Research Career as Scientist - Pharma and Science Professionals under Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya

The Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Gwalior was established by Government of Madhya Pradesh Vide Ordinance No. 4 of 2008 notified in the Extraordinary Gazette No. 507 dated 19th August 2008 as second Agricultural University by bifurcating the JNKVV, Jabalpur. The research activities are operated through five Zonal Agricultural Research Stations (Morena, Khargone, Jhabua, Indore and Sehore); four Regional Agricultural Research Stations (Gwalior, Mandsaur, Ujjain and Khandwa) and 4 special research stations (Entkhedi, Bagwai, Jaora and Badwah) having 22 All India Coordinated Research Projects and several adhoc projects to enhance the productivity and profitability of agriculture system. Transfer of technology is the part of extension activities carried out by 22 Krishi Vigyan Kendras.

Post : Scientist (Phytochemitry)

Applications are invited for following posts of Scientist of different discipline in various All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRPs) under Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior (M.P.) with the terms and conditions mentioned in this advertisement.

S. No.: C-07
No of post : 01 (UR-01)
Pay Scale : Pay Level 10A (57700-182400) Pre-revised Rs. 15600-39100 + AGP-6000.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements :
(i) Bachelor degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture or B. Pharma or in Bachelor degree in Science with Chemistry / Botany as a core subject, having minimum 50 % marks or an equivalent OGPA
(ii) Master Degree or M.Pharma or M.Sc. in Phytochemistry / Pharmacognosy / Phyto-Pharmacy / Phyto-Medicine / Natural Products having minimum 55% marks or an equivalent OGPA.
(iii) Passed* NET/SLET/SET or equivalent eligibility exam conducted by ICAR/ UGC/ CSIR or some other agency approved by UGC/ Govt, along with one publication in NAAS rated refereed/ UGC referred journal.
* Essentiality of NET can be waived off for the applicants holding Ph.D. degree in concerned subject done with course work as prescribed by the UGC regulation 2009 subject to the condition of producing a NET exemption certificate as mentioned in Annexure-I and having two full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 4. The applicants with Ph.D. degree without course work registered for/ completed Ph.D. will not get exemption from NET. However, for those who registered for Ph.D. before 2009 but completed their degrees after 2009 and those who completed their Ph.D. before 2009 without course work must have two full length research papers in Journals having NAAS rating of 4 or above, the NET shall not be essential. For NAAS rating the rating for the year of publication in question shall be considered.
Note : All the qualifications must be from a recognized Indian University or from an accredited foreign university.

