Banaras Hindu University Varanasi Candidates are invited for appearing in walk-in interview for the post of Young Professional-I Job Position 2026

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, is inviting candidates to participate in a walk-in interview for the positions of Young Professional-I and Young Professional-II. These roles are part of various projects funded by the U.P. Council of Agricultural Research, Lucknow, and are temporary, co-terminus with the project duration of three years. This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to contribute to significant agricultural research initiatives.

Description

The Institute of Agricultural Sciences at Banaras Hindu University is seeking qualified candidates for the roles of Young Professional-I and Young Professional-II. These positions are integral to projects focusing on genetic insights, nutritional potential, and innovative processing in agriculture. The projects aim to address major stresses in crops and enhance human health through functional food development.

Position

• Young Professional-I (YP-I)
• Young Professional-II (YP-II)

Project Details

• Young Professional-I (YP-I)

Project Title: “Genetic insights for major stress for development of late sown varieties in mustard elite groundnut varieties for major stress with the development of standard agronomical practices for both the crops”.

• Young Professional-I (YP-I)

Project Title: “Identification and characterization of maize landraces of Uttar Pradesh for nutritional potential with biotic and abiotic stresses”.

Project Title: “Integrated research and Innovation for accelerating Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) system in Uttar Pradesh”.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for these positions vary based on the project requirements:

• Young Professional-I: B.Sc. in Agriculture (4 years) is required for projects under Dr. Kartikeya Srivastava, Dr. Jayasudha S., and Dr. Kumari Shikha.
• Young Professional-II: MTech or a postgraduate degree in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Dairy Science, Dairy Chemistry, Dairy Microbiology, Dairy Engineering, Food Science, or Livestock Product Technology is required for the project under Dr. Tarun Verma.
• Desirable qualifications include a minimum of two years of experience in field experimentation and proven computer and statistical knowledge for YP-I positions. A Ph.D. in a relevant field is desirable for the YP-II position.

Minimum Monthly Remuneration

• Young Professional-I: ₹30,000 per month (Consolidated)
• Young Professional-II: ₹42,000 per month (Consolidated)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply on plain paper, providing their name, permanent and correspondence address, parent’s names, telephone number, email address, and details of their educational career starting from high school. Attested copies of all mark sheets and certificates, along with details of any research or other experience, should be included. Applications can be sent in soft copy to the respective project investigator’s email or submitted in hard copy at the time of the interview.

Important Date

The walk-in interview is scheduled for 11:00 AM on 30th October 2026, Friday. 

Job Location

 Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh-221 005, India.

For Additional Information

For more details about the job positions and projects, candidates can refer to the official notification available on the BHU website or contact the respective project investigators via email:

Reference: https://www.bhu.ac.in/Images/files/advertisement(4).pdf

• Dr. Kartikeya Srivastava: kartikeya@bhu.ac.in

• Dr. Jayasudha S.: jayasudha@bhu.ac.in
• Dr. Tarun Verma: tarunverma@bhu.ac.in

• Dr. Kumari Shikha: shikhasingh@bhu.ac.in

Highlights

This job opportunity at Banaras Hindu University offers a chance to work on cutting-edge agricultural research projects. With a focus on genetic insights, nutritional potential, and innovative processing, these roles provide a platform for significant contributions to the field of agriculture.

🔖 Post Expires on 30^th October 2026