Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu has announced a fresh temporary Senior Research Fellow (SRF) opportunity in the Division of Entomology, Main Campus Chatha, Jammu under Notice No. AUJ/Entom/26-27/F-AINPSAP/118 dated 28 October 2026, with the associated DIP notice dated 29 October 2026. The post is linked to the ICAR-sponsored All India Network Project on Soil Arthropods and is currently available for 1 candidate. Applications must reach the Principal Investigator by 9 November 2026, and eligible candidates will be interviewed on 10 November 2026 at 11:30 AM in the office of the Director Research, SKUAST-Jammu. The basic qualification is M.Sc. in Entomology, Zoology or a related discipline, while research-project experience, strong publication record, tangible innovation and intellectual-property work are listed as desirable. Emoluments will be paid as per ICAR norms. The engagement is purely temporary and presently runs up to March 2027, subject to any extension approved by the competent authority. Candidates should send the application with attested certificates and testimonials to the project office at Chatha, Jammu. Applicants with hands-on insect taxonomy, soil-fauna sampling, ecological fieldwork, laboratory sorting or entomology research exposure may be especially well aligned with the project’s practical requirements.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | SKUAST-Jammu |
| Division | Entomology |
| Project | All India Network Project on Soil Arthropods |
| Funding Agency | ICAR |
| Post | Senior Research Fellow |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Notice No. | AUJ/Entom/26-27/F-AINPSAP/118 |
| Notice Date | 28 October 2026 |
| DIP Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Application Mode | Offline / by post |
| Last Date | 9 November 2026 |
| Interview Date | 10 November 2026, 11:30 AM |
| Location | Main Campus Chatha, Jammu |
| Tenure | Up to March 2027, subject to extension |
Basic Qualification
M.Sc. in Entomology, Zoology or a related discipline.
Desirable Experience
Research-project experience, strong publications, tangible innovation, intellectual-property work and relevant field/laboratory exposure.
Emoluments
As per ICAR norms. No fixed monthly amount is inserted because the current notice summary does not publish one.
Selection Process
Application scrutiny followed by interview on 10 November 2026 at 11:30 AM.
How to Apply
- Open the SKUAST-Jammu recruitment notices page.
- Prepare an application on plain paper with personal, academic, experience, NET and publication details.
- Attach attested certificates/testimonials.
- Send it to the Principal Investigator, All India Network Project on Soil Arthropods, Division of Entomology, Block No. 06, SKUAST-Jammu, Main Campus Chatha, Jammu – 180009.
- Ensure receipt by 9 November 2026.
Important Instructions
- Purely temporary project position.
- Present tenure up to March 2027, subject to extension.
- No TA/DA for interview.
- Check official SKUAST-Jammu notices for changes.