ANDUAT Associate Professor Recruitment 2026

Introduction

Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (ANDUAT), Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has announced a significant recruitment drive for the position of Associate Professor. This notification, Advertisement No. 14/2026, dated 03 November 2026, opens doors for eligible candidates to apply for a total of 11 vacancies across various departments. The application process is offline, requiring candidates to submit their forms via Registered or Speed Post by the deadline of 05 December 2026. This is a crucial opportunity for individuals with strong academic credentials and substantial research or teaching experience in agriculture and allied fields. The university is seeking qualified professionals to contribute to its academic and research endeavors. All essential details regarding eligibility, application procedure, and important dates are outlined in this article, but candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official notification PDF for complete and definitive information before submitting their applications. The application window opens on 03 November 2026.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 11 vacancies are available for the post of Associate Professor. The distribution of vacancies across different categories is as follows:

• College of Community Science:
• Family Resource Management & Consumer Science: 1 (UR)
• Human Development & Family Studies: 1 (UR)
• College of Horticulture & Forestry:
• Vegetable Science: 1 (OBC)
• Fruit Science: 1 (EWS)
• Silviculture & Agroforestry: 1 (UR)
• Floriculture & Landscaping: 1 (SC)
• Mahamaya College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Ambedkarnagar:
• Soil & Water Conservation Engineering: 1 (UR)
• Farm Machinery & Power Engineering: 1 (OBC)
• Process and Food Engineering: 1 (OBC)
• Renewable Energy Engineering: 1 (SC)
• (Unspecified Department): 1 (UR)

Abbreviations Used: UR = Unreserved, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe, OBC = Other Backward Class, EWS = Economically Weaker Section, PWD = Person with Disability.

Horizontal reservation for PWD, Dependent of freedom fighter, women, and ex-servicemen will be applied as per Uttar Pradesh State Government rules.

Educational Qualifications and Eligibility

To be eligible for the Associate Professor position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Academic Qualification: A Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in the concerned discipline.
• Ph.D. Degree: A good academic record with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines.
• Experience: A minimum of eight years of experience in teaching and/or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College, or Accredited Research Institution/industry. This experience should be in the pay scale of Rs AGP Rs 6000/7000/8000 (under 6th CPC) or Pay matrix level 10, Rs. 57700+ (under 7th CPC).
• Publications: A minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed/NAAS rated journals.
• Research Score: A total research score of seventy-five (75) as per the criteria given in Appendix II, Table 2 of the notification.

Alternative Eligibility: Scientists from CGIAR or centers of other international organizations with a minimum of 8 years of post-Ph.D. research or academic experience and drawing a consolidated salary/honorarium of $30,000/- per annum or equivalent are also eligible.

List of Concerned/Allied/Relevant Disciplines:

• College of Community Science: Family Resource Management & Consumer Science, Human Development & Family Studies.
• College of Horticulture & Forestry: Vegetable Science, Fruit Science, Silviculture & Agroforestry, Floriculture & Landscaping.
• Mahamaya College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Ambedkarnagar: Soil & Water Conservation Engineering, Farm Machinery & Power Engineering, Process and Food Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering.

Candidates must possess the requisite academic qualifications and experience as of the closing date of application.

Age Limit and Relaxation

There is no upper age limit for candidates applying for the Associate Professor posts. However, applicants must be at least 18 years of age. The age of the candidate will be determined with regard to the closing date of the application form.

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay an application fee through Demand Draft:

• UR, OBC & EWS Candidates: Rs. 1500/-
• SC, ST & PWD Candidates: Rs. 750/-

The Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of Comptroller, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (ANDUAT), Kumarganj, Ayodhya-224 229, payable at SBI, ANDUAT, branch PITHLA (06925).

Note: Applicants who applied for Advertisement No. 2/2025 are exempted from paying the application fee but must provide their previous application reference to upgrade their application.

Bank charges in addition to the specified application fee will be borne by the candidate. No concession in application fee is admissible to SC/ST candidates of other states.

Salary and Pay Scale

The post of Associate Professor will be filled at Academic Scale (Level 13A) as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The rationalized entry pay for this level is Rs. 1,31,400/-.

The service conditions, including the pay matrix level and age of superannuation, will be as per the Government of Uttar Pradesh rules.

Selection Process

The selection process for the Associate Professor positions will be based on the candidate's performance in an interview. The interview carries 20 marks.

Candidates will be screened based on their academic record, research experience, and publications, with a minimum research score of 75 required for consideration. The final selection will be based solely on the candidate's performance in the interview.

The university reserves the right to conduct qualifying/written tests if a large number of applications are received for any post, even if no test is prescribed in the recruitment rules.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates must apply offline by following these steps:

1. Download the prescribed application form from the university website: www.nduat.org.
2. Fill out the application form completely and accurately.
3. Attach a Demand Draft for the applicable application fee.
4. Enclose all requisite documents (as specified in the official notification).
5. Send the dully filled application form along with the Demand Draft and enclosures via Registered/Speed Post only. Applications by hand will not be accepted.

Postal Address:

Director, Administration and Monitoring,
Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology,
Kumarganj, Ayodhya, 224 229 (U.P.) India.

Clearly mention the following details on the top of the envelope containing the application form: "Application Form for the post of [Post Name], Serial No. of Post (Ref: Advt. No. 14/2026 & Last date 05.12.2026)".

Applications must reach the university on or before 05 December 2026, positively by 5:00 PM.

Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate application forms in separate envelopes with the desired fee for each post.

Required Documents

The official notification does not explicitly list the specific documents to be attached with the application form. Candidates are advised to carefully check the official notification PDF for a comprehensive list of required documents. Generally, such applications require copies of educational certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), identity proof, and a Demand Draft.

Important Instructions and Common Mistakes

• Application Deadline: Ensure your application reaches the university by 05 December 2026, 5:00 PM. Postal delays are the candidate's responsibility.
• Demand Draft: Verify the payee name, bank, and branch details for the Demand Draft are correct. Ensure it is drawn in favour of "Comptroller, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (ANDUAT)".
• Envelope Superscription: Clearly write the required details on the envelope to ensure proper processing of your application.
• Multiple Applications: If applying for more than one post, submit a separate application form and fee for each post.
• Previous Applicants: Those who applied for Advertisement No. 2/2025 must mention their previous application reference to be considered for fee exemption and application upgrade.
• Eligibility Verification: All eligibility conditions, including age and qualifications, will be determined as of the closing date of application (05 December 2026).
• Application by Hand: Applications submitted by hand will not be accepted. Only Registered/Speed Post applications will be considered.
• OBC/EWS Certificates: Candidates claiming benefits under OBC (Non-Creamy Layer/Creamy Layer) and EWS categories must submit the latest certificates.

Official Notification and Application Links

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Associate Professor posts at ANDUAT?
A1: The last date to submit the application form is 05 December 2026.

Q2: Is there an age limit for this recruitment?
A2: No, there is no upper age limit for the Associate Professor posts. However, candidates must be at least 18 years old.

Q3: How can I pay the application fee?
A3: The application fee must be paid through a Demand Draft in favour of the Comptroller, ANDUAT.

Q4: Can I apply by hand?
A4: No, applications by hand will not be accepted. Applications must be sent via Registered/Speed Post only.

Q5: What is the salary for the Associate Professor post?
A5: The post is at Academic Level 13A (7th CPC) with a rationalized entry pay of Rs. 1,31,400/-.