Job TitleGuest Scientist (Horticulture) – UR Category Number of Posts01 LocationZonal Agricultural Research Station, Kumhrawand, Jagdalpur (Bastar), Chhattisgarh- 494001 Eligibility Master degree in relevant subject of Agriculture faculty with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade 6.50 in 10-point scales) with good academic record. For candidates having master degree, NET (National Eligibility Test) shall remain compulsory along with one publication in NAAS rated referred journal for recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor and equivalent in the disciplines in which NET is conducted. Essentiality of NET can be waived off for candidates holding Ph.D. degree provided it has been done with course work as prescribed by UGC Regulation 2009 and the candidate has at least two full length publications having a NAAS rating not less than 4, on the date of submission of application. Candidates with Ph.D. degree without course work will not qualify for NET exemption. Salary Rs. 1,800/- per day (Maximum Rs. 40,000/- per month) for Ph.D. & NET qualified in relevant subject. Rs. 1,800/- per day (Maximum Rs. 40,000/- per month) for Ph.D. in relevant subject. Rs. 1,500/- per day (Maximum Rs. 36,000/- per month) for M.Sc. & NET qualified in relevant subject. Rs. 1,200/- per day (Maximum Rs. 26,000/- per month) for M.Sc. qualified in relevant subject. In extreme cases, PG (M.Sc. in relevant subject) candidates can be considered for guest scientist on a per day basis only for six months after approval of competent authority (remuneration will be Rs. 1,200/- working days, limited to maximum remuneration Rs. 26,000/- per month). Age Limit Maximum age limit is 40 years. Five (05) years relaxation will be given for SC, ST, OBC and women candidates as per C.G. Govt. rules. After age relaxation, the age limit cannot exceed 45 years. Requirements The post of guest scientist is purely temporary and on a contractual basis. The appointment is contractual for one year or till the appointment of a regular scientist, whichever is earlier. The guest scientist has to perform the duties of research, extension, development, office work and other research related assignments allotted from time to time by Associate Director Research. After selection by the committee, the candidates have to submit an affidavit on stamp paper of Rs. 50/- as per format to agree to the terms and conditions prescribed by the University. No TA/DA will be provided to candidates for appearing in the interview. Last Date Last date of Application: 23/07/2026 Upload of List of Eligible/ Non-Eligible Candidates in University Website: 24/07/2026 Date of Interview & Document verification: 27/07/2026 (11:00 AM onwards) How to Apply Candidates shall apply in the prescribed format. Applications that are incomplete, not in the specified format, without supporting documents, without self-attestation (signature) or received after the last date will be summarily rejected. Relevant documents/publications, as mentioned in the application format, must be submitted. Submission of application address: Associate Director Research, Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Agriculture College Building, Kumhrawand, Jagdalpur, Bastar, Chhattisgarh – 494001. Submission method: Only through post/ by hand (in prescribed attached format). Candidates shall bring original documents for verification on the date of interview, failing which they will not be eligible for appearing in the interview. For further updates, daily visit the university website.