NDUAT Associate Professor Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Pay and How to Apply by Post
If you are a veterinary scientist with a Ph.D. and eight years of teaching or research behind you, this is a rare chance at a regular university post. Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (NDUAT), Kumarganj, Ayodhya has invited applications for 7 Associate Professor posts in six veterinary and livestock departments, on Academic Level 13A with a rationalized entry pay of Rs 1,31,400. It is a state university job in Uttar Pradesh.
This is an offline recruitment. You download the form, attach a demand draft and post everything so it reaches the university by 5 December 2026, 5:00 PM. Hand delivery is not accepted. Read the department-wise degree table carefully, because each post asks for a different M.V.Sc. subject. More jobs like this are in teaching and faculty jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights of NDUAT Associate Professor Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya |
| Post | Associate Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 7 (UR 5, OBC 2) |
| Pay | Academic Level 13A (7th CPC), entry pay Rs 1,31,400 |
| Nature of Post | Regular basis; posts are temporary but likely to continue |
| Mode of Application | Offline, by Registered or Speed Post |
| Last Date | 5 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
How Many Associate Professor Posts Are Vacant in NDUAT 2026?
One row per department, because the reserved seats differ. Two departments carry an OBC seat and the rest are Unreserved.
| Department | Category | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | UR 1 / OBC 1 | 2 |
| Veterinary Pathology | UR | 1 |
| Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry (VBC) | UR | 1 |
| Livestock Product Technology | UR | 1 |
| Veterinary Clinical Complex (Vety. Pathology / Vety. Microbiology / Vety. Biochemistry) | OBC | 1 |
| Livestock Farm Complex (LPM, specialization in Poultry Science) | UR | 1 |
Horizontal reservation for PwD, dependents of freedom fighters, women and ex-servicemen follows Uttar Pradesh State Government rules. The university may withdraw a post, increase or decrease posts in any category, or draw a reserve panel, so the number can change.
What Is the Eligibility for NDUAT Associate Professor Recruitment 2026?
Every candidate needs all of these:
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Veterinary qualification | Degree in the first or second schedule of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, with registration with a State Veterinary Council or the Veterinary Council of India |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | At least 55% marks or equivalent grade |
| Master’s degree | At least 55% marks or equivalent grade |
| Ph.D. | In a concerned, allied or relevant discipline, with a good academic record |
| Experience | At least 8 years of teaching and/or research as Assistant Professor equivalent, with at least 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed/NAAS-rated journals (leave period for Ph.D. excluded) |
| Research score | Research score of 75 as per Appendix II, Table 2 |
Alternative route: a Scientist of CGIAR or another international organisation with at least 8 years of post-Ph.D. research or academic experience, drawing a consolidated salary or honorarium of 30,000 US dollars a year or equivalent.
Teaching experience: the notification asks for at least 8 years as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, of which at least 2 years as Associate Professor or equivalent, in the prescribed pay scale. The 7th CPC reference is Pay Matrix Level 10 (Rs 57,700), and equivalent 5th and 6th CPC scales are also listed. You may be asked for Form 16 and last year’s ITR to prove service and pay.
5% marks relaxation: as per the UGC Gazette of 11 July 2016, SC, ST, differently-abled and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates may get 5% relaxation in the 55% marks at graduate and master’s level, based only on qualifying marks without grace marks.
Concerned Degree for Each Department
| Department | Master’s degree needed (plus Ph.D. in relevant area) |
|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine | M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Medicine; Clinical Veterinary Medicine; Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence; Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine; or Veterinary Preventive Medicine and Jurisprudence |
| Veterinary Pathology | M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Pathology or Avian Diseases |
| Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry | M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Biochemistry, Veterinary Biotechnology or Animal Biotechnology |
| Livestock Product Technology | M.V.Sc. in Livestock Product Technology, Animal Product Technology, Meat Science, or Meat Science & Technology |
| Veterinary Clinical Complex | M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Pathology or Avian Diseases; or Veterinary Microbiology, Bacteriology, Virology or Immunology; or Veterinary Biochemistry |
| Livestock Farm Complex | M.V.Sc. in Livestock Production Management, Livestock Production and Management, or Poultry Science |
Age Limit
| Detail | Rule |
|---|---|
| Maximum age | No upper age limit |
| Minimum age | A person under 18 years cannot be appointed |
| Age and qualification checked on | Closing date, 5 December 2026 |
The university can also relax age, qualification or experience at its discretion. Qualifications and experience are counted as on the closing date, so a degree or year of service completed after 5 December 2026 will not help you.
