Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi has re-notified Advertisement No. 04/2024-25 dated 19 September 2026 for temporary / deputation posts at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), RGSC, Barkachha, Mirzapur and Scientific / Technical / Non-teaching positions under various ICAR-AICRP projects. A total of 66 posts ranging from Academic Level-14 to Pay Level-1 will be filled on contract basis (co-terminus with the project).
The BHU KVK & ICAR-AICRP 2026 online application process is open through the Samarth / CU Chayan portal. The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 22 October 2026 up to 05:00 PM, and the hard copy must reach BHU by 27 October 2026 up to 05:00 PM. On this page, candidates can find all important details of BHU Non Teaching / KVK / AICRP Recruitment 2026, including the official notification and application link.
BHU KVK & Non Teaching Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 04/2024-25)
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Organization
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Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
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| Advertisement No. |
04/2024-25 dated 19.09.2026
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| Post Name |
KVK, Scientific, Technical & Non-Teaching Posts
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| Total Vacancies |
66
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| Age Limit |
18–30 Years (L-1 to L-6 UR) | As per UGC/ICAR for AL-10 & above
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| Salary |
Level-1 to AL-14 (₹18,000 – ₹2,18,200) + Allowances as per project rules
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| Educational Qualification |
10th / 12th / Graduation / B.Sc.(Ag.) / M.Sc.(Ag.) / Ph.D. (Post-wise)
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| Application Fee |
Exempted (SC/ST/PwBD/Women) | ₹500 / ₹1,000 (Others)
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| Selection Process |
Written Test / Skill Test (L-1 to L-6) | Shortlisting + Interview (AL-10 & above)
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| Job Location |
BHU Varanasi & KVK Barkachha, Mirzapur (UP)
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| Last Date |
22 October 2026 (Online) | 27 October 2026 (Hard Copy)
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✅ BHU KVK Barkachha Vacancies 2026 (16 Posts):
| Post Code |
Post Name |
Vacancy |
Pay Level |
| KVK11 |
Senior Scientist-cum-Head |
01-UR |
AL-13A |
| KVK01 |
SMS (Crop Production) |
01-UR |
L-10 |
| KVK02 |
SMS (Horticulture) |
01-UR |
L-10 |
| KVK03 |
SMS (Livestock Production & Management) |
01-OBC |
L-10 |
| KVK04 |
SMS (Plant Protection) |
01-UR |
L-10 |
| KVK05 |
SMS (Agricultural Engineering) |
01-UR |
L-10 |
| KVK06 |
SMS (Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry) |
01-UR |
L-10 |
| KVK07 |
Assistant |
01-UR |
L-6 |
| KVK12 |
Programme Assistant (Computer) |
01-UR |
L-6 |
| KVK08 |
Farm Manager |
01-UR |
L-6 |
| KVK09 |
Programme Assistant (Lab Technician) |
01-UR |
L-6 |
| KVK10 |
Stenographer Grade-III |
01-UR |
L-4 |
| KVK13 |
Driver |
02-UR |
L-3 |
| KVK14 |
Skilled Supporting Staff |
02-UR |
L-1 |
| KVK Total |
16 |
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✅ BHU ICAR-AICRP Vacancies 2026 (50 Posts):
| Scheme |
Key Posts |
Total Posts |
| AICRP on IFS (811) |
Agronomist, Tech. Assistant |
02 |
| AICRP on Dryland Agriculture (813) |
Chief Scientist, Senior Scientists, STA, Head Clerk, Drivers, Field Man, Peon/MTS, Lab Attendant |
17 |
| AICRP on Wheat & Barley (808) |
Jr. Scientist (Agronomy / Plant Breeding), Field Assistant |
06 |
| AICRP on Rapeseed Mustard (815A) |
Sr. Scientist, Scientist, Tech. Assistant |
05 |
| AICRP on Rice (814) |
Jr. Breeder, Jr. Agronomist, Jr. Pathologist |
03 |
| AICRP on Maize (2057) |
Sr. Scientist (Maize Breeder), Jr. Agronomist, Sr. Tech. Assistant |
04 |
| AICRP Kharif Pulses – Pigeon Pea (2097) |
Principal Scientist, Jr. Scientist, Technical T-1 |
05 |
| AICRP Rabi Pulses (2098) |
Sr. Scientist, Jr. Scientist, Technical T-1 |
05 |
| AICRP on Seed (Crops) (6064) |
ASPO/Scientist, Tech. Assistant, Tractor Driver |
03 |
| AICRP Total |
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50 |
✅ BHU Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit for Non-Teaching / KVK posts (L-6 to L-1): 18–30 years (UR), 18–33 years (OBC), 18–35 years (SC/ST) as on the last date of online application. Widows / divorced / judicially separated women (not remarried): 18–35 years (40 years for SC/ST). Age relaxation for BHU project / contractual / daily-wage service as per advertisement.
- Scientific posts (AL-10 / AL-13A / AL-14): As per UGC Regulations, 2018 / ICAR guidelines mentioned in Annexure-A.
- Appointment Type: Temporary / contract for maximum 05 years or deputation as per GoI terms. All posts are co-terminus with the project. No absorption in regular BHU posts.
Qualification (short – post group wise):
- AL-14 (Chief / Principal Scientist): M.Sc.(Ag.) + Ph.D. in concerned subject with B.Sc.(Ag.) / B.Sc.(Hons.) Ag. and prescribed research / teaching experience.
