Last Updated: 18 October 2026
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The AAU Jorhat Faculty Recruitment 2026 has officially opened with the release of Advertisement No. 4/2026 by the Office of the Registrar, Assam Agricultural University. The university is inviting applications from Indian citizens for the post of Assistant Professor and equivalent under the Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Community Science. A total of 60 posts have been advertised across 25 disciplines, making this one of the larger academic recruitment drives at AAU in recent years.
If you are a Ph.D./NET-qualified candidate in agriculture, horticulture, plant pathology, agricultural economics, food science, or a related discipline, this recruitment is worth close attention. Below, we break down the vacancy distribution, pay scale, eligibility conditions, and the application timeline in a clear, table-driven format so you can quickly check where you fit in.
AAU Advt No. 4/2026 — Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat |
| Advertisement No. | 4/2026 |
| Office Memo No. | AAU/2.1(21)/-A-2026/RG/2025-26/11,296 |
| Notice Dated | 29th September 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor & equivalent |
| Faculties Covered | Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Community Science |
| Total Vacancies | 60 (50 + 10) |
| Eligibility Details Published On | www.aau.ac.in from 4:00 PM, 5th October 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 5th October 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Application Closing Date | 4th November 2026 (4:00 PM) |
| Official Website | www.aau.ac.in |
Vacancy Breakup — Faculty of Agriculture (50 Posts)
The Faculty of Agriculture accounts for the bulk of the vacancies, spread across 20 disciplines. Horticulture carries the highest number of posts, followed by Plant Breeding & Genetics and Agronomy. Here is the complete discipline-wise breakdown.
| Sl. No. | Discipline | No. of 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 | Agril. Business Management | 02 |
| 10 | Agril. Extension Education | 01 |
| 11 | Agril. Engineering | 02 |
| 12 | Agril. 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 Production-1, Host Plant Production-1, Sericulture Crop Improvement-1, Silk Product Science-1) | 04 |
| 20 | Computer Science | 01 |
| Total | 50 | |
Reservation Matrix — Faculty of Agriculture
| Category | Total Posts | RFW |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 25 | 8 |
| OBC | 12 | 4 |
| OBC (Tea Tribe) | 1 | – |
| STP | 5 | 2 |
| STH | 2 | 1 |
| SC | 4 | 1 |
| PWD | 1 | – |
RFW = Reserved for Women, as per AAU’s reservation policy. STP = Scheduled Tribe (Plains), STH = Scheduled Tribe (Hills).
Vacancy Breakup — Faculty of Community Science (10 Posts)
The Faculty of Community Science has a smaller but equally competitive set of openings across five disciplines, with Resource Management and Consumer Science carrying the highest number of posts.
| Sl. No. | Discipline | No. of 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 | |
Reservation Matrix — Faculty of Community Science
| Category | Total Posts | RFW |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 4 | 1 |
| OBC | 1 | – |
| OBC (Tea Tribe) | 1 | – |
| STP | 1 | – |
| STH | 1 | – |
| SC | 1 | – |
| PWD | 1 | – |
Pay Scale and Age Limit
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Initial Pay | Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400/- (Level 10, Pay Matrix, 7th Pay Commission) |
| Upper Age Limit | 38 years as on the last date of submission of application |
| Age Relaxation | Up to 5 years for permanent in-service candidates of AAU/ICAR/CSIR/DST/SAUs and other Govt. institutions, based on years of service and supporting documents, as per AAU and Govt. of Assam norms |
Essential Eligibility Criteria (General — Other Than Specialised Disciplines)
For most disciplines under the Faculty of Agriculture and Community Science (excluding Agro-meteorology, Agricultural Statistics, Agricultural Business Management, Computer Science, and Food Science & Technology, which have discipline-specific requirements detailed below), the following general eligibility applies.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | Agriculture/Horticulture/Community Science/Veterinary Science as relevant to the post (for Sericulture: Sericulture or Agriculture) |
| Master’s Degree | Minimum 55% marks or MCGPA of 3.00 (4-point scale) / 7.00 (10-point scale) in a relevant discipline, from an Indian or foreign university |
| NET Requirement | Mandatory where conducted; waived for disciplines where NET is not conducted; also waived for Ph.D. holders meeting UGC 2009 course-credit norms with 2+ NAAS-rated publications (rating ≥5); not mandatory for Agricultural Engineering |
| API/PBAS Score | Minimum 44/80 for General category and 40/80 for SC/ST, as per AAU’s Academic Performance Indicator-based Performance Based Appraisal System, required to be called for interview |
Discipline-Specific Eligibility (Special Cases)
Five disciplines have distinct qualification routes, mainly because they draw from a broader academic background than core agriculture. These are summarised below for quick reference, though candidates should always cross-check exact wording with the official advertisement before applying.
