BHU Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 21 Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant and More Posts

BHU Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 21 Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant and More Posts

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 21 Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant and More Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official BHU website. The last date to submit the application form is 16-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the BHU Senior Consultant, Junior Consultant and More Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.

BHU Recruitment 2026 Overview

BHU Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification & Experience (varies by post):
• Senior Consultant: Ph.D. in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry + at least 20 years experience in soil survey, genesis, classification, soil characterization in State/Central Government Institution. Desirable: Experience in land evaluation and land use planning.
• Junior Consultant: Bachelor’s degree + at least 10 years experience in morphological characterization of soil profile under field condition in State/Central Government Institution. 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 publication in SCI/Scopus-indexed journal. Desirable: Working knowledge of remote sensing/GIS software (ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine, QGIS, ENVI), experience in handling remote sensing data, intensive fieldwork, knowledge of Pedology/Soil Science.
• Senior Research Fellow: M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry / Soil Science / Soil Science-Soil and Water Conservation / M.A. in Geography (with specialization in cartography and remote sensing) with at least 60% marks. Desirable: Working knowledge of remote sensing/GIS software, experience in handling remote sensing data, intensive fieldwork, knowledge of Pedology/Soil Science.
• Young Professional II: M.Sc. (Ag) in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry / Soil Science / Soil Science-Soil and Water Conservation.
• Young Professional I: B.Sc. (Ag.) from a recognized University.

Salary/ Stipend

• Senior Consultant: Rs. 80,000/- consolidated per month
• Junior Consultant: Rs. 60,000/- consolidated per month
• Research Associate: Rs. 67,000/- per month + HRA as per university guidelines
• Senior Research Fellow: Rs. 42,000/- per month + HRA as per university guidelines
• Young Professional II: Rs. 42,000/- per month consolidated
• Young Professional I: Rs. 30,000/- per month consolidated

Age Limit (as on relevant cutoff date mentioned in advertisement)

• Research Associate: Upper age limit 40 years (relaxation: 5 years for Female/SC/ST/Physically handicapped; 3 years for OBC)
• Senior Research Fellow: Upper age limit 32 years (relaxation: 5 years for Female/SC/ST/Physically handicapped; 3 years for OBC)
• Young Professional I & II: Minimum 21 years; Maximum 45 years (relaxation: 5 years for Female/SC/ST/Physically handicapped; 3 years for OBC)
• Other posts: As per essential qualification experience requirements (no specific upper limit stated beyond experience)

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on application and eligibility
• Interview (candidates selected for interview will be informed by email only)

How to Apply

• Prepare scanned copy of application with complete biodata, qualifications, research experience (supported by self-attested documents), coloured passport size photograph, contact number, email ID.
• Send by post, hand, or email to the undersigned (Prof. S. K. Singh / Dr. Satish Kumar Singh, Nodal Officer/PI).
• Email application with relevant documents in a single PDF file to [email protected].
• Application must reach within 21 days of the advertisement date.

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Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q1. What is the last date to apply for BHU NSMP recruitment 2026?

• Applications must reach within 21 days from the advertisement date of 27 January 2026, via post, hand, or email to [email protected].

• Q2. How many vacancies are available in BHU National Soil Mapping Programme project?

• There are total 21 positions including 1 Senior Consultant, 1 Junior Consultant, 1 Research Associate, 6 SRF, 6 Young Professional II, and 6 Young Professional I.

• Q3. What is the salary for Research Associate in BHU NSMP recruitment?

• Research Associate will receive Rs. 67,000/- per month plus HRA as per university guidelines; the post is temporary and project-based.

• Q4. Who is eligible for Senior Research Fellow positions at BHU?

• Candidates with M.Sc. (Ag.) in relevant soil science fields or M.A. Geography (specialization in cartography/remote sensing) at least 60% marks; upper age 32 years with relaxations.

• Q5. How to submit application for BHU Young Professional recruitment?

• Send scanned application with biodata, documents, photo in single PDF via email to [email protected] or by post/hand within 21 days of notification.