Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (ANDUAT), Kumarganj, Ayodhya is recruiting 15 Assistant Professors across fisheries, horticulture, and engineering disciplines. Interested candidates must apply offline with a last submission date of 5 December 2026.
Overview
ANDUAT Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. 15/2026) offers 15 full-time Assistant Professor positions in specialized agricultural and engineering fields. The university has notified positions across the College of Fisheries, College of Horticulture & Forestry, Mahamaya College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, and Ambedkarnagar. The recruitment is conducted under 7th CPC Academic Scale Level 10 with rationalized entry pay.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 3 November 2026 |
| Application Form Available | 3 November 2026 |
| Application Closing Date (5:00 PM) | 5 December 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC / EWS | ₹1,500 |
| SC / ST & PWD | ₹750 |
| Previous Advertisement 3/2025 Applicants | Exempted |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Posts | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Aquatic Environment Management) | 2 | ₹57,700 (Entry Pay) |
| Assistant Professor (Aquaculture) | 1 | ₹57,700 (Entry Pay) |
| Assistant Professor (Fisheries Processing Technology) | 1 | ₹57,700 (Entry Pay) |
| Assistant Professor (Fisheries Resource Management) | 1 | ₹57,700 (Entry Pay) |
| Assistant Professor (Post Harvest Technology) | 2 | ₹57,700 (Entry Pay) |
| Assistant Professor (Floriculture & Landscaping) | 2 | ₹57,700 (Entry Pay) |
| Assistant Professor (Vegetable Science) | 1 | ₹57,700 (Entry Pay) |
| Assistant Professor (Chemistry) | 1 | ₹57,700 (Entry Pay) |
| Assistant Professor (Civil Engineering) | 1 | ₹57,700 (Entry Pay) |
| Assistant Professor (Soil & Water Conservation Engineering) | 1 | ₹57,700 (Entry Pay) |
| Assistant Professor (Process & Food Engineering) | 1 | ₹57,700 (Entry Pay) |
| Assistant Professor (Irrigation & Drainage Engineering) | 1 | ₹57,700 (Entry Pay) |
| Total | 15 |
Eligibility
General Eligibility: Candidates must possess a Master's degree in the concerned discipline with at least 55% marks plus NET/SLET/SET certification, or a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016. Alternatively, Ph.D. holders from foreign universities ranked in the top 500 (QS/THE/ARWU) are eligible. Basic qualifications vary by post: B.F.Sc., B.Sc. Horticulture/Agriculture, B.Sc. (PCM/PCB/ZBC), or BE/B.Tech. with 55% marks.
Age Limit: 18 to 40 years as on the last date of application submission (5 December 2026).
Post-Specific Qualifications: See the official notification PDF for detailed eligibility criteria for each of the 12 specializations in fisheries, horticulture, and engineering.
How to Apply
- Visit the ANDUAT official website and download the application form from the recruitment section.
- Carefully fill the application form with all required information and current contact details.
- Attach certified copies of all supporting documents: degree certificates, semester-wise mark sheets (minimum 55% required), NET/SLET/SET certificate or Ph.D. degree, date of birth proof, identity proof, and recent passport-sized photograph.
- Pay the applicable application fee as per your category and obtain the receipt.
- Send the completed application by post to: Director, Administration and Monitoring, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, 224229, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Ensure the application is delivered on or before 5 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed on a full-time temporary basis at the 7th CPC Academic Scale Level 10 with a rationalized entry pay of ₹57,700 per month, subject to university regulations and applicable statutory deductions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the total number of posts in ANDUAT Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 15 Assistant Professor positions across 12 specialized disciplines in fisheries, horticulture, and engineering departments.
Q: When is the application deadline?
A: Applications must be submitted by post by 5 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Q: What is the application fee?
A: General/OBC/EWS candidates must pay ₹1,500; SC/ST & PWD candidates pay ₹750. Applicants from Advertisement 3/2025 are exempt.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria?
A: Master's degree with 55% marks plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC norms. Basic qualifications (B.F.Sc., B.Sc., or BE/B.Tech.) must also have 55% marks.
Q: What is the age limit?
A: Candidates must be between 18 and 40 years old as on 5 December 2026.
Q: What is the salary?
A: Entry pay is ₹57,700 per month under 7th CPC Academic Scale Level 10.
All applicants must verify details in the official notification before submitting their applications.