Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat has released an official recruitment advertisement (Advt. No. 04/2026) inviting online applications from Indian citizens who are permanent residents of Assam for 60 posts in the rank of Assistant Professor and equivalent. The vacancies are distributed under the Faculty of Agriculture (50 posts) and Faculty of Community Science (10 posts). Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal from October 5, 2026, until November 4, 2026.
AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization | Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat |
| Advertisement Number | 04/2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor & Equivalent |
| Faculties | Faculty of Agriculture & Faculty of Community Science |
| Total Vacancies | 60 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Level 10 (Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 1,82,400/-) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Assam |
| Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Notification Issue Date | September 29, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | October 5, 2026 (from 4:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | November 4, 2026 (up to 4:00 PM) |
| Crucial Date for Age Calculation | November 4, 2026 |
AAU Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Assam Agricultural University has notified 60 vacancies for Assistant Professor and equivalent ranks. Of these, 50 positions are allocated across 20 disciplines under the Faculty of Agriculture, while 10 positions are distributed across 5 disciplines in the Faculty of Community Science.
1. Faculty of Agriculture (50 Posts)
| Sl. No. | Discipline | Total Posts |
| 1 | Soil Science | 01 |
| 2 | Agronomy | 05 |
| 3 | Biochemistry | 02 |
| 4 | Plant Breeding & Genetics | 06 |
| 5 | Seed Science & Technology | 01 |
| 6 | Horticulture (Fruit Science-2, Vegetable Science-2, Floriculture-2, Post Harvest Management-2) | 08 |
| 7 | Food Science & Technology | 01 |
| 8 | Agricultural Economics | 03 |
| 9 | Agricultural Business Management (ABM) | 02 |
| 10 | Agricultural Extension Education | 01 |
| 11 | Agricultural Engineering | 02 |
| 12 | Agricultural Statistics | 01 |
| 13 | Entomology | 04 |
| 14 | Nematology | 02 |
| 15 | Plant Pathology | 03 |
| 16 | Agro-meteorology | 01 |
| 17 | Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 01 |
| 18 | Tea Husbandry & Technology | 01 |
| 19 | Sericulture (Cocoon Crop-1, Host Plant-1, Crop Improvement-1, Silk Product Science-1) | 04 |
| 20 | Computer Science | 01 |
| Total | 50 |
Category-Wise Distribution (Agriculture): UR: 25 (8 reserved for women), OBC: 12 (4 reserved for women), OBC Tea Tribe: 1, STP: 5 (2 reserved for women), STH: 2 (1 reserved for women), SC: 4 (1 reserved for women), PwD: 1.
2. Faculty of Community Science (10 Posts)
| Sl. No. | Discipline | Total Posts |
| 1 | Extension Education and Communication Management | 02 |
| 2 | Human Development and Family Studies | 02 |
| 3 | Apparel and Textile Science | 01 |
| 4 | Food & Nutrition | 02 |
| 5 | Resource Management and Consumer Science | 03 |
| Total | 10 |
Category-Wise Distribution (Community Science): UR: 4 (1 reserved for women), OBC: 1 (1 reserved for women), OBC Tea Tribe: 1 (1 reserved for women), STP: 1, STH: 1, SC: 1, PwD: 1.
Education Details
General Requirement: A relevant Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA: 3.00 on a 4-point scale or 7.00 on a 10-point scale).
National Eligibility Test (NET): Candidates must have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ICAR/UGC/CSIR. NET is waived for candidates holding a Ph.D. degree acquired under the course credit system as per UGC Regulations, 2009, with at least two full-length publications carrying a NAAS rating of not less than 5. NET is not mandatory for Agricultural Engineering or disciplines where NET is not conducted.