| Discipline | Eligibility Route |
|---|---|
| Agro-meteorology | Bachelor’s in Science (Physics/Meteorology major) OR Agriculture/Veterinary Science/Community Science/Fisheries/Forestry; Master’s in Meteorology/Agricultural Meteorology with min. 55% or equivalent MCGPA |
| Agril. Business Management (ABM) | Bachelor’s in Agriculture/Veterinary Science/Community Science/Fisheries/Forestry/Agril. Engineering; Master’s in Business Administration (min. 55%/MCGPA 3.00) OR MBA/PGDM from a reputed institute like IIM with 2 years’ work experience |
| Agril. Statistics | Bachelor’s in Science (Statistics major) OR Agriculture/Veterinary Science/Community Science/Fisheries/Forestry; Master’s in Statistics/Agricultural Statistics with min. 55% or equivalent MCGPA |
| Computer Science | Bachelor’s in Computer Application/IT/Engineering/Science with Computer Science; Master’s in Computer Application/IT/ICT/Computer Engineering/Electronics & Communication Engineering/Computer Science |
| Food Science & Technology | Bachelor’s in Science or an equivalent relevant degree; Master’s in Food Technology/Food Science & Technology/Food Engineering/Dairy Technology/Post Harvest Technology/Agricultural Process Engineering or equivalent |
Note: Across all the above special cases, the NET and API/PBAS score requirements mirror the general criteria — NET is mandatory where conducted (with Ph.D. waiver conditions applying equally), and the minimum API score of 44/80 (General) or 40/80 (SC/ST) is required to be shortlisted for interview.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | Rs. 1,000/- (non-refundable) |
| SC/ST/PWD | Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) |
The fee must be paid online only, as part of the application submission process on the AAU website. No offline or demand-draft payment mode has been mentioned in the official notice.
How to Apply — Step by Step
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit www.aau.ac.in from 4:00 PM on 5th October 2026 to check post-wise eligibility criteria and terms of reference. |
| 2 | Confirm your discipline, qualification, age, and category eligibility against the official reference chart. |
| 3 | Register on the AAU online application portal using the link provided on the website. |
| 4 | Fill in academic, API/PBAS, and personal details carefully and upload required documents. |
| 5 | Pay the applicable non-refundable application fee online (Rs. 1,000/- or Rs. 500/-). |
| 6 | In-service candidates must upload a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent Department/Organisation. |
| 7 | Submit the application on or before 4:00 PM, 4th November 2026 — no extensions should be assumed. |
General Instructions Candidates Must Note
- Age relaxation for reserved categories will follow the existing norms of the Government of Assam.
- Only permanent residents of Assam are eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor & equivalent, as per AAU’s university service rules/regulations.
- The percentage of disability for PWD candidates will be determined as per Government norms.
- In-service candidates must submit an NOC from their current employer at the time of application.
- Candidates are strongly advised to read the full discipline-wise eligibility reference published on the AAU website before applying, since the general criteria summarised here are for quick understanding only.
Why This Recruitment Matters
With 60 Assistant Professor posts opening up in one go, AAU’s Advt No. 4/2026 is a significant opportunity for Assam’s agricultural science graduates and postgraduates, particularly those who have been building NET/Ph.D. qualifications and publication records over the past few years. The spread across Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, and Sericulture also reflects AAU’s continuing focus on strengthening teaching and research capacity in the state’s core agricultural and allied sectors. Given the API-based shortlisting criteria, candidates should start compiling their publication records and PBAS self-assessment scores well before the portal opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AAU Jorhat Faculty Recruitment 2026 about?
It is a recruitment drive under Advertisement No. 4/2026 by Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, for filling 60 Assistant Professor & equivalent posts across the Faculty of Agriculture (50 posts) and Faculty of Community Science (10 posts).
When can candidates apply for AAU Advt No. 4/2026?
Eligibility criteria and the application link will be available on www.aau.ac.in from 4:00 PM on 5th October 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online until 4:00 PM on 4th November 2026.
What is the pay scale for Assistant Professor posts at AAU?
The initial pay is Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400/- under Level 10 of the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Pay Commission.
What is the age limit for AAU Assistant Professor recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit is 38 years as on the last date of submission of application, with relaxation of up to 5 years for permanent in-service candidates from AAU/ICAR/CSIR/DST/SAUs and other government institutions, subject to supporting documents.
Is NET mandatory for all disciplines in this recruitment?
NET is mandatory for disciplines where it is conducted. It is waived for disciplines where NET is not conducted, and also waived for Ph.D. holders who meet the UGC 2009 course-credit regulation with at least two full-length NAAS-rated publications (rating not less than 5). NET is not mandatory for Agricultural Engineering.
What is the application fee for AAU Jorhat Assistant Professor recruitment?
The non-refundable application fee is Rs. 1,000/- for General/OBC candidates and Rs. 500/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates, payable online only.
Can candidates from outside Assam apply for this recruitment?
No. As per the official notice, only permanent residents of Assam are eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor & equivalent, in accordance with AAU's university service rules.
What is the minimum API/PBAS score required to be called for interview?
Candidates must secure a minimum score of 44 out of 80 for General category and 40 out of 80 for SC/ST candidates, as per the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) prescribed for direct recruitment at AAU.
Where will the official notification and application link be published?
All official details, discipline-wise eligibility, and the online application link will be published exclusively on the AAU website, www.aau.ac.in. Candidates should rely only on this official source for updates.
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Further Reading / Sources
- Assam Agricultural University Official Website
- Official AAU Advertisement No. 4/2026, No. AAU/2.1(21)/-A-2026/RG/2025-26/11,296, dated 29/09/2026
- University Grants Commission (UGC) — for NET and Ph.D. regulation references
- Official Notification PDF Download
Conclusion
The AAU Jorhat Faculty Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 4/2026 opens up 60 Assistant Professor posts across agriculture and community science disciplines, with the application window running from 5th October to 4th November 2026. Given the detailed eligibility structure — covering NET, Ph.D. waivers, and API/PBAS scoring — candidates should start preparing their documents and publication records early rather than waiting until the portal opens. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer directly to the official AAU website before submitting your application.
