Assam Agriculture University Recruitment 2026: Apply online for 310 posts under CSS-ATMA

Assam Agriculture University Recruitment 2026: In accordance with Advertisement 5/2026, the Office of the Registrar, Assam Agricultural University (Jorhat), has invited online applications for contractual posts under the CSS-Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) scheme, Directorate of Agriculture, Assam

A total of 310 posts are available at the district and block levels, including Deputy Project Director, Accountant cum Clerk, Computer Programmer, Block Technology Manager and Assistant Technology Manager. The online application window opens on 12th November 2026 and closes on 11th December 2026.

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Assam Agriculture University Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

The vacancies under the Assam Agriculture University Recruitment 2026 are divided into district-level and block-level posts. The post-wise distribution is given below.

District level:

Block level:

The number of vacancies may be increased or decreased in future. Reservation has been categorised as per the Assam SC & ST (Reservation of Vacancies in Services and Posts) Act, 1979.

There will be 30% reservation for women candidates out of the existing percentage of reservation, where applicable. A 4% reservation is also provided for Persons with Disability (PWD) candidates as per the relevant Act and Rules.

Salary Details

Selected candidates will be paid a fixed monthly remuneration only. The post-wise remuneration is as follows:

The initial period of engagement will be 11 months. It may be extended for another 11 months at a time, based on satisfactory performance and continuation of the project.

Assam Agriculture University Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as on 1st January 2026. Candidates should not be less than 21 years of age for any of the posts.

• Deputy Project Director, Accountant cum Clerk and Computer Programmer: Maximum 40 years
• Block Technology Manager and Assistant Technology Manager: Maximum 45 years

The age of candidates will be calculated on the basis of the matriculation/ HSLC admit card/ certificate issued by a recognised Board/ Council. No other document will be accepted in its place. Candidates may check the official notification for any age-related provisions.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold the qualification mentioned against the post from any recognised university. The qualification must be possessed on the date of submission of the application.

• Deputy Project Director: Post Graduate in Agriculture and Allied sector
• Accountant cum Clerk: B.Com
• Computer Programmer: B.Tech/ MCA
• Block Technology Manager: Post Graduate in Agriculture and Allied sector with computer skills, or Agri Graduate with minimum 5 years of working experience as ATM
• Assistant Technology Manager: Graduate (Agri/ Allied Sector) or Post Graduate (Agri/ Allied Sector)

Experience

Candidates must also possess the required experience to qualify for the written test.

• Deputy Project Director: Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity in the Agriculture or Allied sector. BTMs having 5 years of working experience are also eligible
• Accountant cum Clerk: Minimum 3 years of experience in Accountancy in a reputed organisation, to the satisfaction of the State Government
• Computer Programmer: 1 year of experience for B.Tech and 2 years for MCA
• Block Technology Manager: Minimum 2 years of field experience in Agri related activities
• Assistant Technology Manager: Minimum 1 year of experience in Agri related activities

Nationality

Candidates must be Indian citizens as defined in Articles 5 to 8 of the Constitution of India.

Selection Process

• The selection under the Assam Agriculture University Recruitment 2026 will be made solely on the basis of merit and marks obtained in the written test.
• If more than one candidate secures the same marks, the candidate with higher marks in the requisite qualification examination will be placed higher. If the marks are also the same, the candidate senior in age will get preference.
• Selected candidates must appear before the verification committee with their original documents. Any discrepancy may lead to rejection or disqualification, and the department may also debar the candidate from applying for any post in the Agriculture Department in future.
• Successful candidates must sign a Contract Agreement with the Department. They are required to bring a Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of Rs. 20 at the time of signing.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The written test for the selection of students in Assam Agriculture University Recruitment 2026 will be conducted in OMR mode, zone wise, at Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat, Silchar and Bongaigaon. The centres may be varied depending on the number of applications received.

Candidates must use only a black/ blue ball pen. Calculators and mobile phones are strictly prohibited in the examination hall. Answer sheets showing traces of eraser, chemical or correction fluid will not be evaluated.

The post-wise syllabus is as follows:

Documents Required

Candidates must upload the following self-attested documents along with the online application:

• Experience certificate
• NOC
• Qualification certificate
• Caste certificate
• Matriculation/ HSLC admit card/ certificate (for age proof)
• One recent passport size photograph
• Signature

Steps to Apply

• Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
• Read the advertisement carefully and check your eligibility for the post.
• Fill in the online application form with the required details.
• Upload all the required self-attested documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
• Pay the application fee through online mode.
• Submit the form and keep a copy for future reference.

An applicant may apply for one post only. If an application is submitted for more than one post, the candidature will be cancelled automatically. Incomplete application forms will be summarily rejected.

Application Fee

The fee must be paid through online mode only.

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