AAU KVK Recruitment 2026 — 33 Posts (Scientist, Stenographer, Driver & More), Apply Online by 26 Aug (Assam)

Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, has released Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 2/2026 for 33 posts spanning Senior Scientist & Head, Subject Matter Specialist, Farm Manager, Programme Assistant, Assistant, Stenographer Grade-III, Driver and Supporting Staff-Grade I. The recruitment strengthens agricultural extension, research and support services at KVKs across Assam. Candidates ranging from Matriculation/ITI pass to Doctoral degree holders are eligible depending on the specific post. Selected candidates will support agricultural research, extension services and administrative functions at AAU's Krishi Vigyan Kendras. Selection for AAU KVK Recruitment 2026 involves screening of applications followed by practical or skill tests for specific roles such as Stenographer and Driver, and final selection as per university and ICAR norms. Pay ranges from Level-13A for Senior Scientist & Head down to matriculation-level pay scales for support staff, following 7th Pay Commission and ICAR norms. The AAU KVK 2026 online application is available at the official AAU recruitment portal. The last date to apply for KVK Recruitment 2026 is 26 August 2026. Except for the Senior Scientist and Head post, candidates must be permanent residents of Assam. Candidates must read the complete official AAU KVK 2026 notification at aau.ac.in before applying.

Qualification varies by post. Senior Scientist & Head: Doctoral degree in the relevant field of Agriculture/Animal Science with 8 years of relevant experience. Subject Matter Specialist: Master's Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science or Fisheries Science from a recognised university. Programme Assistant (Computer): Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Application/IT. Assistant: Bachelor's Degree in any subject. Stenographer Grade-III: Bachelor's degree with a minimum 6-month Diploma in Computer Application, and a dictation test in English at 80 wpm for 10 minutes with transcription in 50 minutes on computer. Driver (T1): HSLC pass or equivalent, driving license for both heavy and light vehicles subject to a practical skill test, and 2 years of driving experience; a one-year ITI trade certificate and motor mechanic experience are desirable. Supporting Staff-Grade I: Matriculation or equivalent, or ITI pass.

• Age reckoned as on 1 January 2026
• No upper age limit for in-service AAU candidates
• Age relaxation for reserved category candidates as per Government of Assam norms

• Qualification varies by post, from Matriculation/ITI to Doctoral degree — refer to official notification for post-wise criteria
• Must be a permanent resident of Assam, except for the Senior Scientist & Head post
• Stenographer Grade-III candidates must clear a dictation and transcription skill test
• Driver candidates must hold a valid heavy and light vehicle driving license and clear a practical skill test
• No upper age limit for in-service AAU candidates; age relaxation as per Government of Assam norms for reserved categories
• In-service candidates must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent department/organisation

• Application fee payable online only; fee is non-refundable (amount varies by post — refer to official notification)

• Senior Scientist & Head: Level-13A
• Subject Matter Specialist: Initial pay ₹56,100 (Level 10 in Pay Matrix, 7th Pay, ICAR norms)
• Remaining posts: pay as per respective Assam Government / ICAR pay levels — refer to official notification

1. Visit https://www.aau.ac.in — official website of Assam Agricultural University
2. Open the online application link for KVK Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. 2/2026)
3. Register with an active email ID and mobile number
4. Fill in personal, academic and work experience details for the specific post applied for
5. Upload scanned documents including photograph, signature and service/experience certificates
6. Upload educational certificates and, if applicable, ITI/diploma/driving license documents
7. Pay the prescribed application fee online
8. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
9. Submit and download the application confirmation receipt
10. Take a printout of the submitted form for future reference and document verification