The College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology (CAEPHT), a constituent college of the Central Agricultural University (CAU), has announced a walk-in interview for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post. The notice, Ref. No. CAEPHT/PFE/IITKGP/2025-26/108, is dated 27 July 2026 and is published on the official CAU notice page. This is a project-based research post under an IIT Kharagpur-sponsored project at CAU Sikkim, suited to candidates with a relevant M.Tech degree and a national-level fellowship qualification.
The college is recruiting for one JRF position under the project “Improved Technology and Process for Parboiled Rice and Selected Extruded Products.” There is no separate online application; candidates are required to submit documents by email and then appear in person at CAEPHT, Ranipool, Gangtok. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official CAEPHT/Central Agricultural University notice No. CAEPHT/PFE/IITKGP/2025-26/108 dated 27.07.2026. Last verified: 30 July 2026.
CAEPHT, Ranipool, Gangtok is recruiting one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for an IIT Kharagpur-sponsored rice-processing research project. Interested candidates must email their bio-data and documents to the project’s Principal Investigator on or before 14 August 2026, and then attend a walk-in interview at the college campus on 17 August 2026 at 11:00 AM. Selection is through document verification followed by a personal interview; there is no written examination.
| Organisation | Post | Total Vacancy | Salary | Application Mode | Eligibility | Selection Process | Place of Posting | Last Date | Who Can Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAEPHT (Central Agricultural University) | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 | ₹37,000/month consolidated + HRA as applicable | Email submission of documents, followed by walk-in interview | M.Tech in Food Process/Post Harvest Engineering or allied field, NET-qualified | Document verification + interview | CAEPHT, Ranipool, Gangtok, Sikkim | 14 August 2026 (documents); interview 17 August 2026 | M.Tech holders in food process/post-harvest engineering with a qualifying national-level exam |
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About College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology (CAEPHT)
The College of Agricultural Engineering & Post Harvest Technology (CAEPHT) is a constituent college of the Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, located at Ranipool near Gangtok, Sikkim. It runs teaching and research programmes in agricultural and food process engineering. This particular post is attached to a sponsored research project funded through IIT Kharagpur, so the successful candidate works within the college’s Department of Processing & Food Engineering under a named Principal Investigator, rather than in a regular teaching role.
Local context: working at Ranipool, Gangtok
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Ranipool sits close to Gangtok, on the route many travellers use between the Sikkim capital and the plains via Rangpo and Siliguri. Candidates coming from Darjeeling, Kalimpong, or Siliguri typically travel toward Gangtok along this same corridor before turning off to the college campus. For candidates from elsewhere in the North East, the usual approach is via Bagdogra airport and onward road transport to Gangtok. Since the notice does not give exact travel times or distances, candidates should plan their journey with enough buffer to reach the campus well before the 11:00 AM interview slot, and confirm the exact campus location with the office beforehand.
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Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice issued | 27 July 2026 |
| Last date to email bio-data and documents | 14 August 2026 |
| Date of walk-in interview | 17 August 2026 |
| Time of interview | 11:00 AM |
Candidates must be present at the college with all original documents at the stated time; the notice does not mention a separate reporting or gate-closing time before 11:00 AM.
Vacancy details and salary
| Post / Discipline | No. of Posts | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 1 | ₹37,000/month consolidated + HRA as applicable |
Verified total: 1 post.
The post is purely temporary and co-terminous with the project. It is sanctioned initially for six months and can be extended based on performance, up to the project’s completion (24 March 2028). The notice states the selected candidate cannot claim regular appointment or absorption in the institute.
Eligibility
Essential qualification: M.Tech in Food Process Engineering / Processing and Food Engineering / Food Technology / Post Harvest Engineering / Post Harvest Technology / Food Engineering and Technology, with a minimum CGPA of 6.5/10.0 (or 60% aggregate), and selected through a National Level Examination conducted by a central government department or its agencies/institutions such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, or NISER.
Desirable: Prior research experience handling a twin-screw extruder, rice milling, and paddy parboiling equipment. Knowledge of machine design, CAD software, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation is considered an added advantage.
Age limit: Maximum 28 years as on the date of interview. Upper age limit relaxable by up to 5 years for SC/ST, Persons with Disability, Women, and OBC applicants.
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Selection process
Selection is a two-step process: document verification followed by a personal interview. There is no written test mentioned in the notice.
- Candidates email their bio-data and attested copies of certificates, mark-sheets, and NOC (if employed) to the Principal Investigator on or before 14 August 2026.
- Candidates appear in person at CAEPHT, Ranipool, Gangtok on 17 August 2026 at 11:00 AM with one set of bio-data, all original certificates and testimonials, and one recent passport-size photograph.
- Original documents are verified at the venue before the interview.
The notice states that no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, and that canvassing in any form will disqualify a candidate.
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How to apply
- Prepare bio-data in the prescribed proforma (given at the end of the official notice), a detailed CV, a recent photograph, and a No Objection Certificate if currently employed.
- Attach attested copies of all certificates and mark-sheets.
- Email these documents on or before 14 August 2026. The notice lists the email address as rakeshiitkgp07@gmail.com in the contact details at the top, though the application-deadline line later in the same notice prints it as rakeshiitkgp07@gmail.com.in — candidates should confirm the correct address with the college before sending. (This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.)
- Attend the walk-in interview at CAEPHT, Ranipool, Gangtok – 737135 on 17 August 2026 at 11:00 AM, carrying all original documents for verification.
Documents to keep ready:
- Bio-data in the prescribed proforma
- Detailed CV
- Recent passport-size photograph
- NOC from current employer, if applicable
- Attested copies of all certificates and mark-sheets
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD), if claiming age relaxation
- All original certificates and testimonials for on-the-spot verification
Important links
- Official walk-in interview notice (CAU website)
- Sikkim Jobs on India Job Alerts
- Post Graduate qualification jobs on India Job Alerts
The notice also states it is posted on the college and university’s own websites, www.caephcau.ac.in and www.cau.ac.in, for wider publicity.
Should you apply?
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
This post suits M.Tech holders in food process or post-harvest engineering who already hold a national-level fellowship qualification (JRF/NET-type clearance through DST, ICAR, or a similar body) and want hands-on research experience in food extrusion and rice-processing technology. It is a good fit for someone building a research or PhD track record, since the work is tied to a funded IIT Kharagpur project with defined technical objectives.
It suits fewer candidates looking for long-term job security. The post is temporary, sanctioned for six months at a time, co-terminous with a project that runs only up to March 2028, and the notice is explicit that it does not lead to regular appointment or absorption at the institute. Competition is likely to be limited to candidates who already meet the specific national-fellowship condition, which narrows the field compared with an open government exam, but the single vacancy still makes it competitive. Candidates should weigh the research value of the assignment against its short, non-permanent nature before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for the CAEPHT JRF post 2026?
Candidates must email their bio-data and documents on or before 14 August 2026. The walk-in interview itself is on 17 August 2026 at 11:00 AM at CAEPHT, Ranipool, Gangtok.
What is the salary of the JRF post at CAEPHT Gangtok?
The post carries a consolidated pay of ₹37,000 per month plus HRA as applicable, as stated in the official notice. No other allowances are mentioned.
Is there an application fee for this walk-in interview?
Application fee details are not mentioned in the official notification. Candidates should check the official website for any updates before the interview date.
Does this JRF post lead to a permanent job at CAEPHT?
No. This is added context, not part of the official notification. The notice states the post is purely temporary and co-terminous with the project, and the selected candidate cannot claim regular appointment or absorption in the institute. It can still be useful as research experience for candidates building toward a PhD or a longer academic career.
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