Assam Agricultural University, a state agricultural university headquartered in Jorhat, Assam, is hiring Assistant Professors and equivalent faculty positions for a total of 60 posts. The openings span the Faculty of Agriculture and the Faculty of Community Science, covering disciplines such as Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Food Science and Extension Education. These are teaching and research roles in the university's academic departments, offering faculty careers in agricultural higher education.
AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Posted 07 Oct 2026Updated 07 Oct 20264/2026
Total Vacancies
60
Last Date
04 Nov
17 days left
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Last date 04 Nov 2026 · 17 days left
- Notification29 Sept
- Applications Open05 Oct
About AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Assam Agricultural University
- Advertisement No.
- 4/2026
- Post Name
- Soil Science, Agronomy and 23 more
- Job Location
- Jorhat, Assam
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Assam (Only permanent residents of Assam should apply for the posts of Assistant Professor & equivalent)
- Age Limit
- Up to 38 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NET qualified, or NET waived for Ph.D. degree holders under UGC Regulations 2009 with at least two full length publications having NAAS rating not less than 5
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 57,700 - 1,82,400 (Level 10 in Pay Matrix, 7th Pay Commission)
Vacancy Breakdown
Soil Science
1
Agronomy
5
Biochemistry
2
Plant Breeding & Genetics
6
Seed Science & Technology
1
Horticulture with Specialization: i) Fruit Science-2 ii) Vegetable Science-2 iii) Floriculture-2 iv) Post Harvest Management-2
8
Food Science & Technology
1
Agricultural Economics
3
Agril. Business Management
2
Agril Extension Education
1
Agril. Engineering
2
Agril. Statistics
1
Entomology
4
Nematology
2
Plant Pathology
3
Agro-meteorology
1
Animal Husbandry & Dairying
1
Tea Husbandry & Technology
1
Sericulture with Specialization: i) Cocoon Crop Production-1 ii) Host Plant Production-1 iii) Sericulture Crop Improvement-1 iv) Silk Product Science- 1
4
Computer Science
1
Extension Education and Communication Management
2
Human Development and Family Studies
2
Apparel and Textile Science
1
Food & Nutrition
2
Resource Management and Consumer Science
3
Total60
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Soil Science | 1 |
| Agronomy | 5 |
| Biochemistry | 2 |
| Plant Breeding & Genetics | 6 |
| Seed Science & Technology | 1 |
| Horticulture with Specialization: i) Fruit Science-2 ii) Vegetable Science-2 iii) Floriculture-2 iv) Post Harvest Management-2 | 8 |
| Food Science & Technology | 1 |
| Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| Agril. Business Management | 2 |
| Agril Extension Education | 1 |
| Agril. Engineering | 2 |
| Agril. Statistics | 1 |
| Entomology | 4 |
| Nematology | 2 |
| Plant Pathology | 3 |
| Agro-meteorology | 1 |
| Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 1 |
| Tea Husbandry & Technology | 1 |
| Sericulture with Specialization: i) Cocoon Crop Production-1 ii) Host Plant Production-1 iii) Sericulture Crop Improvement-1 iv) Silk Product Science- 1 | 4 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
| Extension Education and Communication Management | 2 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 2 |
| Apparel and Textile Science | 1 |
| Food & Nutrition | 2 |
| Resource Management and Consumer Science | 3 |
| Grand Total | 60 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Agro-meteorology1 post
- Qualification
- 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 and 40 out of 80 for SC/ST based on PBAS for interview call.
Agril. Business Management2 posts
- Qualification
- 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 and 40 out of 80 for SC/ST based on PBAS for interview call.
- Experience
- Two years working experience in a reputed organization for candidates applying through the MBA/PGDM route
Agril. Statistics1 post
- Qualification
- 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 and 40 out of 80 for SC/ST based on PBAS for interview call.
Computer Science1 post
- Qualification
- 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 and 40 out of 80 for SC/ST based on PBAS for interview call.
Food Science & Technology1 post
- Qualification
- 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 and 40 out of 80 for SC/ST based on PBAS for interview call.
Age Limit
Upper age limit 38 years as on the last date of submission of the application (04 November 2026)
Age Relaxation
Permanent in-service candidates: relaxation by the number of full years of service rendered in AAU/ICAR/CSIR/DST/SAUs and other Govt. Institutions up to a maximum of 5 years, 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 as per Govt. norms.
Application Fee
General / OBC
Rs. 1000
SC / ST / PWD
Rs. 500
Selection Process
- 1Screening based on Academic Performance Indicator (API) and Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS)
A minimum score of 44 out of 80 for General and 40 out of 80 for SC/ST is required to be called for interview
- 2Interview
Candidates meeting the API/PBAS score requirement are called for interview
Salary Structure
Rs. 57,700 - 1,82,400 (Level 10 in Pay Matrix, 7th Pay Commission)
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official Assam Agricultural University website
- 2Open the recruitment section and select the online application link for Advertisement No. 4/2026
- 3Fill in 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 obtain and submit an NOC from their parent Department or Organization
- 6Submit the application online on or before 4:00 PM of 4 November 2026
Important Details
- Only permanent residents of Assam may apply for the posts of Assistant Professor & equivalent.
- In-service candidates must submit a No Objection Certificate from their parent Department or Organization.
- The application fee is non-refundable and is to be deposited through online mode only.
- Age relaxation for reserved categories follows the norms of the Govt. of Assam, and the percentage of disability for PWD candidates is as per Govt. norms.
Faculty-wise Vacancy Breakup
Faculty of Agriculture
Posts: 50
Faculty of Community Science
Posts: 10
| Faculty | Posts |
|---|---|
| Faculty of Agriculture | 50 |
| Faculty of Community Science | 10 |
Horticulture Specialization-wise Vacancies
Fruit Science
Vegetable Science
Floriculture
Post Harvest Management
| Specialization |
|---|
| Fruit Science |
| Vegetable Science |
| Floriculture |
| Post Harvest Management |
Posts: 2
Sericulture Specialization-wise Vacancies
Cocoon Crop Production
Host Plant Production
Sericulture Crop Improvement
Silk Product Science
| Specialization |
|---|
| Cocoon Crop Production |
| Host Plant Production |
| Sericulture Crop Improvement |
| Silk Product Science |
Posts: 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from states other than Assam apply for these posts?
No. Only permanent residents of Assam are eligible to apply for the posts of Assistant Professor & equivalent.
Is NET waived for Ph.D. holders?
Yes. NET is waived for candidates holding a Ph.D. degree obtained under the course credit system as per UGC Regulations, 2009, provided they have at least two full length publications with NAAS rating not less than 5 on the last date of application.
Can in-service candidates apply?
Yes, but they must submit a No Objection Certificate from their parent Department or Organization along with the application.
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