Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola
Contractual / Regular

PDKV Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 1, 2026
Assistant Professor (Food Technology)Assistant Professor (Food Business / Market Management)Assistant Professor (Physical Education)Assistant LibrarianClock Hour Basis (CHB) Teacher

Required Qualification

Postgraduate287
M.Sc145
M.Tech110
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
12
Pay Scale
₹45,000 per month (Consolidated) / CHB Honorarium
Age Limit
As per Maharashtra Agricultural University Norms
Job Location
Maharashtra65Yavatmal1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 1, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 1, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 13, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 19, 2026

Application Window1 – 13 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date19 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

1. Assistant Professor (Food Technology) - 05 Posts: M.Tech in Food Technology with NET/SET OR Ph.D. in relevant discipline.
2. Assistant Professor (Food Business / Market Management) - 01 Post: MBA in Food Business/Market Management with M.Tech in Food Technology and NET/SET OR Ph.D.
3. Assistant Professor (Physical Education) - 01 Post: M.P.Ed. with NET/SET OR Ph.D.
4. Assistant Librarian - 01 Post: M.Lib. with NET/SET OR Ph.D.
5. Clock Hour Basis (CHB) Teachers - 04 Posts: M.Sc. (Mathematics) / M.Tech/ME (IT/CSE/Mechanical) with NET/SET/SLET or Ph.D.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit as per Dr. PDKV Akola / Maharashtra Agricultural Universities recruitment norms (generally up to 38 years for Open and 43 years for reserved categories).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & Shortlisting

Offline ScrutinyQualifying Only

Online Interview

OnlineMerit Scored

Document Verification & Agreement Signing

OfflineQualifying Only

The selection process for contractual teaching and library posts at College of Food Technology, Yavatmal includes:
1. Application Scrutiny: Hard copy applications submitted by 13/10/2026 (5:00 PM) will be screened based on essential qualifications (M.Tech/MBA/M.P.Ed/M.Lib/Ph.D.) and NET/SET clearance.
2. Online Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview on 19/10/2026 (11:00 AM onwards) via link communicated through Email/WhatsApp.
3. Joining & Bond: Selected candidates must produce original documents at the time of joining and sign a contractual bond on a ₹100/- stamp paper for the 11-month appointment.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Merit & Post-Graduate Credentials35 MarksEvaluation of academic performance in M.Tech/M.Sc./MBA/M.P.Ed/M.Lib, validity of NET/SET qualification, and doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in the relevant discipline.
Teaching & Industry Experience in Food Technology30 MarksAssessment of prior teaching experience at university/college level in Food Technology, Food Engineering, or related subjects, and relevant food industry exposure.
Research Publications & Technical Contribution15 MarksEvaluation of research papers published in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, conference proceedings, patents, and laboratory manual development.
Pedagogical Presentation & Online Interview Viva20 MarksAssessment of subject conceptual clarity, instructional communication skills, course curriculum delivery, and performance in online interview viva voce.

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.

College of Food Technology, Yavatmal is a specialized constituent college of Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (Akola), dedicated to undergraduate B.Tech (Food Technology) education. Contractual faculty members are entrusted with conducting classroom theory lectures, laboratory practicals in pilot processing plants, semester examination duties, and education branch administrative tasks. Assistant Professor (Physical Education) also manages National Service Scheme (NSS) and campus sports tournaments. The work culture is academic, disciplined, and agricultural university calendar-driven.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at College of Food Technology, Waghapur Road, Yavatmal, Maharashtra – 445001. The appointment is purely on a contractual basis for a fixed period of 11 months (or co-terminus with regular appointments). Appointees must execute an agreement on a ₹100/- stamp paper. The engagement is temporary and confers no right or claim for regular absorption or permanent appointment under Dr. PDKV Akola.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual and CHB appointments do not feature administrative promotions or grade pay advancements within the university. However, acquiring formal teaching and research experience at an ICAR-accredited State Agricultural University provides critical Academic Performance Index (API) points and official service certificates required for regular Assistant Professor selection through MPSC, MCAER, and national agricultural universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applications must be submitted in physical hard copy to the Associate Dean, College of Food Technology, Yavatmal on or before 13/10/2026 (05:00 PM); postal delays will not be excused.
  • No physical interview call letters will be issued; only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the online interview link and schedule via Email/WhatsApp.
  • Selected candidates must produce all original testimonials and documents for physical verification at the time of joining; failure to do so will result in immediate cancellation of appointment.
  • Selected candidates for the 11-month contractual posts must compulsorily sign a bond on a ₹100/- stamp paper prior to joining duties.
  • The college reserves the right to terminate contractual faculty at any time before completion of the 11-month tenure in case of poor performance or breach of duty.

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

  • Contractual / Unreserved12
Total Vacancies12

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

• Contractual Assistant Professor & Assistant Librarian: Consolidated ₹45,000/- per month.
• Clock Hour Basis (CHB) Teacher: ₹1,000/- per hour for Theory; ₹2,000/- per 2 hours for Practical.

Contractual Assistant Professor and Assistant Librarian: Consolidated ₹45,000/- per month for 11 months. Clock Hour Basis (CHB) Teachers: ₹1,000/- per hour for Theory and ₹2,000/- per 2 hours for Practical sessions. Contractual engagement confers no claim for permanent appointment.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download the prescribed application format from the Dr. PDKV official website (www.pdkv.ac.in) under the Recruitment tab.
  2. Duly fill and sign the application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
  3. Attach one set of self-attested photocopies of all degrees, marksheets, NET/SET certificates, and experience testimonials.
  4. Submit the application in hard copy on working days up to 13/10/2026 (05:00 PM) to the Associate Dean, College of Food Technology, Waghapur Road, Yavatmal – 445001, Maharashtra.
  5. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via Email or WhatsApp with the online interview link and schedule for the interview on 19/10/2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is prescribed for this recruitment.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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A total of 12 posts are advertised: 8 contractual posts for 11 months (Assistant Professor in Food Tech - 5, Food Business Management - 1, Physical Education - 1, Assistant Librarian - 1) and 4 Clock Hour Basis (CHB) Teacher posts (Mathematics, Engg Drawing, Agri Informatics/AI, Engg Math-II).

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