Apply for NAU Surat Cotton Recruitment 2025 – 6 vacancies for SRF, Young Professional-I & Contract Staff at Navsari Agricultural University. Last date: 12 Aug 2025.
Looking for a short-term research job in agriculture? The Main Cotton Research Station, Navsari Agricultural University (NAU), Surat, Gujarat has invited applications for Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Young Professional-I (YP-I), and Contractual Staff posts under funded projects including NFSM-Commercial Crops, ICAR-CICR, Bayer Crop Science, and Bioseed India.
These are project-based, time-bound positions—ideal for agriculture graduates and postgraduates seeking field research, entomology, agronomy, and crop science experience. Applications are accepted offline only (by hand / post / courier). Last date: 12 August 2025, 5:00 PM.
⭐ NAU Surat Cotton Recruitment 2025 – Quick Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Main Cotton Research Station, Navsari Agricultural University, Surat (Gujarat) |
| Posts | SRF, Young Professional-I, Contractual Staff |
| Projects | NFSM-Commercial Crops, ICAR-CICR, Bayer Crop Science, Bioseed India & others |
| Total Vacancies | 6 (1 SRF, 1 YP-I, 4 Contractual Staff) |
| Employment Type | Temporary / Project-Based |
| Application Mode | By Hand / Post / Courier (No Online Form) |
| Last Date | 12/08/2025 up to 5:00 PM |
📋 Post-Wise Vacancy & Qualification – NAU Surat Cotton Jobs 2025
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 1 | M.Sc. (Agri) in Agricultural Entomology |
| Young Professional-I (YP-I) | 1 | B.Sc. (Agri) |
| Contractual Staff | 3 | M.Sc. (Agri) preferred in Agri. Entomology / Agronomy / Genetics & Plant Breeding |
| Contractual Staff | 1 | M.Sc. (Agri) preferred in Agronomy |
Total Vacancies: 6.
✅ Eligibility – NAU Surat Cotton Recruitment 2025
- Degree from ICAR/UGC-recognized University/Institution.
- Post-specific qualifications as above.
- Basic computer proficiency preferred.
- Must work full-time on assigned project tasks.
- All original documents to be produced at interview.
🎂 Age Limit (as per notification)
| Post | Max Age (Male) | Max Age (Female) |
|---|---|---|
| SRF | 35 yrs | 40 yrs |
| Contractual Staff | 35 yrs | 40 yrs |
| Young Professional-I | 21–45 yrs (both genders) |
Relaxation: As per Govt. of Gujarat norms for SC/ST/OBC.
💸 Application Fee
No application fee for any post. Apply free.
💰 Salary / Tenure – NAU Surat Cotton Research Station
| Post | Monthly Pay | Tenure* |
|---|---|---|
| SRF | ₹37,000 + HRA (Fixed) | Max 8 months or up to 31 Mar 2026 (whichever earlier) |
| Young Professional-I | ₹30,000 (Fixed) | Max 8 months or up to 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contractual Staff (3) | ₹25,000 (Fixed) | Up to 12 months or project completion |
| Contractual Staff (1) | ₹25,000 (Fixed) | Up to 2 years or project completion |
*Subject to continuation of the concerned project & satisfactory performance.
🔍 Selection Process
- Interview-based selection (oral and/or written component at university discretion).
- List of eligible / ineligible candidates & interview mode will be posted on www.nau.in after scrutiny.
- No TA/DA for attending interview.
- University / Research Scientist decision is final.
📝 How to Apply – NAU Surat Cotton Recruitment 2025
Mode: Offline only (no email / no online submission).
Step-by-Step:
- Download the prescribed application form (Annexure-I) from www.nau.in.
- Fill the form completely.
- Attach self-attested copies of all documents in chronological order (per Proforma-I):
- Educational certificates
- Experience (if any)
- Age & category proof
- Registration certificates (if required)
- Paste one passport-size photograph.
- Clearly write “Application for [Post Name] – NAU Surat Cotton Project” on the envelope.
- Send separate applications if applying for more than one post.
- Ensure the application reaches on or before 12/08/2025, 5:00 PM.
Send / Submit To:
Research Scientist (Cotton)
Main Cotton Research Station
Navsari Agricultural University
Ghod Dod Road, Athwa Farm
Surat – 395007, Gujarat
📅 Important Dates – NAU Surat Cotton Jobs 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 21 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Receive Applications | 12 Aug 2025 (5:00 PM) |
🌟 Why Apply for NAU Surat Cotton Recruitment 2025?
- Work at a premier agricultural research station in Gujarat.
- Hands-on exposure to cotton pest management, crop science & agronomy.
- Project roles backed by national & industry funding (ICAR, NFSM, Bayer, Bioseed).
- No application fee; simple offline form.
- Good stepping stone for PhD, research labs, ICAR fellowships, KVK, agri startups.
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