VNMKV Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 for 3 Contract Posts

• For either discipline, applicants must hold an M.Tech in Agricultural Engineering in the concerned subject with NET/SET, or a Ph.D in Agricultural Engineering.
• Research, teaching and extension experience is desirable.
• Published research papers in recognized journals with a NAAS rating are desirable.
• Students currently registered with any university or institute are not eligible.

• Download the official notification and use the application format provided in it.
• Complete the bio-data and academic performance sheet.
• Enclose photocopies of certificates and documents, along with a passport-size photograph.
• Send the hard-copy application by post or submit it in person as directed in the notification to Dean (Agril.Engg), College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, VNMKV, Parbhani.
• Ensure the application reaches the designated office by 5 November 2026.

Recruitment overview

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani, has announced three Assistant Professor vacancies under Advertisement No. CAET/EST/Contr.Staff/759/2026. The openings cover Irrigation & Drainage Engineering and Farm Machinery & Power Engineering. These are temporary contractual appointments for 11 months, carrying pay of Rs. 45,000 per month. The engagement does not create a right to regular employment or permanency.

Eligibility and suitability

For both disciplines, the required qualification is an M.Tech in Agricultural Engineering in the concerned subject with NET/SET, or a Ph.D in Agricultural Engineering. Experience in research, teaching and extension is desirable. Research publications in recognized journals carrying a NAAS rating are also desirable. Candidates who are registered students at any university or institute are not eligible to apply.

Submitting the offline application

Applications must reach the designated office by 5 November 2026. Download the notification to obtain the application format and check its conditions before completing the submission.

• Prepare the bio-data and academic performance sheet.
• Add photocopies of the relevant certificates and documents, together with a passport-size photograph.
• Submit the hard copy by post or in person, as directed in the notification, to Dean (Agril.Engg), College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, VNMKV, Parbhani.

The deadline concerns receipt of the application, rather than merely its dispatch. No application fee is specified in the notification.

Shortlisting and appointment conditions

The university will scrutinize applications and shortlist candidates in a 1:5 ratio before an interview by the selection committee. The shortlisted candidates are scheduled to be displayed on 6 November 2026. No travelling or daily allowance will be paid for attending the interview, and canvassing can result in cancellation of candidature.

Although the stated posting location is Parbhani, selected candidates must be willing to work anywhere within VNMKV's jurisdiction. They must submit an undertaking on Rs. 500 stamp paper and join within seven days of the appointment order being issued.