PDKV Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: 12 Posts

Introduction

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV), Akola, through its College of Food Technology in Yavatmal, has announced recruitment for 12 contractual positions. These vacancies are for Assistant Professor in Food Technology, Assistant Professor in Food Business/Market Management, Assistant Professor in Physical Education, Assistant Librarian, and Clock Hour Basis Teachers. Candidates with qualifications such as M.Tech. in Food Technology with NET/SET or Ph.D., MBA in Food Business/Market Management with M.Tech., M.P.Ed. with NET/SET or Ph.D., or M.Lib. with NET/SET or Ph.D. are eligible to apply. The age limit is not specified in the official notification. Applications must be submitted offline by 13th October 2026, up to 5:00 PM. The consolidated monthly pay for Assistant Professor posts is ₹45,000, and for Assistant Librarian, it is ₹25,000. Clock Hour Basis Teachers will be paid ₹1000 per theory hour and ₹2000 per practical hour. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the online interview details. It is important for all applicants to carefully read the official notification for complete and definitive information regarding the recruitment process.

Recruitment Overview

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV), Akola, has released an advertisement for filling contractual positions at the College of Food Technology, Yavatmal. These roles are for a period of 11 months. The recruitment aims to fill vacancies for Assistant Professor and Clock Hour Basis Teachers.

Job Highlights

Important Dates

The application process requires candidates to submit their applications offline. The deadline for receiving hard copy applications is 13th October 2026, up to 5:00 PM. The interview for shortlisted candidates will be conducted on 19th October 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.

Vacancy Details

A total of 12 vacancies are available across various posts. The breakdown is as follows:

• Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Technology): 05 posts
• Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Business/Market Management): 01 post
• Contractual Assistant Professor Physical Education: 01 post
• Contractual Assistant Librarian: 01 post
• Clock Hour Basis Teacher (Mathematics): 01 post
• Clock Hour Basis Teacher (Engineering Drawing & Graphics): 01 post
• Clock Hour Basis Teacher (Agricultural Informatics and Artificial Intelligence): 01 post
• Clock Hour Basis Teacher (Engineering Mathematics-II): 01 post

The number of posts may change at the discretion of the undersigned.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications specified for each post. The recruitment is for contractual positions for 11 months, except for Clock Hour Basis Teachers.

Educational Qualification

The required educational qualifications for the posts are:

• Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Technology): M.Tech. (Food Technology) with NET/SET OR Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline.
• Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Business/Market Management): MBA (Food Business/ Market Management) with M.Tech. (Food Technology) with NET/SET OR Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline.
• Contractual Assistant Professor Physical Education: M.P.Ed. With NET/SET OR Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline.
• Contractual Assistant Librarian: M. Lib. with NET/SET OR Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline.
• Clock Hour Basis Teacher (Mathematics): M.Sc. (Mathematics) with NET/SET/SLET/ Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline.
• Clock Hour Basis Teacher (Engineering Drawing & Graphics): M.Tech/ME (IT/CSE/ Mechanical Engineering) with NET/SET/SLET / Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline.
• Clock Hour Basis Teacher (Agricultural Informatics and Artificial Intelligence): M.Tech/ME (IT/CSE) with NET/SET/SLET / Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline.
• Clock Hour Basis Teacher (Engineering Mathematics-II): M.Sc. (Mathematics) with NET/SET/SLET/ Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline.

Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience and higher qualifications. Relaxation in educational qualification may be given by the committee for Clock Hour Basis Teachers if suitable candidates are not available.

Age Limit

The age limit for the candidates is not specified in the official notification.

Application Fee

The application fee is not specified in the official notification.

Salary / Pay Scale

The remuneration for the selected candidates will be as follows:

• Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Technology, Food Business/Market Management, Physical Education): Consolidated Monthly Pay of ₹45,000.
• Contractual Assistant Librarian: Consolidated Monthly Pay of ₹25,000.
• Clock Hour Basis Teacher: ₹1000 per theory hour and ₹2000 per practical hour.

Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via Email/WhatsApp with details regarding the link, process, and schedule for the online interview.

How to Apply

Interested candidates need to download the prescribed application proforma from the Recruitment tab on the Dr. PDKV official website. Duly signed applications, along with required documents, must be submitted in hard copy on working days up to 13th October 2026, by 5:00 PM.

Documents Required

Selected candidates will need to provide one set of attested Xerox copies along with original testimonials and documents for verification at the time of joining. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the appointment.

Important Instructions

• No interview call letters will be sent. Shortlisted candidates will be communicated via Email/WhatsApp.
• The appointment is purely temporary for 11 months and does not confer any claim for regular appointment.
• The term of appointment ends when permanent posts are filled or the tenure is completed.
• The number of posts is subject to change.
• Selected candidates for 11-month contractual posts must sign a bond on Rs. 100/- Stamp paper at the time of joining.
• Mere selection does not guarantee an appointment order.
• Any form of canvassing will lead to the cancellation of candidature.

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Dr. PDKV Assistant Professor posts?
The last date to submit hard copy applications is 13th October 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Q2: How many vacancies are available?
There are a total of 12 vacancies for various contractual posts.

Q3: What is the application process?
Candidates need to download the application form from the official website, fill it, sign it, and submit it in hard copy by the last date.

Q4: Will candidates receive interview call letters?
No, interview call letters will not be sent. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via Email/WhatsApp about the online interview details.

Q5: What is the duration of the contract for Assistant Professor posts?
The contractual appointment for Assistant Professor posts is for 11 months.

Official Notification & Links

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here