Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (ANDUAT), Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has released a notification for the recruitment of 11 Associate Professors. The last date to apply for these positions is 5 December 2026.
Acharya Narendra Deva University Associate Professor 2026: 11 Posts: Overview
| Organization | Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (ANDUAT), Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh |
| Post Name | Associate Professor (Family Resource Management & Consumer Science), Associate Professor (Human Development & Family Studies), Associate Professor (Vegetable Science) and 7 more |
| Advt No | 14/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 11 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Job Location | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | nduat.org |
Important Dates
The following are the key dates related to the recruitment process.
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement dated | 3 November 2026 |
| Link available for downloading the application form from university website | 3 November 2026 |
| Closing date for submission of application form (must reach up to 5.00 PM) | 5 December 2026 |
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the following application fees based on their category.
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR/ OBC & EWS | Rs. 1500 |
| SC/ST & PWD | Rs. 750 |
| Applicants who applied in previous advertisement No. 2/2025 | Exempted |
Age Limit
The minimum age limit for all posts is 18 years as on the closing date, which is 5 December 2026.
| Post | Age Limit |
| All Posts | Minimum 18 years |
Vacancy Details
The following table lists the vacancies available for each post.
| Post | Total Vacancies |
| Associate Professor (Family Resource Management & Consumer Science) | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Human Development & Family Studies) | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Vegetable Science) | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Fruit Science) | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Silviculture & Agroforestry) | 2 |
| Associate Professor (Floriculture & Land Scaping) | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Soil & Water Conservation Engineering) | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Farm Machinery & Power Engineering) | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Process and Food Engineering) | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Renewable Energy Engineering) | 1 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant discipline, along with a Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of eight years of teaching/research experience with at least seven publications and a total research score of 75 as per Appendix II, Table 2. The age and experience will be calculated as of the closing date of application.
| Post | Qualification |
| Associate Professor (Family Resource Management & Consumer Science) | Master’s degree in Home Science / Community Science with specialization in Resources Management & Consumer Science; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline |
| Associate Professor (Human Development & Family Studies) | Master’s degree in Home Science / Community Science with specialization in Human Development & Family Studies; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline |
| Associate Professor (Vegetable Science) | Master’s degree in Horticulture/Agriculture with specialization in Vegetable Science; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline |
| Associate Professor (Fruit Science) | Master’s degree in Horticulture/Agriculture with specialization in Fruit Science; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline |
| Associate Professor (Silviculture & Agroforestry) | Master’s degree in Forestry/Agriculture with specialization in Silviculture & Agroforestry; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline |
| Associate Professor (Floriculture & Land Scaping) | Master’s degree in Horticulture/Agriculture with specialization in Floriculture & Landscaping; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline |
| Associate Professor (Soil & Water Conservation Engineering) | Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Soil & Water Conservation; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline |
| Associate Professor (Farm Machinery & Power Engineering) | Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Farm Machinery & Power Engineering; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline |
| Associate Professor (Process and Food Engineering) | Master’s degree in Food Technology/Food Engineering; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline |
| Associate Professor (Renewable Energy Engineering) | Master’s degree in Renewable Energy/Power Engineering; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline |
Salary and Pay Scale
The selected candidates will be offered a pay scale as detailed below.
| Post | Pay Scale |
| All Posts | Academic Level 13A (7th CPC) with rationalized entry pay of Rs. 1,31,400 |
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of the screening of applications based on the Academic/Research (API) Score as per UGC Regulation 2018, followed by an interview.
- Screening of applications based on Academic/Research Score.
- Interview for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply
Candidates should follow these steps to apply for the positions.
- Download the prescribed application form from the university website www.nduat.org.
- Attach a Demand Draft of the fee in favour of Comptroller, ANDUAT, payable at SBI, ANDUAT branch.
- Enclose all requisite documents and two self-addressed envelopes with Rs. 56/- postage stamps.
- Write the post name, serial no. of post, Advt. No and last date on top of the envelope.
- Send by Registered/Speed Post only to Director, Administration and Monitoring, ANDUAT, Kumarganj, Ayodhya; must reach by 5 December 2026, 5.00 PM.
- Employed persons should apply through the proper channel; it must reach within 30 days after the closing date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
Freshers are not eligible as all posts require a minimum of eight years of teaching/research experience.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates must provide their educational certificates, experience letters, and category certificates if applicable.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes, candidates can apply for more than one post if they meet the eligibility criteria for each.
Documents Required
- Demand Draft for application fee
- Educational certificates
- Experience letters
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Two self-addressed envelopes with Rs. 56/- postage stamps
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for the wrong post code.
- Missing the date on experience certificates.
- Not paying the application fee.
- Incorrect photo size in the application.
- Applying under the wrong category.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: आचार्य नरेंद्र देव कृषि और प्रौद्योगिकी विश्वविद्यालय
- पद: एसोसिएट प्रोफेसर
- कुल पद: 11
- योग्यता: मास्टर डिग्री और पीएच.डी.
- आयु सीमा: न्यूनतम 18 वर्ष
- अंतिम तिथि: 5 दिसंबर 2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑफलाइन, स्पीड पोस्ट द्वारा
