Young Professional Positions in Potato Tissue Culture and Apical Rooted Cutting Project

- Walk-in interview for two Young Professional positions under the project 'Potato Tissue Culture and Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) Plantlet Production Facility' at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, Coochbehar.
- Positions are contractual and temporary, co-terminus with the project duration.
- No provision for re-employment after project termination.
- Positions are funded by the Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal.
- Guidance will be provided by Dr. Nandita Sahana, Principal Investigator, Department of Biochemistry, UBKV.

- Young Professional-II (YP-II) (1 vacancy)
• Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Plant Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Botany, Plant Science, Life Science, or a relevant allied discipline from a recognized university/institute.
• Desirable Experience: Experience in plant tissue culture, plant pathogen/virus detection, ELISA, PCR, RT-PCR, molecular biology, genetic fidelity testing, laboratory quality control activities, or related agricultural biotechnology work.
• Desirable Skills: Working knowledge of computer applications, data recording, documentation, and preparation of technical reports.
- Young Professional-I (YP-I) (1 vacancy)
• Essential Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Science, Biotechnology, Life Science, or allied agricultural sciences from a recognized university/institute.
• Desirable Experience: Practical experience or knowledge in plant tissue culture, potato production, nursery plant hardening, plant propagation, ARC technology, protected cultivation, or related agricultural laboratory activities.
• Desirable Skills: Basic computer knowledge and ability to maintain production records and project documentation.

- Selection will be based on a walk-in interview conducted on 30.10.2026 at the Directorate of Research, UBKV, Pundibari, Coochbehar.
- Preference will be given to candidates whose research interests and work experience align with the project mandate.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Candidates must bring two copies of the application along with detailed bio-data and photocopies of all documents, mark sheets, and certificates attested by a Gazetted Officer or Head of the Institution.

All

- Two copies of the application with detailed bio-data.
- Two sets of photocopies of all documents, mark sheets, and certificates starting from Madhyamik (10th) examination.
- Original mark sheets and certificates from Madhyamik examination onwards.
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Proof of date of birth (e.g., CBSE/ISC/SSC/Matriculation certificate).
- SC/ST/OBC certificates (if applicable).
- Two recent passport-size photographs.
- All documents must be attested by a Gazetted Officer or Head of the Institution.

• Fee Amount: No application fee mentioned in the job notification.