Terms and conditions
Requirements for application
(1) The applicant (candidate) must be a citizen of India.
(2) The applicant should have knowledge of Hindi.
(3) The applicant must possess the prescribed necessaiy educational and other qualifications and fulfils are criteria as per the post applied for.
(4) The age of the applicant falls within the prescribed age limit.
(5) For reserved category, the applicant must be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
(6) Aadhar registration of the applicant is mandatory.
B. Post related information and guidelines
(1) The posts are advertised for various All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRPs), which are executed by the Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior (RVSKVV) at its various Centres with 75% financial assistance by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi and 25% financial support by the government of Madhya Pradesh.
(2) The service conditions will be subject to the prevailing rules and conditions of the University as well as the rules of Government of Madhya Pradesh determined/adopted from time to time and those framed by the University from time to time. The services shall also be governed by the MoU signed between ICAR and RVSKVV. If any change (s) is/ are made in the terms and conditions of the MoU by the ICAR, New Delhi at any point of time before or after appointment, then those terms and conditions shall be binding on this appointment.
(3) The appointee shall also abide by all the service conditions of MP Civil Services rules and all the orders/ amendment issued time to time by the Government of Madhya Pradesh and adopted by the RVSKVV.
(4) The pay, allowances, retirement age, post-retirement and other benefits of the appointee will be determined in accordance with the rules prescribed by RVSKVV and ICAR based on the MoU and the prevailing rules and regulations of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi and the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
(5) Any amendments made to these rules by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) or the Government of Madhya Pradesh, whether prior to or after the appointment shall be applicable to the appointee.
(6) In case of termination/ closure of the project, it is not mandatory to transfer the services of the appointee in the University, however, the services of the appointee can be transferred to another related project against the vacant posts. University reserves the right to transfer the services to other projects, continue or terminate the services in such circumstances.
(7) The selected candidates have to submit a bond of agreement on stamp paper worth Rs. 1000 for serving a minimum period of 3 years in the University and acceptance of all the terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement before joining the post. In case, if the candidate wants to leave or resigns from his/ her services before the bond period, his/her salary for the shall have to pay remaining period of 3 years in a single instalment to the University.
(8) The services are terminable from either side by giving at least one month’s advance notice in that regard or payment of three months salary in lieu of that after bond period. The applications of such appointees will not be entertained or forwarded for outside employment by the Vishwa Vidyalaya during the bond period.
(9) After the bond period after appointment, the services can be terminated by both the employer (university) and the candidate by giving at least one month's advance notice or by giving one months' salary in lieu of. At any point of time even during the bond period, in case the appointee is found ineligible, does not follow the service rules or the work is not found satisfactory, the University have the right to terminate or discontinue the services of the candidate in the University.
(10) Appointment to the post will be purely temporary and applicants selected would be on probation as decided by the Vishwa Vidyalaya. The services of applicant are governed by the probation period rules of the University and Govt, of Madhya Pradesh. Further continuation of the services will be subject to the approval of the competent authority.
(11) The appointee to the post shall be governed by the “Naveen Paribhashit Pension Yojana 2005” introduced by the State Government of M.P. effective from 01.01.2005 and adopted by the Vishwa Vidyalaya. Employees working in different state organization (before 2005) of M.P. Govt., if recruited will be given pension (V.V. "Self-Finance Pension Scheme 1987") as per University and M.P. Govt. Rules.
(12) If the appointee is already working in Central Government or other State Government organization, then pension/ share will be given as per NPS-2005 or on their request only employee contribution/share will be sent to their host organization as per rule.
(13) The University reserves the right to increase/ decrease the number of posts or withdraw the posts advertised under any category at any time without giving any reason.
(14) The services of the appointee may be transferred as per the administrative requirement of the university at any other station or college or unit.
(15) Any kind of information regarding advertisement under the Right to Information Act 2005 will be made available only after the final result is declared. No information related to advertisement will be provided from the publication of the advertisement till the recruitment process is completed.
(16) In case of any kind of dispute, the jurisdiction of the court will be the High Court, Gwalior.

Educational Qualifications and Essentials
(1) It is necessary to have all the complete and desired educational qualifications, experience certificates etc. at the time of application.
(2) If any deficiency in educational qualification(s) or in other qualification(s) is/are found, then the application will be rejected.
(3) All original documents are required to be produced at the time of interview or at the time of document verification.
(4) All educational qualifications must be obtained from a recognized institute.
(5) Fixed pay in Non-Govt. Organizations, Private enterprises, Private colleges etc. shall not be considered equivalent to the mentioned pay scale in the advertisement.

Age Limit
(1) As per the V.V. notification ^./^.F.AT3TT./2026-27/1395, dated 31.07.2026, the maximum age limit shall be as follows. The date will be calculated on the issue date of the advertisement:
Scientist - 40 years
(2) Age relaxation shall be given to reserved category as per rules. There will be a maximum relaxation of 5 years in the age limit for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes. There shall also be age relaxation of 5 years to the Women (Unreserved/ Reserved Category) and Specially Abled Persons (Divyang).
(3) There shall be no maximum age limit for RVSKW Employees for the posts of Senior Scientist and Scientist.

Application fee
(1) Following application fee is applicable for all applicants, which can be paid in online mode only.
Scientist : Rs 1500 for General & OBC Applicants and Rs 750 for SC, ST and Divyang Applicants with a fee of Rs 600+ 18% GST for Competence Evaluation Test and portal charges.
(2) Only the applicants, who are domicile of Madhya Pradesh will be eligible for exemption in application fee, if applicable. Applicants from other states shall be considered only under Unreserved (UR) category and they have to pay the prescribed application fee for unreserved category, even if they belong to the category of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and Specially Abled Classes (Divyangjan).
(3) The application fee should be paid at the time of application in online mode only. The application fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
(4) If a candidate applies for more than one post, he/she will have to pay separate application fee for each post. If the application fee is not paid by him/her then his/ her application will be declared invalid and summarily rejected.
(5) The University will not be responsible for delay in online fee payment, transaction failure, stoppage or return of the transaction or for non-payment. The application may be cancelled due to failure of the payment of application fee. However, if payment is made more than once for the same application, the payment received by mistake will be refunded after considering the request received along with proof.
(6) Application fee shall not be refunded in any case.

