CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY (CAU), IMPHAL
(An Autonomous Central Agricultural University under DARE, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India)
Llamphelpat, Imphal, Manipur – 795004, India
Official Notification: Walk-in-Interview for Project Associate | November 2026
NOTIFICATION FOR WALK-IN-INTERVIEW FOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE POSITION
CAU Imphal Project Associate Recruitment 2026: Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, a premier central agricultural institution under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, has published an official recruitment notification for conducting a Walk-in-Interview for filling up a temporary research position of Project Associate under a sponsored research project. Candidates holding B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, or allied agricultural disciplines are eligible to attend the interview with required documents prior to the specified time.
| University Name | Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal |
| Parent Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India |
| Name of Post | Project Associate / Research Associate |
| Nature of Job | Purely Temporary / Contractual Project Basis |
| Monthly Emoluments | Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 31,000/- Per Month + HRA (As per ICAR / DST / Project guidelines) |
| Selection Mode | Direct Walk-in-Interview & Document Verification |
| Job Location | CAU Campus, Imphal, Manipur |
| Official Portal | cau.ac.in |
A. Essential Educational Qualification:
- M.Sc. in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Plant Pathology / Entomology / Agronomy / Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Environmental Science from a recognized University or Institution; OR
- 4-year Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences (B.Sc. Agriculture / B.Sc. Horticulture / B.Tech Biotechnology) with relevant laboratory or field research experience.
B. Desirable Skills:
- Prior experience in field survey, crop management, molecular techniques, data collection, and statistical analysis tools.
- National Eligibility Test (NET) qualified candidates (ICAR-NET / CSIR-UGC NET / GATE) will be given preference.
C. Age Limit & Relaxations:
- Upper age limit is up to 35 Years for men and 40 Years for women (Age relaxations applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per ICAR / Govt of India rules).
Interview Procedure:
- Direct Walk-in-Interview followed by original certificate verification at CAU Imphal.
- Candidates must report at the designated venue on the date specified in the circular during registration hours.
Documents Required for Walk-in-Interview:
- Duly filled application format (attached with the official advertisement).
- Original certificates and self-attested photocopies of 10th, 12th, B.Sc., M.Sc. degree certificates and mark sheets.
- NET / GATE qualification certificate (if applicable).
- Work experience certificates, research publications (if any), and photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID).
- Recent passport-size photographs.
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