AAU Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 310 ATM, BTM and Other Posts

Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, has released the detailed notification for recruitment to various contractual posts under the CSS-ATMA (Agriculture Extension), Directorate of Agriculture, Assam. A total of 310 vacancies have been announced for Deputy Project Director, Accountant cum Clerk, Computer Programmer, Block Technology Manager (BTM), and Assistant Technology Manager (ATM) posts.

The online application process will start on 12 November 2026 from 4:00 pm onwards, and interested candidates who fulfill the required eligibility criteria can submit their online application form at www.aau.ac.in. 

AAU Notification 2026 Out

The detailed Assam Agricultural Recruitment 2026 Notification under Advertisement No. 05/2026 has been released by the Assam Agricultural University on its official website, www.aau.ac.in, to recruit eligible candidates for 310 vacancies for various posts. Interested candidates must go through the notification to check the educational qualifications, work experience, age limit, selection process, and other eligibility requirements before applying.

AAU Notification 2026 PDF- Click to Download

AAU Recruitment 2026- Key Highlights

The selection of candidates for the contractual posts under CSS-ATMA will be based solely on merit and marks obtained in the written examination. The initial engagement period will be 11 months. The contract may be extended for another 11 months at a time, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the project.

Assam Agricultural Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

The complete registration schedule for Assam Agricultural Recruitment 2026 has been released along with the notification. Candidates should complete their registration before the deadline.

AAU Vacancy 2026

Assam Agricultural University has announced a total of 310 vacancies for five different contractual posts at the district and block levels under the CSS-ATMA (Agriculture Extension), Directorate of Agriculture, Assam. The recruitment includes vacancies for Deputy Project Director, Accountant cum Clerk, Computer Programmer, Block Technology Manager (BTM), and Assistant Technology Manager (ATM) posts.

AAU Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates interested in applying for Assam Agricultural Recruitment 2026 must fulfil the prescribed educational qualification, work experience, nationality and age limit conditions. The eligibility requirements differ according to the post.

Educational Qualification

Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026)

Assam Agricultural Application Fee 2026

Candidates are required to pay the application fee through online mode while submitting the application form. The category-wise application fee is mentioned below.

• General: Rs. 250
• Reserved Categories: Rs. 125
• BPL and PwD Candidates: Nil

AAU Selection Process 2026

The selection of candidates for the contractual posts under CSS-ATMA will be based solely on merit and marks obtained in the written examination. The selection process consists of the following stages:

1. Written Examination (OMR-Based)
2. Document Verification

Tie-Breaking Criteria

If two or more candidates secure equal marks in the written examination, the following criteria will be used to determine their merit:

• Candidates securing higher marks in the requisite qualification examination will be placed higher in the merit list.
• If marks in the requisite qualification examination are also equal, the older candidate will be given preference.

Assam Agricultural Written Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination will be conducted through an OMR-based test. The questions will be objective-type multiple-choice questions.

AAU Salary 2026

Candidates selected for the Assam Agricultural University CSS-ATMA recruitment will receive a fixed monthly remuneration according to their respective posts. The positions are purely contractual.

Contractual Engagement and Important Conditions

Candidates applying for Assam Agricultural Recruitment should understand the contractual nature of these positions.

• The initial engagement period will be 11 months.
• The contract may be extended for another 11 months at a time, subject to satisfactory performance and continuation of the project.
• Selected candidates will not be entitled to claim regular appointment or absorption into government service.
• The department reserves the right to discontinue the services of a candidate if their performance is unsatisfactory or for other appropriate reasons.
• Selected candidates may be posted in any district or block of Assam. Candidates cannot claim posting in their home district.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the written examination.
• Candidates selected after the written examination must appear before the verification committee with their original documents.
• Selected candidates will be required to sign a contract agreement with the Agriculture Department. They must bring four non-judicial stamp papers of Rs. 20 each at the time of signing the agreement.

Assam Agricultural Recruitment 2026 Exam Centres

The OMR-based written examination will be conducted zone-wise at the following locations:

1. Guwahati
2. Tezpur
3. Jorhat
4. Silchar
5. Bongaigaon