KAU Assistant Professor (Contract) Recruitment 2026

Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is hiring 8 Assistant Professors on a contract basis at College of Agriculture, Padannakkad (Kasaragod district, Kerala). If you have a Master's degree with 55% marks + NET (ICAR / UGC / CSIR / AICTE) in the relevant subject, you can apply online through Google Form. The last date to apply is 01 June 2026 (5:00 PM). Interview is scheduled for 04 June 2026. The consolidated pay is Rs. 44,100 per month.

Kerala Agricultural University Assistant Professor (Contract) Recruitment 2026 - 8 Posts

Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), through Notification No. COAPAD/672/2026-B1 dated 18 May 2026, has invited applications for selection of Assistant Professors on contract basis in five different departments at the College of Agriculture, Padannakkad. The college is located in Kasaragod district, alongside NH 66 between Nileshwar and Kanhangad. No separate call letter will be sent — eligible candidates must directly appear for the interview on the scheduled date with the filled-in application form and original documents.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

• Genetics & Plant Breeding: 2 posts
• Agronomy: 2 posts
• Entomology: 2 posts
• Horticulture: 1 post
• Agricultural Extension Education: 1 post

Total: 8 posts across 5 disciplines.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree from the concerned Faculty recognised by Kerala Agricultural University.
• Master's Degree in the relevant subject recognised by KAU with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade in a point scale where grading system is followed).
• NET Qualification — Must have qualified the National Eligibility Test conducted by ICAR / UGC / CSIR / AICTE or a similar UGC-accredited test.
• A relaxation of 5% in master's marks is permitted for SC / ST / Differently-abled (Physically and visually) candidates.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge in Malayalam language (reading and writing)
• Ph.D. in the relevant subject recognised by Kerala Agricultural University

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 50 years as on 01 January 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Available for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities as prescribed in the Kerala State and Subordinate Services Rule 1958 (as amended).

Salary

• Consolidated pay: Rs. 44,100 per month (fixed, no additional allowances).
• This is a contract-based engagement and the consolidated salary does not include DA, HRA or any other allowances.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification. The application is submitted through a free Google Form.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a single-day walk-in process. There is no separate written exam stage.

1. Online Application: Submit the Google Form along with all required details before 01 June 2026, 5:00 PM.
2. Written Test / Interview: Walk-in directly to College of Agriculture, Padannakkad on 04 June 2026 at 09:00 AM with the filled-in application form and self-attested copies of certificates. Original documents must be produced for verification at the venue.
3. Document Verification: Originals of date of birth, SSLC, degree, post-graduate degree, NET certificate, Ph.D. (if any), experience certificates and publications are verified at the interview venue.

No separate call letter will be sent. Applicants who submitted the online form are expected to appear directly.

How to Apply

1. Read the full notification on the official KAU website: kau.in or coapad.kau.in.
2. Fill all fields in the Google Form provided along with the notification.
3. Submit the Google Form on or before 01 June 2026 by 5:00 PM.
4. No hard copy of the application needs to be sent.
5. Appear for the written test / interview on 04 June 2026 at 09:00 AM at College of Agriculture, Padannakkad with the filled application form (MS Word format), self-attested certificate copies, passport-size photo and Aadhaar card.
6. Carry originals of: Date of birth proof, SSLC / Equivalent, Degree certificate & mark list, PG degree & mark list, NET certificate, Ph.D. and other additional qualifications, experience certificates, scientific publications and trainings.

For queries, contact the office at 9188256616 or 0467-2282699 / 2280616.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 18 May 2026
• Last Date to Submit Google Form: 01 June 2026, 5:00 PM
• Interview / Written Test Date: 04 June 2026, 9:00 AM
• Age Reference Date: 01 January 2026

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in the assigned department (Genetics & Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture or Agricultural Extension Education)
• Prepare lesson plans, lab manuals, course material and question papers as per KAU curriculum
• Conduct practical classes, supervise lab sessions and field demonstrations
• Evaluate student assignments, internal assessments, projects and examinations
• Guide students in research projects, dissertations and academic queries
• Participate in departmental seminars, college committees and academic activities
• Contribute to extension activities, training programmes and research publications