AAU Recruitment 2026: 60 Assistant Professor Posts – Apply Online @ aau.ac.in

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Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Assam Agricultural University has announced 60 Assistant Professor & equivalent vacancies across two faculties. The detailed discipline-wise breakdown is given below.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Nationality / Residence: Only permanent residents of Assam are eligible to apply for Assistant Professor & equivalent posts. The candidate must produce a Permanent Resident Certificate of Assam.

Common Qualification Requirements

• Master's Degree: Minimum 55% marks or MCGPA of 3.00 on a 4-point scale (or 7.00 on a 10-point scale) at the Master's degree level in the relevant discipline from an Indian or foreign university.
• NET Qualification: Must have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET). NET is waived for candidates holding a Ph.D. obtained under the course credit system as per UGC Regulations, 2009, provided the candidate has at least two full-length publications with NAAS rating not less than 5 on the last date of application submission.
• PBAS Score: A minimum API-based PBAS score of 44 out of 80 (General) or 40 out of 80 (SC/ST) is required to be called for interview.

Discipline-Specific Qualifications

• Assistant Professor (most disciplines under Faculty of Agriculture & Community Science): Bachelor's degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Community Science / Veterinary Science (as relevant to the post). For Sericulture, the Bachelor's degree must be in Sericulture or Agriculture.
• Assistant Professor (Agro-meteorology): Bachelor's degree in Science with Physics or Meteorology as major subject, OR Bachelor's degree in Agriculture / Veterinary Science / Community Science / Fisheries / Forestry. Master's degree must be in Meteorology / Agricultural Meteorology.
• Assistant Professor (Agricultural Business Management): Bachelor's degree in Agriculture / Veterinary Science / Community Science / Fisheries / Forestry / Agricultural Engineering. Master's degree in Business Administration, OR MBA / PGDM from reputed institutions (e.g., IIM) with two years of working experience in a reputed organization.
• Assistant Professor (Agricultural Statistics): Bachelor's degree in Science with Statistics as major subject, OR Bachelor's degree in Agriculture / Veterinary Science / Community Science / Fisheries / Forestry. Master's degree in Statistics / Agricultural Statistics.
• Assistant Professor (Computer Science): Bachelor's degree in Computer Application / Information Technology / Engineering / Science with Computer Science as major. Master's degree in Computer Application / Information Technology / ICT / Computer Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Computer Science.
• Assistant Professor (Food Science & Technology): Bachelor's degree in Science or equivalent relevant to the post. Master's degree in Food Technology / Food Science & Technology / Food Engineering / Dairy Technology / Post Harvest Technology / Agricultural Process Engineering or equivalent.
• Faculty of Community Science posts: Bachelor's degree in Community Science / Home Science / Nutrition / relevant discipline as applicable to the specific post, with Master's degree in the concerned discipline at the minimum required academic standards.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Online Application Screening: Applications are screened against prescribed academic and eligibility criteria, including PBAS score thresholds.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview / selection board interaction at the AAU campus, Jorhat. Only candidates meeting the minimum PBAS score of 44/80 (General) or 40/80 (SC/ST) are eligible for the interview call.
• Document Verification: All original certificates and documents are verified at the time of interview.
• Final Selection: Based on interview performance, academic credentials, and PBAS score.
• No Travel Allowance / Daily Allowance (TA/DA): No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Matriculation Certificate / Birth Certificate as proof of date of birth
• Bachelor's Degree Certificate and all semester / consolidated mark sheets in the relevant discipline
• Master's Degree Certificate with mark sheets evidencing minimum 55% marks or MCGPA 3.00 (4-point scale) / 7.00 (10-point scale)
• NET Qualification Certificate, or UGC Regulations 2009 Ph.D. relaxation proof with NAAS-rated full-length publications
• Permanent Resident Certificate of Assam
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Government prescribed format (for SC / ST / OBC / PWD candidates)
• NOC from parent Department / Organization (for in-service candidates only)
• Two recent passport-size photographs and valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• How to Apply: Visit the official website at www.aau.ac.in, navigate to the recruitment section, access the online application form for Advertisement No. 4/2026, fill in all required details, deposit the applicable application fee online, and submit the form before 4:00 PM on 04 November 2026. In-service candidates must upload their NOC.

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