Young Professional – II position under the project Development of diverse cropping and agroforestry-based system for management of soil health and its impact on carbon sequestration

Position Summary

The Department of Agronomy, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, has issued an Advertisement for the post of Young Professional-II (YP-II) under the project “Development of diverse cropping and agroforestry-based system for management of soil health and its impact on carbon sequestration,” funded by the Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research, Lucknow, for a total project duration of 3 years. The post is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

Vacancy: 1 post (Young Professional-II).

Emoluments: Rs. 42,000/- per month (Fixed, as per ICAR norms).

Essential Qualifications: M.Sc. (Ag.) degree in Agroforestry/Agronomy/Horticulture/Soil Science/Agricultural Chemistry with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture.

Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of Vindhyan region agroforestry research and data handling; willingness to work at farmers’ fields; proven experience in estimating carbon sequestration from trees and soil; proficiency in computer and statistical analysis tools (R software, SPSS, etc.); and possession of a valid driving license.

Age Limit: Minimum 21 years, maximum 45 years, with relaxation of 5 years for Female/SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for physically handicapped candidates as per government rules.

Duration: Initially for one year, extendable based on first-year performance; total project duration is 3 years.

Project Site: RGSC, Banaras Hindu University, Barkachha, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh – 231 307.

Application Process: Candidates must apply in the prescribed format (Annexure-I) along with scanned copies of original documents (from High School onwards) and experience certificates (if any). Applications must reach within 21 days from the date of the advertisement via email to agr.bhu@gmail.com and in the form of attested hard copies to Dr. J. K. Singh, Principal Investigator, Department of Agronomy, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Varanasi – 221 005.

Key Terms and Conditions: Eligible candidates will be informed of the interview date/time by return mail; the interview will be held at the Department of Agronomy. No TA/DA will be paid. Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification. The PI reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for interview based on qualifications, experience, and suitability. All legal disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of Varanasi.