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Junior Research Fellow (Advanced Pesticide Testing and Residue Analysis Laboratory, PM-RKVY project)
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth is engaging one Junior Research Fellow on contract for its new Advanced Pesticide Testing and Residue Analysis Laboratory in the Department of Entomology, Parbhani. The post sits in a PM-RKVY project that sets up residue testing to support natural farming and organic produce. Selection is by walk-in interview on 16 November 2026.
- Country
- India
- Experience
- Experience not specified
- Salary / stipend
- Rs. 27,000 per month consolidated in the first year; Rs. 31,000 per month consolidated in
- Apply by
- 16 Nov 2026
- Job type
- Contract
- Work mode
- On-site
- Function
- Laboratory / analysis
- Openings
- 1
Walk-in interview 16 November 2026, 12:00 hrs, Directorate of Research, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani 431 402, Maharashtra
Who can apply
Ph.D. or M.Sc. (Agri.) in Entomology, or a post-graduate degree in Organic / Analytical / Physical / Inorganic Chemistry, with one year of desirable experience
Review the original notice to confirm the requirements. Related degrees are not automatically equivalent; the recruiting organisation decides eligibility.
What you’ll do
- Work in the project establishing the Advanced Pesticide Testing and Residue Analysis Laboratory at the Department of Entomology, VNMKV
- Support pesticide residue testing and analysis that backs natural farming and organic production
- Work full time on the project; outstation duties may be assigned as the project requires
What the employer asks for
- Ph.D. or M.Sc. (Agri.) in Entomology with one year of desirable experience, or
- A post-graduate degree in a basic science in a relevant subject (Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry) with one year of desirable experience
- Candidates already employed must bring a No Objection Certificate from their present employer
- Must work full time and may not enrol in any academic programme during the engagement
Selection process
- Walk-in interview
- Verification of original documents
Documents to keep ready
- Original certificates and documents for verification
- No Objection Certificate from the present employer (if employed)
Pay, benefits and perks
Consolidated pay of Rs. 27,000 per month (year 1) and Rs. 31,000 per month (year 2)
About the employer
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani is the state agricultural university for the Marathwada region of Maharashtra; its Department of Entomology is setting up an Advanced Pesticide Testing and Residue Analysis Laboratory under PM-RKVY.
How to apply
Read the full notice and follow the instructions on the original application page.
Walk-in interview on 16.11.2026 at 12:00 hrs at the Directorate of Research, VNMKV, Parbhani (Notice GZE/905/2026 dated 05/11/2026).
Skills for this role
What employers ask for in Food Testing Lab Analyst (Chemistry & Microbiology) roles. named in this notice
- Pesticide residue analysis
- Analytical chemistry
- Laboratory work
- Chemist
- Food Analyst
- Lab Analyst
- Microbiologist
- NABL
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- GLP
- Method validation
- Measurement uncertainty
- HPLC
- LC-MS/MS
- GC-MS/MS
- ICP-MS
Pay on similar vacancies
From 5 Government vacancies on FSD in the same role family that publish pay. Monthly, before deductions.
This vacancy: ₹27,000 a month (in the typical range).
Prepare for the interview
Questions commonly asked for Food Testing Lab Analyst (Chemistry & Microbiology) roles. Practise answers with an example and a number.
- Explain the principle of HPLC and how you would validate a method for a food matrix.
- How do you determine moisture, fat and protein in a sample, and what are the common errors?
- Describe the procedure for total plate count and how you avoid contamination in the lab.
- What is measurement uncertainty, and how do you report it under ISO/IEC 17025?
- A result is out of specification. What is your investigation sequence?
- How do you maintain and calibrate key instruments, and how is it documented?
Before you apply
- Read the original notice end to endDates, eligibility and the application route are decided by the employer, not by FSD.
- Tailor your resume to this vacancyMatch the keywords in the requirements. Resume Studio shows what is missing.
- Keep scanned documents readyDegree and mark sheets, date-of-birth proof, category / EWS / PwD certificate, ID proof, photo and signature in the sizes the notice asks for.
- Check age limit and relaxationAge is usually counted on a cut-off date given in the notice; relaxation depends on category.
- Note the fee and payment modePay only through the official portal. Never pay an agent.
Source & editorial check
One post, purely contractual for up to 11 months or the end of the project. Walk-in interview on 16 November 2026 at 12:00 noon at the Directorate of Research, VNMKV, Parbhani; bring original documents. No TA/DA. Employed candidates need an NOC.
Original posting: 2026-11-05
Checked 2026-11-07 · Updated 2026-11-07
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