General Rules and Regulations
(1) The appointment of the applicant will be subject to the verification of latest character . certificate, caste certificate, birth certificate and domicile certificate (if applicable) etc.
issued by the competent authority.
(2) In case forged or fake documents are received, the application will be summarily cancelled and necessary action will be taken as per government rules.
(3) In case of any inadvertent error in the selection process, which may come to light at any stage even after the issue of appointment letter, the University shall have the right to modify or withdraw or cancel the interview call letter/ appointment letter at any point of time.
(4) Making recommendation in any form will lead to rejection of the application. Canvassing/ bringing influence of any form directly or indirectly, will be a disqualification.
(5) If any computer error/clerical error is noticed in the release of advertisement, release of interview letter or even after the issuing of the appointment order; the University reserves the right to correct, modify or withdraw the interview call letter/ appointment order.
(6) In case of any lack of clarity or ambiguity regarding the rules of any section of this
• advertisement, the decision of the University will be final and binding.
(7) In case of any kind of dispute, the jurisdiction of the court will be the High Court, Gwalior.

How to apply
(1) Before applying for the posts, applicants are advised to scanned all relevant documents required to claim marks as per modal scorecard along with other documents required for basic information of applicant. The scanned documents should be clearly readable. Name of applicant, his/ her contribution and details of claim should be highlighted before scanning. The marks/ score will not be allotted for such documents, which are not readable.
(2) For applying, go through the link available on rvskw.net or chayan.mponline.gov.in for filling up the application and select the advertisement and the post carefully.
(3) Fill your personal information, upload your clear passport size photograph (JPG format only Size - 20 kb to 100 kb) and clearly visible scanned image of your signature at relevant place (JPG format only Size - 10 kb to 100 kb). No other formats like jpeg, png, gif, tiff, webp, avif, bmp etc. will be allowed.
(4) Upload following clearly visible documents in pdf format only in size 20 kb to 200 kb in next tab.
> Identity card* (Any Govt. ID)
> Caste certificate, if necessary (It is necessary for all posts, which are reserved for ST, SC and OBC. In case of the post is reserved for EWS, the valid certificate of EWS must be uploaded.
> Income Certificate (if required.)
> Domicile certificate (It is mandatory for all applicants belongs to reserve category).
> No Objection Certificate (Mandatory of applicants working in any other organization)*
> Clear scanned copies of other necessary documents related to academic qualification, service experience, achievements etc. and other documents required to obtain marks/ score as per prescribed scorecard in pdf format (maximum size - 300 KB).
(5) After submission of this information, the candidate will get application ID on their email as well as on the registered mobile number.
(6) Now, applicant can fill remaining details in their forms.
(7) In each Tab, the applicant should provide the relevant information and supporting documents in pdf format only (Size 20 kb - 300 kb) should be uploaded. After filling up the information in fields, applicants should locate the correct file and click upload
button and then the +Add button should be pressed. The candidates can add more information as per their requirement by filling information and pressing +Add button in each tab.
(8) After this, the uploaded information will be shown in the same tab as a list. The candidate can also check the information and uploaded documents before final submission.
(9) In any tab/ field, if you don’t have any information or document or do not want to give any information, please write "NA"," " or "00000" in it.
(10) The score will be allotted to the applicants on the basis of model scorecard. Therefore, applicants must give all information carefully. The uploaded supporting documents must clearly display/ show the applicant's name as well as their specific contribution toward obtaining the score/marks. In cases, where scores/marks are awarded based on the duration of an activity, the documents must clearly indicate the "start date, month, or year" and the "end date, month, or year."
In case of incomplete or missing information, the award of scores/points for that specific activity or achievement shall rest solely with the Scorecard/Scrutiny Committee; furthermore, no requests for reconsideration regarding such decisions will be entertained.

