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Vacancy Details
- Senior Research Fellow: Monitoring of Pesticides Residues at National Level (MPRNL) [HGI-118-07]: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master degree in Entomology/Nematology; desirable: one year experience with analytical instruments, one year paper in pesticide residue area, acquaintance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - Senior Research Fellow: Establishment and Management of the Field Gene Bank (FGB) for Maintenance of Registered Verities of Fruits [HGI-153-51]: 1 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc. in Fruit Science; desirable: working experience in research projects on temperate fruits - Young Professional-II: Development of DUS testing guidelines for Alstroemeria [HGI-222-08]: 1 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc. in Floriculture and Landscaping/Floriculture and Landscape Architecture; desirable: experience in handling projects and Alstroemeria germplasm - Young Professional-I: Rhizospheric consortium based approach for management of wilt and damping-off in white sandalwood [HGI-232-63]: 1 vacancies
Qualification: B.Sc. in Horticulture; desirable: research experience in plant pathology - Young Professional-II: DUS Center for Dahlia [HGI-199-55]: 1 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc. in Floriculture, NET qualified in Floriculture; preferred: Ph.D. in Floriculture with experience
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 45 years
Application Fees
- General: ₹500
- Reserved Category: ₹200
Selection Process
step: 1
detail: Document evaluation: candidates must bring original testimonials and their documents will be evaluated at the time of interview.
step: 2
detail: Interview: selection is by interview held in the office chamber of the Director of Research, Directorate of Research, UHF, Nauni (Solan). No call letter is sent.
How to Apply
- Download the application form from the University website http://www.uhf.ac.in.
- Fill the form completely and include telephone/mobile number and email ID.
- Attach the IPO or bank draft for the processing fee (SBI/UCO Bank Nauni (Solan)-173230 payable to the Comptroller, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni (Solan)).
- Attach self-attested copies of essential qualification certificates, category certificate for fee concession if applicable, and CGPA/OGPA conversion table if required.
- If currently working in a project, send application through your PI/HOD.
- Send the completed form to the Directorate of Research, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni (Solan) so it reaches by 16 November 2026, 05:00 PM. Incomplete or late forms are rejected and the fee is not refunded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for these posts?
Eligibility varies by post: SRF (pesticide residues) requires a Master’s in Entomology/Nematology; SRF (field gene bank) requires M.Sc. in Fruit Science; YP-II posts require M.Sc. in Floriculture-related fields; YP-I requires B.Sc. in Horticulture. Desirable qualifications include relevant research experience, instrument handling experience, publications, NET qualification, or a Ph.D. where specified.
How do I apply for these positions?
Download the prescribed application form from http://www.uhf.ac.in, fill it, attach the IPO or bank draft for the processing fee and required documents, and send it to the Directorate of Research, UHF Nauni so it arrives by 16-11-2026 05:00 PM. If you work in a project, you may send the application through your PI/HOD.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications must reach the Directorate of Research by 16-11-2026, till 05:00 PM. Late or incomplete forms are rejected and the fee is not refunded.
What is the selection process?
Selection is based on evaluation of documents and an interview held at the office chamber of the Director of Research, UHF, Nauni (Solan). No separate interview letter is sent and candidates must attend at their own expense with original testimonials.
What is the salary/pay scale for the posts?
Salary ranges by post: SRF posts are Rs.37,000 + HRA (fixed) initially and Rs.42,000 + HRA in the 3rd year for one SRF; another SRF is Rs.37,000 + HRA (fixed); YP-II posts are Rs.42,000 (fixed); YP-I is Rs.30,000 (fixed).
