Applications are invited for the post of Subject Matter Specialist at ‘Sasya Shyamala’ Krishi Vigyan Kendra – July 2025
Advt.No.RKMVERI/RCRT/SMS-AgChem/SSKVK/2025
Date: 1 July 2025
Applications are invited for the following position in ‘Sasya Shyamala’ Krishi Vigyan Kendra located at Village Arapanch, P.O. Sonarpur, Dist. South 24- Parganas, Kolkata 700150 (under the aegis of ‘Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute’, a Deemed-to-be-University, headquartered at Belur Math).
Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) (Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry): One post
Pay scale : Applicable as per the ICAR norms for the position.
Qualification:
Master’s degree in “Agricultural Chemistry & Soil Science” from a recognized University.
Desirable:
Doctoral degree in the “Agricultural Chemistry & Soil Science” from a recognized University and work experience in the area of specialization.
Maximum Age limit: 35 years as on the closing date of application.
Note: Maximum age limit is relaxable as per Govt. of India rules for reserved categories. However, the above age limit may not applicable to the candidates who are already in service on regular establishment of Government/other recognized institutions or universities.
Download the application form
Application Fee:
The application fee Rs.1000/- (for the post of Subject Matter Specialist) should be submitted through online-portal.
Last date for receiving the application: 30 July 2025 extended till 9 August 2025
General Instructions
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Hard copy of the Application should be sent to the Registrar, ‘Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Eduacational & Research Institute’ (Deemed-to-be-University), P.O. Belur Math, Dist. Howrah 711202, West Bengal, on or before the closing date. In service candidates should produce NOC from the present employer.
- The candidates should attach documents as specified in the application form. Along with the application, a copy of the online receipt of application fee should be submitted”.
SC/ST/PH candidates must attach self attested copy of relevant certificate issued by the competent authority. - A soft copy of the application both in PDF and DOC format should be sent by email to and
- Incomplete applications and applications not accompanied with the prescribed fee are liable to be rejected.
- Original documents in support of various claims should be produced at the time of interview.
- The University will not pay the traveling or other expenses of applicants/ candidates called for interview.
- A candidate must be in sound health. He/she must be prepared to undergo such medical examination and satisfy such medical authority as required.
- Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI) is a Deemed-to-be University and the Sasya Shyamala KVK (at Arapanch, South 24 Paraganas District, West Bengal) is a Project of ICAR run by the Host Institute RKMVERI. Pay and allowances, traveling and other allowances and other service conditions of officers and establishments in the service of the KVK are regulated in accordance with the relevant rules/instructions issued by the ICAR for KVKs from time to time. However, leave etc. will be regulated by the rules and regulations of the Host institution.
- The decision of the RKMVERI with regards to the eligibility or otherwise of any candidate based upon evaluation of the application and particulars/records submitted with the
application by the candidate shall be final, and the University will not entertain any correspondence in this regard with the unsuccessful candidates. - Please note: Canvassing in any manner shall lead to disqualification.