Permanent (Posts 4 to 21). Posts 1 to 3 are term of 4 years
Post Type
Teaching and Non-Teaching
Application Mode
Online
Online Application Opens
21 March 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
17 April 2026
Hard Copy Submission Last Date
27 April 2026
Official Website
pau.edu
Vacancy Details for PAU Recruitment 2026
Sr. No.
Post Name
Pay Scale
1
Dean, Postgraduate Studies (4-year term)
Rs. 1,44,200 (Level-14)
2
Dean, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities (4-year term)
Rs. 1,44,200 (Level-14)
3
Director, Gurdev Singh Khush Institute of Genetics, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology (4-year term)
Rs. 1,44,200 (Level-14)
4
Senior Biotechnologist
Rs. 1,31,400 (Level-13A)
5
Food Technologist (Milling Technology)
Rs. 57,700 (Level-10)
6
Food Technologist (Packaging)
Rs. 57,700 (Level-10)
7
Botanist
Rs. 57,700 (Level-10)
8
Molecular Cytogeneticist
Rs. 57,700 (Level-10)
9
Plant Biotechnologist (Computational Biology)
Rs. 57,700 (Level-10)
10
Entomologist (Rice)
Rs. 57,700 (Level-10)
11
Soil Chemist
Rs. 57,700 (Level-10)
12
Assistant Professor (Civil Engineering)
Rs. 57,700 (Level-10)
13
Assistant Professor (Computer Science and Engineering)
Rs. 57,700 (Level-10)
14
Assistant Professor (Mechatronics)
Rs. 57,700 (Level-10)
15
Assistant Professor (Plant Breeding)
Rs. 57,700 (Level-10)
16
Assistant Professor (Soil Science)
Rs. 57,700 (Level-10)
17
Assistant Librarian
Rs. 57,700 (Level-10)
18
District Extension Scientist, Agricultural Economics (Outstation)
Rs. 57,700 (Level-10)
19
Clerk
Rs. 19,900 (Level-02)
20
Bee Keeper
Rs. 19,900 (Level-02)
21
Ward Attendant
Rs. 18,000 (Level-01)
Eligibility Criteria for PAU Recruitment 2026
Posts 1 and 2 (Dean Level)
Ph.D., Master’s, and Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Basic Sciences/Humanities.
At least second division at Bachelor’s level and 65% marks or OCPA 6.50/10 at Master’s level.
12 years of teaching/research/extension experience, with at least 5 years as Professor or equivalent.
Matric level Punjabi language certificate.
Post 3 (Director, Genetics Institute)
B.Sc. Biotech/Agri/Medical or B.Sc. (Hons.) Biological Sciences.
Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, Genetics, or related discipline.
12 years of research/teaching experience with at least 5 years as Professor or equivalent.
Matric level Punjabi certificate.
Post 4 (Senior Biotechnologist)
Bachelor’s in Biotechnology/B.Sc.(Agri)/B.Tech Biotechnology.
Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or Plant Breeding.
At least 60% at Bachelor’s and 65%/OCPA 6.50 at Master’s level.
8 years of teaching/research experience at Assistant Professor level or equivalent.
Up to 8 full-length publications with cumulative NAAS rating not less than 40.
Posts 5 to 18 (Assistant Professor and Scientist Level)
Relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in the specific discipline (varies by post).
At least 60% at Bachelor’s and 65%/OCPA 6.50 at Master’s level.
Must have qualified NET (ASRB/UGC/CSIR) with one NAAS-rated publication (NAAS rating above 6) or Clarivate Analytics impact factor journal.
NET exempted for Ph.D. holders with course work as per UGC 2009 regulations and minimum 2 qualifying research publications.
Matric level Punjabi language certificate required for all posts.
Posts 16 and 18 additionally require proficiency in speaking and writing Punjabi, with a qualifying written Punjabi exam (50% minimum) before interview.
Post 19 (Clerk)
Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
Computer course of 120 hours or ‘O’ level certificate from DOEACC.
Typing speed of 30 words per minute in English and Punjabi (Raavi font).
Knowledge of Punjabi up to Matric.
Age 18 to 37 years.
Post 20 (Bee Keeper)
10+2 with Science and 1 year beekeeping experience. OR Matric with 2-year Agriculture Diploma and 1 year beekeeping experience.
Knowledge of Punjabi up to Matric.
Age 18 to 37 years.
Post 21 (Ward Attendant)
10+2 pass.
Minimum 2 years experience as Ward Attendant in a 20-bedded hospital OR 5 years as DPL in Government/Semi-Government hospital.
Punjabi up to Matric.
Age Limit
Candidate age is determined as on 1 January 2026.
Category
Age Limit
General (Posts 19 to 21)
18 to 37 years
BC/SC Category Candidates
42 years
Punjab/State/Central Govt employees
Up to 45 years
PAU contract employees
Up to 45 years (relaxation equal to contract service period)
