Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat has announced recruitment to 60 posts in the rank of Assistant Professor and equivalent under the Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Community Science. The recruitment is identified as Advertisement No. 4/2026. AAU's official recruitment page currently lists this recruitment, while the detailed notification is hosted on AAU's document server.
Online applications are scheduled to open at 4:00 PM on 5 October 2026 and close at 4:00 PM on 4 November 2026. Candidates should treat the closing time seriously; this is not a midnight deadline.
Important source note: AAU's recruitment page is live, but the university's detailed PDF server was intermittently timing out while this article was prepared. The vacancy total, discipline distribution, dates, pay, age, fee and broad eligibility below were cross-checked against multiple reproductions of Advertisement No. 4/2026. Candidates should re-open the official AAU advertisement before final submission, especially for discipline-specific degree combinations and reservation mapping.
AAU Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting university | Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat |
| Advertisement | 4/2026 |
| Post | Assistant Professor & equivalent |
| Faculties | Agriculture; Community Science |
| Total vacancies | 60 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | 50 |
| Faculty of Community Science | 10 |
| Pay | ₹57,700–₹1,82,400, Level 10 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application start | 5 October 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Last date | 4 November 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Upper age | 38 years as on the last date |
| Job state | Assam |
Discipline-Wise Vacancy Details
Faculty of Agriculture — 50 posts
| Discipline / specialization | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Soil Science | 1 |
| Agronomy | 5 |
| Biochemistry | 2 |
| Plant Breeding & Genetics | 6 |
| Seed Science & Technology | 1 |
| Horticulture — Fruit Science | 2 |
| Horticulture — Vegetable Science | 2 |
| Horticulture — Floriculture | 2 |
| Horticulture — Post Harvest Management | 2 |
| Food Science & Technology | 1 |
| Agricultural Economics | 3 |
| Agricultural Business Management | 2 |
| Agricultural Extension Education | 1 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 2 |
| Agricultural Statistics | 1 |
| Entomology | 4 |
| Nematology | 2 |
| Plant Pathology | 3 |
| Agro-Meteorology | 1 |
| Animal Husbandry & Dairying | 1 |
| Tea Husbandry & Technology | 1 |
| Sericulture — Cocoon Crop Production | 1 |
| Sericulture — Host Plant Production | 1 |
| Sericulture — Crop Improvement | 1 |
| Sericulture — Silk Product Science | 1 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
| Total | 50 |
Faculty of Community Science — 10 posts
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Extension Education & Communication Management | 2 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 2 |
| Apparel & Textile Science | 1 |
| Food & Nutrition | 2 |
| Resource Management & Consumer Science | 3 |
| Total | 10 |
The discipline totals add up to 60 posts. Reservation is applied post-wise/category-wise in the advertisement. Because the AAU PDF endpoint was not consistently retrievable during verification, candidates should rely on the official vacancy table for the exact category attached to the discipline they intend to select.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement reported | 29 September 2026 |
| Online application opens | 5 October 2026 at 4:00 PM |
| Last date to submit | 4 November 2026 at 4:00 PM |
| Interview / further schedule | To be notified by AAU |
AAU may publish subsequent shortlisting or interview notices separately. Keep checking the university recruitment page after submitting the form.
Pay Scale
The advertised Assistant Professor and equivalent posts carry Level 10 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, ₹57,700–₹1,82,400 plus admissible allowances under applicable rules.
This is a common pay level across the reported 60 posts, so the pay range can be used in the recruitment metadata without flattening different post scales.
Educational Qualification and NET Requirement
The exact degree combination depends on the discipline. The common academic framework reported from Advertisement No. 4/2026 is:
| Requirement | Broad condition |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | Relevant Bachelor's degree for the concerned discipline |
| Master's degree | Relevant Master's degree with at least 55% marks or prescribed equivalent CGPA |
| Equivalent CGPA | Typically 3.00/4.00 or 7.00/10.00, with AAU conversion formula for other scales |
| NET | Relevant National Eligibility Test where applicable |
| PhD-based NET exemption | Available only when the conditions prescribed in the advertisement are satisfied |
| API/PBAS benchmark | 44/80 for General; 40/80 for SC/ST for interview shortlisting |
The reported PhD-based NET exemption requires the PhD to meet the specified UGC course-credit framework and includes a publication condition. Candidates relying on exemption should verify every clause in the official AAU notification instead of assuming that possession of any PhD automatically removes NET.
Disciplines with specially tailored degree combinations
Several subjects use a more specific Bachelor's/Master's pathway than the general agricultural disciplines. Reproductions of the advertisement identify special combinations for areas such as Agro-Meteorology, Agricultural Statistics, Agricultural Business Management, Computer Science and Food Science & Technology. Candidates in these subjects should match both degrees against the official discipline row before applying.
For example, Agricultural Business Management may accept an agriculture/agricultural-engineering background with the prescribed MBA route, while Computer Science and Food Science & Technology use their own listed subject combinations. These details should be verified from the official PDF before fee payment.
