Contractual / Regular

PJTAU Teaching Associate Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 26, 2026
Teaching Associate (Food Processing)Teaching Associate (Food Quality Assurance)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2
Pay Scale
Rs. 49,000 - Rs. 54,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per PJTAU / ICAR norms
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 21, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 21, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 29, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 29, 2026

Application Window21 – 29 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date29 Sep 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

Post 1: Teaching Associate (Food Processing): Ph.D. in Food Technology / Food Process Technology OR M.Tech in Food Technology / Food Process Technology / Food Process Engineering / Food Engineering / Processing and Food Engineering from an ICAR-recognized University/Institution with B.Tech. in Food Technology.

Post 2: Teaching Associate (Food Quality Assurance): Ph.D. in Food Quality Assurance / Food Safety and Quality Assurance OR Masters in Food Quality Assurance / Food Safety and Quality Assurance / Food Science and Nutrition from an ICAR-recognized University/Institution with B.Tech. in Food Technology.

Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D. or ICAR/CSIR National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification. Candidates with only B.Tech. or B.Sc. qualification are not eligible.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria are governed as per PJTAU / ICAR recruitment norms. No specific age limit is mentioned in the circular.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Verification & Registration

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Walk-in Interview & Academic Evaluation

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is based on a personal Walk-in Interview evaluating candidates' academic credentials, postgraduate/doctoral research work, teaching capability, and performance before the university selection committee. Preference is given to Ph.D. degree holders and candidates qualified in the National Eligibility Test (NET). The decision of the selection committee is final and binding.

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 instruction and laboratory management environment at the College of Food Science & Technology, Rudrur, under PJTAU. Teaching Associates handle undergraduate B.Tech (Food Technology) coursework, including Fundamentals of Food Processing, Introduction to Milling (Rice, Dal, Spices), Processing of Spices and Plantation Crops, Food Chemistry II, and Food Biochemistry and Nutrition.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely temporary and contractual basis specifically for Semester-I of the academic year 2026-27. Engagement terminates automatically at the conclusion of the academic semester and confers no right or claim for regular appointment or absorption into university service.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Fixed-term semester contractual position with no direct promotion hierarchy. However, teaching experience at an ICAR-accredited constituent college confers valuable API (Academic Performance Indicator) score points and classroom pedagogical credentials required for regular Assistant Professor selections across agricultural universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • The walk-in interview will be conducted on 29.09.2026 at 11:00 AM at CFST Rudrur; no online application portal or postal submission exists.
  • Candidates possessing only B.Tech. or B.Sc. qualifications are explicitly not eligible and need not attend.
  • Candidates currently employed must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of interview.
  • No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.
  • Original certificates, valid photo ID, and self-attested photocopies are mandatory for on-spot verification.

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

  • UR2
  • OBC0
  • EWS0
  • SC0
  • ST0
Total Vacancies2

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Rs. 54,000/- per month for candidates with Ph.D.; Rs. 49,000/- per month for candidates without Ph.D. Appointed purely on a temporary and contractual basis for the I Semester of academic year 2026-27.

Consolidated monthly remuneration without DA/HRA: Rs. 54,000/- per month for candidates holding Ph.D.; Rs. 49,000/- per month for candidates holding Masters/M.Tech without Ph.D.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Eligible candidates must report in person for the walk-in interview on 29.09.2026 at 11:00 AM at the Office of the Associate Dean, College of Food Science & Technology, Rudrur, Nizamabad District, Telangana.
  2. Bring all original certificates (B.Tech, M.Tech/Masters, Ph.D., and NET qualification certificates), proof of date of birth, and identity documentation.
  3. Carry one complete set of self-attested photocopies of all educational degrees, mark sheets, and experience certificates along with two recent passport-size color photographs.
  4. Employed candidates must submit a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from their current employer at the time of interview.
  5. No prior online or postal registration is required; registration takes place on the spot prior to the interview. No TA/DA is admissible.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The walk-in interview is scheduled for 29 September 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Office of the Associate Dean, College of Food Science & Technology, Rudrur, Nizamabad District, Telangana.

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