AAU CSS-ATMA Jobs 2026: Deputy Project Director, Accountant cum Clerk, Computer Programmer, Block Technology Manager & Assistant Technology Manager
Good news for agriculture graduates and job seekers in Assam. Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat has invited online applications for 310 contractual posts under CSS-ATMA (Agriculture Extension), Directorate of Agriculture, Assam. The five posts are Deputy Project Director, Accountant cum Clerk, Computer Programmer, Block Technology Manager and Assistant Technology Manager, with a fixed pay of Rs 25,000 to Rs 52,000 a month.
The online form opens at 4:00 PM on 12 November 2026 and closes at 4:00 PM on 11 December 2026. You can apply for one post only, so pick carefully. Read the post-wise tables below before you decide, and browse more Assam government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights of AAU CSS-ATMA Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat (for CSS-ATMA, Directorate of Agriculture, Assam) |
| Advertisement | Advertisement 5/2026, dated 10 November 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 310 (may increase or decrease later) |
| Type of Job | Contractual, co-terminus with the project |
| Job Location | Any district or block of Assam |
| Application Window | 12 November 2026 to 11 December 2026 |
This is a project-based engagement, not a regular government job. The posts are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project, and the pay is fixed with no other allowance mentioned in the notice. With 257 Assistant Technology Manager seats and 33 Block Technology Manager seats, the intake is large, but you may be posted in any district or block of Assam.
AAU CSS-ATMA Vacancy 2026: Post-wise and Category-wise
The reservation split differs for every post, so check the row for your own post. The notice says vacancies may change in future.
| Post | Open / OBC-MOBC / SC / ST(P) / ST(H) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Project Director (District level) | 3 / 1 / 2 / 0 / 1 | 7 |
| Accountant cum Clerk (District level) | 3 / 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 | 4 |
| Computer Programmer (District level) | 4 / 3 / 1 / 0 / 1 | 9 |
| Block Technology Manager (Block level) | 7 / 15 / 5 / 1 / 5 | 33 |
| Assistant Technology Manager (Block level) | 97 / 88 / 23 / 33 / 16 | 257 |
Accountant cum Clerk has no seat for SC, ST(P) or ST(H), and Deputy Project Director and Computer Programmer have no ST(P) seat. Reservation follows the Assam SC & ST (Reservation of Vacancies in Services and Posts) Act, 1979. There is also 30% reservation for women out of the existing reserved percentages, and 4% for Persons with Disability (PWD), as per the relevant Act and Rules.
AAU CSS-ATMA Eligibility 2026: Qualification and Experience
You must hold the qualification from a recognised university on the date you submit your application. You also need the experience below to qualify for the written test.
| Post | Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
| Deputy Project Director | Post Graduate in Agriculture & Allied sector, with minimum 5 years of managerial or supervisory experience in Agriculture or Allied sector. A Block Technology Manager (BTM) with 5 years of working experience is also eligible |
| Accountant cum Clerk | B.Com, with minimum 3 years of accountancy experience in a reputed organisation, to the satisfaction of the State Government |
| Computer Programmer | B.Tech or MCA. Experience: 1 year for B.Tech and 2 years for MCA |
| Block Technology Manager | Post Graduate in Agriculture & Allied sector with computer skills, or Agri Graduate with minimum 5 years of working experience as ATM. Minimum 2 years of field experience in Agri related activities |
| Assistant Technology Manager | Graduate (Agri/Allied Sector) or Post Graduate (Agri/Allied Sector), with minimum 1 year of experience in Agri related activities |
You must be an Indian citizen as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution. An incomplete application will be summarily rejected. Graduates can also look at more graduate government jobs, and B.Tech or MCA candidates at computer and IT government jobs.
Do not rely on the table alone. Check your experience against the exact wording for your post, and count the years from your own certificates.
AAU CSS-ATMA Age Limit 2026
| Post | Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) |
|---|---|
| Deputy Project Director, Accountant cum Clerk, Computer Programmer | 21 to 40 years |
| Block Technology Manager, Assistant Technology Manager | Upper limit 45 years (no minimum age stated) |
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The notification does not state any age relaxation for any category. Your age is counted only from the matriculation / HSLC admit card or certificate issued by a recognised Board or Council. No other document is accepted for this.
