ANDUAT Recruitment 2026 is officially out. Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (ANDUAT), Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.) has released 5 fresh advertisements — Advt. No. 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17/2026 dated 03 November 2026 — inviting applications for 46 teaching posts across Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor cadres. This is a rare bulk faculty recruitment drive at one of Uttar Pradesh’s leading agriculture universities. This guide covers every vacancy, salary, eligibility criterion, fee, and step-by-step application process verified from the official notifications.
ANDUAT Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 13–17/2026) has been released for 46 Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor posts. Last date to apply is 05 December 2026 via Registered/Speed Post only. Salary up to Rs.1,44,200/month (7th CPC, Level 14 for Professor).
- University: Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (ANDUAT), Ayodhya, U.P.
- Advertisement Nos.: 13/2026, 14/2026, 15/2026, 16/2026, 17/2026
- Notification Date: 03 November 2026
- Post Names: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
- Total Vacancies: 46 posts (across 5 advertisements)
- Application Start Date: 03 November 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 05 December 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
- Application Mode: Offline — Registered/Speed Post only
- Application Fee: Rs.1,500 (UR/OBC/EWS) | Rs.750 (SC/ST/PWD)
- Age Limit: 18–40 years for Asst. Prof. | No upper limit for Assoc. Prof. & Professor
- Pay Scale (Professor): Rs.1,44,200/month (7th CPC, Academic Scale Level 14)
- Pay Scale (Assoc. Prof.): Rs.1,31,400/month (7th CPC, Level 13A)
- Pay Scale (Asst. Prof.): Rs.57,700/month (7th CPC, Level 10)
- Official Website: www.nduat.org
What Is ANDUAT Recruitment 2026 and Why Should Faculty Candidates Apply?
ANDUAT Recruitment 2026 refers to the five simultaneous faculty advertisements — Advertisement No. 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17/2026 — issued by Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (U.P.) – 224 229 on 03 November 2026. The drive covers Professor (8 posts), Associate Professor (20 posts), and Assistant Professor (18 posts) positions across the university’s colleges of Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry, Community Science, Fisheries, Veterinary Science, and Agricultural Engineering.
ANDUAT is a state agriculture university governed by the Agriculture University Act 1958 of Uttar Pradesh. Posts are filled as regular/permanent basis appointments (temporary but likely to continue as per the notification). The selection process follows UGC Regulation 2018 and UP Governor Secretariat guidelines (letter no. E-4229/GS dated 02 July 2021). All service conditions, pay matrix levels, and superannuation age are as per Government of Uttar Pradesh rules.
ANDUAT Recruitment 2026 — Complete Vacancy Details (All 5 Advertisements)
ANDUAT Recruitment 2026 covers positions across five separate advertisements. Each advertisement targets a distinct cadre and set of colleges. All notifications are dated 03 November 2026 with a uniform closing date of 05 December 2026.
Advertisement No. 13/2026 — Professor (8 Posts)
| Sl. No. | Department / College | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Food Science & Nutrition — College of Community Science | 1 UR |
| 2 | Fruit Science — College of Horticulture & Forestry | 1 OBC + 1 SC |
| 3 | Post Harvest Technology — College of Horticulture & Forestry | 1 UR |
| 4 | Floriculture & Landscaping — College of Horticulture & Forestry | 1 UR |
| 5 | Soil & Water Conservation Engg. — Mahamaya College, Ambedkarnagar | 1 UR |
| 6 | Irrigation & Drainage Engg. — Mahamaya College, Ambedkarnagar | 1 UR |
| 7 | Fisheries Extension, Economics & Statistics — College of Fisheries | 1 OBC |
| 8 | Fisheries Resource Management — College of Fisheries | 1 UR |
| Total: 8 Posts (Professor) | ||
Advertisement No. 14/2026 — Associate Professor (10 Posts — Agriculture & Engineering)
| Sl. No. | Department / College | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Resource Management & Consumer Science — College of Community Science | 1 UR |
| 2 | Human Development & Family Studies — College of Community Science | 1 UR |
| 3 | Vegetable Science — College of Horticulture & Forestry | 1 OBC |
| 4 | Fruit Science — College of Horticulture & Forestry | 1 EWS |
| 5 | Silviculture & Agroforestry — College of Horticulture & Forestry | 1 UR + 1 SC |
| 6 | Floriculture & Land Scaping — College of Horticulture & Forestry | 1 UR |
| 7 | Soil & Water Conservation Engg. — Mahamaya College, Ambedkarnagar | 1 OBC |
| 8 | Farm Machinery & Power Engineering — Mahamaya College | 1 OBC |
| 9 | Process and Food Engineering — Mahamaya College | 1 SC |
| 10 | Renewable Energy Engineering — Mahamaya College | 1 UR |
| Total: 10 Posts (Associate Professor — Advt. 14/2026) | ||
Advertisement No. 16/2026 — Associate Professor (10 Posts — Veterinary Science)
