Advertisement No. 2/2026 | Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat has released Advertisement No. 2/2026 (No. AAU/2.1(14)-A/RG/2026-27/7516, dated 23 July 2026) inviting online applications for 33 non-teaching posts under its Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across Assam. The vacancies span nine categories — from Senior Scientist & Head and Subject Matter Specialist down to Driver and Supporting Staff — making this one of the broader recruitment drives for the agriculture and allied sector this year.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat |
| Advertisement No. | 2/2026, dated 23 July 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 33 posts (9 categories) under KVKs |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 27 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 August 2026 |
| Official Website | www.aau.ac.in |
| Post | Pay Level | Posts | Reservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Scientist & Head | Level-13A | 3 | OBC/MOBC-1, ST(P)-1, ST(H)-1 |
| Subject Matter Specialist (T6) | Level-10 | 14 | Discipline-wise (see below) |
| Farm Manager (T4) | Level-6 | 4 | UR-1, OBC/MOBC-1, ST(P)-1, ST(H)-1 |
| Programme Assistant (Lab. Technician) (T4) | Level-6 | 1 | SC-1 |
| Programme Assistant (Computer) (T4) | Level-6 | 1 | ST(P)-1 |
| Assistant | Level-6 | 4 | UR-2, SC-1, ST(H)-1 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | Level-4 | 1 | ST(H)-1 |
| Driver (T1) | Level-3 | 2 | UR-1, ST(H)-1 |
| Supporting Staff-Grade I | Level-3 | 3 | UR-1, ST(P)-2 |
| Discipline | Posts |
|---|---|
| Fishery Science | 5 |
| Agronomy | 3 |
| Animal Science | 2 |
| Plant Protection | 2 |
| Agricultural Economics | 1 |
| Soil Science | 1 |
Senior Scientist & Head: Doctoral degree in Agriculture / Animal Science / Fisheries / Community Science / Horticulture / Sericulture, with 8 years’ experience (excluding PhD period) as Scientist/Lecturer/Extension Specialist or equivalent in Pay Band-3 (₹15,600–39,100) with grade pay ₹5,400/6,000/7,000/8,000 (6th CPC), supported by published research/extension work. Specialisation in extension education is desirable.
Subject Matter Specialist: Master’s degree in the relevant discipline of Agriculture / Animal Science / Fisheries Science from a recognised university.
Farm Manager: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Animal Science / Fishery Science / Horticulture / Sericulture.
Programme Assistant (Lab. Technician): Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Animal Science / Fishery Science / Community Science / Horticulture / Sericulture.
Programme Assistant (Computer): Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Computer Application / Information Technology or equivalent.
Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in any subject with 5 years’ work experience in Accounts and establishment.
Stenographer Grade-III: Bachelor’s degree with working knowledge of computers (minimum 6-month Diploma in Computer Application). A dictation test in English at 80 w.p.m. for 10 minutes, transcribed on computer within 50 minutes, is part of selection.
Driver: HSLC pass or equivalent, valid driving licence for heavy and light vehicles (subject to practical skill test), and 2 years’ driving experience. A 1-year ITI trade certificate and motor mechanic experience are desirable.
Supporting Staff-Grade I: Matriculation or ITI pass.
Age will be reckoned as on 1 January 2026.
| Post | Max Age |
|---|---|
| Senior Scientist & Head | 47 years |
| Subject Matter Specialist / Farm Manager / Programme Assistant | 38 years |
| Assistant / Stenographer / Driver / Supporting Staff | 40 years |
| Post | Initial Pay (7th CPC / ICAR norms) |
|---|---|
| Senior Scientist & Head (Level-13A) | ₹1,31,400 |
| Subject Matter Specialist (Level-10) | ₹56,100 |
| Farm Manager / Programme Assistant / Assistant (Level-6) | ₹35,400 |
| Stenographer Grade-III (Level-4) | ₹25,500 |
| Driver (Level-3) | ₹21,700 |
| Supporting Staff-Grade I (Level-3) | ₹18,000 |
Basic pay is further supplemented by Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other admissible allowances.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / MOBC | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / PWD | ₹500 |
Fee is payable online only and is non-refundable.
In-service candidates of AAU may apply through the proper channel along with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their department.
Candidates are shortlisted based on qualification and merit. In addition:
Final selection and document verification will be carried out by AAU as per the advertisement.
A total of 33 vacancies are announced across 9 categories of posts under the Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Assam Agricultural University.
The online application window is open from 27 July 2026 to 26 August 2026.
Unlike the other posts, the Senior Scientist & Head post is open to eligible candidates regardless of Assam domicile status. All other posts are restricted to permanent residents of Assam.
₹1,000 for General/OBC/MOBC candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PWD candidates, payable online only and non-refundable.
No, there is no upper age limit for in-service candidates of AAU applying under this recruitment.
