GBPUAT Recruitment 2026 – 45 Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Posts

Post Date: 16 September 2026 Last Updated: 18 September 2026

Short Information

Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar has invited applications for 45 backlog teaching vacancies for Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts. The vacancies cover Agriculture, Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Community Science, Basic Sciences and Humanities, Technology, and Fisheries disciplines.

Eligible candidates must submit the prescribed application form through Speed Post or Registered Post. The last date for receipt of applications is 21 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

GBPUAT Recruitment 2026 – Key Details

• Recruiting Organisation: Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
• Employment Notice: A-32/2026
• Post Names: Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
• Total Vacancies: 45
• Associate Professor: 28
• Assistant Professor: 17
• Vacancy Type: SC, ST and OBC backlog vacancies
• Application Mode: Offline
• Last Date: 21 October 2026
• Last Time: 5:00 PM
• Job Location: Pantnagar and other university campuses/research centres/Krishi Vigyan Kendras
• State: Uttarakhand

Vacancy Details

Associate Professor – 28 Posts

• Agricultural Communication – 3
• Agricultural Economics – 2
• Agronomy – 1
• Food and Nutrition – 1
• Veterinary Microbiology – 1
• Animal Science (Animal Breeding) – 1
• Veterinary Physiology – 1
• Non-Ruminant Nutrition – 1
• Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology – 1
• Veterinary Clinical Surgery – 1
• Veterinary Gynecology and Obstetrics – 1
• Environmental Science – 1
• Microbiology – 1
• Statistics – 1
• Soil and Water Conservation Engineering – 1
• Post Harvest Process and Food Engineering – 1
• Information Technology – 3
• Industrial and Production Engineering – 1
• Electronics and Communication Engineering – 2
• Civil Engineering – 1
• Electrical Engineering – 2

Total: 28 Posts

Assistant Professor – 17 Posts

• Agricultural Communication – 1
• Agronomy – 1
• Horticulture – 1
• Veterinary Medicine – 1
• Veterinary Physiology – 1
• Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education – 1
• English – 2
• Molecular Biology and Genetics Engineering – 1
• Mathematics – 1
• Farm Machinery and Power Engineering – 2
• Post Harvest Process and Food Engineering – 1
• Civil Engineering – 1
• Mechanical Engineering – 1
• Information Technology – 1
• Fisheries Resource Management – 1

Total: 17 Posts

Grand Total: 45 Posts

Associate Professor Educational Qualification

For Agriculture, Community Science, Basic Sciences, Fisheries and specified Technology disciplines, candidates generally require a Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline and a Master's degree with at least 55% marks. The required experience is at least 8 years of teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor, along with prescribed research publications and a research score of 75.

For Veterinary and Animal Sciences posts, candidates require the prescribed recognised veterinary qualification, Veterinary Council registration, relevant Master's degree with 55%, Ph.D., prescribed teaching/research experience, publications and research score.

For specified College of Technology posts, candidates require a relevant Ph.D., First Class/equivalent at Bachelor's or Master's level, prescribed research publications and at least 8 years of teaching/research/industry experience, including 2 years after Ph.D.

Associate Professor Experience

• At least 8 years of teaching or research experience in a position equivalent to Assistant Professor for the applicable disciplines.
• Veterinary posts require the prescribed eligible teaching/research experience.
• Technology posts require at least 8 years of teaching, research or industry experience, with at least 2 years after Ph.D.
• Prescribed research publications and research score requirements also apply.

Assistant Professor Educational Qualification

For general teaching disciplines, candidates require a Master's degree with at least 55% marks in the concerned/relevant/allied subject and UGC/ICAR/CSIR NET or accredited SLET/SET. Eligible Ph.D. holders may receive NET/SLET/SET exemption under applicable regulations.

For Veterinary and Animal Sciences posts, candidates require B.V.Sc. & A.H., registration with the State/Central Veterinary Council, relevant Master's degree with at least 55%, and NET/SLET/SET or an applicable Ph.D. exemption.

For specified Technology posts, candidates require BE/BTech/BS and ME/MTech/MS or an Integrated MTech in the relevant branch, with First Class/equivalent in at least one degree.

Assistant Professor Experience

The supplied recruitment details do not prescribe a general mandatory experience requirement for Assistant Professor posts. Candidates must satisfy the specific qualification and eligibility conditions applicable to their discipline.

Qualification Relaxation

• A 5% relaxation in Bachelor's and Master's qualifying marks is available to eligible SC, ST, OBC Non-Creamy Layer and differently-abled candidates, as prescribed.
• The relaxation applies to qualifying marks and does not include grace marks.
• Eligible Ph.D. holders who obtained their Master's degree before 19 September 1991 may receive the specified relaxation from 55% to 50%.

Age Limit

The supplied recruitment information does not specify a general upper or lower age limit for these posts.

Candidates should check the detailed notification for any applicable age conditions.

Salary / Pay Scale

Associate Professor

• Academic Level: 13A
• Entry Pay: ₹1,31,400

Assistant Professor

• Academic Level: 10
• Entry Pay: ₹57,700

Retirement benefits will be governed by the applicable State Government orders adopted by the university.