Candidates can use the Marks Percentage Calculator for a numerical percentage check, but AAU's own CGPA/degree rules control eligibility.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The reported upper age limit for Assistant Professor and equivalent posts is 38 years as on 4 November 2026, the closing date.
The advertisement also provides relaxation for eligible in-service candidates and reserved categories under applicable AAU/Government of Assam rules. One consistently reported provision is relaxation for permanent in-service candidates linked to completed service, subject to the prescribed ceiling.
For a date-specific check, calculate your age on the AAU closing date and compare the result with the relaxation rule that applies to your category.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 |
The fee is reported as payable online and non-refundable. Applicants should verify the payment page and category shown by AAU before completing the transaction.
Selection Process
This recruitment is reported as an academic screening plus interview process rather than a written competitive examination.
The Academic Performance Indicator (API) / Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) is used for shortlisting. The reported minimum score to be called for interview is 44 out of 80 for General candidates and 40 out of 80 for SC/ST candidates.
Meeting the minimum eligibility or API score does not by itself guarantee appointment. AAU can scrutinize documents, shortlist candidates and conduct the interview through the competent Selection Committee.
Assam Residence and Other Candidate Conditions
Available reproductions of Advertisement No. 4/2026 state that the recruitment is intended for permanent residents of Assam under the applicable university service rules. Candidates should keep their Permanent Residence Certificate or other accepted residence proof ready as prescribed by AAU.
In-service applicants should also be prepared to produce the required No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
Documents to Keep Ready
The exact upload fields will be visible when AAU activates the online portal. Based on the recruitment requirements, candidates should keep clear copies of the following relevant documents ready:
- Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates and mark sheets;
- proof of percentage/CGPA and accepted conversion, where required;
- NET certificate, if applicable;
- PhD degree and supporting publication evidence if claiming NET exemption;
- API/PBAS supporting records such as publications, academic achievements and experience;
- date-of-birth proof;
- Assam residence/PRC document as prescribed;
- caste/category/PwD certificate where applicable;
- recent photograph and signature;
- NOC for in-service applicants, where required;
- identity and other documents requested in the online form.
Do not upload generic or unrelated certificates merely to increase document volume. The records supporting eligibility, reservation and API claims matter most.
How to Apply Online
- Open the AAU Recruitment Page.
- Select the notice for Assistant Professor & equivalent under the Faculty of Agriculture & Faculty of Community Science.
- Read Advertisement No. 4/2026 before choosing a discipline.
- From 5 October 2026 at 4:00 PM, use AAU's official application link when it becomes active.
- Register and complete personal, educational and reservation details carefully.
- Select the correct discipline/post and confirm that your Bachelor's and Master's combination matches that row.
- Enter NET/PhD and API/PBAS information accurately.
- Upload the prescribed supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the official payment route.
- Review the form before final submission.
- Submit by 4:00 PM on 4 November 2026 and retain the final application/receipt for reference.
Because the portal opens after publication of this article, candidates should avoid unofficial application links circulated before AAU activates its own online form.
Important Candidate Cautions
- Do not confuse the closing time with midnight: the reported cut-off is 4:00 PM on 4 November.
- Verify the exact discipline-wise degree combination before paying the fee.
- Do not claim NET exemption unless every PhD/publication condition is satisfied.
- Reservation is post-specific; confirm that your category is actually mapped to the discipline you select.
- API/PBAS supporting documents should match the claims entered in the application.
- Use only the application link published by Assam Agricultural University.
- Re-check AAU's recruitment page for corrigenda, shortlisting and interview schedules.
Candidates comparing alternatives can also browse other current openings.
Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| AAU recruitment listing | Assam Agricultural University Recruitment Page |
| Advertisement No. 4/2026 | Official AAU Advertisement Viewer |
| AAU official website | Assam Agricultural University |
| Online application | To be activated by AAU from 5 October 2026 at 4:00 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are in AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?
AAU has announced 60 Assistant Professor and equivalent vacancies, comprising 50 under the Faculty of Agriculture and 10 under the Faculty of Community Science.
What is the last date?
The reported online deadline is 4 November 2026 at 4:00 PM.
When does the application start?
The application window is scheduled to open at 4:00 PM on 5 October 2026.
What is the pay scale?
The reported pay is Level 10, ₹57,700–₹1,82,400 plus applicable allowances.
Is NET compulsory?
NET applies in relevant disciplines, subject to the advertisement's exceptions. Certain eligible PhD holders may claim exemption only if they meet the prescribed PhD and publication conditions. Agricultural Engineering is reported as one discipline where NET is not mandatory.
Is there a written examination?
No written examination has been reported for this faculty recruitment. Shortlisting is based on eligibility and the API/PBAS framework, followed by interview.
Can candidates from outside Assam apply?
Available reproductions of Advertisement No. 4/2026 state that applicants should be permanent residents of Assam. Candidates should verify the exact residence clause in the official AAU advertisement before applying.