RVSKVV Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 28 Chief Scientist, Senior Scientist and More Posts

Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior is hiring a Chief Scientist, Senior Scientists and Scientists for its All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRPs), under Advertisement No. 40/2026-27. Applications are online only, from 29 October 2026 to 16 November 2026, on www.rvskvv.net and the MPOnline Chayan portal. Hard copies will not be accepted. The posts are in Pay Level 10A, 13A and 14A. The upper age limit is 40 years for Scientist, 50 for Senior Scientist and 62 for Chief Scientist.

RVSKVV Scientist and Other Posts Recruitment 2026 Overview

The text of the notification does not give the full stages or marks of the selection process.

About RVSKVV

Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (RVSKVV) is an agricultural university at Raja Pancham Singh Marg, Near Akashwani, Gwalior - 474002 (M.P.). The university runs these All India Coordinated Research Projects at its various centres. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi provides 75% of the funding and the Government of Madhya Pradesh provides 25%.

RVSKVV Scientist and Other Posts Vacancy Details 2026

The notification splits the vacancies by category (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR). The figures in our text copy of that table cannot be read reliably, so check the number for your discipline in the official notification. The notice prints these pre-revised scales: Rs. 37,400-67,000 + AGP-10000 for Chief Scientist, Rs. 37,400-67,000 + AGP-9000 for Senior Scientist and Rs. 15600-39100 + AGP-6000 for Scientist. Pay, allowances and other benefits follow RVSKVV and ICAR rules, the ICAR-RVSKVV MoU and Government of Madhya Pradesh rules.

Vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are included within these numbers; the official notice gives the break-up.

Reservation

• The posts are advertised under the revised roster that applies from 01.01.2026. It follows M.P. Government rules and the High Court of Madhya Pradesh order of 09.10.2026.
• 35% of the vacancies are reserved for women.
• 6% are reserved for visually impaired, hearing impaired and orthopedically impaired persons. Only candidates with M.P. domicile get the PwD reservation.
• Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Divyang and women applies only to candidates with M.P. domicile. Candidates from other states are considered only as Unreserved (UR).

RVSKVV Scientist and Other Posts Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

Age is counted on the date the advertisement was issued (28 October 2026). The upper age limits are:

• SC, ST and OBC candidates get up to 5 years of age relaxation.
• Women (Unreserved and Reserved) and Specially Abled (Divyang) candidates also get 5 years of relaxation.
• RVSKVV employees have no upper age limit for the Senior Scientist and Scientist posts.

Chief Scientist (A-01)

• An eminent scholar with a Doctoral degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Physics, Soil Fertility, Soil Chemistry, Water Science and Technology, Soil and Conservation Engineering or Soil Conservation and Water Management. You also need at least 10 publications as books and/or research or policy papers.
• M.Sc. (Ag./Horti.), M.Sc. or M.Tech. in one of the subjects above, or in Conservation Agriculture, Organic Farming or Natural Farming, with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA.
• Ten years of experience in Research, Teaching, Extension Education or Farm Management. At least 3 of those years must be as a Senior Scientist or Associate Professor, or in an equivalent position at AGP Rs. 9000 (6th CPC) or Pay Level 13A (7th CPC). Experience guiding doctoral-level research counts.
• Published work or innovations that show your contribution.

Senior Scientist (B-01 to B-05)

• Agronomy: Ph.D. in Agronomy, and M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agronomy with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA.
• Genetics and Plant Breeding: Ph.D. in Agriculture in Genetics and Plant Breeding or Plant Breeding and Genetics, and M.Sc. (Ag.) in the same subject with at least 55%.
• Entomology: Ph.D. in Agriculture in Entomology, and M.Sc. (Ag) in Entomology with at least 55%.
• Plant Pathology: Ph.D. in Agriculture in Plant Pathology, and M.Sc. (Ag) in Plant Pathology with at least 55%.
• Soil and Water Conservation Engineering: Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, and M.Sc., M.Tech. or M.E. in Agricultural Engineering with at least 55%. Both degrees must be in one of these specialisations: Soil and Water Engineering, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Land and Water Management Engineering, Water Resource Technology, Water Resource Engineering, Hydrology, or Water Engineering and Management.
• Experience for all Senior Scientist posts: at least eight years in the relevant subject as an Assistant Professor or Scientist, or in an equivalent position, at one of these levels:
  • Rs 8000-13500 (5th CPC)
  • GP Rs 5400/6000 or more in PB Rs 15600-39100 (6th CPC)
  • Pay Level 10A (7th CPC)
  Alternatively, eight years combining that experience with high-quality post-doctoral research (Ph.D. period excluded) and at least 5 publications.

