Job Title Senior Research Fellow (Food Science Department)
Category GOVT
Location Himachal Pradesh
Company Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (YSP University)
Description This project aims to evaluate the efficacy of 0.014% 1-MCP (SmartFresh) in extending the shelf-life and maintaining quality of plum and guava under Indian storage conditions. The project is funded by the University and is operational till March 2027 in the Department of Food Science & Technology, COH, UHF, Nauni.

Post Name Senior Research Fellow (Food Science Department)
Project Name To test the bio-effectiveness of 0.014% 1-methylcyclopropene (SmartFresh Inbox Sachet) on plum (Prunus domestica L.) and Guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruits under Indian conditions.
Project Description This project aims to evaluate the efficacy of 0.014% 1-MCP (SmartFresh) in extending the shelf-life and maintaining quality of plum and guava under Indian storage conditions. The project is funded by the University and is operational till March 2027 in the Department of Food Science & Technology, COH, UHF, Nauni.
Duration Till March 2027
Vacancy 1
Qualification MSc Food Technology/ MSc (Horti) Post Harvest Management/ Post Harvest Technology
Monthly Salary Rs 25000
Age Limit max 35 years for men and 40 years for women
Selection Process On the basis of interviews to be conducted after initial shortlisting based on academic qualifications.
Application Fee
General category – ₹450, Reserved category – ₹110.

The draft should be drawn in favor of “Comptroller, Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni-Solan.

How to Apply Submit the completed form along with a self-attested category certificate copy and the prescribed processing fee via IPO/Bank Draft. Applications must reach the Head, Department of Food Science & Technology, College of Horticulture, Dr YSP-UHF, Nauni, Solan, HP – 173230 by 14.01.2026, 5:00 PM.
Last Date to Apply 14-01-2026
Interview Date 15-01-2026 (11.30 PM)
Interview Venue Office chamber of the Head, Department of Food Science & Technology, COH, UHF, Nauni, Solan
Contact Head, Department of Food Science & Technology (Principal Investigator)
Salary Rs 25000
Last Date 2026-01-14 00:00:00
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