Candidates applying for the Senior Research Fellow and Skilled Helper posts must fulfil the educational qualification and age limit criteria mentioned below. Educational Qualification Post Name Educational Qualification Desirable Senior Research Fellow (SRF) M.Sc. (Agri) in Plant Pathology or Ph.D with specialization in Plant Pathology or Microbiology Preference will be given to experienced persons Skilled Helper Diploma in Agriculture Relevant experience of working in Laboratory and Field Age Limit The maximum age limit for candidates applying for these posts is 38 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules for SC, ST, DT, NT, and OBC categories.

The selection process for these posts is through a walk-in interview only. No separate written examination is mentioned in the notification. Candidates will be shortlisted based on scrutiny of their applications. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the walk-in interview. The interview for both Senior Research Fellow and Skilled Helper posts will be conducted on 4th August 2026 at 11:00 AM in the chamber of the Head, Department of Plant Pathology, Dr. PDKV, Akola. If the number of candidates is large, the interview process may continue on the next day.