GCA Assistant Professor Agronomy Recruitment 2026

Goa College of Agriculture (GCA) is hiring 3 Assistant Professors in Agronomy for the academic year 2026-27 at its Ela Farm campus in Old Goa. If you hold a Master's degree with NET/SET, or a Ph.D. as per UGC norms, you can attend the walk-in interview on 14 August 2026 at 11:00 AM — there is no online application. Of the 3 posts, 2 are on Contract Basis (1-OBC, 1-PwD) and 1 is on Lecture Basis (PwD). A valid 15-year Goa Residence Certificate and knowledge of Konkani are mandatory for every candidate.

Goa College of Agriculture (GCA) Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Goa College of Agriculture (GCA), affiliated to Goa University and also functioning as the State Agriculture Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI), has invited applications for 3 Assistant Professor posts in Agronomy for the 2026-27 academic year. The college, run under the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa, issued this notice vide Reference No. 4/4/SAMETI/GCA/RECRUITMENT/2026-27/676, dated 4 August 2026. There is no written exam — GCA fills these posts purely through a walk-in interview, making this a quick opportunity if you already meet the eligibility criteria for Assistant Professor in Agronomy or an allied discipline. Agronomy covers crop production, soil science and farming systems — core subjects in GCA's teaching curriculum — and the college regularly brings in contract and lecture-basis faculty to keep pace with its academic workload across the year. This suits candidates already based in Goa, since a long-term domicile requirement applies to every post, and anyone looking to start or continue a teaching career in agricultural sciences without moving out of state.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Assistant Professor in Agronomy (Contract Basis - OBC): 1 post
• Assistant Professor in Agronomy (Contract Basis - PwD): 1 post
• Assistant Professor in Agronomy (Lecture Basis - PwD): 1 post

The PwD reservation covers Locomotor Disability (including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy), as per Government of Goa reservation rules.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification (Route A): A Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in Agronomy or an allied/relevant subject from a recognized Indian university, plus NET (UGC/CSIR) or SET, or a Ph.D. awarded as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016.
• Qualification (Route B): A Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 in the QS, THE or ARWU world university rankings.
• NET Essentiality: If you only hold a Master's degree (without a Ph.D.), NET is compulsory along with at least one publication in a NAAS-rated refereed journal.
• Ph.D. Exemption: If you registered for your Ph.D. before 11 July 2009, you are exempt from NET/SET, provided your Ph.D. was awarded in regular mode, evaluated by at least two external examiners, included an open viva voce, and you published at least two research papers (with one in a refereed journal) from your Ph.D. work.
• Domicile: You must hold a valid 15-year Goa Residence Certificate.
• Language: Knowledge of Konkani is essential; knowledge of Marathi is desirable.
• Relaxation: A 5% relaxation in marks (from 55% to 50%) is available at both Bachelor's and Master's level for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and differently-abled candidates.
• Additional Relaxation: A 5% relaxation (55% to 50%) also applies to Ph.D. holders who obtained their Master's Degree before 19 September 1991.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

GCA selects Assistant Professors through a single-stage process:

1. Walk-in Interview: Held on 14 August 2026 at 11:00 AM at Goa College of Agriculture, Ela Farm, Old Goa. Your academic record is used only to shortlist candidates — the final selection depends purely on your interview performance.

If no suitable candidate is available in a reserved category, the college may select an open-category candidate on a purely temporary basis, only till the end of the academic year. The post itself will also be filled subject to availability of workload and final approval from Goa University and the Directorate of Higher Education.

How to Apply

1. Download and fill the prescribed Application Form attached to the notification.
2. Attach self-attested copies of all mark sheets and certificates starting from your S.S.C. (10th) exam onwards.
3. Attach your 15-year Goa Residence Certificate and, if applicable, your caste/PwD certificate.
4. Fill in your language proficiency details for Konkani (essential) and Marathi (desirable) in the self-declaration form.
5. Report in person to Goa College of Agriculture, Ela Farm, Old Goa by 11:00 AM on 14 August 2026 with your completed form and documents.
6. Carry your original mark sheets and certificates for verification at the interview, along with the self-attested photocopies you submit with your form.
7. Attend the walk-in interview on the same day.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 4 August 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 14 August 2026 (11:00 AM)

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Agronomy
• Guide student research projects and supervise field trials
• Conduct laboratory and farm-based experiments on crop production
• Prepare lecture notes, assignments and examination question papers
• Supervise students during practical training and farm visits
• Participate in extension activities and farmer training programs
• Publish research findings in recognized agricultural journals
• Assist in departmental academic administration as required