BHU Recruitment 2026 - 21 Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant and More Posts | Offline Apply

Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
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Overview

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has released notification for 21 positions including Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant, and more. Eligible candidates with a bachelor’s degree, B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil/Ph.D. can apply offline through the BHU website. The offline application window opens on 27-01-2026 and closes on 16-02-2026.

Total Vacancies

21

Age Limit

21y - 45y

Age Details

Age Limits

  • Research Associate: up to 40 years (relaxation: 5 years for Female/SC/ST/Physically handicapped; 3 years for OBC)
  • Senior Research Fellow: up to 32 years (relaxation: 5 years for Female/SC/ST/Physically handicapped; 3 years for OBC)
  • Young Professionals I & II: 21 to 45 years (relaxation as per category)
  • Other posts: as per essential qualifications and experience.

Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria by Post

Senior Consultant

  • Ph.D. in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry with at least 20 years of experience in soil survey, genesis, classification, and soil characterization in State/Central Government institutions. Desirable: experience in land evaluation and land use planning.

Junior Consultant

  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of experience in morphological characterization of soil profile under field conditions in State/Central Government institutions. Desirable: expertise in monolith extraction, display, and preservation.

Research Associate

  • Ph.D. in Soil Science / Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry / Geography + Diploma in Geoinformatics + at least one SCI/Scopus-indexed publication. Desirable: working knowledge of remote sensing/GIS software (ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine, QGIS, ENVI) and fieldwork.

Senior Research Fellow

  • M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry / Soil Science / Soil Science-Soil and Water Conservation / M.A. in Geography (cartography/remotesensing) with at least 60% marks. Desirable: working knowledge of remote sensing/GIS software and fieldwork.

Young Professional II

  • M.Sc. (Ag) in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry / Soil Science.

Young Professional I

  • B.Sc. (Ag.) from a recognized university.

Important Dates

Application Start

27/01/26

Application End

16/02/26

Date Details

Important Dates

  • Notification Date: 27 January 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 16 February 2026 (21 days from the advertisement date)

Application Fees

Application Fee

  • No specific application fee information is provided in the notification. Candidates should refer to the official notification for any fee-related details.

How to Apply

General Instructions

  • Posts are temporary and co-terminus with the project (duration: two years).
  • Project governed by the National Soil Mapping Programme (NSMP-1:10K), funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India (Nodal Agency: Soil and Land Use Survey of India).
  • No TA/DA for interview.
  • Age relaxations as per government norms for reserved categories.

How to Apply

  • Prepare a scanned copy of the application with biodata, qualifications, research experience (supported by self-attested documents), a coloured passport-size photograph, contact number, and email ID.
  • Send the application by post, in person, or via email to the nodal officer. Ensure documents are in a single PDF.
  • Applications must reach within 21 days of the advertisement date.

Important Links (Official)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which body conducts the "BHU Recruitment 2026 - 21 Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant and More Posts | Offline Apply"?

The "BHU Recruitment 2026 - 21 Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant and More Posts | Offline Apply" is conducted by the Banaras Hindu University (BHU).

How many vacancies are there for "BHU Recruitment 2026 - 21 Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant and More Posts | Offline Apply"?

There are a total of 21 vacancies available for "BHU Recruitment 2026 - 21 Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant and More Posts | Offline Apply".

What is the age limit for "BHU Recruitment 2026 - 21 Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant and More Posts | Offline Apply"?

The age limit for "BHU Recruitment 2026 - 21 Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant and More Posts | Offline Apply" is between 21 and 45 years. Please refer to the age details section for specific relaxation rules.

When do applications for "BHU Recruitment 2026 - 21 Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant and More Posts | Offline Apply" start?

Applications for "BHU Recruitment 2026 - 21 Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant and More Posts | Offline Apply" begin on 27/01/26.

What is the last date to apply for "BHU Recruitment 2026 - 21 Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant and More Posts | Offline Apply"?

The deadline to apply for "BHU Recruitment 2026 - 21 Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant and More Posts | Offline Apply" is 16/02/26.

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