VNMKV AI3C Recruitment 2026 for 6 Specialist, Lead and Project Associate Posts

• AI/ML and Data Science Lead: Engineering degree in AI/ML, Data Science, Computer Science or a related field, with strong Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch and SQL skills and practical model-deployment experience. Requires 3 years of total experience, including 1 year in AI/ML.
• Geospatial and Remote Sensing Specialist: Postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma in Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, GIS or a related domain, with ArcGIS/QGIS skills and spatial data-modelling experience. Requires 5 years in GIS and Remote Sensing within agriculture; an agriculture or allied graduation background is preferred.
• Robotics and IoT/Edge Computing Specialist: M.Tech, ME or PhD in Robotics, Electronics, Mechatronics or a related discipline, with experience using microcontrollers, sensors/IoT and edge-computing platforms. Requires 5 years of total experience.
• Industry and Startup Liaison: MBA, M.Tech, MS or equivalent, with innovation-ecosystem experience, stakeholder-management skills and experience in industry collaboration or the startup ecosystem. Requires 5 years of total experience.
• Junior Technical Fellow/Project Associates: B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering, Electronics or a related field, with basic research and experimentation knowledge and 2 years of total experience.

• Read Advertisement No. Advt./AI3C/Applications/ 770/2026 and use the application proforma attached to the notification.
• Use the separate prescribed proforma if applying for Industry and Startup Liaison.
• Complete the form and enter your mobile number and email address accurately.
• Enclose self-attested copies of certificates supporting age, qualifications, experience, testimonials and other credentials, along with the listed publication documents and any role-specific evidence.
• Send the application by post or deliver it in person to: Nodal Officer, Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Incubation Center (AI3C), College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani, 431402 (M.S.).
• Ensure the application reaches the office by 6.00 pm on 16 November 2026. Online submissions will not be considered.

About the recruitment

VNMKV, Parbhani issued Advertisement No. Advt./AI3C/Applications/ 770/2026 on 30 October 2026 for six positions at the Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Incubation Center, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology. These are temporary, contractual, project-based appointments rather than regular university posts.

Check the role-specific requirements

The five roles cover AI/ML and data science, geospatial and remote sensing, robotics and IoT/edge computing, industry and startup liaison, and junior technical/project work. Required experience ranges from two to five years. Candidates must check the qualification, technical skills and experience for their chosen role; the geospatial position specifically requires agriculture-domain GIS and remote-sensing experience. The maximum age is 50 years, with possible relaxation in exceptional cases.

Submit the offline application

• Download the notification and complete its prescribed application proforma. Industry and Startup Liaison applicants must use the separate proforma.
• Attach self-attested evidence of age, qualifications, experience, testimonials and other credentials, plus the publication list and full-length papers. Liaison applicants must also provide documentary evidence of relevant experience and significant achievements.
• Deliver the application by post or in person to the Nodal Officer, AI3C, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, VNMKV, Parbhani, 431402 (M.S.).

The receipt deadline is 6.00 pm on 16 November 2026. Online applications are not accepted. Enter contact details accurately because further correspondence will use SMS/email.

Interview and appointment conditions

Shortlisted applicants will receive interview details by email only. They must arrive one hour early with detailed biodata, a recent passport-size photograph and original supporting documents. No travel or daily allowance is payable for attending.

The engagement runs up to 31 March 2029 but may be terminated earlier or end when the project closes or the position is abolished. Selected candidates must execute a Rs. 100 contract bond and join within 10 days of the appointment order. Leaving requires one month's notice or the applicable pay in lieu. Regular leave and a claim to continued or regular university employment are not available. The hiring authority may adjust pay where qualifications or experience fall short.