AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: 60 Faculty Posts at Assam Agricultural University
Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat has released Advertisement No. 4/2026 for 60 Assistant Professor & equivalent posts. Of these, 50 are in the Faculty of Agriculture and 10 are in the Faculty of Community Science, spread over 25 disciplines. The initial pay is Level 10 (₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400) under the 7th Pay Commission. If you hold a Master’s in an agriculture-related subject and dream of teaching, this is one of the strongest government jobs in Assam this season.
The online application runs from 5 October 2026 to 4 November 2026 (4:00 PM). Please remember one thing before anything else: the notification says only permanent residents of Assam should apply. Read this guide on GovtJobsAlert.in from top to bottom, check the row for your own discipline, and keep your API score papers ready before you open the form.
Key Highlights of AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
AAU is the state agricultural university of Assam, with its headquarters at Jorhat. This advertisement covers a single post type, Assistant Professor & equivalent, filled through direct recruitment in two faculties.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat |
| Advertisement | Advt. No. 4/2026, dated 29/09/2026 |
| Post | Assistant Professor & equivalent |
| Total Vacancies | 60 (Agriculture 50, Community Science 10) |
| Pay | ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 (Level 10, 7th Pay Commission) |
| Upper Age Limit | 38 years on the last date |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 4 November 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Job Location | Assam Agricultural University, Assam |
AAU Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026: How Many Posts in Each Discipline?
Find your own discipline in this table first. Many disciplines have only one or two seats, so it is the row for your subject that matters, not the total. The biggest openings are in Horticulture (8), Plant Breeding & Genetics (6) and Agronomy (5). Horticulture and Sericulture are split by specialisation, so match your Master’s subject to the exact specialisation listed.
| Faculty | Discipline | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Soil Science | 1 |
| Agriculture | Agronomy | 5 |
| Agriculture | Biochemistry | 2 |
| Agriculture | Plant Breeding & Genetics | 6 |
| Agriculture | Seed Science & Technology | 1 |
| Agriculture | Horticulture (Fruit Science 2, Vegetable Science 2, Floriculture 2, Post Harvest Management 2) | 8 |
| Agriculture | Food Science & Technology | 1 |
| Agriculture | Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| Agriculture | Agril. Business Management | 2 |
| Agriculture | Agril. Extension Education | 1 |
| Agriculture | Agril. Engineering | 2 |
| Agriculture | Agril. Statistics | 1 |
| Agriculture | Entomology | 4 |
| Agriculture | Nematology | 2 |
| Agriculture | Plant Pathology | 3 |
| Agriculture | Agro-meteorology | 1 |
| Agriculture | Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 1 |
| Agriculture | Tea Husbandry & Technology | 1 |
| Agriculture | Sericulture (Cocoon Crop Production 1, Host Plant Production 1, Sericulture Crop Improvement 1, Silk Product Science 1) | 4 |
| Agriculture | Computer Science | 1 |
| Community Science | Extension Education and Communication Management | 2 |
| Community Science | Human Development and Family Studies | 2 |
| Community Science | Apparel and Textile Science | 1 |
| Community Science | Food & Nutrition | 2 |
| Community Science | Resource Management and Consumer Science | 3 |
| Total | All disciplines | 60 |
What is the Category-wise Reservation for AAU Assistant Professor 2026?
The reservation is given faculty by faculty, and it is different for each one. The number in brackets is the RFW (reserved for women) share inside that category, as printed in the notification.
| Faculty | Category-wise Posts | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | UR 25 (RFW 8) / OBC 12 (RFW 4) / OBC (Tea Tribe) 1 / STP 5 (RFW 2) / STH 2 (RFW 1) / SC 4 (RFW 1) / PWD 1 | 50 |
| Community Science | UR 4 (RFW 1) / OBC 1 / OBC (Tea Tribe) 1 / STP 1 / STH 1 / SC 1 / PWD 1 | 10 |
The notification does not say which discipline each reserved seat falls in. So if your subject has a single post, do not assume it is open in your category. Watch the university website for any discipline-wise roster before the interview stage. Note also that OBC (Tea Tribe) and PWD each have exactly one seat in each faculty, and women hold a reserved share inside UR, OBC, STP, STH and SC in Agriculture.
What is the Eligibility for AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
Most disciplines follow one general rule. Five disciplines have their own rules, shown in the table below.
