Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Kumari Devi Choubey College of Agriculture and Research Station, Saja is recruiting candidates for 2 Assistant Professor vacancies in Genetics & Plant Breeding and Plant Pathology. This temporary engagement is contractual for one academic session or till the appointment of regular teacher, whichever is earlier. Eligible candidates must submit the duly filled application form along with self-attested photograph, copies of certificates, relevant documents of experience and publication by email on or before 22 October 2026. Shortlisted applicants are required to appear for the interview on 27 October 2026 with the entire original documents.
IGKV Assistant Professor Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) |
| Department(s) | Genetics & Plant Breeding and Plant Pathology |
| Posts | Assistant Professor (Guest Teacher / Part Time Teacher) |
| Total Vacancies | 2 |
| Pay | As new recommendation of VV order क्रमांक/स्था-04/नस्ती क-49/2022/2731/रायपुर, दिनांक 01/08/2022 |
| Contract Term | One academic session or till appointment of regular teacher |
| Application Mode | Email ([email protected]) |
| Last Date or Interview Date | Application Last Date: 22 October 2026 (11:59 PM) | Interview Date: 27 October 2026 |
Department-wise Vacancies
The recruitment notice specifies the distribution of the 2 Assistant Professor posts across two departments at Kumari Devi Choubey College of Agriculture and Research Station, Saja.
| Department / Discipline | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Genetics & Plant Breeding | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Plant Pathology | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Total | - | 2 |
Qualification and Experience
Candidates applying for the IGKV Assistant Professor recruitment must meet the academic standards prescribed by the university.
| Post | Qualification Required | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding and Plant Pathology) | 1. Master degree in the relevant subject of Agricultural faculty with least 55% marks (or equivalent grade 6.50 10.00 scales) with good academic record.2. For candidates having Master degree, NET (National Eligibility Test) shall remain compulsory along with one publication in NAAS (National Academy of Agricultural Science, New Delhi) related referred journal for recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor and equivalent in the disciplines in which NET is conducted. Essentiality of NET can be waived off for the candidates holding Ph.D. degree provided it has been done with course work as prescribed by the UGC Regulation 2009 and the candidate has at least two full length publication having a NAAS rating not less than the 4, on the last date of submission of course work will not qualify for NET exemption. | Not specified in the notification |
Pay and Terms
Selected candidates will receive honorarium as per new recommendation of VV order क्रमांक/स्था-04/नस्ती क-49/2022/2731/रायपुर, दिनांक 01/08/2022. The appointment of the Guest Teacher / Part Time Teacher is contractual for one academic session or till the appointment of regular teacher, whichever is earlier. If eligible candidates are not available as mentioned, in extreme cases under exigency, PG candidates may be considered for part time teacher on period basis for only one semester after approval of competent authority.
How to Apply for IGKV Assistant Professor
- Download the application form and read all instructions carefully from the official notification.
- Fill out the application form completely with correct details.
- Affix a self-attested passport-size photograph on the designated space of the application form.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of certificates, relevant documents of experience, and publication details.
- Send the duly filled application form along with all enclosures via email to [email protected] on or before 22 October 2026 by 11:59 PM.
- Attend the walk-in interview on 27 October 2026 starting from 11:00 AM onwards at the College of Agriculture, Raipur, bringing all original documents for verification.
Documents Required
- Duly filled application form
- Self-attested passport-size photograph affixed on the application
- Certificates and mark sheets of educational qualifications (High School, Intermediate, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral)
- NET certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificates (if applicable)
- Publications list and reprints
- All original documents for verification during the interview
Important Instructions
- Incomplete applications shall be rejected.
- The post of Guest Teacher / Part Time Teacher is purely temporary, and selected candidates have no right to claim for regular appointment on any post as advertised by Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya.
- If the performance of selected candidate is found unsatisfactory, services can be withdrawn by giving one week notice.
- No TA/DA will be provided to candidates for appearing in the interview.
- Maximum age limit is 40 years, with 5 years relaxation given for SC, ST, OBC, and women candidates as per Chhattisgarh Government rules.
- Candidates must bring all original documents on the date of interview, failing which they will not be eligible to appear.
- After selection by the committee, candidates must submit an affidavit on stamp paper of 50/- as per format to agree to the terms and conditions prescribed by the university.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download the official recruitment notification and application format |
| Official Website | Visit Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya website |
