Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Assistant Professor Recruitment Overview
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 2 Assistant Professor (Guest Teacher / Part Time Teacher) positions under the Agricultural University / College of Agriculture and Research Station. Qualified candidates who aspire to build a rewarding career in agricultural higher education can explore all latest Chhattisgarh Government Jobs for similar openings across the region.
Detailed Vacancy & Eligibility Breakdown
Detailed Vacancy & Eligibility Breakdown
Detailed Vacancy & Eligibility Breakdown
This engagement offers an excellent platform for domain experts to impart quality instruction, mentor agricultural scholars, and contribute to advanced research initiatives. Candidates can also review related opportunities such as the IGKV Guest Teacher Recruitment 2026 for Soil Science recruitment details before proceeding with their submissions.
Educational Qualifications & Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Assistant Professor roles at IGKV, applicants must fulfill strict academic parameters established by the university guidelines. Aspirants should thoroughly check their educational credentials and publication history to ensure compliance.
- Educational Qualification: A Master's degree in the relevant subject of Agricultural faculty with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade point 6.50/10.00 along with a good academic record.
- NET Requirement: National Eligibility Test (NET) is compulsory for candidates holding a Master's degree, accompanied by at least one publication in a NAAS-rated referred journal.
- Ph.D. Exemption Rules: NET exemption is granted exclusively to Ph.D. holders who completed their doctoral degree with course work as per UGC Regulation 2009 and possess at least two full-length publications with a NAAS rating of not less than 4. Candidates lacking these specific Ph.D. criteria cannot claim exemption from NET.
- Qualification Tier: Applicants holding advanced qualifications can also check more Post Graduate jobs in Chhattisgarh.
Age Limit & Category-Wise Relaxations
Age limits are strictly enforced as per the official notification guidelines. Candidates must ensure they meet the criteria by the designated cutoff date.
- Maximum Age Limit: 40 years as on 22 October 2026.
- Age Relaxation: A relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC, ST, OBC, and women candidates in accordance with Chhattisgarh Government rules.
Remuneration & Contractual Terms
Selected educators will be engaged on a contractual basis to support academic delivery across departments. The appointment terms prioritize temporary teaching support for the academic session.
- Salary & Honorarium: Remuneration is paid as honorarium based on the recommendations of VV order क्रमांक/स्था-04/नस्ती क-49/2022/2731/रायपुर, dated 01 August 2022.
- Employment Nature: Purely temporary and contractual engagement for one academic session or until the appointment of a regular teacher, whichever is earlier.
Selection Methodology & Walk-In Interview Process
The recruitment methodology relies on academic evaluation followed by a personal interaction round. No written examination is conducted for these guest faculty positions.
- Stage 1: Initial application scrutiny and shortlisting based on academic merit and eligibility parameters.
- Stage 2: Walk-in Interview scheduled for 27 October 2026 starting from 11:00 AM onwards at the College of Agriculture, Raipur.
- Stage 3: Rigorous document verification of all original certificates prior to final selection.
Important Schedule & Application Deadlines
Candidates must adhere strictly to the timeline specified by the university. Missing any milestone will result in disqualification from the selection process.
- Notification Date: 15 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply via Email: 22 October 2026 by 11:59 PM
- Walk-In Interview Date: 27 October 2026 from 11:00 AM onwards
Application Fee & Payment Guidelines
The university has exempted all candidate categories from paying any processing fee for this notification.
- General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST: Rs. 0 (Fee Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Not applicable as no application fee is required.
Step-by-Step Application Instructions
Aspirants must submit their applications through the designated online mode before the deadline and prepare for the interview round.
- Step 1: Download the official notification and prescribed application form from the official website www.igkv.ac.in.
- Step 2: Fill out all personal, academic, and professional details accurately in the form.
- Step 3: Attach a self-attested passport-size photograph along with self-attested photocopies of mark sheets, degree certificates, NET scorecards, publication reprints, and experience proofs.
- Step 4: Email the scanned application packet to the designated university email address on or before 22 October 2026 by 11:59 PM.
- Step 5: Attend the walk-in interview on 27 October 2026 carrying all original documents for verification.
Essential Documents Checklist
Candidates appearing for the interview must carry an organized file containing original credentials along with sets of photocopies.
- Duly filled application form with a pasted passport-size photograph
- High School and Intermediate mark sheets and certificates
- Bachelor's and Master's degree mark sheets and passing certificates
- Ph.D. degree certificate and course work completion proof (if applicable)
- NET qualification certificate
- Valid category/caste certificate issued by competent authority (if claiming relaxation)
- Research publications list and reprint copies
Candidate Advisory & Important Warnings
Crucial Precautions: Incomplete applications or submissions received after the deadline will be summarily rejected. No TA/DA will be disbursed for attending the interview. Selected candidates must submit a mandatory affidavit on a Rs. 50 stamp paper in the prescribed format upon selection.