- AL-13A (Senior Scientist / Head): Ph.D. in concerned / allied subject + Master’s with 55% + 8 years experience equivalent to Assistant Professor / Scientist, with required publications / research score.
- AL-10 / L-10 (Jr. Scientist / SMS / Scientist / ASPO): M.Sc.(Ag.) / M.V.Sc. / M.Tech in relevant subject with B.Sc.(Ag.) / B.V.Sc. and NET (ICAR/UGC/CSIR) where prescribed. NET not required for specified KVK SMS posts as per Annexure-A.
- L-6 (Assistant / Programme Assistant / Farm Manager / STA / Head Clerk): B.Sc.(Ag.) / B.Sc. Computer / Graduation + Computer Diploma / M.Sc.(Ag.) or B.Sc.(Ag.) with prescribed experience.
- L-5 / L-4 / L-3: M.Sc.(Ag.) or B.Sc.(Ag.) with experience; 12th + Stenography skill; B.Sc.(Ag.)/I.Sc. with experience; High School + heavy vehicle licence for Driver.
- L-1: High School / Intermediate (Agri./Science) as prescribed for SSS, Field Man, Peon/MTS, Lab Attendant and Drivers.
✅ BHU KVK / AICRP Salary 2026:
| Pay Level |
Pay Scale |
| Academic Level-14 |
₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 |
| Academic Level-13A |
₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100 |
| Academic Level-10 |
₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 |
| Level-10 |
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Level-6 |
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Level-5 |
₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
| Level-4 |
₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Level-3 |
₹21,700 – ₹69,100 |
| Level-1 |
₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
Pay and allowances will be as per the funding agency guidelines. Where no specific guideline is given, BHU Project Guidelines 2018 will apply.
✅ BHU Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
- AL-10 and above: Shortlisting as per UGC Regulations, 2018 + Interview. University may apply additional criteria / written test for Group A posts.
- Level-1 to Level-6: Written Test. Shortlisted candidates may also be called for Skill Test (as required), including stenography / driving test.
Mere eligibility does not guarantee a call for test / interview. There is no claim for regularisation after the contract period.
✅ BHU Recruitment 2026 Application Fee:
- Scientific / Technical / KVK posts (AL-14 to AL/L-10): ₹1,000/- (UR / EWS / OBC)
- Non-teaching posts (L-6 to L-1): ₹500/- (UR / EWS / OBC)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women: Exempted
- Payment Mode: Online (Internet Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)
Candidates who already applied against earlier Advt. No. 04/2024-25 dated 22.01.2025 / 21.01.2026 may update their form if required and need not pay the fee again.
✅ Important Dates:
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Event
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Schedule
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Notification Date
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19 September 2026
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Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment
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22 October 2026 (05:00 PM)
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Last Date for Hard Copy at BHU
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27 October 2026 (05:00 PM)
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✅ Important Links:
✅ How to Apply for BHU Recruitment 2026:
Candidates must apply ONLINE through the Samarth / CU Chayan portal and also send the downloaded hard copy with documents to BHU.
➢ Step 1: Visit www.bhu.ac.in/rac or the Samarth portal bhunt.samarth.edu.in.
➢ Step 2: Register / login and open Advertisement No. 04/2024-25 dated 19.09.2026.
➢ Step 3: Fill the online application for the relevant post code and complete fee payment (if applicable).
➢ Step 4: Candidates applying for AL-10 and above must also fill the additional Google Form as notified by BHU RAC.
➢ Step 5: Download the filled application and attach self-attested supporting documents.
➢ Step 6: Send the hard copy by post so as to reach on or before 27 October 2026 (05:00 PM) to:
Office of the Registrar,
Recruitment & Assessment Cell,
Holkar House, Banaras Hindu University,
Varanasi – 221005 (Uttar Pradesh)
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in BHU KVK / Non Teaching Recruitment 2026?
A total of 66 posts have been notified (KVK Barkachha – 16 and ICAR-AICRP Scientific / Technical / Non-teaching – 50).
What is the last date to apply for BHU Advt. No. 04/2024-25?
Online application and fee payment last date is 22 October 2026 (05:00 PM). Hard copy must reach BHU by 27 October 2026 (05:00 PM).
Are these BHU posts regular?
No. Appointments are temporary / contractual (maximum 05 years) or on deputation and are co-terminus with the project. There is no absorption in regular university posts.
What is the age limit for BHU non-teaching posts?
For Level-1 to Level-6 posts: 18 to 30 years for UR, 18–33 for OBC and 18–35 for SC/ST, with additional relaxation as per the advertisement.
What is the selection process for BHU Recruitment 2026?
Written Test and Skill Test for Level-1 to Level-6 posts. Shortlisting as per UGC 2018 guidelines and interview for Academic Level-10 and above posts.
What is the application fee for BHU KVK / AICRP posts?
₹1,000 for AL-14 to AL/L-10 posts and ₹500 for L-6 to L-1 posts (UR/EWS/OBC). SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted.
How to apply for BHU Recruitment 2026?
Apply online at bhunt.samarth.edu.in by 22 October 2026 and send the downloaded hard copy with documents to RAC, Holkar House, BHU, Varanasi by 27 October 2026.
