KVAFSU Teaching Posts Recruitment 2026 — 96 Posts

About This Job

KVAFSU is hiring 96 teaching posts — Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor — across veterinary, animal, dairy, and fisheries science subjects at its Bidar campus. If you have a Master's degree in the relevant subject with the required experience or NET/Ph.D, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 20 June 2026. The salary goes up to Rs. 2,18,200 per month under the ICAR/UGC 2016 pay scale.

Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU) Teaching Posts Recruitment 2026 - 96 Posts

Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU), Bidar has released a notification to fill 96 teaching posts by direct recruitment for the Kalyana Karnataka Cadre (371-J) and the Residual Parent Cadre. The posts cover three levels — Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor — across many veterinary and dairy science disciplines. Knowledge of Kannada is mandatory, and there is no written exam — selection is based on a score card and interview.

Vacancy Breakdown

Total: 96 posts. Kalyana Karnataka Cadre posts are reserved for candidates of the Kalyana Karnataka region only. Local candidates of the Kalyana Karnataka region can apply for both the Local Cadre and the Residual Cadre.

Who Can Apply?

For Professor (Rs. 1,44,200 - 2,18,200):

• Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science / Animal Husbandry / Dairy / Fisheries Science in the concerned discipline.
• Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) in the concerned or allied subject.
• A Ph.D in the concerned subject with 10 research publications in NAAS-rated / UGC-listed journals.
• 10 years of teaching/research/extension experience, including 2 years in the Associate Professor cadre.

For Associate Professor (Rs. 1,31,400 - 2,17,100):

• Bachelor's and Master's degree as above (Master's with 55%, 50% for SC/ST).
• A Ph.D in the concerned / allied subject.
• 8 years of teaching/research/extension experience as Assistant Professor, with 7 publications in NAAS-rated / UGC-listed journals.

For Assistant Professor (Rs. 57,700 - 1,82,400):

• Bachelor's degree in the relevant discipline plus a Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST).
• You must have cleared NET (UGC/ICAR/CSIR/SLET/SET) in the concerned subject, or hold a Ph.D as per UGC 2009/2016 norms for NET exemption.

• Kannada knowledge is mandatory. If you did not study Kannada in S.S.L.C, you must qualify a Kannada test (150 marks, minimum 50%) to be eligible for the interview.
• Veterinary Science candidates must hold a valid registration with the Karnataka Veterinary Council / Veterinary Council of India.

Age Limit

• An age limit applies only to Assistant Professor posts (as on the last date of application).
• General merit: maximum 40 years
• 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B: maximum 43 years
• SC / ST / Cat-I: maximum 45 years
• Age relaxation for in-service candidates and other categories is as per the relevant orders of the Government of Karnataka.

Salary

• Professor: Rs. 1,44,200 - 2,18,200 per month
• Associate Professor: Rs. 1,31,400 - 2,17,100 per month
• Assistant Professor: Rs. 57,700 - 1,82,400 per month
• Pay is as per the ICAR/UGC 2016 pay scale, plus DA, HRA and other allowances as per Karnataka Government rules.
• Selected candidates come under the new pension scheme.

Application Fee

• GM / 2A / 2B / 3A / 3B: Rs. 1,000
• SC / ST / Cat-I: Rs. 500
• Payment mode: Online, paid after submitting the application form.
• Applications without payment of the prescribed fee will be rejected.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam. Selection is based on:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on the KVAFSU Prescribed Qualifications, Score Card, and Guidelines for Direct Recruitment of Teachers.
2. Academic Score and Interview: Higher qualifications and merit, as defined in the KVAFSU Score Card, are given preference. Mere eligibility does not guarantee an interview call.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must submit 3 sets of hard copies of the application along with self-attested certificates, marksheets, and proof of research publications during the physical verification of original documents.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Recruitment Portal on the KVAFSU website at kvafsu.edu.in.
2. Register on the recruitment portal first.
3. Fill in the online application form and upload your photo, signature, certificates, and score card (each file under 500 KB).
4. Submit a separate application for each post you apply for.
5. After submitting, pay the application fee online and download the receipt.
6. Keep 3 sets of hard copies of the application and documents ready for the physical verification stage.

For technical issues, you can email regkvafsu@gmail.com.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 21 May 2026
• Application Start: 22 May 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 20 June 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Eligibility Reference Date: 20 June 2026 (last date of submission)
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach veterinary, animal, dairy, or fisheries science subjects as per the approved curriculum
• Prepare lesson plans, study materials, and question papers for students
• Guide postgraduate and doctoral students in research and projects
• Conduct research and publish papers in NAAS-rated and UGC-listed journals
• Evaluate student assignments, practicals, and examinations
• Participate in university committees, extension activities, and academic events
• Support clinical, farm, and laboratory work in the concerned department