Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, an agricultural university in Maharashtra, has announced recruitment for Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian and Clock Hour Basis Teacher posts at its College of Food Technology, Yavatmal. A total of 12 vacancies are on offer, covering teaching and library roles in food technology, food business, physical education and allied subjects, all on a temporary contractual or clock hour basis.
PDKV Recruitment 2026 - Assistant Professor, Assistant Librarian and Other Posts
Posted 02 Oct 2026Updated 02 Oct 2026AD/CoFT/Estt/Advt./444/2026
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About Dr. PDKV Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola
- Advertisement No.
- AD/CoFT/Estt/Advt./444/2026
- Post Name
- Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Technology), Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Business/Market Management) and 6 more
- Job Location
- Yavatmal, Maharashtra
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- NET/SET/SLET or Ph.D. in relevant discipline
- Tenure
- 11 months for the contractual posts; clock hour basis for CHB Teachers
Vacancy Breakdown
Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Technology)
5
Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Business/Market Management)
1
Contractual Assistant Professor Physical Education
1
Contractual Assistant Librarian
1
Mathematics (Deficiency Course)
1
Engineering Drawing & Graphics
1
Agricultural Informatics and Artificial Intelligence
1
Engineering Mathematics-II
1
Total12
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Technology) | 5 |
| Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Business/Market Management) | 1 |
| Contractual Assistant Professor Physical Education | 1 |
| Contractual Assistant Librarian | 1 |
| Mathematics (Deficiency Course) | 1 |
| Engineering Drawing & Graphics | 1 |
| Agricultural Informatics and Artificial Intelligence | 1 |
| Engineering Mathematics-II | 1 |
| Grand Total | 12 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Technology)5 posts
- Qualification
- M.Tech. (Food Technology) with NET/SET OR Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline
- Note
- Preference will be given to candidates having relevant experience and higher qualification.
- Job Description
- Teach the respective courses and conduct course related examinations, exam duties, education related activities and office related work assigned by the Associate Dean and Education Branch (Full Time for 11 Months).
- Tenure
- Purely contractual for 11 months
Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Business/Market Management)1 post
- Qualification
- MBA (Food Business/Market Management) with M.Tech. (Food Technology) with NET/SET OR Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline
- Note
- Preference will be given to candidates having relevant experience and higher qualification.
- Job Description
- Teach the respective courses and conduct course related examinations, exam duties, education related activities and office related work assigned by the Associate Dean and Education Branch (Full Time for 11 Months).
- Tenure
- Purely contractual for 11 months
Contractual Assistant Professor Physical Education1 post
- Qualification
- M.P.Ed. with NET/SET OR Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline
- Note
- The introductory paragraph of the advertisement refers to this position as Physical Training Instructer while the table lists Contractual Assistant Professor Physical Education.
- Job Description
- Teach the respective courses and conduct course related examinations, exam duties, education related activities and office related work assigned by the Associate Dean and Education Branch; also conduct all NSS and sport activities (Full Time for 11 Months).
- Tenure
- Purely contractual for 11 months
Contractual Assistant Librarian1 post
- Qualification
- M. Lib. with NET/SET OR Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline
- Note
- Preference will be given to candidates having relevant experience and higher qualification.
- Job Description
- Handle all library related work, purchasing of books, etc. and work assigned by the Associate Dean and Education Branch (Full Time for 11 Months).
- Tenure
- Purely contractual for 11 months
Mathematics (Deficiency Course)1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc. (Mathematics) with NET/SET/SLET / Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline
- Note
- Relaxation in educational qualification will be given by the committee if a candidate with the essential qualification or equivalent is not available.
- Job Description
- Teach the respective course and conduct course related examinations (Clock Hour Basis).
Engineering Drawing & Graphics1 post
- Qualification
- M.Tech/ ME (IT/CSE/ Mechanical Engineering) with NET/SET/SLET / Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline
- Note
- Relaxation in educational qualification will be given by the committee if a candidate with the essential qualification or equivalent is not available.
- Job Description
- Teach the respective course and conduct course related examinations (Clock Hour Basis).
Agricultural Informatics and Artificial Intelligence1 post
- Qualification
- M.Tech/ ME (IT/CSE) with NET/SET/SLET/ Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline
- Note
- Relaxation in educational qualification will be given by the committee if a candidate with the essential qualification or equivalent is not available.
- Job Description
- Teach the respective course and conduct course related examinations (Clock Hour Basis).
