Assam Agricultural University
Contractual / Regular

AAU Jorhat Young Professional Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 29, 2026
Young Professional

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M.Sc136
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Rs. 15,000/- per month (Fixed)
Age Limit
Up to 38 Years (Relaxable as per rules)
Job Location
Assam24Jorhat1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 29, 2026

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Starts

Sep 29, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 9, 2026

Application Window29 Sep – 9 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date9 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Agricultural Sciences (M.Sc. Agriculture) from a recognized university or institute.

Preferred Specializations: Plant Pathology, Entomology, Plant Breeding & Genetics, or Agricultural Microbiology.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit is 38 years on the date of the walk-in interview, with standard age relaxation applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/MOBC/PwD) as per government and university rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

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Walk-in Personal Interview

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Selection will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 09-10-2026 (Friday) at 11:30 AM at the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics (PBG), Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat-13, Assam. Shortlisting may be undertaken prior to the interview if the number of applicants is high. Evaluation will be based on academic merit, research background in crop sciences/soybean cultivation, field experience, and oral interview performance.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Subject Knowledge in Agricultural Sciences & Crop Improvement40 MarksAssessment of post-graduate concepts in plant pathology, entomology, plant breeding, genetics, and microbiology
Research & Practical Experience in Field Trials / Soybean Cultivation25 MarksHands-on experience in crop management, disease/pest diagnosis, field plot layout, and data recording
Academic Credentials & Publication Record15 MarksEvaluation of M.Sc. academic performance, dissertation/thesis quality, and research papers
Interview Viva Voce & Communication Skills20 MarksOral interview performance, problem-solving aptitude, and ability to coordinate field extension activities with farmers

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Academic and agricultural research environment in the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics (PBG) at AAU Jorhat. The Young Professional supports the Principal Investigator in experimental soybean breeding trials, disease and pest surveillance, agronomic data recording, seed production, farmer field demonstrations, and documentation under the NEH component. Standard daytime working hours (09:00 AM to 05:00 PM) on the AAU research farm with periodic local field visits to demonstration plots in Assam.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely contractual engagement for a fixed period of 7 (Seven) Months under the AICRP on Soybean project. Continuation is contingent upon project performance and fund allocation.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a project-bound contractual position, there is no direct promotional hierarchy or absorption into university service. However, hands-on experience under an ICAR-AICRP crop improvement initiative provides essential credentials when applying for Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Young Professional-II, or regular Assistant Professor / Junior Scientist positions in agricultural universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Direct Walk-in Mode: No prior online portal submission or postal dispatch is required; candidates must appear in person on October 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM.
  • Document Verification Mandate: Candidates must bring their filled application form/CV, original degree certificates, mark sheets, age proof, experience certificates (if any), and two passport-size photographs along with a set of self-attested photocopies.
  • Fixed 7-Month Tenure: The engagement is purely temporary and contractual for 7 months under the AICRP project and confers no right or claim for regular appointment at AAU.
  • Potential Screening / Shortlisting: The university reserves the right to conduct shortlisting if an exceptionally large number of candidates report for the walk-in interview.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Unreserved / Project Post1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs. 15,000.00 per month for a contractual duration of 7 (Seven) Months under the AICRP on Soybean project.

Purely contractual engagement for 7 months under NEH component of AICRP on Soybean project.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Verify eligibility: Master's degree in Agricultural Sciences (preferable in Plant Pathology, Entomology, Plant Breeding, or Microbiology) and age within 38 years.
  2. Prepare a detailed CV / application form mentioning educational qualifications, specialization, thesis/research publications, and any past field or laboratory experience.
  3. Gather original testimonials along with one complete set of self-attested photocopies (proof of age, marksheets, degree certificates, caste certificate, experience certificate if any), and two recent passport-size photographs.
  4. Report directly on 09-10-2026 (Friday) by 11:30 AM at the Department of PBG, Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat-13, Assam. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

There is no application fee for attending the walk-in interview.

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The walk-in interview is scheduled for October 9, 2026 (Friday) at 11:30 AM at the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics (PBG), Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat-13, Assam.

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