Overview
University of Calcutta has released a recruitment notification for the post of Agricultural Labour (50 (approximate/provisional) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply offline - by post or in person to the rusa 2.0 office as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- University of Calcutta
- Qualification
- • Applicants must be Indian citizens. • Candidates who have passed Class 8 from a recognized educational institution will be given preference. (This is stated as a preference, not stated as a strict minimum qualification requirement in the notice.) • Candidates must have a minimum of 5 (five) years of experience in an agricultural field, agricultural farm, agricultural research farm, or similar agriculture-related work. • Applicants must submit an experience certificate issued by the Scientist, Principal Investigator, Farm Superintendent, or relevant authority under whom they previously worked.
- Vacancies
- 50 (approximate/provisional)
- Last date to apply
- 20 July 2026 (Monday), up to 4:00 PM
Important Dates
| Notice Date | 14-07-2026 |
| Notice issue date | 14-07-2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 20 July 2026 (Monday), up to 4:00 PM |
| Interview / skill test date | Not specified in the notice |
| Result / selection list date | Not specified in the notice |
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Vacancy Details
Post: Institution/Location | Total Vacancies Agricultural Labour: Baruipur Agricultural Experimental Farm, University of Calcutta | 50 (approximate) The notice specifies the vacancy number as approximate ("আনুমানিক"), meaning it is provisional and subject to change. No further break-up by category or sub-location is provided in the source notice.
Eligibility
• Applicants must be Indian citizens. • Candidates who have passed Class 8 from a recognized educational institution will be given preference. (This is stated as a preference, not stated as a strict minimum qualification requirement in the notice.) • Candidates must have a minimum of 5 (five) years of experience in an agricultural field, agricultural farm, agricultural research farm, or similar agriculture-related work. • Applicants must submit an experience certificate issued by the Scientist, Principal Investigator, Farm Superintendent, or relevant authority under whom they previously worked.
Age Limit
The notice requires applicants to submit an age proof certificate along with the application, but it does not specify a minimum or maximum age limit, or any age relaxation rules, for the Agricultural Labour post.
Salary
• Remuneration will be paid as daily wages, as per the prevailing order of the Government of West Bengal. • The exact daily wage amount is not specified in the notice.
Application Fee
No application fee amount is mentioned anywhere in the notice. This appears to be a fee-free application process, but candidates should verify this directly with the RUSA 2.0 office, since the notice does not explicitly confirm "no fee" in words.
Selection Process
• Eligible candidates will be selected through an interview and/or skill test, based on verification of the application and submitted documents. • The University of Calcutta's decision in this matter will be treated as final. • Vacancies will be filled as per the West Bengal Government's prevailing Reservation Roster.
How to Apply
• Fill out the application form completely, including personal details, present and permanent address, contact details, educational qualification, and agriculture work experience details, as per the prescribed format. • Attach all required documents: age proof, educational qualification certificate (if any), experience certificate, self-attested Aadhar Card/government ID copy, and a recent passport-size colour photograph. • Ensure the experience certificate is issued by the Scientist, Principal Investigator, Farm Superintendent, or relevant authority under whom you previously worked, and sign the declaration confirming this in the application form. • Send the completed application, along with all documents, by post to: Coordinator, RUSA 2.0, University of Calcutta, 87/1, College Street, Kolkata – 700073. Alternatively, the application can be submitted in person at the RUSA 2.0 office. • On the envelope, clearly write: "Application for recruitment to Agricultural Labour post under RUSA 2.0." • Ensure the application reaches the office on or before the last date: 20 July 2026 (Monday), by 4:00 PM. Incomplete applications, or applications received after this deadline, will not be accepted. No online application process is mentioned in the notice; only postal or in-person submission is specified.
Required Documents
S. No.: Document 1: Duly filled application form 2: Age proof certificate 3: Educational qualification certificate (if available) 4: Experience certificate 5: Self-attested copy of Aadhar Card or any other government-issued ID 6: One copy of a recent passport-size colour photograph The application form itself also asks candidates to declare and tick which of the following are attached: age proof, educational qualification certificate, experience certificate, Aadhar Card/government ID, passport-size photo, and any other document specified by the candidate.
Important Instructions
• This recruitment is fully temporary, project-based, and contract-based in nature. • No claim to a permanent post, regularization, or future employment at the University will be accepted through this recruitment. • Vacancies will be filled according to the West Bengal Government's prevailing Reservation Roster. • Incomplete applications, or applications received after the stipulated deadline, will not be accepted. • Any direct or indirect canvassing by a candidate will be treated as a disqualification. • The University reserves the right to amend, cancel the notice, or increase/decrease the number of vacancies, without assigning any reason, if required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Calcutta University Agricultural Labour Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 50 Posts?
Notice Date: 14-07-2026; Notice issue date: 14-07-2026; Last date to submit application: 20 July 2026 (Monday), up to 4:00 PM; Interview / skill test date: Not specified in the notice; Result / selection list date: Not specified in the notice
What is the application fee?
No application fee amount is mentioned anywhere in the notice. This appears to be a fee-free application process, but candidates should verify this directly with the RUSA 2.0 office, since the notice does not explicitly confirm "no fee" in words.
What is the age limit?
The notice requires applicants to submit an age proof certificate along with the application, but it does not specify a minimum or maximum age limit, or any age relaxation rules, for the Agricultural Labour post.
What is the selection process?
• Eligible candidates will be selected through an interview and/or skill test, based on verification of the application and submitted documents. • The University of Calcutta's decision in this matter will be treated as final. • Vacancies will be filled as per the West Bengal Government's prevailing Reservation Roster.