Assam Agricultural University (AAU) has announced a recruitment for the position of Assistant Professor & equivalent, offering a total of 60 vacancies. The last date to submit applications is 04 November 2026, up to 4:00 PM.
AAU Assistant Professor & equivalent Recruitment 2026: 60 Posts: Overview
| Organization | Assam Agricultural University (AAU) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor & equivalent (Faculty of Agriculture & Faculty of Community Science) and other posts |
| Advt No | 4/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Assam |
| Official Website | www.aau.ac.in |
Important Dates
The following are the key dates for the recruitment process:
| Notification Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 05 October 2026 from 4:00 PM onwards |
| Application Last Date | 04 November 2026 up to 4:00 PM |
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee as follows:
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC / ST / PWD candidates | Rs. 500/- |
Age Limit
The upper age limit for the post of Assistant Professor & equivalent is 38 years as on the last date of submission of the application.
| Age Limit | 38 years |
Vacancy Details
There are a total of 60 vacancies distributed across various disciplines under the Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Community Science. The detailed vacancy distribution is as follows:
| Discipline | No of Post |
| Soil Science | 01 |
| Agronomy | 05 |
| Biochemistry | 02 |
| Plant Breeding & Genetics | 06 |
| Seed Science & Technology | 01 |
| Horticulture with Specialization | 08 |
| Food Science & Technology | 01 |
| Agricultural Economics | 03 |
| Agril. Business Management | 02 |
| Agril Extension Education | 01 |
| Agril. Engineering | 02 |
| Agril. Statistics | 01 |
| Entomology | 04 |
| Nematology | 02 |
| Plant Pathology | 03 |
| Agro-meteorology | 01 |
| Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 01 |
| Tea Husbandry & Technology | 01 |
| Sericulture with Specialization | 04 |
| Computer Science | 01 |
| Total post (Faculty of Agriculture) | 50 |
| Total post (Faculty of Community Science) | 10 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the required qualifications and meet specific criteria based on the post they are applying for. The qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields, a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA at the Master’s level, and qualifying the National Eligibility Test (NET) where applicable. The eligibility criteria vary for different posts, and candidates should ensure they meet all requirements before applying.
| Post | Qualification Required |
| Assistant Professor & equivalent (Other than Agro-meteorology, Agril. Statistics, ABM, Computer Science & Food Science & Technology) | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Community Science/Veterinary Science; minimum 55% marks at Master’s level; qualified NET or Ph.D. with publications. |
| Assistant Professor (Agro-Meteorology) | Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics or Meteorology; minimum 55% marks at Master’s level in Meteorology/Agricultural Meteorology; qualified NET or Ph.D. with publications. |
| Assistant Professor (ABM) | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Veterinary Science/Community Science; minimum 55% marks at Master’s level in Business Administration or MBA/PGDM with experience. |
Salary and Pay Scale
The selected candidates will be offered a pay scale as follows:
| Pay Scale | Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400/- (Level 10 in Pay Matrix, 7th Pay Commission) |
Selection Process
The selection process will involve multiple stages to ensure that the most qualified candidates are chosen. The stages include:
- Application screening
- Interview process
- Final selection based on performance
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official Assam Agricultural University website at www.aau.ac.in.
- Navigate to the recruitment section and access the online application link for Advertisement No. 4/2026.
- Complete the online application form with all required personal and academic details.
- Deposit the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1000/- (for General/OBC) or Rs. 500/- (for SC/ST/PWD) through online mode only.
- In-service candidates must submit NOC from their parent Department/Organization.
- Submit the application online on or before 4:00 PM of 04 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
Freshers can apply for some posts, but specific positions may require prior experience, such as those in Agricultural Business Management.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates will need to provide ID proof, educational certificates, and category certificates, if applicable, during verification.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes, candidates may apply for multiple posts as long as they meet the eligibility criteria for each position.
Documents Required
- ID proof
- Educational certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Experience letters (if applicable)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying under the wrong post code.
- Missing the certificate date for educational qualifications.
- Not paying the application fee.
- Uploading a wrong photo size.
- Submitting incomplete application forms.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: असम कृषि विश्वविद्यालय (AAU)
- पद: सहायक प्रोफेसर और समकक्ष
- कुल पद: 60
- योग्यता: M.Phil/Ph.D, कोई स्नातक
- आयु सीमा: 38 वर्ष
- अंतिम तिथि: 04 नवंबर 2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें
