MPKV Kolhapur Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — 13 Posts

Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri is hiring 13 Assistant Professors on contract at the Rajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Govt. College of Agriculture, Kolhapur. If you have a Ph.D. in the relevant subject or a Master's degree with NET/SET, you can apply. The salary is a consolidated Rs. 45,000 per month for 11 months. Apply on plain paper as per the prescribed proforma before 26 May 2026.

MPKV Kolhapur Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - 13 Posts

Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri has released notification number RCSM GACK/ACD/Notification/Contra. Lec./19/2026 dated 13 May 2026 for 13 Assistant Professor posts across six disciplines at the Rajarshee Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Govt. College of Agriculture, Kolhapur (RCSM GACK). The appointments are purely temporary and contractual for a maximum of 11 months for day-to-day academic work. Freshers with Ph.D. or Master's degree plus NET / SET / ICAR / UGC / CSIR qualification can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

• Assistant Professor of Agronomy: 5 posts
• Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics: 3 posts (including 1 for Statistics)
• Assistant Professor of Agricultural Engineering: 2 posts
• Assistant Professor of Agricultural Botany: 1 post
• Assistant Professor of Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science: 1 post
• Assistant Professor of Horticulture: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

For Agronomy (5 posts)

• Ph.D. in Agronomy / Agril. Meteorology, OR
• Master's degree in Agronomy / Agril. Meteorology or equivalent with NET prescribed by ICAR / UGC / CSIR or SET

For Agricultural Engineering (2 posts)

• Ph.D. in Agril. Engineering, OR
• Master's degree in Agril. Engineering or equivalent with NET / SET prescribed by ICAR / UGC / CSIR

For Agricultural Economics (3 posts)

• Ph.D. in Agril. Economics, OR Master's degree in Agril. Economics or equivalent with NET / SET
• For the 1 Statistics post: Ph.D. in Statistics OR Master's degree in Statistics or equivalent with NET / SET prescribed by ICAR / UGC / CSIR

For Agricultural Botany (1 post)

• Ph.D. in Agril. Botany, OR Master's degree in Agril. Botany or equivalent with NET / SET

For Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science (1 post)

• Ph.D. in Animal Husbandry / Animal Science / Dairy Science / LPM, OR
• Master's degree in Animal Husbandry / Animal Science / Dairy Science / LPM or equivalent with NET / SET

For Horticulture (1 post)

• Ph.D. in Horticulture, OR Master's degree in Horticulture or equivalent with NET / SET prescribed by ICAR / UGC / CSIR

Salary

• Consolidated fixed pay of Rs. 45,000 per month
• Engagement is for a minimum of 11 months from the date of appointment
• No other allowances - this is a flat consolidated pay

Application Fee

• Application processing fee: Rs. 500 (Five hundred only)
• Pay online to the account of Comptroller, MPKV, Rahuri - Account No. 02890100011529, UCO Bank, Vidyanagar Branch, Kolhapur, IFSC: UCBA0000289
• Attach the payment receipt with your application form

Selection Process

Selection happens in these stages:

1. Scrutiny of Applications - based on the prescribed proforma and supporting documents
2. Shortlisting on Academic Merit using a 50-mark scoring sheet covering Graduation (5), Post-graduation (5), Ph.D. (10), NET with JRF / NET / SET (max 7), Research Publications (max 10 - 2 marks each), Teaching / Research / Extension experience (max 10), Awards (max 3)
3. Personal Interview by the Selection Committee approved by the University
4. Document Verification - candidates must produce all original documents at the time of interview

Eligible candidates have to attend the interview on their own cost - no TA/DA will be paid.

How to Apply

1. Download the application proforma (Annexure) from mpkv.ac.in
2. Fill the application on plain paper as per the prescribed proforma with all personal, educational, and experience details
3. Pay the Rs. 500 application fee online to the Comptroller, MPKV account and keep the receipt
4. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, NET/SET certificates, experience certificates, publications, and the fee receipt
5. Submit the application along with a recent passport-size photograph to: The Associate Dean, RCSM Govt. College of Agriculture, Old Pune-Bangalore Road, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur - 416004
6. Application must reach on or before 26 May 2026

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 May 2026
• Application Start Date: 13 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 26 May 2026
• Interview Date: To be notified separately

• Conduct theory and practical classes for the allotted courses in the discipline
• Carry out the academic programme as directed by the University and College
• Work as a counsellor for students under the academic programme
• Handle examination, admission, cultural, and Sport cell duties as assigned
• Guide students in academic and career-related matters
• Perform any other College duties assigned by the Associate Dean or Head of Section