Applications are invited for filling the contractual positions viz. Junior Engineer (Computer Science and Engineering) and Junior Research Fellow/ Young Professional-II for the project entitled “Centre of Excellence for Digital Farming Solutions for Enhancing Productivity by Robots, Drones and AGVs” operational in this University. These positions are available until the end of the project and subject to the financial support from the funding authority.
The interested candidates are informed to send scanned/ soft copy of duly filled application (application proforma attached with notification) along with all soft copies of testimonials by E-mail to [email protected] till 09/12/2020.

Email Id for Application/ queries: [email protected]
Contact No. for any queries: Prof. D.V. Patil,
Assistant Professor (FMPE) &
Recruitment Officer, NAHEP-CAAST,
VNMKV, Parbhani
Mob. No.: 9422583802/8087520720.

The details of the post with the required qualifications are given below:

(1)    Name of the Post:- Junior Research Fellow/ Young Professional-II

No. of Posts:- 01 Post

Pay:- (Rs.25000 per month Fixed)

        Eligibility Qualification and Experience:- Essential: Master Degree in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry (SSAC) or Agronomy or Agricultural Meteorology discipline having 1st division or 60% marks or equivalent overall grade point average with Knowledge of GIS Software and Data Analysis Techniques. Desirable: Ph.D. in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry (SSAC) or Agronomy or Agricultural Meteorology discipline with Knowledge of GIS Software and Data Analysis Techniques.

(2)    Name of the Post:- Junior Engineer (Computer Science and Engineering)

No. of Posts:- 01 Post

Pay:-(Rs. 20,000/- per month Fixed)

        Eligibility Qualification and Experience:-Essential: B.Tech./BE degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent discipline from recognized university. Desirable: Experience of website designing, developing web mobile applications for agriculture and agricultural discipline and Decision Support systems.

The candidates for interview will be shortlisted on the basis of academic performance and other credentials / practical test. Candidates if called for an interview must bring the original copies for verification purpose. Only shortlisted candidates in the ratio of 1:5 will be called for interview by email or mobile through SMS. Hence, candidates should provide their correct Mobile No. and Email- Id in the application for communication purpose. Please note that only five eligible candidates will be shortlisted and called for interview by observing all rules of social distancing on the background of COVID-19. The date of interview will be communicated to eligible candidates separately through university website/ by mail/ by text message.

Important Instructions for Candidates
 The above positions are purely on temporary basis and co-terminus with the project. There is no provision for re-employment after termination of project. There will not be any responsibility of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) or Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University authority for re-employment after termination of project grants.
 The contractual services of Junior Engineer (Computer Sciences and Engineering) and Junior Research Fellow/ Young Professional-II are on full time basis initially for 11 months and the continuation will be given upon satisfactory performance.
 Selected Candidates can be discontinued owing to administrative reasons at any time by issue of advance notice if found guilty of gross negligence to duties.
 The upper age limit for advertised posts will be 40 years for men and 45 years for women.
 No TA, DA will be paid to candidates appearing for interviews.
 The Candidates must bring the original documents with one set of photocopies at the time of interview or must ready with scanned copies of all testimonials for online interview.
 In case of employed candidate, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or relieving certificate from employer is required at the time of joining.
 Canvassing in any form or by communication will lead to cancellation of candidature appearing for interview.
 The detailed information about advertisement related to this recruitment will be made available on website (www.vnmkv.ac.in or https://nahep.vnmkv.org.in)
 The list of eligible and not eligible candidates will be displayed at websites after scrutiny of the forms.
 Candidates are informed to remain in touch with university website for updates displayed for this advertisement.
 Appointed candidates will have to work anywhere in the jurisdiction of VNMKV, Parbhani university or may be deputed to other places for project work.
 The candidates are strictly instructed to submit provisional or original degree certificates and transcripts compulsory.
 The selected candidates are required to execute the bond on stamp paper of Rs.100/- for accepting terms and conditions before joining.
 The Principal Investigator or the competent authority reserves all right to cancel any post advertised or the entire recruitment due to any appropriate reason.
 The authority with approval reserves all right to call or reject candidates for interview even after fulfilling essential qualification i.e on the basis of academic performance and other credentials.
 Applications received after last date will not be entertained. Copy with respect for favour of information (By Email or Hard copy).