UHF Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 5 Senior Research Fellow, Young Professional Posts

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni (Solan) has 5 temporary project posts: two Senior Research Fellows, two Young Professional-II and one Young Professional-I. Each post is in a separate research project in Solan, Shimla, Hamirpur or Sirmour. You apply on paper, and your form must reach the Directorate of Research by 05:00 PM on 16 November 2026. Interviews are held at Nauni on 20 November 2026, and no separate call letter is sent.

UHF Nauni Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional Recruitment 2026 Overview

About UHF Nauni

Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry is a university at Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Its Directorate of Research issued this advertisement. The posts are in projects run by its departments and outstations: the College of Horticulture at Nauni, the College of Horticulture and Forestry at Neri (Hamirpur), and the Regional Horticulture Research and Training Stations at Mashobra (Shimla) and Dhaulakuan (Sirmour).

UHF Nauni Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional Vacancy Details 2026

The notice says the number of posts may change depending on the needs of each project.

UHF Nauni Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional Eligibility 2026

Age limit: You must be at least 18 and no more than 45 years old. Both limits are counted on the last date for receipt of applications, 16 November 2026. You must also be a citizen of India. Qualifications and experience are checked as on the same date.

Senior Research Fellow (Pesticide Residues, HGI-118-07)

• Essential: Master degree in Entomology/Nematology
• Desirable: at least one year of experience working with analytical instruments used for pesticide residue analysis
• Desirable: "Minimum one year paper published in the area of pesticide residue" (as printed in the notice)
• Desirable: Acquaintance with ISO/IEC 17025;2017

Senior Research Fellow (Field Gene Bank, HGI-153-51)

• Essential: M.Sc. in Fruit Science
• Desirable: Working experience in research projects, especially on temperate fruits

Young Professional-II (Alstroemeria, HGI-222-08)

• Essential: M.Sc. in Floriculture and Landscaping/ Floriculture and Landscape Architecture
• Desirable: Experience in handling projects, and knowledge of handling the Alstroemeria crop and maintaining its germplasm

Young Professional-I (White Sandalwood, HGI-232-63)

• Essential: B.Sc. in Horticulture
• Desirable: Research experience in plant pathology

Young Professional-II (Dahlia, HGI-199-55)

• Essential: M.Sc. in Floriculture, NET Qualified in Floriculture
• Preferred: a Ph.D. in Floriculture with experience or knowledge of flower cultivation

Age relaxation: SC, ST, Other Backward Class and Persons with Disabilities candidates get up to 5 more years on the upper age limit, as per the rules and instructions of the H.P. Government.

See the official notification for the full eligibility of each post.

Application Fee

Pay the fee by IPO or bank draft drawn on State Bank of India/UCO Bank Nauni (Solan)-173230 (HP), payable to the Comptroller, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni (Solan). To get the reserved-category fee, attach your category certificate. The fee is not refunded. If you apply for more than one position, send a separate form and fee for each.

Important Dates

Selection Process

Selection is by interview and evaluation of documents. The interview is held in the office chamber of the Director of Research, Directorate of Research, UHF, Nauni (Solan). No interview letter is sent. Candidates attend on the date at their own expense and must bring all their original testimonials. The notice also says the concerned Dean, Head of Department or Principal Investigator may attend. Excuses such as a breakdown, mail problems or illness are not accepted for missing the interview. The University may choose not to fill any or all of the positions, without giving a reason.

Service Conditions

• The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project. They depend on the funding agency providing the grant and approval.
• Salary is fixed. The engagement ends when the project ends or when funds run out, whichever is earlier.
• The selected candidate must sign a service contract agreement on judicial stamp paper at joining. The contract is renewed each year based on performance and continued funding.
• The positions are non-sanctioned and exist only for the short-term project. They give no claim to regularisation, absorption or appointment to a regular post in the University.

How to Apply for UHF Nauni Senior Research Fellow and Young Professional Recruitment 2026

1. Download the application form from the University website, www.uhf.ac.in.
2. Fill in the form completely. Include your telephone or mobile number and email ID.
3. Attach the IPO or bank draft for the processing fee.
4. Attach the documents listed below.
5. If you already work in a project, send your application through your PI/HOD.
6. Send the form to the Directorate of Research, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni (Solan). It must arrive by 16 November 2026, 05:00 PM. Incomplete or late forms are rejected and the fee is not refunded.

Documents to attach:

• Self-attested copies of certificates for the essential qualification
• Category certificate, if you claim the fee concession
• Approved CGPA/OGPA conversion table or formula, if your marks are given as CGPA/OGPA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply online for these UHF Nauni posts?

No. Download the form from www.uhf.ac.in and send it with an IPO or bank draft to the Directorate of Research, Nauni (Solan). It must arrive by 05:00 PM on 16 November 2026.

Which post pays the most?

The SRF in the pesticide residue project (HGI-118-07) pays Rs. 42,000 plus fixed HRA in its 3rd year. The two Young Professional-II posts pay a fixed Rs. 42,000.

Is there a post for B.Sc. graduates?

Yes. The Young Professional-I post in the white sandalwood project at Neri (Hamirpur) needs a B.Sc. in Horticulture and pays Rs. 30,000 a month (fixed).

Is NET required for any post?

Yes, for the Young Professional-II post at the DUS Center for Dahlia, Dhaulakuan. It needs an M.Sc. in Floriculture and NET in Floriculture. A Ph.D. in Floriculture gets preference.

To whom is the bank draft made payable?

Make it payable to the Comptroller, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni (Solan). Draw it on State Bank of India/UCO Bank Nauni (Solan)-173230.

Can I apply for more than one position?

Yes, but send a separate application form and processing fee for each position.

Where is the interview held?

In the office chamber of the Director of Research, Directorate of Research, UHF, Nauni (Solan), from 11:00 AM on 20 November 2026. Bring all your original testimonials.

How much age relaxation do reserved categories get?

SC, ST, OBC and Persons with Disabilities get up to 5 more years on the upper limit of 45 years, as per H.P. Government rules.

Will these posts become permanent?

No. They are temporary and co-terminus with the project. The contract is renewed yearly on performance and funding, with no claim to a regular University post.