AAU CSS-ATMA Salary 2026
| Post | Fixed Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Deputy Project Director | Rs 52,000 |
| Accountant cum Clerk | Rs 30,000 |
| Block Technology Manager | Rs 30,000 |
| Computer Programmer | Rs 25,000 |
| Assistant Technology Manager | Rs 25,000 |
Selected candidates are paid a fixed monthly remuneration only. The first engagement is for 11 months, and it can be extended for another 11 months at a time, based on good performance and if the project continues. Compare with other post graduate government jobs before you decide.
Choose the post that matches your qualification and your years of experience best, not just the one with the highest pay. A Block Technology Manager can also qualify as an Agri Graduate with 5 years of experience as ATM, which gives a growth path for people already working in the field. Since only one application is allowed, a wrong choice cannot be fixed by applying again.
Application Fee for AAU CSS-ATMA 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs 250 |
| Reserved category | Rs 125 |
| BPL and PWD | No fee |
The fee must be paid online only.
Selection Process for AAU CSS-ATMA 2026
Selection is solely on merit and the marks you score in the written test. Selected candidates then go through document verification.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| OMR-based written test | 100 objective multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each, 100 marks, no negative marking, 3 hours |
| Document verification | Originals checked by a verification committee |
| Exam centres | Zone-wise at Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat, Silchar and Bongaigaon (may change, to be notified later) |
The exam for all posts is held on the same date and time, which is why you can apply for one post only. Use a black or blue ball pen only. Calculators and mobile phones are not allowed, and an answer sheet bearing traces of eraser, chemical or correction fluid will not be evaluated. If marks are tied, the candidate with higher marks in the required qualification is placed higher, and if those are also equal, the older candidate gets preference.
Every post has its own subjects, so check the notification syllabus. All posts include Quantitative Aptitude, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Computer knowledge and General English or General Knowledge. Deputy Project Director adds Agriculture Extension and ATMA schemes, and Accountant cum Clerk adds Accountancy. Browse the syllabus page and the exam calendar for preparation.
AAU CSS-ATMA 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 12 November 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 December 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Admit Card | Download from the portal before the exam. No separate call letter |
| Written Exam Date | To be notified separately in newspapers and on the AAU website |
Conditions That Can Cost You the Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| More than one application | If you apply for more than one post, your candidature is liable to be cancelled automatically, and is rejected without any reason being given at scrutiny, as the exam is held at the same time for all posts |
| Late application | Applications received after the last date are not entertained |
| Document mismatch | A discrepancy found at verification means your selection is rejected or disqualified without any reason being given, and you may be debarred from applying to any Agriculture Department post in future |
| No regular job claim | You cannot claim regular appointment or absorption in government service |
| Posting | You may be posted in any district or block, with no claim to your home district |
| Travel | No TA/DA is paid for the written test |
How to Apply for AAU CSS-ATMA Recruitment 2026
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the AAU online application portal (link in Essential Links below) from 4:00 PM on 12 November 2026 |
| 2 | Fill the online form for one post only |
| 3 | Upload self-attested documents: experience certificate, NOC, qualification certificate, caste certificate, a recent passport size photograph and your signature, in the prescribed format and size |
| 4 | Pay the fee online, unless you are in the BPL or PWD category |
| 5 | Submit before 4:00 PM on 11 December 2026 and save the confirmation |
Remember that the form can be filled only after the portal opens, and that applications received after the last date are not entertained. Keep your HSLC certificate and experience certificate ready first, because age and experience are checked against them. The selected candidate signs a contract on Rs 20 non-judicial stamp paper. The posts are under the Department of Agriculture, Government of Assam, and AAU does not issue the engagement order.
Essential Links for AAU CSS-ATMA Recruitment 2026
- Apply Online for AAU Recruitment 2026 (Advt 5/2026) – 310 Posts: Assistant Technology Manager, Block Technology Manager, Computer Programmer & Other Posts (CSS-ATMA, Assam)
- Download AAU CSS-ATMA Advertisement 5/2026 Official Notification PDF
- Visit AAU Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Assam Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you have the right degree and experience, do not wait for the last week. Apply once the portal opens on 12 November, well before 11 December 2026, and keep your documents ready. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the exam date, admit card and result updates.