CoA Nagpur Asst Professor Recruitment 2026 — 2 Posts, Walk-in 31 Aug (Maharashtra)

College of Agriculture, Nagpur, under Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV), Akola, has released the College of Agriculture Nagpur Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology) Recruitment 2026 for 2 contractual posts. This is a state government academic opportunity in Maharashtra's agricultural university system, for candidates holding an M.Sc. (Agri.) in Plant Pathology with NET or a Ph.D. Eligible candidates up to a maximum age of 43 years can attend a walk-in interview directly at the College of Agriculture, Nagpur, without any prior online or offline application process. Selected Assistant Professors will teach undergraduate agriculture students, conduct examinations, and gain academic experience in Plant Pathology at College of Agriculture, Nagpur, part of the Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth system. The selection process for this recruitment is a direct walk-in interview, with no separate written examination. Selected candidates will receive a fixed consolidated emolument of ₹45,000 per month, on a purely contractual basis, offering a pathway to academic experience that could support future permanent openings at agricultural universities. Candidates for the College of Agriculture Nagpur Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology) 2026 recruitment must report directly to the College of Agriculture, Nagpur, on 31 August 2026 by 10:00 AM for the walk-in interview. There is no online application. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview, and there is no application fee for any category. Candidates should download and read the complete official notification PDF from pdkv.ac.in before attending, to confirm document requirements and any category-specific relaxation.

M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Plant Pathology from a recognized university, with a qualifying NET (conducted by ICAR/ASRB, UGC or CSIR) OR a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology. NET/Ph.D. is a mandatory requirement for this Assistant Professor position, consistent with standard eligibility norms for agricultural university faculty appointments in Maharashtra.

• Maximum age limit: 43 years (relaxation applicable for reserved category candidates as per Maharashtra Government norms)

• M.Sc. (Agri.) in Plant Pathology with NET (ICAR/ASRB, UGC or CSIR), or a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology
• Maximum age 43 years, with relaxation for reserved category candidates as per Maharashtra Government norms
• Candidates from any state may apply, subject to meeting the educational qualification and age limit
• Contractual academic position, teaching and examination duties at College of Agriculture, Nagpur

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

₹45,000 per month, fixed consolidated emolument, on a contractual basis.

1. Download the official notification PDF from the Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth website, pdkv.ac.in
2. Read the complete notification carefully to confirm eligibility and required documents
3. Prepare a hard-copy application in the prescribed format, if specified in the notification
4. Gather original educational certificates: M.Sc. (Agri.) mark sheets and degree, NET certificate or Ph.D. degree, as applicable
5. Prepare self-attested photocopies of all certificates, including date of birth proof and caste certificate if applicable
6. Carry a valid photo ID proof such as Aadhaar Card
7. Report to College of Agriculture, Nagpur, by 10:00 AM on 31 August 2026
8. Attend the walk-in interview; there is no written examination
9. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview
10. Retain a copy of your application and all documents for future reference