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| Post Name | Assistant Professor & equivalent (Faculty of Agriculture & Faculty of Community Science) and other posts |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 60 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Assam |
| Notification Number | 4/2026 |
| Official Website | www.aau.ac.in |
| Last Updated | 07 Oct 2026 |
AAU Assistant Professor Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
AAU Assistant Professor Vacancy Details (Discipline-wise)
There are a total of 60 vacancies distributed across various disciplines under the Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Community Science.
| Sl No | Discipline | No Of Post |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soil Science | 1 |
| 2 | Agronomy | 5 |
| 3 | Biochemistry | 2 |
| 4 | Plant Breeding & Genetics | 6 |
| 5 | Seed Science & Technology | 1 |
| 6 | Horticulture with Specialization: i) Fruit Science-2 ii) Vegetable Science-2 iii) Floriculture-2 iv) Post Harvest Management-2 | 8 |
| 7 | Food Science & Technology | 1 |
| 8 | Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| 9 | Agril. Business Management | 2 |
| 10 | Agril Extension Education | 1 |
| 11 | Agril. Engineering | 2 |
| 12 | Agril. Statistics | 1 |
| 13 | Entomology | 4 |
| 14 | Nematology | 2 |
| 15 | Plant Pathology | 3 |
| 16 | Agro-meteorology | 1 |
| 17 | Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 1 |
| 18 | Tea Husbandry & Technology | 1 |
| 19 | Sericulture with Specialization: i) Cocoon Crop Production-1 ii) Host Plant Production-1 iii) Sericulture Crop Improvement-1 iv) Silk Product Science- 1 | 4 |
| 20 | Computer Science | 1 |
| Total post (Faculty of Agriculture): | 50 | |
| 1 | Extension Education and Communication Management | 2 |
| 2 | Human Development and Family Studies | 2 |
| 3 | Apparel and Textile Science | 1 |
| 4 | Food & Nutrition | 2 |
| 5 | Resource Management and Consumer Science | 3 |
| Total post (Faculty of Community Science): | 10 |
AAU Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who are permanent residents of Assam should only apply for the posts of Assistant Professor & equivalent.
| Post | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor & equivalent (Other than Agro-meteorology, Agril. Statistics, ABM, Computer Science & Food Science & Technology) | Passed Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Community Science/Veterinary Science as relevant to the requirement of the post. For the post of Assistant Professor in Sericulture, the essential requirement is Bachelor’s degree in either Sericulture or Agriculture. Secured minimum 55% marks or minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (MCGPA) of 3.00 in 4 point scale or 7.00 in 10 point scale at the Master’s degree level in the discipline relevant to the post from an Indian university or a foreign university. Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET), or NET is waived for candidates with Ph.D. degree obtained under course credit system as per UGC Regulations, 2009, provided the candidate has at least two full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 5 on the last date of submission of application. A minimum score (44 out of 80 for General & 40 out of 80 for SC/ST) as stipulated in the 'Academic Performance Indicator' (API) based 'Performance Based Appraisal System' (PBAS) is required to be called for interview. |
| Assistant Professor (Agro-Meteorology) | Passed Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics or Meteorology as the major subject OR Passed Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Veterinary Science/Community Science/ Fisheries/ Forestry. Secured minimum 55% marks or MCGPA of 3.00 in 4 point scale or 7.00 in 10 point scale at the Master’s degree level in Meteorology/Agricultural Meteorology from an Indian university or a foreign university. Qualified NET or NET waived for Ph.D. degree holders under specific UGC regulations with at least two full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 5. Minimum score of 44 out of 80 for General & 40 out of 80 for SC/ST based on PBAS for interview call. |
| Assistant Professor (ABM) | Passed Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/ Veterinary Science/ Community Science/ Fisheries/ Forestry/ Agricultural Engineering. Secured minimum 55% marks or MCGPA of 3.00 in 4 point scale or 7.00 in 10 point scale at the Master’s degree level in Business Administration from an Indian university or a foreign university. OR MBA/PGDM from reputed institutions like IIM with two years working experience in reputed organization. Qualified NET (where applicable) or NET waived for Ph.D. degree holders under specific UGC regulations with at least two full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 5. Minimum score of 44 out of 80 for General & 40 out of 80 for SC/ST based on PBAS for interview call. |
| Assistant Professor (Agril. Statistics) | Passed Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Statistics as major subject OR Passed Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Veterinary Science/Community Science/ Fisheries/ Forestry. Secured minimum 55% marks or MCGPA of 3.00 in 4 point scale or 7.00 in 10 point scale at the Master’s degree level in Statistics/Agricultural Statistics from an Indian university or a foreign university. Qualified NET or NET waived for Ph.D. degree holders under specific UGC regulations with at least two full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 5. Minimum score of 44 out of 80 for General & 40 out of 80 for SC/ST based on PBAS for interview call. |