Application Fee

• OBC: ₹1,500
• SC/ST: ₹750

The fee must be paid through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of:

Comptroller, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar

The Demand Draft should be payable at the specified bank branches:

• State Bank of India – Branch Code 1133
• Punjab National Bank – Branch Code 4446
• UCO Bank – Branch Code 0678

The fee is non-refundable. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application and fee for each post.

Reservation Conditions

• These are backlog vacancies reserved for SC, ST and OBC candidates.
• Uttarakhand reservation benefits are available only to eligible permanent residents of Uttarakhand.
• Horizontal reservation provisions apply as per Uttarakhand Government rules.
• Candidates from reserved categories belonging to other states will be treated under the unreserved category.
• Candidates claiming reservation benefits must submit the required caste and domicile certificates.

Selection Process

The selection process may include:

• Application screening
• Academic/research score assessment
• Written or qualifying examination, where applicable
• Presentation
• Interview

Associate Professor

The scrutiny committee will assess the candidate's academic and research credentials and prepare the shortlist. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, with the final selection being made according to the prescribed assessment and interview procedure.

Assistant Professor

Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the prescribed academic score and other applicable criteria. The university may conduct a written/qualifying examination or presentation where required, followed by an interview.

Important Dates

• Employment Notice: A-32/2026
• Last Date for Application: 21 October 2026
• Last Time: 5:00 PM

How to Apply

Candidates must apply through the prescribed offline mode:

1. Visit the official GBPUAT website.
2. Download Employment Notice No. A-32/2026 and the appropriate application form.
3. Select the post, discipline and college for which you are eligible.
4. Complete the prescribed application form carefully.
5. Attach a recent self-attested passport-size photograph.
6. Prepare the Demand Draft for the applicable application fee.
7. Attach self-attested copies of educational, experience, reservation and other required documents.
8. Sign the application and supporting documents wherever required.
9. Mention the post name, serial number, discipline and college on the envelope.
10. Send the completed application through Speed Post or Registered Post.
11. Ensure the application reaches the university by 21 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Applications through email, fax or other electronic modes will not be accepted.

Application Address

Chief Personnel Officer's Office Personnel Management Section-A (Recruitment Section) Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Pantnagar, District Udham Singh Nagar Uttarakhand – 263145

The envelope should be superscribed with:

“Application for the post of (Name of Post with Serial Number and Discipline) for (Name of the College)”

Documents Required

• Prescribed application form
• Recent self-attested passport-size photograph
• Demand Draft
• Date of birth proof
• Degree certificates and marksheets
• NET/SLET/SET certificate, where applicable
• Ph.D. certificate, where applicable
• Teaching/research/industry experience certificates
• Research publication details and supporting documents
• Academic/research score documents
• SC/ST/OBC certificate, where applicable
• Uttarakhand domicile certificate, where applicable
• Veterinary Council registration for veterinary posts
• NOC for candidates already employed, where applicable
• Other documents prescribed for the concerned post

Important Instructions

• The application must reach the university by 21 October 2026 at 5:00 PM.
• Candidates should not wait until the last date because postal delays are their responsibility.
• Separate applications and fees are required for multiple posts.
• Original certificates may be required during document verification/interview.
• In-service candidates should apply through the proper channel wherever applicable.
• Candidates should carefully verify the concerned/allied/relevant discipline requirements before applying.
• Merely possessing the minimum qualification does not guarantee shortlisting or appointment.
• Selected candidates may be posted at the university's campuses, research centres or Krishi Vigyan Kendras as applicable.
• The previous Employment Notice No. A-28/2025 dated 28 January 2025 has been cancelled. Candidates applying under the present recruitment must submit a fresh application under Employment Notice No. A-32/2026.

Official Notification

GBPUAT Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF

Official Website

GBPUAT Official Website

Last Date for Application: 21 October 2026 Last Time: 5:00 PM

Prescribed application form Recent self-attested passport-size photograph Demand Draft Date of birth proof Degree certificates and marksheets NET/SLET/SET certificate, where applicable Ph.D. certificate, where applicable Teaching/research/industry experience certificates Research publication details and supporting documents Academic/research score documents SC/ST/OBC certificate, where applicable Uttarakhand domicile certificate, where applicable Veterinary Council registration for veterinary posts NOC for candidates already employed, where applicable Other documents prescribed for the concerned post

Candidates must apply through the prescribed offline mode:

Visit the official GBPUAT website. Download Employment Notice No. A-32/2026 and the appropriate application form. Select the post, discipline and college for which you are eligible. Complete the prescribed application form carefully. Attach a recent self-attested passport-size photograph. Prepare the Demand Draft for the applicable application fee. Attach self-attested copies of educational, experience, reservation and other required documents. Sign the application and supporting documents wherever required. Mention the post name, serial number, discipline and college on the envelope. Send the completed application through Speed Post or Registered Post. Ensure the application reaches the university by 21 October 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Applications through email, fax or other electronic modes will not be accepted.

Application Address

Chief Personnel Officer's Office Personnel Management Section-A (Recruitment Section) Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology Pantnagar, District Udham Singh Nagar Uttarakhand – 263145

The envelope should be superscribed with:

“Application for the post of (Name of Post with Serial Number and Discipline) for (Name of the College)”