| Discipline | Bachelor’s Degree | Master’s Degree (55% or MCGPA 3.00/4 or 7.00/10) |
|---|---|---|
| All disciplines except the five below | Agriculture, Horticulture, Community Science or Veterinary Science, as relevant to the post (Sericulture: Sericulture or Agriculture) | In the discipline relevant to the post |
| Agro-meteorology | Science with Physics or Meteorology as major, OR Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Community Science, Fisheries or Forestry | Meteorology or Agricultural Meteorology |
| Agril. Statistics | Science with Statistics as major, OR Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Community Science, Fisheries or Forestry | Statistics or Agricultural Statistics |
| Agril. Business Management | Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Community Science, Fisheries, Forestry or Agricultural Engineering | Business Administration, OR an MBA/PGDM from a reputed institution like IIM plus two years’ work experience in a reputed organisation |
| Computer Science | Computer Application, IT, Engineering, or Science with Computer Science as major | Computer Application, IT, ICT, Computer Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering or Computer Science |
| Food Science & Technology | Science or an equivalent degree relevant to the post | Food Technology, Food Science & Technology, Food Engineering, Dairy Technology, Post Harvest Technology, Agricultural Process Engineering or equivalent disciplines |
The Master’s degree can be from an Indian or a foreign university. If your university uses another grading scale, the minimum CGPA is worked out with the formula MCGPA = 3 + 0.667 × (Scale Point − 4), which gives 5.00 on a 7-point scale and 5.67 on an 8-point scale.
On top of the degrees, every candidate needs these two things. This is a true teaching and faculty job, so the bar is set at the post graduate level.
| Requirement | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| NET | You must have qualified NET. It is not required in disciplines where NET is not conducted, and it is not mandatory for Agricultural Engineering |
| Ph.D. waiver of NET | NET is waived for a Ph.D. earned under the course credit system as per the UGC 2009 Ph.D. Regulation, only if you have at least two full-length publications with NAAS rating of 5 or more on the last date |
| API score (PBAS) | You need a minimum of 44 out of 80 (General) or 40 out of 80 (SC/ST) under AAU’s API-based PBAS to be called for interview |
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates | 38 years as on the last date of application |
| Permanent in-service candidates (AAU, ICAR, CSIR, DST, SAUs and other Govt. institutions) | Relaxed by the number of full years of service, up to 5 years |
| Reserved categories | Relaxation as per Govt. of Assam norms |
🎂 Not sure if you meet the age criteria? Use our free Age Calculator for Government Exams to find your exact age on the cut-off date and instantly check your eligibility — including any age relaxation you qualify for. →
The in-service relaxation needs supporting documents, so ask your office for a service certificate early. Your age is counted on 4 November 2026, not on the day you fill the form. The relaxation counts only full years of service, so a part year does not add anything.
What is the Salary for AAU Assistant Professor 2026?
The initial pay for every post in this advertisement is the same, whatever your discipline.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 10, Pay Matrix (7th Pay Commission) |
| Pay Range | ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 |
The notification states only the initial pay and does not list allowances, so do not trust any in-hand figure you see quoted elsewhere.
What is the Selection Process for AAU Assistant Professor 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum API score (PBAS) | Only candidates with the minimum API score (44/80 General, 40/80 SC/ST) are called for interview |
| Interview | Candidates who clear the API cut-off are called for interview |
Count your API score honestly against AAU’s PBAS format before you apply. You must reach the cut-off to be called for interview, however good your degree is. While you wait, keep an eye on our results page for other faculty recruitments.
Which Conditions Can Disqualify You from AAU Assistant Professor 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Residence | Only permanent residents of Assam should apply, as per the university service rule |
| Citizenship | Applications are invited from Indian citizens |
| In-service candidates | You must submit a NOC from your parent department or organisation |
| Ph.D. route | The two NAAS-rated publications must exist on the last date of application |
| PWD candidates | The percentage of disability must be as per Govt. norms |
| Fee | Fee is non-refundable and payable online only |
| Deadline | The form must be submitted by 4:00 PM on 4 November 2026 |
How to Apply Online for AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the AAU online application portal (link in Essential Links below).
- Register with a valid mobile number and email, or sign in if you are already registered.
- Fill the application form in the prescribed format for your discipline and upload the documents asked for.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form before 4:00 PM on 4 November 2026, then download and keep the confirmation page.
Keep your Master’s marksheet, NET certificate (or Ph.D. and publication proof), API/PBAS score papers and, if you are working, your NOC ready before you start. These are the papers that decide whether you reach the interview.
Do not leave the form for the last afternoon. The portal closes at 4:00 PM, not at midnight, and an online payment that fails in the final hour can cost you the whole application. Use an email address and mobile number you will keep using.
What are the Important Dates for AAU Assistant Professor 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 29 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 5 October 2026 (from 4:00 PM) |
| Last date to apply online | 4 November 2026 (up to 4:00 PM) |
| Age counted as on | 4 November 2026 |
What is the Application Fee for AAU Assistant Professor 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / PWD | ₹500 |
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid through online mode only. Since the money will not come back, first check your residence status, your NET or Ph.D. route and your API score, and then pay.
AAU Assistant Professor 2026 Essential Links
- Download AAU Advt 4/2026 Detailed Notification PDF
- Apply Online for AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – 60 Posts (Advt 4/2026)
- Visit AAU Assistant Professor Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Assam Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a permanent resident of Assam with the right Master’s degree, NET or a qualifying Ph.D., and an API score above the cut-off, do not let this chance slip away. Check your discipline row, gather your papers this week, and apply well before 4 November 2026. For more Assam government job updates, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.