Hons.) Medical and Master Degree in Biochemistry/Chemistry.
• Assistant Agronomist (Rice): BSc (Agri.)/BSc (Hort.)/BSc (Forestry)/BSc and Master Degree in Agronomy.
• Assistant Horticulturist (at outstation): BSc (Agri.)/BSc (Hort.)/BSc (Forestry)/BSc (Med.) and Master Degree in Horticulture (Pomology)/Horticulture (Fruit Science).
• Assistant Professor of Plant Protection (Entomology) (at outstation): BSc (Agri.)/BSc (Hort.)/BSc (Forestry)/BSc (Med.)/ BSc (Hons.) and Master Degree in Entomology.
• Assistant Entomologist: BSc (Agri.)/BSc (Hort.)/BSc (Forestry)/BSc (Med.)/ BSc (Hons.) and Master Degree in Entomology/Zoology with specialization in Agricultural Entomology.
• Assistant Instrumentation Engineer (Microscopy): B.Tech and M.Tech or equivalent in Electronics & Instrumentation/Instrumentation/Biomedical/Electrical Engineering.
• District Extension Specialist (Agronomy) at outstation: BSc (Agri.)/BSc (Hort.)/BSc (Forestry)/BSc and Master Degree in Agronomy.
• District Extension Specialist (Horticulture) at outstation: BSc (Agri.)/BSc (Hort.)/BSc (Forestry)/BSc (Med.) and Master Degree in Horticulture (Pomology)/Horticulture (Fruit Science).
• Executive Engineer (Civil): BSc in Civil Engineering or BE (Civil)/B.Tech (Civil).

Application fee

• Candidates will be required to pay Rs 800/- for post no. 1 to 4, Rs 600/- for post no. 5 to 7 and Rs 500/- for post no. 8 to 18 in the shape of Bank Draft payable at Ludhiana in favour of Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana.

Selection Procedure

• Candidates will be selected based on their performance in an interview.

How to Apply

• Candidates have to apply in prescribed format which can be obtained from the office of Registrar, PAU, Ludhiana on any working day from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. in cash at the counter
• It can also be obtained by post from the office of the Registrar, PAU, Ludhiana by sending requisite cost of the application form (Rs.300/-) in the shape of bank draft in favour of the Comptroller, PAU, Ludhiana payable at Ludhiana along with self-addressed envelope (28x12 cms) bearing postage stamps of Rs.45/-
• The application complete in all respects along with DD and attested copies of all required Certificates/Documents should be submitted in the office of Registrar, PAU, Ludhiana.

Important Date

• Last Date for Receipt of Application forms: June 11, 2014

Official Website Link:

• http://www.pau.edu/