| Sl. No. | Department | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veterinary Medicine | 1 UR + 1 OBC |
| 2 | Veterinary Pathology | 1 UR |
| 3 | Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry (VBC) | 1 UR |
| 4 | Livestock Product Technology | 1 UR |
| 5 | Veterinary Clinical Complex (Pathology/Microbiology/Biochemistry) | 1 OBC |
| 6 | Livestock Farm Complex (LPM — Poultry Science specialisation) | 1 UR |
| Total: 8 Posts (Associate Professor — Advt. 16/2026) | ||
Advertisement No. 15/2026 — Assistant Professor (12 Posts — Agriculture & Engineering)
| Sl. No. | Department / College | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquatic Environment Management — College of Fisheries | 2 UR |
| 2 | Aquaculture — College of Fisheries | 1 OBC |
| 3 | Fisheries Processing Technology — College of Fisheries | 1 EWS |
| 4 | Fisheries Resource Management — College of Fisheries | 1 OBC |
| 5 | Post Harvest Technology — College of Horticulture & Forestry | 2 OBC |
| 6 | Floriculture & Landscaping — College of Horticulture & Forestry | 2 UR |
| 7 | Vegetable Science — College of Horticulture & Forestry | 1 UR |
| 8 | Basic Engineering & Applied Sciences (Chemistry) — Mahamaya College | 1 UR |
| 9 | Basic Engineering & Applied Sciences (Civil Engg.) — Mahamaya College | 1 UR |
| 10 | Soil and Water Conservation Engineering — Mahamaya College | 1 OBC |
| 11 | Process and Food Engineering — Mahamaya College | 1 SC |
| 12 | Irrigation and Drainage Engineering — Mahamaya College | 1 OBC |
| Total: 12 Posts (Asst. Prof. — Advt. 15/2026) | ||
Advertisement No. 17/2026 — Assistant Professor (8 Posts — Veterinary Science)
| Sl. No. | Department | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1 SC |
| 2 | Veterinary Pathology | 1 SC |
| 3 | Animal Genetics and Breeding | 1 EWS |
| 4 | Animal Nutrition | 1 UR |
| 5 | Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry (VPY) | 1 OBC |
| 6 | Veterinary Microbiology | 1 UR |
| 7 | Livestock Farm Complex (VMD) | 1 SC |
| 8 | Livestock Farm Complex (VGO) | 1 UR |
| Total: 8 Posts (Asst. Prof. — Advt. 17/2026) | ||
ANDUAT Recruitment 2026 — Salary & Pay Scale (7th CPC)
ANDUAT Recruitment 2026 offers government pay scales under the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) Academic Pay Matrix as per UP Government rules. The salary structure for each post is as follows:
| Post | Academic Scale | Pay Matrix Level | Rationalized Entry Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | Academic Scale (Level 14) | Level 14 (7th CPC) | Rs.1,44,200/month |
| Associate Professor | Academic Scale (Level 13A) | Level 13A (7th CPC) | Rs.1,31,400/month |
| Assistant Professor | Academic Scale (Level 10) | Level 10 (7th CPC) | Rs.57,700/month |
Service conditions including pay matrix level and age of superannuation shall be as per Government of Uttar Pradesh rules. Selected candidates shall be governed by the New Pension Scheme of the Government of India as applicable w.e.f. 01 April 2005.
ANDUAT Recruitment 2026 — Eligibility Criteria & Qualification
The eligibility requirements vary by post. All criteria are as per UGC Regulation 2018 and the official notifications (Advt. No. 13–17/2026). A 5% relaxation in qualifying marks (from 55% to 50%) is applicable at Graduate and Master’s level for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Differently-abled candidates as per UGC Gazette notification dated 11 July 2016.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Experience Required | Research Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | Master’s degree (55%+) + Ph.D. in concerned/allied discipline + minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed/NAAS-rated journals | Minimum 10 years teaching as Asst. Prof./Assoc. Prof./Prof., of which minimum 2 years as Assoc. Prof. in the pay scale of Rs.37,400–67,000 AGP Rs.9,000 or equivalent 7th CPC scale | Minimum 120 as per Appendix-II, Table 2, UGC Regulation 2018 |
| Associate Professor | Master’s degree (55%+) + Ph.D. in concerned/allied discipline + minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed/NAAS-rated journals | Minimum 8 years teaching/research experience as Asst. Prof. or equivalent in university/college in pay scale Rs.15,600–39,100 AGP Rs.6,000/7,000/8,000 (6th CPC) or Level 10 Rs.57,700+ (7th CPC) | Minimum 75 as per Appendix-II, Table 2, UGC Regulation 2018 |
| Assistant Professor | Master’s degree (55%+) in concerned discipline + NET/SLET/SET conducted by ICAR/UGC/CSIR; Ph.D. holders may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET subject to UGC-prescribed conditions | No prior experience required | Academic score per UGC Table 3A used for shortlisting only |
Age Limit: For Assistant Professor posts, age should be 18–40 years as on the last date of submission (05 December 2026). Age relaxation of 5 years is provided to OBC, SC, ST, and PWD category candidates. For Associate Professor and Professor posts, there is no upper age limit as stated in Advt. No. 13/2026 and 14/2026.