Engineering Mathematics-II1 post
- Qualification
- M.Sc. (Mathematics) with NET/SET/SLET / Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline
- Note
- Relaxation in educational qualification will be given by the committee if a candidate with the essential qualification or equivalent is not available.
- Job Description
- Teach the respective course and conduct course related examinations (Clock Hour Basis).
Selection Process
- 1Online Interview
Only shortlisted candidates will be called; interview is scheduled for 19/10/2026 at 11.00 am onwards. No interview call letters are sent and shortlisted candidates are informed by Email or WhatsApp about the link, process and schedule.
Salary Structure
Clock Hour Basis Teachers (all four posts): Theory 1 Hr Rs. 1000/-; Practical 2 Hr Rs. 2000/-
Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Technology)
Pay: Consolidated Rs. 45,000 per month
Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Business/Market Management)
Pay: Consolidated Rs. 45,000 per month
Contractual Assistant Professor Physical Education
Pay: Consolidated Rs. 45,000 per month
Contractual Assistant Librarian
Pay: Consolidated Rs. 25,000 per month
Mathematics (Deficiency Course)
Pay: Theory 1 Hr Rs. 1000/-; Practical 2 Hr Rs. 2000/-
Engineering Drawing & Graphics
Pay: Theory 1 Hr Rs. 1000/-; Practical 2 Hr Rs. 2000/-
Agricultural Informatics and Artificial Intelligence
Pay: Theory 1 Hr Rs. 1000/-; Practical 2 Hr Rs. 2000/-
Engineering Mathematics-II
Pay: Theory 1 Hr Rs. 1000/-; Practical 2 Hr Rs. 2000/-
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Technology) | Consolidated Rs. 45,000 per month |
| Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Business/Market Management) | Consolidated Rs. 45,000 per month |
| Contractual Assistant Professor Physical Education | Consolidated Rs. 45,000 per month |
| Contractual Assistant Librarian | Consolidated Rs. 25,000 per month |
| Mathematics (Deficiency Course) | Theory 1 Hr Rs. 1000/-; Practical 2 Hr Rs. 2000/- |
| Engineering Drawing & Graphics | Theory 1 Hr Rs. 1000/-; Practical 2 Hr Rs. 2000/- |
| Agricultural Informatics and Artificial Intelligence | Theory 1 Hr Rs. 1000/-; Practical 2 Hr Rs. 2000/- |
| Engineering Mathematics-II | Theory 1 Hr Rs. 1000/-; Practical 2 Hr Rs. 2000/- |
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed proforma from the Recruitment tab on the official Dr. PDKV website.
- 2Fill in the proforma and sign the application.
- 3Submit the duly signed application in hard copy on a working day up to 13/10/2026, 5.00 PM.
- 4If shortlisted, attend the online interview on 19/10/2026 from 11.00 am onwards as informed by Email or WhatsApp.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•One set of attested xerox copies along with original testimonials/documents for verification at the time of joining
Important Details
- The appointment is purely temporary for the stated period and the incumbent has no claim for regular appointment under Dr. PDKV, Akola.
- The term is co-terminus with the filling of permanent posts or completion of the tenure.
- Selected candidates for the 11 month contractual posts must sign a bond on Rs. 100 stamp paper at the time of joining, failing which they will not be allowed to join duties.
- No interview call letters are sent; shortlisted candidates are informed by Email or WhatsApp about the link, process and schedule of the interview.
- Selected candidates must provide one set of attested xerox copies with original testimonials and documents at the time of joining; failure to produce originals cancels the appointment and the next waitlisted candidate is appointed.
- The number of posts may vary at the discretion of the undersigned, and mere selection does not mean the order will be issued.
- Any type of canvassing leads to cancellation of candidature.
Job Description
- Assistant Professor: teach the respective courses and conduct course related examinations, exam duties, education related activities and office related work assigned by the Associate Dean and Education Branch. Assistant Professor Physical Education also conducts all NSS and sport activities (Full Time for 11 Months).
- Assistant Librarian: handle all library related work, purchasing of books, etc. and work assigned by the Associate Dean and Education Branch (Full Time for 11 Months).
- CHB Teacher: teach the respective course and conduct course related examinations (Clock Hour Basis).
Relaxation for Clock Hour Basis Teachers
Relaxation in educational qualification will be given by the committee in case of the posts of Clock Hour Basis Teachers if a candidate with the essential qualification or equivalent is not available.
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