Discipline-Specific Educational Qualifications & Exceptions
| Discipline | Essential Bachelor’s Degree Requirement | Essential Master’s Degree Requirement | NET Condition / Exemption |
| Agro-Meteorology | B.Sc. with Physics or Meteorology as major subject OR Bachelor’s in Agriculture / Veterinary Science / Community Science / Fisheries / Forestry | Master’s in Meteorology or Agricultural Meteorology with minimum 55% marks (or MCGPA 3.00/4 or 7.00/10) | Qualified NET (waived for Ph.D. holders under UGC 2009 norms with at least two NAAS $\ge$ 5 publications) |
| Agricultural Business Management (ABM) | Bachelor’s in Agriculture / Veterinary Science / Community Science / Fisheries / Forestry / Agricultural Engineering | Master of Business Administration (MBA) with minimum 55% marks (or MCGPA 3.00/4 or 7.00/10) OR MBA/PGDM from institutions like IIM with 2 years of relevant working experience | Qualified NET (waived for Ph.D. holders under UGC 2009 norms with at least two NAAS $\ge$ 5 publications) |
| Agricultural Statistics | B.Sc. with Statistics as major subject OR Bachelor’s in Agriculture / Veterinary Science / Community Science / Fisheries / Forestry | Master’s in Statistics or Agricultural Statistics with minimum 55% marks (or MCGPA 3.00/4 or 7.00/10) | Qualified NET (waived for Ph.D. holders under UGC 2009 norms with at least two NAAS $\ge$ 5 publications) |
| Computer Science | Bachelor’s in Computer Application (BCA) / IT / Engineering / B.Sc. with Computer Science as major subject | Master’s in Computer Application (MCA) / IT / ICT / Computer Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Computer Science with minimum 55% marks (or MCGPA 3.00/4 or 7.00/10) | Qualified NET (waived for Ph.D. holders under UGC 2009 norms with at least two NAAS $\ge$ 5 publications) |
| Food Science & Technology | Bachelor’s Degree in Science or equivalent relevant degree | Master’s in Food Technology / Food Science & Technology / Food Engineering / Dairy Technology / Post Harvest Technology / Agricultural Process Engineering (min 55% marks or MCGPA 3.00/4 or 7.00/10) | Qualified NET (waived for Ph.D. holders under UGC 2009 norms with at least two NAAS $\ge$ 5 publications) |
| Sericulture | Bachelor’s degree in either Sericulture or Agriculture | Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 55% marks (or MCGPA 3.00/4 or 7.00/10) | Qualified NET (waived for Ph.D. holders under UGC 2009 norms with at least two NAAS $\ge$ 5 publications) |
| Agricultural Engineering | Bachelor’s degree in relevant branch of Agricultural Engineering | Master’s degree in the relevant engineering discipline with minimum 55% marks (or MCGPA 3.00/4 or 7.00/10) | NET is not mandatory for this discipline |
Salary
Appointed candidates will receive an initial salary under Level 10 of the Pay Matrix (7th Pay Commission) in the pay band of Rs. 57,700/- to Rs. 1,82,400/- per month.
Age Limit
Maximum Age: 38 years as on the last date of application submission (November 4, 2026).
In-Service Candidates: Upper age is relaxable for permanent in-service candidates by the number of years served in AAU/ICAR/CSIR/DST/SAUs/Govt. institutions, up to a maximum of 5 years.
Reserved Categories: Age relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates as per Government of Assam norms.
Domicile Rule: Only permanent residents of Assam are eligible to apply.
Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates is conducted through the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) prescribed for direct recruitment at AAU. Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying benchmark score out of 80 to be called for the interview:
General Candidates: Minimum 44 out of 80 marks
SC / ST Candidates: Minimum 40 out of 80 marks
Candidates meeting the benchmark will be called for the personal interview round.
Application Fee
- General / OBC Candidates: Rs. 1,000/-
- SC / ST / PWD Candidates: Rs. 500/-
- Payment Mode: Non-refundable, payable strictly online via the university portal.
How to Apply
- Visit the Assam Agricultural University portal at www.aau.ac.in.
- Click on the recruitment portal link for Advt. No. 04/2026 (active from 4:00 PM on October 5, 2026).
- Complete the online registration process with a valid email address and contact number.
- Fill in personal, educational, API score details, and publications accurately.
- Upload self-attested copies of certificates, mark sheets, Assam permanent resident certificate (PRC), and an NOC from the parent organization if currently in service.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the application form before 4:00 PM on November 4, 2026, and retain a printed copy for future reference.
Important Links
| AAU Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| AAU Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
