How many vacancies are there in AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment ?

AAU has announced 60 vacancies in total. Of these, 50 are in the Faculty of Agriculture and 10 are in the Faculty of Community Science.

What is the last date to apply for AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment?

The last date to submit the online application is 4 November 2026 till 4:00 PM. Applications after this time will not be accepted.

Where can I apply for AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

You can apply online only through the official website, www.aau.ac.in. Register first, then log in to fill in the form.

What is the application fee for AAU Assistant Professor posts?

The fee is Rs. 1,000 for General and OBC candidates. SC, ST and PWD candidates pay Rs. 500. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.

What is the age limit for AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment?

The maximum age limit is 38 years on the last date of application. Permanent in-service candidates can get up to 5 years of relaxation, and reserved categories get relaxation as per Assam Government norms.

AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online for 60 Posts

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Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, has released Advertisement No. 4/2026 for the recruitment of Assistant Professors and equivalent posts. The university will fill 60 posts in total. The posts cover many subjects, such as Agronomy, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Horticulture, Entomology, Computer Science, Food & Nutrition and Human Development.

The Office of the Registrar issued the advertisement on 29 September 2026. The full details of posts, eligibility and terms were uploaded to the AAU website on 5 October 2026. Candidates must apply online through the official portal. The last date to submit the form is 4 November 2026, till 4:00 PM. Read the article below to know more details about the notification such as apply link, steps to apply, eligibility and more.

AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Out

The Office of the Registrar issued the advertisement on 29 September 2026. The posts, eligibility rules and other terms were uploaded to the AAU website on 5 October 2026 from 4:00 PM. The online application process is now open. Candidates who want to apply should note the last date and complete their form well before the deadline.

AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Overview

The table below gives the key facts of this recruitment in one place. It will help you quickly check the post, dates and mode of application. Use it as a quick reference before moving to the detailed sections.

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat
Advertisement No.	4/2026
Post Name	Assistant Professor & equivalent
Faculties	Agriculture and Community Science
Total Vacancies	60
Notification Date	29 September 2026
Application Start	5 October 2026 (from 4:00 PM)
Last Date to Apply	4 November 2026 (till 4:00 PM)
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	www.aau.ac.in

AAU Assistant Professor Vacancy

AAU has announced 60 posts across two faculties. Most of the posts are in the Faculty of Agriculture, which covers 20 disciplines. The Faculty of Community Science has five disciplines. Some posts are also reserved for different categories, as shown below.

Faculty	Total Posts
Faculty of Agriculture	50
Faculty of Community Science	10
Total	60

Category-wise Posts

Faculty	UR	OBC	OBC (Tea Tribe)	STP	STH	SC	PWD
Agriculture	25	12	1	5	2	4	1
Community Science	4	1	1	1	1	1	1

AAU Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria

AAU Eligibility depends on the discipline you apply for, because each subject has its own degree requirement. In general, you need a relevant Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree with the minimum marks or grade point. The NET and PBAS score rules are also part of the eligibility. Check the row for your discipline carefully before applying.

Discipline-wise Educational Qualification

Discipline	Bachelor’s Degree	Master’s Degree
All disciplines (other than those listed below)	Agriculture, Horticulture, Community Science or Veterinary Science, as relevant to the post. For Sericulture: Bachelor’s in Sericulture or Agriculture	Relevant discipline from an Indian or foreign university
Agro-Meteorology	Science with Physics or Meteorology as major, or Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Community Science, Fisheries or Forestry	Meteorology or Agricultural Meteorology
Agril. Business Management (ABM)	Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Community Science, Fisheries, Forestry or Agricultural Engineering	Business Administration. Or an MBA/PGDM from reputed institutes like IIM, plus two years of working experience in a reputed organisation
Agril. Statistics	Science with Statistics as major, or Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Community Science, Fisheries or Forestry	Statistics or Agricultural Statistics
Computer Science	Computer Application, Information Technology, 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

Common Criteria for All Disciplines

Criteria	Requirement
Master’s Marks	Minimum 55% marks, or MCGPA of 3.00 on a 4-point scale or 7.00 on a 10-point scale
Other Grade Scales	MCGPA = 3 + 0.667 × (Scale Point − 4)
NET	Qualified NET is required. It is not required for disciplines where NET is not conducted, and it is not mandatory for Agricultural Engineering
NET Waiver	Ph.D. holders, if the degree was obtained under the course credit system as per the UGC 2009 Regulation and the candidate has at least two full-length publications with NAAS rating of 5 or above on the last date of application
PBAS (API) Score	Minimum 44 out of 80 for General and 40 out of 80 for SC/ST candidates, to be called for interview
Nationality	Indian citizens

Permanent residents of Assam should apply as per the university service rules.

AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Apply Link

The application link is hosted on the official AAU website. Candidates must use only this portal to register and submit the form. Offline applications are not accepted. Keep your email ID and mobile number ready, as the registration depends on them.

How to Apply for AAU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

The application process has six simple stages, from registration to final submission. Fill in each stage with correct details that match your official documents. Wrong or mismatched information can lead to rejection of your form. Complete the process in time, and do not wait for the last day.

Visit the official website www.aau.ac.in and open the Instructions or Sign In page.
Click on Register and create an account using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Log in with your registration number (it starts with AAU26-) and password.
Fill in all the mandatory fields in the application form carefully.
Upload your photograph, signature and certificates in the required format.
Check the preview of your form and pay the application fee online.
Submit the form finally and download a copy for future use.
In-service candidates must also submit an NOC from their parent department or organisation.

AAU Assistant Professor Application Fees

The university charges a lower fee for reserved category candidates. The fee can be paid only through online mode. Once paid, it will not be returned under any condition. Check your category and pay the correct amount.

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC	Rs. 1,000/-
SC / ST / PWD	Rs. 500/-

AAU Assistant Professor Faculty Age Limit and Relaxation

The age limit is counted on the last date of submitting the application. Serving employees of certain institutions get extra relaxation based on the years of service they have completed. Reserved category candidates get relaxation as per the rules of the Government of Assam. Keep your service proof ready if you claim this benefit.

Particulars	Details
Maximum Age Limit	38 years (as on the last date of application)
In-service Candidates	Relaxation equal to the number of full years of service in AAU, ICAR, CSIR, DST, SAUs and other Govt. institutions, up to a maximum of 5 years (permanent employees only, with supporting documents)
Reserved Categories	As per norms of the Government of Assam
PWD Disability Percentage	As per Govt. norms

AAU Faculty Selection Process

The university will first check the applications against the eligibility rules. Candidates who meet the required academic score will be called for the next stage. The final selection will depend on the interview. Keep checking the AAU website for updates on the interview schedule.

Screening of online applications based on eligibility.
Check of the minimum API-based PBAS score (44/80 for General and 40/80 for SC/ST).
Interview for the shortlisted candidates.

AAU Assistant Professor Salary

Selected candidates will be paid as per the 7th Pay Commission. The post falls under a fixed level of the pay matrix, which offers a wide pay band along with regular allowances as per university rules. The exact amount in hand will depend on the allowances applicable at the time of joining.