Veterinary Posts (Advt. 16 & 17/2026): Candidates must hold a recognized veterinary qualification included in the first and second schedule of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 and must be registered with the State Veterinary Council / Veterinary Council of India. The basic degree requirement is B.V.Sc. & A.H. with at least 55% marks.
Application Fee for ANDUAT Recruitment 2026
Candidates must submit a Demand Draft (DD) payable in favour of Comptroller, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology (ANDUAT), Kumarganj, Ayodhya-224 229, payable at SBI, ANDUAT, branch PITHLA (Branch Code: 06925).
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | Rs.1,500/- |
| SC / ST / PWD | Rs.750/- |
| SC/ST candidates of other states | No concession (full fee applies) |
Important: Applicants who have applied in previous advertisement No. 1/2025 (for Advt. 13/2026 — Professor), No. 2/2025 (for Advt. 14/2026 — Assoc. Prof., Agriculture), No. 3/2025 (for Advt. 15/2026 — Asst. Prof., Agriculture), No. 5/2025 (for Advt. 16/2026 — Assoc. Prof., Veterinary), or No. 6/2025 (for Advt. 17/2026 — Asst. Prof., Veterinary) are exempted from paying the application fee. However, they must upgrade their application by giving the previous application reference. Fee once paid is non-refundable. Bank charges are borne by the candidate.
How to Apply for ANDUAT Recruitment 2026 — Step-by-Step Process
The application process for ANDUAT Recruitment 2026 is completely offline. Applications submitted by hand or online will not be accepted. Follow these steps carefully:
- Download the Application Form: Visit the official website www.nduat.org to download the prescribed application form. Link available from 03 November 2026.
- Obtain Demand Draft: Prepare a Demand Draft for the applicable fee (Rs.1,500 or Rs.750) in favour of Comptroller, ANDUAT, payable at SBI, ANDUAT Branch, PITHLA (Code: 06925).
- Fill the Application Form: Fill in all mandatory fields — Name, Father’s name, Date of Birth, Category, Qualifications. Ensure no field is left blank. Any change after final submission will not be entertained.
- Attach Required Documents: Attach self-attested copies of recent passport-size photographs, certificates and mark sheets of qualifications, experience certificate, caste certificate, PWD certificate (if any), proof of age, and any other requisite documents. For veterinary posts (Advt. 16 & 17/2026), also attach registration certificate from VCI/State Veterinary Council.
- Prepare Two Self-Addressed Envelopes: Submit two self-addressed envelopes containing a postage stamp of Rs.56/- (Fifty-six) each for future communication.
- Mention Envelope Details: Clearly write on the envelope: “Application Form for the post of [Post Name], Serial No. of post [No.], Ref: Advt. No. [13/14/15/16/17]/2026, and Last date [05/12/2026]”.
- Dispatch by Speed/Registered Post: Send the complete application to the Director, Administration and Monitoring, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, 224 229 (U.P.) India. The application must reach by 05 December 2026 up to 5:00 PM.
- Application through Proper Channel (If Employed): Persons already employed must route the application through proper channel. An advance copy may be submitted to avoid delay. The proper channel copy must reach within 30 days after the closing date.
ANDUAT Recruitment 2026 — Selection Process
The selection process for ANDUAT Recruitment 2026 follows a two-phase mechanism as per UGC Regulation 2018 and UP Government letter no. E-4229/GS dated 02 July 2021.
For Professor & Associate Professor (Advt. 13, 14, 16/2026): Phase I involves screening based on Academic/Research Score as per Appendix-II, Table 2 of UGC Regulation 2018 (minimum 120 for Professor; minimum 75 for Associate Professor; minimum 70 for Associate Professor equivalent). Phase II consists of an interview carrying 20 marks. Final selection is based solely on the Phase-II interview performance.
For Assistant Professor (Advt. 15, 17/2026): Phase I involves screening based on Academic Score (80 marks), Research Publication (10 marks), and Teaching Experience (10 marks) totalling 100 marks, plus a Written Test for domain knowledge (40 marks) = Grand Total 140 marks. Phase II involves a Presentation (20 marks) and Interview (10 marks). Final selection is based on Phase-II performance only. A high-level committee reviews API scores and issues interview call letters.
ANDUAT Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Advertisement Date | 03 November 2026 |
| Application Form Download Available From | 03 November 2026 (www.nduat.org) |
| Last Date to Submit Application (All 5 Advt.) | 05 December 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Proper Channel Applications | Within 30 days after 05 December 2026 |
| Interview / Shortlist Publication | As announced on www.nduat.org |
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Frequently Asked Questions About ANDUAT Recruitment 2026
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Last Updated: November 2026. This page is reviewed and updated when official data changes. Bookmark for latest ANDUAT Ayodhya recruitment updates.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. All data has been sourced from official notifications (Advt. No. 13–17/2026) issued by ANDUAT, Ayodhya. Always verify the latest details on the official portal www.nduat.org before taking action.