(11) The information given in profile of candidate cannot be edited or deleted once submitted. Hence, information should be filled carefully.
(12) The information in other tabs/ sections once filled may be deleted or edited before "Payment of fee and Final Submission". It will not be possible to fill or edit any information after "Payment of fee and Final Submission"
(13) The submitted information will be displayed in the same tab/section immediately after submission. The attached/uploaded documents can also be viewed by clicking on the ‘View’ button. Applicants are advised to ensure that all documents provided are correct before final submission.
(14) If the applicant is unable to complete the form in one attempt, he/she may log in again using his/ her Application ID and Date of Birth to fill the remaining details only upto the last date of submission or "Payment of fee and Final Submission".
(15) If the applicants do not provide the required information, they shall be solely responsible for the same.
(16) After providing the information in last tab, the window will be automatically redirected to the window of online fee payment, in which applicants can pay the prescribed fee. Hence, after submission of information in last tab/section of the application, only the window for payment of application fee will open. Editing or filling up of any information shall not be possible.
Please remember, after providing the information in last tab/ section, no other information can be edited or added. Hence, the applicant should clearly check his/ her completely filled information before submitting information in last tab/section.
(17) Final Submission of application and fee payment are necessary.
(18) Applicants are requested to upload only those certificates/ records/ documents, which are necessary for the application or obtaining marks. Application may be rejected or cancelled, if unnecessary/ irrelevant documents are being uploaded. Any objection/ representation will not be entertained in respect of the cancellation/ rejection due to this.
(19) Applicants working in Government and non-government organizations, public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies etc. will have to produce No Objection Certificate (NOC) while applying. The NOC shall also be produced during interview, if the candidate is found suitable for interview.
(20) Only one or two pages of publications like research papers, books, certificates and documents etc., which are essential to prove the claim for score/ marks should be uploaded in the online application at the suitable section. Such pages must be scanned together in a single pdf (maximum size 100 KB) and then uploaded. Pages containing the name of candidates and title shall be included in the pdf.

(21) The acceptance of the documents submitted by the candidate will be subject to verification by the competent authority/committee. If any document before or after appointment is found to be untrue, fake, inaccurate and defective; then the documents will be initially
rejected and appropriate legal action will be taken against the concerned candidate by the university administration.
(22) If the uploaded documents not fulfill the requirements or found not sufficient for providing the required information, then it may be rejected by the committee/ competent authorities and no marks will be given for that document.
(23) Hard copies of any document, printouts of applications etc. should not be sent to the University.
(24) Before final submission of the application, the candidate must ensure that the documents uploaded by him/her are fully uploaded and readable.
(25) Any request shall not be entertained or considered for modification or amendment or addition of any information after final submission of the application. Any request, whether submitted in the form of a written application or sent via email, for the addition of documents or editing of any information will not be entertained during the application period or after the last date of application submission.
(26) Applicants are advised to read the instructions carefully and fill up the application form with due care. All required documents should be uploaded as per the model scorecard before the last date.
(27) Applicant must fulfil the essential qualifications, requirements and conditions indicated in the advertisement. Applicants are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they fulfil all the requirements and possess the prescribed qualifications for the post(s) for which they are applying. Any inquiry seeking advice regarding eligibility will not be entertained.
(28) If any candidate experiences difficulty with the online application process, he/she may contact on 0755-6720200 between 8 am to 8 pm (Monday to Friday) and between 9.30 am to 6.30 pm (Saturday, Sunday, and holidays)
(29) Any kind of corrigendum, revision or cancellation regarding the advertisement will be published only on the website of the University, it will not be published in Newspapers. Therefore, all the applicants are advised to keep visiting the University website for updates regularly.

For the posts of Scientists
The selection process for the posts of scientist advertised by this advertisement shall include following stages:
(1) Eligibility Determination Process (EDP)
(2) Competence Evaluation Test (CET)
(3) Score Card Based Eligibility Determination (SCBED)
(4) Interview Based Evaluation (IBE)
In the first stages, eligibility will be checked primarily and the ineligible applicants shall not be considered for the next stages of the process. The marks distribution for the subsequent stages of the recruitment process will be as follows:
A. CET’s Weightage (Total Marks) - 40 Marks
B. SCBED's Weightage (Total Marks) - 40 Marks
C. IBE’s Weightage (Total Marks) - 20 Marks
Total Marks - 100 score

Last Date : 16.11.2026