Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, has invited applications from Indian citizens for recruitment to the posts of Assistant Professor & equivalent under the Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Community Science.
A total of 60 posts are available across various disciplines including Soil Science, Agronomy, Biochemistry, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Horticulture, Food Science & Technology, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Computer Science and several Community Science subjects.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official AAU website. The online application process starts from 05 October 2026 at 4:00 PM, and the last date for submission is 04 November 2026 up to 4:00 PM.
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| AAU Recruitment 2026 – 60 Assistant Professor & Equivalent Posts |
Vacancy Details
| Faculty | Discipline | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Agriculture | Soil Science | 1 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Agronomy | 5 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Biochemistry | 2 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Plant Breeding & Genetics | 6 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Seed Science & Technology | 1 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Horticulture | 8 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Food Science & Technology | 1 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Agricultural Business Management | 2 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Agricultural Extension Education | 1 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Agricultural Engineering | 2 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Agricultural Statistics | 1 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Entomology | 4 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Nematology | 2 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Plant Pathology | 3 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Agro-meteorology | 1 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 1 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Tea Husbandry & Technology | 1 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Sericulture | 4 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | Computer Science | 1 |
| Faculty of Agriculture Total | 50 | |
| Faculty of Community Science | Extension Education and Communication Management | 2 |
| Faculty of Community Science | Human Development and Family Studies | 2 |
| Faculty of Community Science | Apparel and Textile Science | 1 |
| Faculty of Community Science | Food & Nutrition | 2 |
| Faculty of Community Science | Resource Management and Consumer Science | 3 |
| Faculty of Community Science Total | 10 | |
| Grand Total | 60 |
The official advertisement lists 50 posts under the Faculty of Agriculture and 10 posts under the Faculty of Community Science, making a total of 60 posts.
Qualification
Candidates must have the required educational qualification relevant to the discipline applied for.
- Agro-meteorology: Bachelor's Degree in Science with Physics or Meteorology as a major subject, or relevant Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture/Veterinary Science/Community Science/ Fisheries/Forestry, along with the prescribed Master's Degree.
- Agricultural Business Management: Relevant Bachelor's Degree followed by Master's Degree in Business Administration, or MBA/PGDM from reputed institutions like IIM, or the prescribed work experience.
- Agricultural Statistics: Bachelor's Degree in Science with Statistics as a major subject or relevant Bachelor's Degree, along with Master's Degree in Statistics/Agricultural Statistics.
- Computer Science: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Application/Information Technology/ Engineering/Science with Computer Science as a major subject, followed by the prescribed Master's Degree.
- Food Science & Technology: Relevant Bachelor's Degree in Science followed by Master's Degree in Food Technology/Food Science & Technology/Food Engineering/Dairy Technology/ Post Harvest Technology/Agricultural Process Engineering or equivalent discipline.
Age limit
The upper age limit is 38 years as on the last date of submission of the application.
For permanent in-service candidates working in AAU/ICAR/CSIR/DST/SAUs and other Government institutions, the upper age limit may be relaxed by a maximum of 5 years, subject to the relevant rules and supporting documents.
Remuneration
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 10 |
| Initial Pay | ₹57,700/- |
| Pay Scale | ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400/- |
| Pay Commission | 7th Pay Commission |
Other admissible allowances will be applicable as per Assam Agricultural University and Government of Assam rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | ₹1,000/- |
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹500/- |
The application fee is non-refundable and must be deposited through the online mode only.
How to Apply?
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of Assam Agricultural University (AAU).
- Visit the official AAU website.
- Go to the recruitment/application section.
- Read Advertisement No. 4/2026 carefully.
- Check the eligibility requirements for the desired discipline.
- Fill in the online application form with the required details.
- Upload the required documents as instructed.
- Pay the applicable application fee through online mode.
- Submit the application form before the last date.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment details for future reference.
The online application link will be available on the AAU website from 4:00 PM onwards on 05 October 2026. The completed application must be submitted online on or before 4:00 PM on 04 November 2026.
In-service candidates are required to submit an NOC from their parent Department/Organization.
Selection Process
Candidates will be considered for selection based on the prescribed Academic Performance Indicator (API) under the Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) and the subsequent interview process.
The notification specifies a minimum score of 44 out of 80 for General candidates and 40 out of 80 for SC/ST candidates under the prescribed API for being called for interview.
Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria and API requirements will be called for the interview as per the recruitment process.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 05 October 2026 at 4:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 04 November 2026 at 4:00 PM |
The official advertisement states that the necessary online application link will be available on the AAU website from 4:00 PM onwards on 05 October 2026.
Important Web-Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| AAU Website | Click Here |