Scientist (C-01 to C-07)

For all Scientist posts you also need a NET pass from ICAR, UGC, CSIR or another agency approved by UGC or the Government. Biochemistry and Phytochemistry applicants may instead have NET, SLET, SET or an equivalent exam. You must also have one publication in a NAAS-rated or UGC-referred journal.

You do not need NET if you meet one of these conditions:

• You hold a Ph.D. done with course work under the UGC Regulation 2009, you produce the NET exemption certificate in Annexure-I, and you have two full-length papers with a NAAS rating of at least 4.
• You registered for your Ph.D. before 2009 (completed before or after 2009) and have two full-length papers in journals with a NAAS rating of 4 or above.

A Ph.D. without course work does not exempt you from NET in any other case.

General Conditions

• You must be an Indian citizen, know Hindi and be registered with Aadhaar.
• All qualifications must be from a recognised Indian university or an accredited foreign university, and must be complete when you apply.
• Fixed pay in non-government organisations, private enterprises or private colleges does not count as equivalent to the pay scales above.

For the full eligibility of each discipline, including Senior Scientist (Microbiology), see the official notification.

Application Fee

All applicants also pay a non-refundable portal charge of Rs 200 + 18% GST. Scientist applicants pay another Rs 600 + 18% GST for the Competence Evaluation Test. The fee can only be paid online. Fee concessions apply only to candidates with M.P. domicile. PwD applicants with M.P. domicile have their fee waived as per rules.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Scientist applicants take a Competence Evaluation Test.
• Uploaded documents are scored. Documents that are illegible or unclear may not be considered and get no score.
• You must show all original documents at the interview or at document verification.
• Any shortfall in qualifications leads to rejection of the application.

Service Conditions

• The appointment is purely temporary. You will be on probation as the university decides, and continuing in service needs approval from the competent authority.
• Before joining, you must sign a bond on Rs. 1000 stamp paper to serve at least 3 years. If you leave earlier, you pay your salary for the rest of the bond period in one instalment. During the bond period the university will not forward applications for outside jobs.
• After the bond period, either side can end the service with one month's notice or one month's salary in lieu of notice.
• If a project ends, the university does not have to absorb you. It may move you to another related project with a vacant post or end your service.
• You may be transferred to any station, college or unit of the university.
• New appointees come under the Naveen Paribhashit Pension Yojana 2005.
• Service follows university rules, M.P. Government rules and the ICAR-RVSKVV MoU, including any later changes.
• RTI information about this advertisement is given only after the final result. Disputes go to the High Court, Gwalior.
• The university may increase or reduce the number of posts, or withdraw any of them.

How to Apply for RVSKVV Scientist and Other Posts Recruitment 2026

1. Go to www.rvskvv.net or the MPOnline Chayan portal between 29 October 2026 and 16 November 2026.
2. Read all the terms, conditions and instructions for the post you want.
3. Fill in the online form and upload clear, readable scans of your documents.
4. Pay the fee online.
5. Check the form carefully before final submission. You cannot make corrections after that.

Do not send a printout or any documents to the university. Hard-copy applications are not accepted. Keep your original certificates and experience proofs ready for the interview or document verification. NET-exempt Ph.D. holders also need the Annexure-I certificate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When can I apply for the RVSKVV Scientist posts?

Online applications run from 29 October 2026 to 16 November 2026.

What is the age limit for Scientist?

The maximum is 40 years on 28 October 2026. SC, ST, OBC, women and Divyang candidates get 5 years of relaxation.

Is NET compulsory for the Scientist post?

Yes, unless you hold a Ph.D. done with UGC 2009 course work, produce the Annexure-I certificate and have two full-length papers with a NAAS rating of at least 4.

How much does a Scientist applicant pay in total fees?

General and OBC applicants pay Rs 1500 and SC, ST and Divyang applicants pay Rs 750. On top of that, everyone pays Rs 600 + 18% GST for the Competence Evaluation Test and a Rs 200 + 18% GST portal charge.

Can candidates from outside Madhya Pradesh apply?

Yes. They are considered only in the Unreserved (UR) category and pay the UR fee.

How much experience does a Senior Scientist need?

At least eight years as an Assistant Professor, Scientist or in an equivalent position, for example at Pay Level 10A. Alternatively, combined experience including post-doctoral research with at least 5 publications.

Is there a service bond?

Yes. You sign a 3-year bond on Rs. 1000 stamp paper. If you leave early, you repay your salary for the remaining period.

Who funds these AICRP posts?

ICAR, New Delhi pays 75% and the Government of Madhya Pradesh pays 25%.

Do I need to post a hard copy of the application?

No. Applications are online only, and the university does not accept hard copies.