IGKV Guest Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), College of Agriculture & Research Station, Raigarh has notified 4 temporary vacancies for Guest Teacher - Agricultural Economics, Guest Teacher - Agricultural Engineering (Farm Machinery and Power), Guest Teacher - Agricultural Entomology, and Guest Teacher - Agricultural Statistics and Social Science posts. Candidates can apply by post or by hand to the Office of the Dean, College of Agriculture & Research Station Raigarh, with the last date for submission of bio-data up to 5:00 PM on 2 November 2026. Applicants must hold a Master degree in relevant subject of Agriculture faculty with at least 55% marks along with compulsory NET unless exempted as per Ph.D. conditions. The pay is Rs. 1,200 to Rs. 1,800 per day, and the selection process consists of an interview on 4 November 2026 at 11:00 AM onwards.

IGKV Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify an application fee.

Where and How to Send

Candidates must submit their bio-data in the prescribed application format along with self-attested photocopies of all required educational, experience, and category certificates. Submissions are accepted only by post or by hand to the following address:

Office of the Dean, College of Agriculture & Research Station Raigarh, Post Box No. 06, Boirdadar, Raigarh (C.G.), Pin- 496 001

Email: [email protected]

Applications must reach the designated office on or before 2 November 2026 by 5:00 PM.

Posts, Eligibility and Pay

The eligibility and remuneration terms applicable across all posts include:

• Educational Qualification: Master's degree in the relevant subject of Agriculture/Agricultural Engineering faculty with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade of 6.50 on a 10.00 point scale) with a good academic record.
• NET Requirement: Qualified in National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by ICAR or UGC, along with one publication in a NAAS-rated refereed journal.
• NET Exemption: NET is waived off for candidates holding a Ph.D. degree completed with coursework as prescribed by UGC Regulations 2009, provided the candidate has at least two full-length publications with a NAAS rating of not less than 4 on the last date of application submission. A Ph.D. degree obtained without coursework does not qualify for NET exemption.
• Basic Science and Engineering: Qualifications prescribed by UGC apply to Basic Science, and qualifications prescribed by AICTE apply to Basic Engineering/Technology subjects.
• Contingency Provision: Under special circumstances, if candidates meeting the above qualifications are unavailable, candidates holding a Master's degree in the relevant subject may be engaged on a per-period basis for a period of one year.
• Remuneration / Honorarium:
  • Ph.D. and NET qualified in the relevant subject: Rs. 1,800 per working day (maximum Rs. 40,000 per month).
  • Ph.D. qualified in the relevant subject: Rs. 1,800 per working day (maximum Rs. 40,000 per month).
  • Master's degree and NET passed in the relevant subject: Rs. 1,500 per working day (maximum Rs. 36,000 per month).
  • Only Master's degree in the relevant subject: Rs. 1,200 per working day (maximum Rs. 26,000 per month).
  • No allowances of any other kind are admissible to guest teachers.
• Age Limit: Maximum age 40 years. An age relaxation of 5 years is admissible for SC, ST, OBC, and female candidates as per Chhattisgarh State Government rules, subject to an overall upper age limit of 45 years. Any future revision in the upper age limit by the State Government will apply accordingly.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

IGKV Recruitment 2026 Job Description

The duties and responsibilities assigned to Guest Teachers comprise:

• Teaching duties in the concerned subject.
• Participation in college research, extension, and development activities.
• Office administration and examination-related work.
• Cultural and sports activities of the college.
• Any other duties assigned by the Dean or college authorities.

Enclosures

Candidates must attach self-attested copies of the following documents with the application form:

• Latest coloured passport size photograph affixed on the application form.
• High School / Matriculation certificate (as proof of date of birth).
• Higher Secondary / Intermediate certificate and mark sheet.
• Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript/mark sheet.
• Master's degree certificate and transcript/mark sheet.
• Doctoral degree certificate and transcript (if applicable).
• ICAR / UGC NET qualification certificate (if applicable).
• List of publications in bibliographic format along with reprints (NAAS-rated journals).
• Medal certificates for academic excellence at UG, PG, or Ph.D. level (Gold, Silver, or Bronze).
• Experience certificates or appointment orders (such as RA, RF, JRF, TA, Farm Manager, or SMS).
• Caste certificate issued by a competent authority (for SC, ST, or OBC candidates).
• Domicile certificate of Chhattisgarh (if claiming state reservation or age relaxation).
• Disability certificate issued by a competent authority (for PwD candidates).
• Extra-curricular certificates (NCC, NSS, Inter-University Sports, or Cultural activities).
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) and employment endorsement from the employer (for candidates currently in service).

Selection Process

Selection will be made on the basis of merit, scorecard, and a Walk-in Interview evaluated alongside academic performance, research publications, and relevant experience.

• Interview Date: 4 November 2026
• Reporting Time: 11:00 AM onwards
• Interview Venue: Office of the Dean, College of Agriculture, IGKV, Raipur (C.G.), Pin- 492 012
• No TA or DA will be paid to candidates attending the interview.
• Detailed information, results, and updates will be published on the college notice board and the university website www.igkv.ac.in.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The engagement is purely temporary on a per-day honorarium basis for one semester (First Semester 2026-27) or one academic year, or until a regular appointment is made, whichever is earlier.
• Under no circumstances will temporary guest faculty services be extended beyond two years.
• Selected candidates have no right to claim regular appointment or regularisation in Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya.
• Previously engaged guest teachers are also eligible to apply, but they will not be given any preference or priority, and selection will be made strictly on merit and scorecard.
• If performance is found unsatisfactory, services may be withdrawn without prior notice or terminated with one week's notice.
• Prior to joining, selected candidates must submit an affidavit/undertaking on a Rs. 50 stamp paper duly attested by a notary.
• Part-time guest teachers are not entitled to any leave.
• Reservation rules of the Chhattisgarh State Government apply at the college level.

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