SKUAST-K Recruitment 2025: Project Associate-I, ₹31,000 Salary – Apply by 24th Sept

SKAUST Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST- K) has published a notification PDF on skuastkashmir.ac.in . The notification includes applications for the post of Project Associate-I.  This role is mainly the  part of the DST- HICAB project which is titled on “Impact Assessment of Climate Change on Agriculture in Kashmir Himalayas Phase II”. The online application deadline will be 24th September 2025. The Project Associate-I will be in the Division of Environmental Sciences at the Faculty of Horticulture in Shalimar Campus. This notification includes all the details regarding the recruitment of Project Associate-I which includes the Eligibility criteria and step by step Application process. The candidates who are willing to apply for this post need to go through certain phases like Interview and Assessment.

Key Highlights:

Eligibility Criteria:

The Eligibility Criteria set up the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) for the post of Project Associate-I is given below- Check all the Eligibility Criteria points and Submit the form successfully:

1.  The candidate must have a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Fruit Science from any recognized university or institute with minimum 55% of marks.
2. Candidates must have 1 to 2 years of research experience for this project associate- I post in a field like horticulture, climate change impact studies, crop physiology.

3. The candidates must have an good understanding of horticultural crop production then proficiency in research methodology followed by data collection and analysis.

Step-by-Step Application Process:

The step by step process for the post of Project Associate-I announced by the SKAUST- K recruitment 2025 is given below-Follow all the details to submit the form successfully:

1. Open Your email account and Compose an Email to evansrfskusakt@gmail.com
2. Enter basic details[ Full name- Parents name- address- Pin code- Mobile number- Email address- Qualifications- Experience- Any Publication].
3. Attach the required documents[ 10th 12th marks sheet- Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Certificates- Experience Certificate- Category Certificate if necessary etc].
4. Submit your application or you can submit the hard copy of it at SKAUST -K at the office of the principal at Shalimar Campus- Srinagar[190025].

Selection Process:

The selection process for the post of Project Associate-I set by the SKAUST- K Shalimar campus includes two phases[ Interview and Assessment] which are described below:

• The interview will be conducted on 29th September 2025 at 10:30 AM at the office of Principal and candidates need to bring their original documents for interview.

• The Final selection will be based on assessment of the candidate’s academic record –  experience and performance in the interview.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1: Is this a permanent job at SKUAST-K?

Ans. No, this is not a permanent job- it is completely temporary and contractual position according to recruitment notification of SKAUST- K 2025.

Q2: What is the total monthly in-hand salary for the Project Associate-I post?

Ans. The fixed monthly income will be ₹31,000. Also House Rent Allowance (HRA) of 18% will be provided with the salary. Then total salary will be ₹36,580.

Q3: Can I apply if I have an M.Sc. in Botany or Agriculture instead of Fruit Science?

Ans. Yes Candidate must have an M.Sc. in Fruit Science according to the recruitment notification of SKAUST- K 2025.

Q4. How many vacancies are there in the post?

Ans. There is only one vacancy of Project Associate-I according to the SKAUST- K recruitment notification of 2025.

Q5. What is the last date to apply for this post announced by the SKAUST- K recruitment 2025?

Ans. The last date to apply is 24th September 2025 according to the SKAUST- K recruitment 2025 notification.