Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (ANDUAT), Ayodhya, invites offline applications for 11 Associate Professor posts across colleges of Community Science, Horticulture & Forestry, and Agricultural Engineering & Technology under Advt No. 14/2026. Applications must reach the University by 05-12-2026. Candidates need a master’s degree (55%+) in the relevant discipline and a Ph.D., with minimum eight years’ teaching/research experience, seven publications and a research score of 75. Pay is Academic Level 13A with entry pay of Rs.1,31,400. Application fee ranges from Rs.750–1500 and selection involves API screening and an interview.
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Vacancy Details
- Associate Professor (Family Resource Management & Consumer Science): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Home Science / Community Science with specialization in Resources Management & Consumer Science/Family Resource Management/Home Management; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline.- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Associate Professor (Human Development & Family Studies): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Home Science / Community Science with specialization in Human Development & Family Studies/ Human Development/Child Development; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline.- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Associate Professor (Vegetable Science): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Vegetable Science/ Master’s degree in Horticulture/ Agriculture with specialization in Olericulture/ Vegetable Improvement/Vegetable Production / Vegetable Science; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline.- UR: 0
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Associate Professor (Fruit Science): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in fruit science /Pomology/ Master’s degree in Horticulture/ Agriculture with specialization in Fruit Science/ Fruit Crop Improvement & Genetic Resources/Fruit Tree Nutrition; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline.- UR: 0
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 1
- Associate Professor (Silviculture & Agroforestry): 2 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Silviculture and Agroforestry/ Forestry/Agroforestry/ Horticulture/ Agriculture with specialization in Silviculture and Agro forestry / Forestry/Agroforestry /Forest Product & Utilization/Natural Resource Management; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline.- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Associate Professor (Floriculture & Land Scaping): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Floriculture and Landscaping/ Master’s degree in Horticulture with specialization in Floriculture and Landscaping / Master’s degree in Agriculture with specialization in Floriculture and Landscaping; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline.- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Associate Professor (Soil & Water Conservation Engineering): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master of Technology in Soil & Water Conservation Engineering /Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Soil & Water Conservation Engineering; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline.- UR: 0
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Associate Professor (Farm Machinery & Power Engineering): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master of Technology in Farm Machinery & Power Engineering /Master’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Farm Machinery & Power Engineering; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline.- UR: 0
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Associate Professor (Process and Food Engineering): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Graduation in concerned discipline, Master of Technology in Processing & Food Engineering / Master Degree in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Processing & Food Engineering; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline.- UR: 0
- OBC: 0
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Associate Professor (Renewable Energy Engineering): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master of Technology in Renewable Energy Engineering /Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering with specialization in Renewable Energy Engineering/ Farm Machinery and Power Engineering; Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline.- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
Qualification Requirements
Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the concerned discipline and Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with a good academic record. At least eight years of teaching/research experience with a minimum of seven publications and a total research score of 75 as per Appendix II, Table 2 (UGC Regulation 2018). Post-specific specializations (Home Science/Community Science, Horticulture/Agriculture, M.Tech in relevant engineering branches) are required as listed in the notification.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
Application Fees
- UR/ OBC & EWS: ₹1500
- SC/ST & PWD: ₹750
- Applicants who applied in previous advertisement No. 2/2025: ₹0
Selection Process
- 1: Screening of applications using the Academic/Research (API) Score as per Table 2, Appendix-II of UGC Regulation 2018.
- 2: A high-level committee reviews the API Score submitted by candidates before issuing interview call letters.
- 3: Interview (Phase-II) of 20 marks is held for shortlisted candidates.
- 4: Final selection is made solely on performance in the Phase-II interview.
- 5: Selection may include qualifying test, written test, presentation, interview or a combination as required.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form from the university website www.nduat.org.
- Attach a Demand Draft of the fee in favour of Comptroller, ANDUAT, payable at SBI, ANDUAT branch (06925).
- Enclose all requisite documents and two self-addressed envelopes with Rs. 56/- postage stamps.
- Write post name, serial no. of post, Advt. No. and last date on top of the envelope.
- Send by Registered/Speed Post only to Director, Administration and Monitoring, ANDUAT, Kumarganj, Ayodhya; it must reach by 05-12-2026, 5.00 PM.
- Employed persons should apply through proper channel; the application must reach within 30 days after the closing date.
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Important Dates
- Advertisement dated:
- Link available for downloading the application form from university website:
- Closing date for submission of application form (must reach up to 5.00 PM):
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum educational qualifications required?
Candidates need a master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the concerned discipline and a Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, along with specified experience and research requirements.
How can I apply for these ANDUAT posts?
Apply offline by downloading the prescribed form from www.nduat.org, enclosing the demand draft and required documents, and sending by Registered/Speed Post to the Director, Administration and Monitoring, ANDUAT, Kumarganj, Ayodhya so it reaches by 05-12-2026, 5.00 PM.
What is the last date to apply?
Completed applications must reach the university by 05-12-2026 (up to 5.00 PM).
How will candidates be selected?
Candidates are screened on Academic/Research (API) Score as per Appendix-II (UGC 2018) and those shortlisted will attend a Phase-II interview of 20 marks; final selection is solely on interview performance.
What is the pay scale for these posts and what is the application fee?
Pay is Academic Level 13A (7th CPC) with rationalized entry pay of Rs. 1,31,400. The application fee is Rs. 1500 for UR/OBC/EWS, Rs. 750 for SC/ST & PWD, and exempted for applicants of previous advertisement No. 2/2025.
