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SKUAST-K Krishi Vigyan Kendra Leh Young Professional 1 Senior Research Fellow Junior Project Fellow employement opportunities 2026

March 20, 2026

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The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) through Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Leh (KVK-Leh) has issued an advertisement notice for multiple contractual positions.

Applications are invited for the following vacant positions under various research projects at SKUAST-K, UT Ladakh:

Project Name	Position	No.	Salary	Qualification
Network Project on Sheep Improvement (NWPSI)	Young Professional 1	1	Rs 30,000/month (Consolidated)	Master Degree in Veterinary Science Agriculture and Allied Subject / Zoology / Environmental Science
AICRP on Poultry Breeding	Senior Research Fellow	1	Rs 37,000 + HRA	Master Degree in Veterinary Science Agriculture and Allied Subject / Zoology / Environmental Science
Restoration of degraded alpine grasslands using nature-based solution (NMHS)	Junior Project Fellow	1	Rs 24,000 + HRA	Master Degree in Veterinary Science Agriculture and Allied Subject / Botany / Environmental Science
Network Animal Project on Animal Genetics Resources (NBAGR) Leh Unit	Project Assistant	1	Rs 20,000 (Consolidated)	BV.Sc & AH / BSc Agriculture and Allied Sciences / BSc

Desirable Qualification and Experience:

Master Degree in Veterinary and Animal Science / Master in Agriculture Science.
Experience of working under cold arid condition of Ladakh.

Terms and Conditions:

The appointment is contractual and will last until the completion of the project.
Candidates must be between 24 to 40 years of age.
No TA/DA is permissible for attending the interview.

How to Apply:

Submit your application on plain paper with full bio-data and attested copies of testimonials to: Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Leh, SKUAST-K Stakna, Leh Post Box: 146 Post Office: Leh-194101 UT Ladakh.

Applications can also be sent via email to: kvkleh[at]gmail[dot]com.

For more details, visit: kvkleh[at]gmail[dot]com or kvkleh[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]in.

The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) is a premier agricultural university focused on the specific ecological needs of the temperate and cold arid regions. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Leh serves as a vital link for technology transfer to farmers in the high-altitude Ladakh region. These research projects, spanning sheep improvement, poultry breeding, and alpine grassland restoration, are critical for sustaining biodiversity and enhancing livelihoods in the Western Himalayas. Working in Ladakh requires expertise in managing agricultural and veterinary challenges unique to cold arid climates and high-altitude environments.

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SKUAST-K SKUAST Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Leh Leh Young Professional 1 Senior Research Fellow Junior Project Fellow 2026

SKUAST-K Krishi Vigyan Kendra Leh Young Professional 1 Senior Research Fellow Junior Project Fellow employement opportunities 2026

SKUAST-K Krishi Vigyan Kendra Leh Young Professional 1 Senior Research Fellow Junior Project Fellow employement opportunities 2026

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