| Assistant Professor (Computer Science) | Passed Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Application/ Information Technology/ Engineering/ Science with Computer Science as major subject. Secured minimum 55% marks or MCGPA of 3.00 in 4 point scale or 7.00 in 10 point scale at the Master’s degree level in Computer Application/ Information Technology/ Information & Communication Technology/ Computer Engineering/ Electronics & Communication Engineering/ Computer Science from an Indian university or a foreign university. Qualified NET or NET waived for Ph.D. degree holders under specific UGC regulations with at least two full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 5. Minimum score of 44 out of 80 for General & 40 out of 80 for SC/ST based on PBAS for interview call. |
| Assistant Professor & equivalent (Food Science & Technology) | Passed Bachelor’s Degree in Science or equivalent degree relevant to the post. Secured minimum 55% marks or MCGPA of 3.00 in 4 point scale or 7.00 in 10 point scale at the Master’s degree level in disciplines of Food Technology/Food Science & Technology/ Food Engineering/Dairy Technology/Post Harvest Technology/Agricultural Process Engineering or equivalent disciplines from an Indian university or a foreign university. Qualified NET or NET waived for Ph.D. degree holders under specific UGC regulations with at least two full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 5. Minimum score of 44 out of 80 for General & 40 out of 80 for SC/ST based on PBAS for interview call. |
AAU Assistant Professor 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.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Permanent in-service candidates | By number of full years of service rendered in AAU/ICAR/CSIR/DST/SAUs and other Govt. Institutions up to a maximum of 5 (five) years as supported by relevant documents, as per existing norms of AAU and Govt. of Assam. |
| Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PWD) | As per norms of the Govt. of Assam. The percentage of disability for PWD candidates shall be as per Govt. norms. |
AAU Assistant Professor Application Fee
The application fee is non-refundable and is to be deposited through online mode only.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC / ST / PWD candidates | Rs. 500/- |
AAU Assistant Professor Important Instructions
The candidates who are permanent residents of Assam should only apply for the posts of Assistant Professor & equivalent. Age relaxation for reserved category will be as per norms of the Govt. of Assam. The percentage of disability for PWD candidates shall be as per Govt. norms. In-service candidates shall have to submit NOC from their parent Department/Organization.
AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 : How to Apply Online Step-by-Step
- 1Visit the official Assam Agricultural University website at www.aau.ac.in.
- 2Navigate to the recruitment section and access the online application link for Advertisement No. 4/2026.
- 3Complete the online application form with all required personal and academic details.
- 4Deposit the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1000/- (for General/OBC) or Rs. 500/- (for SC/ST/PWD) through online mode only.
- 5In-service candidates must submit NOC from their parent Department/Organization.
- 6Submit the application online on or before 4:00 PM of 4/11/2026.
AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 : Important Instructions
The candidates who are permanent residents of Assam should only apply for the posts of Assistant Professor & equivalent. Age relaxation for reserved category will be as per norms of the Govt. of Assam. The percentage of disability for PWD candidates shall be as per Govt. norms. In-service candidates shall have to submit NOC from their parent Department/Organization.
AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 : Important Links & Notification PDF
AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the organisation conducting this recruitment?
Assam Agricultural University (AAU) is conducting the recruitment under Advertisement No. 4/2026.
How many vacancies are available for AAU Assistant Professor & equivalent recruitment 2026?
A total of 60 vacancies are available, comprising 50 under the Faculty of Agriculture and 10 under the Faculty of Community Science.
What is the last date to apply online for AAU Assistant Professor 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 4 November 2026 up to 4:00 PM.
What is the application fee for General and OBC candidates?
The non-refundable application fee for General/OBC candidates is Rs. 1000/-.
What is the application fee for SC, ST, and PWD candidates?
The application fee for SC/ST/PWD candidates is Rs. 500/-.
Who is eligible to apply for these posts?
Permanent residents of Assam possessing the requisite Master's degree with 55% marks (or equivalent MCGPA), NET/Ph.D. qualifications, and meeting the discipline-specific criteria can apply.
What is the upper age limit for AAU Assistant Professor posts?
The upper age limit is 38 years as on the last date of submission of the application, with age relaxations applicable for reserved categories and in-service candidates as per norms.
What is the pay scale for AAU Assistant Professor & equivalent posts?
Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of Rs. 57,700 - 1,82,400/- (Level 10 in Pay Matrix, 7th Pay Commission).
Where can candidates apply online?
Candidates can apply online through the official website at www.aau.ac.in.
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