College of Post-Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CPGSAS), Central Agricultural University (CAU), Umiam, Meghalaya has published an official employment notification for the recruitment of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Field Assistant (FA) positions on a contractual basis under an ISRO-funded research project.
College of Post-Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CAU, Imphal), Umiam invites eligible candidates to attend a Walk-in-Interview for 03 posts of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Field Assistant (FA) under the project entitled "Development of RS-based methodology for acreage and yield estimation of selected high value horticultural crops in Northeast India (DRSHNI)". All the details related to the CPGSAS CAU Umiam Recruitment 2026 are given below.
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Important Dates
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| Date of Notification |
21.08.2026 |
| Last Date for Email Submission |
05.09.2026 |
| Date of Walk-in-Interview |
05.09.2026 |
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Vacancy & Pay Details
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No. of Posts |
Fixed Pay |
| Junior Research Fellow |
02 |
₹45,000/- pm |
| Field Assistant (FA) |
01 |
₹30,000/- pm |
| Total Vacancies |
03 |
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Educational Qualification
- JRF: Master’s degree in Professional programmes such as Agricultural Sciences with NET qualification or M.Tech with GATE. Specialization: Soil Science/Agronomy/Remote Sensing & GIS. Desirable: Working experience in soil and plant analysis, sensor-based data processing/ interpretation, and AI & Machine Learning in data analytics.
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Field Assistant (FA): B.Sc. Agriculture/B.Sc. from a recognized University/Institute. Desirable: Knowledge of soil and crop sample collection and laboratory analysis of soil and plant samples.
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Age Limit & Service Terms
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Age Limit: Maximum 35 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates.
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Age Relaxation: Relaxation in the upper age limit will be applicable as per Government of India norms.
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Tenure: The engagement is purely temporary/contractual and will be co-terminus with the project or may be terminated earlier based on the performance of the candidate.
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TA/DA: No TA/DA or official accommodation will be provided for appearing in the interview.
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Project Details
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Project Title: "Development of RS-based methodology for acreage and yield estimation of selected high value horticultural crops in Northeast India (DRSHNI)".
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Funding Agency: ISRO.
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Project Nature: Research project related to remote sensing, horticultural crop estimation, soil and plant analysis, GIS and data analytics.
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Selection Procedure
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Selection will be made through a Walk-in-Interview of eligible candidates.
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Candidates must appear in person for the interview along with all original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies.
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The final selection will be based on eligibility, academic qualifications, relevant experience and performance in the interview.
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How to Apply
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Eligible candidates should fill up the prescribed Biodata Proforma.
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Attach scanned copies of original documents including Marksheets from Class X onwards, ID Proof, NET/GATE Certificate, research experience and publications, wherever applicable.
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Email the completed application along with all supporting documents to deancpgs@gmail.com latest by 05th September 2026 (9:30 AM).
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Candidates must appear in person for the Walk-in-Interview on 05th September 2026 at 10:30 AM onwards.
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The interview will be held at College of Post-Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences, CAU, Umiam, Meghalaya - 793103.
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Candidates should bring the original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies at the time of interview.
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