Applications are open. Apply before 26 Aug 2026 — 13 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Assam Agricultural University has notified recruitment for 33 posts under Advt. No. 2/2026. Applications are accepted online from 27 Jul 2026 to 26 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is From matriculation for supporting staff to a doctorate for Senior Scientist and Head. The vacancies are spread across 14 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Screening and Skill test. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹18,000 to ₹1,31,400 depending on the post. The place of posting is Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat 785013.
The application fee is ₹1,000, non-refundable for General and OBC. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 33 vacancies notified
- Qualification: From matriculation for supporting staff to a doctorate for Senior Scientist and Head
- Pay scale: ₹18,000 to ₹1,31,400 depending on the post
- Application fee: ₹1,000, non-refundable for General and OBC
- Last date to apply: 26 Aug 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Assam Agricultural University
- Advertisement No.
- Advt. No. 2/2026
- Total Vacancies
- 33
- Job Location
- Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat 785013
- Qualification
- From matriculation for supporting staff to a doctorate for Senior Scientist and Head
- Age Limit
- As per notification
- Salary
- ₹18,000 to ₹1,31,400 depending on the post
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- www.aau.ac.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Online application opens | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 26 Aug 2026 |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General and OBC | ₹1,000, non-refundable | Online |
| SC, ST and PwD | ₹500, non-refundable | Online |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Subject Matter Specialist (Fishery Science) | 5 |
| Farm Manager | 4 |
| Assistant | 4 |
| Senior Scientist and Head | 3 |
| Subject Matter Specialist (Agronomy) | 3 |
| Supporting Staff — Grade I | 3 |
| Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) | 2 |
| Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection) | 2 |
| Driver | 2 |
| Subject Matter Specialist (Agricultural Economics) | 1 |
| Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) | 1 |
| Programme Assistant (Laboratory Technician) | 1 |
| Programme Assistant (Computer) | 1 |
| Stenographer Grade III | 1 |
| Total | 33 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Senior Scientist and Head | A doctoral degree in the relevant agricultural field with eight years' experience as a Scientist or Lecturer. |
| Subject Matter Specialist | A master's degree in Agriculture, Animal Science or Fisheries Science. |
| Farm Manager | A bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Fishery Science or Horticulture. |
| Programme Assistant (Laboratory Technician) | A bachelor's degree in the relevant agricultural or related field. |
| Programme Assistant (Computer) | A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or equivalent. |
| Assistant | A bachelor's degree with five years' experience in accounts or establishment work. |
| Stenographer Grade III | A bachelor's degree with computer knowledge and dictation proficiency at 80 words per minute. |
| Driver | HSLC pass with a heavy or light vehicle licence and two years' driving experience. |
| Supporting Staff — Grade I | Matriculation or an ITI pass. |
- The posts span a very wide range — a driver and a Senior Scientist are advertised in the same notification, so read the entry for your post rather than the summary.
- In-service AAU candidates face no upper age limit.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Reserved categories | As per Government of Assam norms |
Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026. There is no upper age limit for in-service AAU candidates.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Scientist and Head | Level 13A | ₹1,31,400 initial pay |
| Subject Matter Specialist | Level 10 | ₹56,100 initial pay |
| Farm Manager, Programme Assistant and Assistant | Level 6 | ₹35,400 initial pay |
| Stenographer Grade III | Level 4 | ₹25,500 initial pay |
| Driver | Level 3 | ₹21,700 initial pay |
| Supporting Staff — Grade I | — | ₹18,000 initial pay |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Screening — against the qualification and experience claimed
- 2Skill test — for Stenographer Grade III, a dictation at 80 words per minute for ten minutes, transcribed on a computer within fifty minutes
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the KVK recruitment portal at online.aau.ac.in.
- 2Fill the online application form.
- 3Pay the non-refundable fee online.
- 4Submit before 26 August 2026.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Assam Agricultural UniversityVisit
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