Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (Dr. PDKV) Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the College of Food Technology, Yavatmal, for 12 vacancies on contractual and Clock Hour Basis. The recruitment includes 8 contractual posts and 4 Clock Hour Basis Teacher posts.
Candidates who meet the post-wise educational qualification requirements are eligible to apply. The offline application process requires candidates to submit the duly signed application in hard copy on a working day by 13/10/2026 up to 5.00 PM. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview on 19/10/2026 from 11.00 AM onwards.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and prescribed application proforma through the details provided below in this article.
PDKV Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the PDKV Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Download PDKV Job 2026 Notification PDF
PDKV Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (Dr. PDKV) – College of Food Technology, Yavatmal |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | AD/CoFT/Estt/Advt./444/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 30/09/2026 (handwritten on the document) |
| Posts | Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Technology), Assistant Professor (Food Business/Market Management), Assistant Professor Physical Education, Assistant Librarian; Clock Hour Basis Teachers |
| Total Vacancies | 12 (8 contractual + 4 clock hour basis) |
| Nature of Appointment | Purely contractual for 11 months; clock hour basis for CHB Teachers |
| Application Mode | Hard copy of signed application in prescribed proforma |
| Selection | Online interview for shortlisted candidates |
| Official Website | www.pdkv.ac.in |
PDKV Assistant Professor Important Dates
The last date to submit the application is 13/10/2026 up to 5.00 PM. The interview is scheduled for 19/10/2026 from 11.00 am onwards.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 30/09/2026 (handwritten) |
| Last Date to Submit Application (Hard Copy) | 13/10/2026 up to 5.00 PM |
| Interview Date | 19/10/2026 at 11.00 am onwards |
PDKV Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026
The advertisement lists two groups of posts: posts on contractual basis for 11 months and posts on clock hour basis teacher.
Posts on Contractual Basis for 11 Months
| SN | Name of Post | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Technology) | 05 |
| 2 | Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Business/Market Management) | 01 |
| 3 | Contractual Assistant Professor Physical Education | 01 |
| 4 | Contractual Assistant Librarian | 01 |
Posts on Clock Hour Basis Teacher
| SN | Name of Post | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics (Deficiency Course) | 01 |
| 2 | Engineering Drawing & Graphics | 01 |
| 3 | Agricultural Informatics and Artificial Intelligence | 01 |
| 4 | Engineering Mathematics-II | 01 |
The introductory paragraph of the advertisement refers to the position of "Physical Training Instructer", while the table lists "Contractual Assistant Professor Physical Education". Candidates should confirm this with the official notification.
PDKV Assistant Professor Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is based on the essential qualification for each post. The advertisement states that preference will be given to candidates having relevant experience and higher qualification. An age limit is not specified in the advertisement.
PDKV Assistant Professor Qualification
Qualification for Contractual Posts
| SN | Name of Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Technology) | M.Tech. (Food Technology) with NET/SET OR Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline |
| 2 | Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Business/Market Management) | MBA (Food Business/Market Management) with M.Tech. (Food Technology) with NET/SET OR Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline |
| 3 | Contractual Assistant Professor Physical Education | M.P.Ed. with NET/SET OR Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline |
| 4 | Contractual Assistant Librarian | M. Lib. with NET/SET OR Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline |
Qualification for Clock Hour Basis Teacher Posts
| SN | Name of Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathematics (Deficiency Course) | M.Sc. (Mathematics) with NET/SET/SLET / Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline |
| 2 | Engineering Drawing & Graphics | M.Tech/ ME (IT/CSE/ Mechanical Engineering) with NET/SET/SLET / Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline |
| 3 | Agricultural Informatics and Artificial Intelligence | M.Tech/ ME (IT/CSE) with NET/SET/SLET / Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline |
| 4 | Engineering Mathematics-II | M.Sc. (Mathematics) with NET/SET/SLET / Ph.D. in Relevant Discipline |
Note: For Clock Hour Basis Teacher posts, the committee may relax the educational qualification if a candidate with the essential qualification or equivalent is not available.
PDKV Assistant Professor Salary
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Technology) | Consolidated 45,000/month |
| Contractual Assistant Professor (Food Business/Market Management) | Consolidated 45,000/month |
| Contractual Assistant Professor Physical Education | Consolidated 45,000/month |
| Contractual Assistant Librarian | Consolidated 25,000/month |
| Clock Hour Basis Teachers (all four posts) | @ Theory 1 Hr. Rs. 1000/- ; Practical 2 Hr. Rs. 2000/- |
The consolidated pay of 45,000/month is shown against the first three contractual posts in the advertisement table, and 25,000/month against the Assistant Librarian post.
PDKV Assistant Professor Job Description
- Assistant Professor: Teach the respective courses and conduct course related examinations, exam duties, education related activities and office related work assigned by the Associate Dean and Education Branch. Assistant Professor Physical Education also has to conduct all NSS and sport activities (Full Time for 11 Months).
- Assistant Librarian: Handle all library related work, purchasing of books, etc. and work assigned by the Associate Dean and Education Branch (Full Time for 11 Months).
- CHB Teacher: Teach the respective course and conduct course related examinations (Clock Hour Basis).
PDKV Assistant Professor Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview, which is scheduled for 19/10/2026 at 11.00 am onwards. No interview call letters will be sent. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by Email/WhatsApp about the link, process and schedule of the interview. Details of the shortlisting criteria are not specified in the advertisement, apart from the preference for relevant experience and higher qualification.
Selected candidates must provide one set of attested xerox copies along with original testimonials/documents for verification at the time of joining. If a candidate fails to provide the originals at joining, the appointment will be treated as cancelled and the next waitlisted candidate will be appointed.
How to Apply for PDKV Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
PDKV Assistant Professor Apply Online
The advertisement does not provide an online application link. Applications are accepted in hard copy only. The online mode is used only for the interview of shortlisted candidates.
Steps to Apply
- Download the prescribed proforma from the Recruitment tab on the official Dr. PDKV website, www.pdkv.ac.in.
- Fill in the proforma and sign the application.
- Submit the duly signed application in hard copy on a working day up to 13/10/2026, 5.00 PM.
- If shortlisted, attend the online interview on 19/10/2026 at 11.00 am onwards, as informed by Email/WhatsApp.
The submission address is not specified in the advertisement. The advertisement was issued by the Associate Dean, College of Food Technology, Yavatmal (Waghapur Road, Yavatmal).
PDKV Assistant Professor Other Conditions
- No interview call letters will be sent to candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated by Email/WhatsApp about link, process and schedule of interview.
- The appointment will be on a purely temporary basis for the mentioned period for the post, and the incumbent shall not have any claim for regular appointment under Dr. PDKV, Akola.
- The term of appointment will be co-terminus with the filling of permanent posts or period of completion of tenure.
- The number of posts may vary at the discretion of the undersigned.
- The consent letter will stand terminated after completion of the respective mentioned period for that post from the date of appointment.
- If selected candidates do not deliver duties as per the requirement of the college, or in case of poor performance, the undersigned will terminate the candidate at any time before completion of the stipulated period.
- Selected candidates for the 11 month contractual posts must sign a bond on Rs. 100/- stamp paper at the time of joining, otherwise they will not be allowed to join duties.
- Mere selection does not mean that the order will be issued.
- Any type of canvassing will lead to cancellation of candidature.
PDKV Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