What Is the Salary for NDUAT Associate Professor 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay level | Academic Level 13A (7th CPC) |
| Entry pay | Rs 1,31,400 (rationalized) |
| Pension | New Pension Scheme, as applicable from 1 April 2005 |
Pay matrix level and age of superannuation follow Uttar Pradesh Government rules. The notification gives no allowance figures, so do not rely on any in-hand number you see elsewhere. The university may also offer a post at a level lower than advertised, depending on qualifications, experience and performance.
What Is the Selection Process for NDUAT Associate Professor 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Screening | A high-level committee reviews the Academic/Research (API) score each candidate submits and decides who gets an interview call letter |
| Interview (Phase-II) | 20 marks |
| Final selection | Based solely on the interview, as per Governor Secretariat letter E-4229/GS dated 2 July 2021 |
The university also reserves the right to set screening criteria, or hold a qualifying test, written test or presentation to shortlist candidates when many apply. The shortlist and interview details are published only on the university website, and no travel expenses are paid for the interview.
What Are the Important Dates for NDUAT Associate Professor Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 3 November 2026 |
| Application form available on website | 3 November 2026 |
| Last date, application must reach the university | 5 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last date for applications through proper channel | Within 30 days after the closing date |
If you are already employed, apply through your employer; you may send an advance copy by 5 December. The proper-channel copy must reach the university within 30 days after the closing date.
What Is the Application Fee for NDUAT Associate Professor 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | Rs 1,500 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs 750 |
Pay by demand draft in favour of Comptroller, ANDUAT, Kumarganj, Ayodhya-224 229, payable at SBI, ANDUAT branch Pithla (06925). Bank charges are extra and the fee is not refundable. There is no fee concession for SC/ST candidates of other states. Candidates who applied under the earlier Advertisement No. 5/2025 need not pay again and can upgrade that application by quoting its reference.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| One form per post | Apply separately for each post, in a separate envelope with its own fee. More than one form for the same post is a ground for rejection |
| Incomplete or unsigned form | Rejected summarily, as is a form with the full fee not deposited as prescribed |
| Late arrival | Applications not received through the prescribed process are rejected, and the university is not responsible for postal delay |
| Hand delivery | Not accepted |
| Fake degrees | Degrees from institutions declared fake by the UGC make you ineligible |
| Court cases and citizenship | Persons convicted by a court or with criminal proceedings pending, persons with a living spouse who marry again (unless exempted), and non-Indian citizens shall not be eligible |
| Canvassing | Any attempt to influence the authorities will ab-initio disqualify the candidate |
| False documents or information | Fake or incorrect documents are rejected, and the appointment can be cancelled or terminated forthwith, before or after joining. Unfair means or impersonation can lead to disqualification and debarment from university recruitment |
| Verification | Appointment is provisional until character, antecedents and caste certificate are verified; an unsatisfactory report means termination |
| Mistakes in the form | You are responsible for errors in the form, and no correspondence is entertained about them |
How to Apply Offline for NDUAT Associate Professor Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the application form from the official NDUAT website (link in Essential Links) |
| 2 | Fill it carefully and attach the demand draft and self-attested documents |
| 3 | Add the research score proforma and, if employed, the Employer’s Certificate |
| 4 | Write on the envelope: Application Form for the post of ____, serial no of post ____, Ref Advt. No. 16/2026 and last date |
| 5 | Enclose two self-addressed envelopes with Rs 56 postage stamps |
| 6 | Send by Registered or Speed Post to Director, Administration and Monitoring, NDUAT, Kumarganj, Ayodhya 224 229 (U.P.) so it reaches by 5 December 2026, 5:00 PM |
Keep ready recent passport photos, mark sheets and certificates, experience certificate, caste and PwD certificates if any, proof of age, and the latest OBC (non-creamy layer) or EWS certificate if you claim it. Send it early, since late postal delivery is your risk.
NDUAT Associate Professor Essential Links
- Download NDUAT Associate Professor Advertisement 16/2026 PDF
- Visit NDUAT Associate Professor Official Website
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- Join Telegram for Uttar Pradesh Govt Jobs
If you meet every condition, post your form early, because 5 December 2026, 5:00 PM is the time it must reach Ayodhya. Any corrigendum will appear only on the university website. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates, or browse post graduate govt jobs.