GBPUAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

GBPUAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Announced

Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar has released a recruitment notice for the post of Assistant Professor. Applications are invited from eligible candidates across the country.

Job Highlights

Organization: Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar

Post Name: Assistant Professor

Total Vacancies: 63 (as per detailed breakdown in the notification)

Application Mode: Offline (Speed Post / Registered Post only)

Location: Uttarakhand

Important Dates

The last date for receiving the application form is 16 October 2026, by 05:00 PM.

Vacancy Details

GBPUAT is filling 63 vacant posts for Assistant Professor in various disciplines across different colleges. The detailed breakdown of vacancies with reservation categories is provided in the official notification.

Some of the disciplines with vacancies include:

• Agronomy
• Soil Science
• Food Science & Technology
• Plant Pathology
• Agrometeorology
• Horticulture
• Genetics & Plant Breeding
• Entomology
• Food & Nutrition
• Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
• Veterinary Surgery & Radiology
• Animal Nutrition
• Veterinary Parasitology
• Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry
• Veterinary Pathology
• Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education
• Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology
• Veterinary Microbiology
• Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics
• Biological Science
• Physics
• Plant Physiology
• Mathematics
• Statistics
• English
• Social Science & Humanities
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Environmental Science
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Fisheries Resource Management
• Aquaculture
• Aquatic Environment Management
• Agribusiness Management

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications and professional experience requirements for the Assistant Professor posts. The specific qualifications vary depending on the college and discipline.

For Colleges of Agriculture, Community Science, Basic Sciences & Humanities, and Fisheries:

• A Master's degree in the relevant discipline.
• Candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC, ICAR, or CSIR, or a similar test like SLET/SET, or have been awarded a Ph.D.

For College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences:

• A Master's degree in the relevant veterinary discipline.
• Candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC, ICAR, or CSIR, or a similar test like SLET/SET, or have been awarded a Ph.D.

For College of Technology:

• Specific qualifications are mentioned in the notification.

For College of Agribusiness Management:

• Specific qualifications are mentioned in the notification.

Note: The list of concerned/allied/relevant disciplines is attached at Annexure-III in the official notification.

Not specified in the official notification.

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid through a Demand Draft in favour of Comptroller, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, payable at State Bank of India (Branch Code No. 1133) / Punjab National Bank (Branch Code No. 4446) / UCO Bank (Branch Code No. 0678).

• Unreserved (UR) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates: Rs. 1500/-
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates: Rs. 1000/-
• Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates: Rs. 750/-

Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application form and fee for each position.

Salary / Pay Scale

The pay scale for the Assistant Professor post is Academic Level 10 with a rationalized entry pay of Rs. 57,700/- per month.

Retirement benefits will be provided as per State Government orders and university rules.

Selection Process

The selection process involves shortlisting of candidates based on their academic score as specified in Annexure-II (Table 3A). The final selection will be based solely on the performance in the interview.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates need to apply offline by sending their application form through Speed Post or Registered Post only.

1. Download the application format from the GBPUAT website.
2. Fill in the application form carefully.
3. Attach a recent passport-size self-attested photograph.
4. Include supporting enclosures such as self-attested copies of degree certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, and reprints of important publications.
5. Prepare a Demand Draft for the prescribed application fee.
6. Send the complete application package to the following postal address:
   Chief Personnel Officer Office,
   Personnel Management Section-A (Recruitment Section)
   Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology,
   Pantnagar, District- Udham Singh Nagar,
   Uttarakhand, Pin- 263145

Applications submitted via E-mail, Fax, or any Electronic Mode will not be accepted.

Documents Required

Candidates must submit the following documents along with their application form:

• Recent passport-size self-attested photograph.
• Self-attested copies of degree certificates.
• Self-attested copies of mark sheets.
• Self-attested copies of experience certificates (if any).
• Reprints of important publications (if applicable).
• Demand Draft for the application fee.

Important Instructions

• The earlier Employment Notice A-28/2025 dated 28.01.2025 stands cancelled. Candidates who applied against that notice need to submit a fresh application for this recruitment.
• Application fees deposited against the previous notice will be refunded.
• Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS categories, as well as horizontal reservation, will be provided only to permanent residents of Uttarakhand. Candidates from other states will be considered under the Unreserved category.
• The academic score is used for shortlisting for the interview only. The final selection is based on the interview performance.

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the GBPUAT Assistant Professor recruitment?
A1: The last date to receive the application form is 16 October 2026, by 05:00 PM.

Q2: How many vacancies are available for Assistant Professor?
A2: There are 63 vacancies for the post of Assistant Professor in various disciplines.

Q3: What is the application fee for UR/OBC candidates?
A3: The application fee for UR and OBC candidates is Rs. 1500/-.

Q4: What is the selection process for this recruitment?
A4: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their academic score and then selected through an interview.

Q5: Can I apply online for this post?
A5: No, applications must be submitted offline via Speed Post or Registered Post only.

Important Links

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here